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As the 118th Congress prepares to conclude its business, all eyes are focused on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers are expected to finalize critical government funding and national defense authorization bills in the upcoming lame-duck session concluding on December 20. This period is often fraught with urgency and tension as legislators grapple with pressing issues that
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The stock market is currently experiencing an extraordinary phase, characterized by historically high valuations for many sectors. Yet, there remains a multitude of health care and energy firms that offer appealing investment opportunities for discerning investors. Despite the recent surge in stock performance, evidenced by a robust final month for indices like the Dow Jones
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Nordstrom, a notable player in the retail landscape, has recently reported its quarterly earnings, surpassing Wall Street’s sales expectations for the three-month period ending November 2. With a revenue increase of approximately 4% year-over-year, the Seattle-based company has attributed this uptick to strong consumer engagement in apparel, footwear, and activewear segments across both its flagship
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The municipal bond market is currently experiencing a phase of remarkable stability, exhibiting minimal changes even as U.S. Treasury yields have slightly declined. The resilience of municipal bonds (munis) is a topic of interest, especially amidst the fluctuating conditions of wider financial markets. According to Jeff Timlin, a partner at Sage Advisory, this trend reflects
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The recent downgrade of Manhattan, Kansas’s issuer and general obligation ratings by Moody’s Investor Service highlights critical issues in municipal governance and financial management. The city’s rating plummeted from Aa3 to A1 on account of significant delays in the submission of its fiscal 2022 audited financial statements, paired with adverse financial indicators that suggest a
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The biotech sector has long captured the attention of investors due to its dynamic potential for innovation and growth. However, 2024 has proven to be a rather “challenging” year for biotech stocks, as highlighted by the disparities in performance when stacked against broader market indices. While major stock averages have surged, biotech has lagged behind,
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