The Federal Deposit Insurance Agency board is set to vote on a notice of proposed rulemaking this Tuesday, addressing the Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA). This controversial new legislation, signed into law on Dec. 23, 2022, aims to convert municipal securities disclosures into a machine-readable format. The implications of this move have been a topic
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In the world of municipal bonds, two seasoned professionals have decided to take a leap of faith and venture out on their own. Charlie Visconsi and Ron Van Den Handel, both veterans in the municipal bond industry, have recently left Preston Hollow Community Capital to establish their own firm – V2 Municipal Capital. This new
Vice President Kamala Harris has been a vocal advocate for affordable housing throughout her career. From her time as California’s attorney general to her tenure as a senator, Harris has championed various policies aimed at protecting homeowners and renters from unfair practices and increasing access to affordable housing options. One of her notable achievements includes
Lamb Weston, a supplier of frozen potato and vegetable products, experienced a significant drop in its stock price, making it the worst-performing stock in the S & P 500 on Wednesday. The company reported a decline of more than 70% in fully diluted earnings per share compared to the previous year and provided an outlook
The automotive industry in the United States took a hit this week, with Ford Motor leading the decline in major automotive stocks. Ford saw its shares drop by more than 17% in early trading on Thursday, marking its worst decline since 2009. The main reason behind this decline was Ford’s failure to meet Wall Street’s
Investors are showing a positive sentiment towards the Singapore dollar, marking a shift from previous bearish bets. Long positions on the Singapore dollar have reached their highest levels since early April 2023, indicating growing confidence in the local currency. This shift is attributed to the city-state’s strong growth and inflation dynamics, which continue to support
In the world of cryptocurrency, prices are not always solely determined by market demand and supply. Political events and decisions can have a significant impact on the value of digital assets such as Bitcoin and Ether. The recent downturn in Bitcoin price can be attributed to a combination of factors, including a general risk-off sentiment
The recent tech sell-off witnessed in the market has sent shockwaves through the industry, with hedge fund manager Dan Niles sounding the alarm on the future of the tech trade. Niles, the founder of Niles Investment Management, expressed his concern over the market’s response to Google parent Alphabet’s quarterly results, citing it as a wake-up
Ford Motor’s second-quarter earnings fell short of Wall Street’s expectations, causing the company’s stock to plummet by 11% after markets closed. Despite beating revenue forecasts, the automaker’s earnings per share were just 47 cents, significantly lower than the expected 68 cents. This underperformance was attributed to skyrocketing warranty costs that have been a persistent issue
Alphabet investors were taken by surprise as the search giant topped second-quarter earnings expectations, only to see its shares fall about 5% due to lower-than-expected YouTube advertising revenue. This change in revenue dynamics has prompted the company to highlight plans to boost capital expenditures, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI). Chief Financial Officer