In the complex world of municipal bonds, there exists a niche market that is gaining traction among investors – charter school municipal bonds. According to Dan Close, the head of municipals at Nuveen, charter schools represent a small but promising sector within the education muni bond landscape. With increasing demand for these schools, there is
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As we approach the final stretch of 2024, analysts at UBS have identified a promising set of technology stocks that could outperform the broader market. Notably, this comes in the wake of significant market volatility, particularly impacting the semiconductor sector due to the massive $300 billion loss registered by Nvidia in a single day, which
The month of September started off on a rocky note for the stock market, especially in the semiconductor space. Nvidia experienced a significant drop in its market capitalization, marking it as the biggest one-day loss for any U.S. stock in history. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) also suffered a nearly 12% decline last week, the
As the summer holidays come to an end, investors in China are facing the reality of a sluggish consumption and growth outlook. JPMorgan recently downgraded its opinion on Chinese stocks to neutral from overweight, citing a challenging outlook. The downgrade reflects a broader trend of uncertainty surrounding the Chinese economy and its impact on investment
When looking for potential stock picks, it is imperative to consider the recommendations of top Wall Street analysts. One such recommendation is Planet Fitness (PLNT), a company that has recently displayed better-than-expected results for the second quarter. Baird analyst Jonathan Komp reaffirmed a buy rating on PLNT stock, stating that the company’s asset-light franchise model
The sport of pickleball has experienced a massive surge in popularity in recent years, particularly during the Covid lockdown. This surge has continued even after lockdown measures were lifted, with more players joining at all levels. According to Bank of America analyst Alexander Perry, the sport has seen a 53% increase in total players in
Chip stocks have recently experienced a significant decline, with the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) sinking 11.7% in a four-day trading week, marking its worst week since March 2020. The sharp decline in chip stocks, particularly in artificial intelligence favorite Nvidia, has raised concerns over U.S. economic growth and added to the market’s volatility this summer.
When it comes to investment opportunities, many investors tend to overlook a key area of the market that could offer significant benefits – municipal bonds. According to John Flahive, the bond chief at BNY Wealth Management, this slice of the market is often ignored, but it could be a valuable option for investors looking to
As September unfolds, investors are keeping a close eye on the stock market after a rocky start to the month. Wolfe Research recently updated its Alpha List, which features the firm’s high-conviction stock picks that are expected to perform well over the next year. The list includes both additions and removals, with names like Energy
Investors looking for a combination of solid yield and potential capital gains may find regional banks to be an attractive option. With some regional banks offering dividend yields exceeding 4%, it presents a promising opportunity in the current market climate. The Federal Reserve is anticipated to announce an interest rate cut at the conclusion of