Disney recently announced that it will be raising prices on its streaming platforms, including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. The price increases are set to take effect in mid-October, with most plans seeing a $1 to $2 increase per month. The most expensive plans for Hulu, which include live TV, will see a $6 increase per
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Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) is gearing up to issue a $1.021 billion bond, with a fresh leadership team and an improved rating from Fitch. The bond will consist of $736 million of tax-exempt fixed-rate bonds and $285 million of tax-exempt fixed-rate mandatory tender bonds. Series A will fund capital improvements and refund existing bonds,
Asian currencies have been trading in a tight range recently, despite a weaker dollar, as concerns over a slowdown in U.S. economic growth have dampened investor sentiment. The Japanese yen, in particular, has strengthened due to safe-haven demand and expectations of more interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan. However, the outlook for regional
Jeff Bezos, the billionaire behind Amazon, has been garnering attention not just for his extravagant purchases like luxury homes and yachts, but also for his significant investments in artificial intelligence (AI). Through his family office, Bezos Expeditions, he has directed all investments this year towards AI projects, as revealed by exclusive data from FINTRX, a
DraftKings recently made the decision to impose a gaming surcharge on winning bets in states with high sports betting tax rates. This move is aimed at increasing the company’s profits. While the company’s CEO, Jason Robins, justified the decision by comparing it to taxes in other industries, such as hotels and taxis, it raises questions
In the last fiscal year, New York City’s pensions for police officers, fire fighters, teachers, civil employees, and school personnel surpassed their investment targets with a 10% return, outperforming their 7% goal. This success was largely driven by the booming U.S. stock market, with the S&P 500 posting a remarkable 22.7% return for the year
The League of California Cities is set to host a webinar to assist potential applicants in accessing the $3.3 billion in funds accelerated by the governor from a bond measure ratified by voters in March. This funding, to be released in August, marks the initial portion of the $6.4 billion Proposition 1 bond measure. Despite
As the earnings season continues, a positive trend is emerging in the S & P 500 index. Despite a few disappointments from the megacap tech companies, the overall outlook remains positive. So far, 78% of the S & P 500 companies that reported earnings have surprised investors with better-than-expected results. In addition, 59% of these
Morgan Stanley’s recent decision to allow its financial advisors to offer Bitcoin ETFs to some clients marks a significant shift in the landscape of mainstream finance. This move, which is a first among major Wall Street banks, highlights the increasing adoption of Bitcoin as an investment asset. This article will delve into the implications of
The recent proposal by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to replace CUSIP numbers with Financial Instrument Global Identifiers (FIGI) has sent shockwaves through the municipal bond market. The move, based on standards developed by Bloomberg, has raised concerns and sparked debates among industry experts. Matthew Bastian, senior director at CUSIP Global Services, expressed his