The approval of an up to $1.8 billion State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas (SWIRFT) bond issue by the Texas Water Development Board has raised concerns regarding the financing of local water projects in the state. With nearly $3 billion in requests to use the fund for various projects, including seawater desalination in Corpus
In a market environment filled with challenges and uncertainties, Bank of America’s Savita Subramanian believes that investors may be neglecting a potential area of opportunity: “old school capex.” With the S & P 500 experiencing its worst week since April, investors are reevaluating their positions and seeking new avenues for growth. Subramanian remains cautiously optimistic
The real estate market has experienced a significant slowdown, with sales of previously owned homes dropping by 5.4% in June compared to May. This decline is evident in the 3.89 million units sold on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis, according to the National Association of Realtors. Additionally, sales were also 5.4% lower than June of
In an era where decentralization and community engagement are becoming increasingly important, Catalyze has emerged as a pioneering platform for Web3 education. With the official launch of its app, Catalyze aims to onboard the next generation of Web3 leaders and revolutionize the way communities are managed. By providing intuitive Web3-based tools, Catalyze enables users to
Legislators from both sides of the aisle have come together to introduce a new bill aimed at addressing the questionable business practices of drug supply chain middlemen. These middlemen, known as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), have been under scrutiny for inflating prescription medication prices and negatively impacting patients and pharmacies in the United States. The
In a significant move in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, Multipool has announced a strategic investment from Kronos Research. This investment reinforces Kronos Research’s belief in on-chain order books as the future of the industry, showcasing a strong commitment to decentralized finance. The partnership between the two companies indicates a new era of cooperation and
Coca-Cola recently announced its second-quarter results, showcasing a strong performance that exceeded Wall Street expectations. The beverage giant reported earnings per share of 84 cents, beating analysts’ expectations of 81 cents. Additionally, Coca-Cola’s revenue reached $12.36 billion, surpassing the anticipated $11.76 billion. The company’s net sales rose by 3% to $12.36 billion, with organic revenue
The yen experienced a notable rise in value following comments made by a senior Japanese politician urging the Bank of Japan to continue hiking interest rates in order to strengthen the currency. This call for action came from Senior ruling party official Toshimitsu Motegi, who expressed the need for the BOJ to clearly demonstrate its
Ever since the dawn of stock markets, analysts and financial institutions have been making predictions about the performance of different companies. One such prediction that caught the attention of investors on Tuesday was HSBC’s upgrade of Krispy Kreme from hold to buy. The bank’s reasoning behind this upgrade was based on Krispy Kreme’s recent sale
Tejon Ranch, the largest privately owned land in California, is seeking to expand its commercial center through a $61.6 million municipal bond issuance. This expansion project aims to more than double the size of the Tejon Ranch Commerce Center, which currently houses distribution centers for major retail brands like IKEA, Caterpillar, and L’Oreal. The Tejon