Year: 2025

The big opportunity in these tax-free bonds may be short lived — ‘the ship is leaving the port,’ says strategist
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The big opportunity in these tax-free bonds may be short lived — ‘the ship is leaving the port,’ says strategist

The opportunity to scoop up municipal bonds at attractive prices isn’t going to last forever, according to strategist Tom Kozlik. The head of public policy and municipal strategy at Hilltop Securities has been warning investors that a ” window of opportunity ” may close fast once the idea that the Federal Reserve is destined to […]

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Stock market ‘party’ to be ruined by ‘sudden’ economic slowdown, says Stifel
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Stock market ‘party’ to be ruined by ‘sudden’ economic slowdown, says Stifel

A sudden economic shock can bring the end of the current stock market euphoria, Stifel warned. Stifel’s Thomas Carroll and Barry Bannister wrote in a Monday note that an economic slowdown could be in the cards. That in turn can mean bad news for stocks despite the rally to all-time highs seen this year. “As […]

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Trump extends China tariff deadline by 90 days
Politics

Trump extends China tariff deadline by 90 days

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press about deploying federal law enforcement agents in Washington to bolster the local police presence, in the Press Briefing Room at the White House, in Washington D.C., U.S., August 11, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will prevent high U.S. […]

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Trump says gold will not be tariffed
World

Trump says gold will not be tariffed

An employee handles one kilogram gold bullions at the YLG Bullion International Co. headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023.  Chalinee Thirasupa | Bloomberg | Getty Images President Donald Trump said Monday that gold will not face tariffs. Gold futures closed at a record high Friday on reports that the precious metal would […]

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: E.l.f. Beauty, Tegna, C3.ai, CoreWeave and more
Finance

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: E.l.f. Beauty, Tegna, C3.ai, CoreWeave and more

Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: E.l.f. Beauty — Morgan Stanley upgraded the beauty brand to overweight from equal weight, prompting the stock to pop more than 9%. The bank said the consensus earnings estimate for E.l.f. is “way too low,” seeing catalysts from product pricing and the acquisition contribution of Rhode. […]

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Trump says he asked for 20% cut from Nvidia, calls H20 an ‘obsolete’ chip
Technology

Trump says he asked for 20% cut from Nvidia, calls H20 an ‘obsolete’ chip

U.S. President Donald Trump (L) listens as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks in the Cross Hall of the White House during an event on “Investing in America” on April 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Monday said that he initially asked Nvidia for a 20% cut of […]

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Crypto exchange Bullish raises IPO size, seeks nearly  billion valuation
Technology

Crypto exchange Bullish raises IPO size, seeks nearly $5 billion valuation

Pavlo Gonchar | SOPA Images | AP Peter Thiel-backed cryptocurrency exchange Bullish raised the size of its initial public offering. Bullish is aiming to raise $990 million, offering 30 million shares priced between $32 and $33 apiece, and targeting a valuation of $4.8 billion, according to a Monday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The […]

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California Gov. Newsom warns Trump he’ll retaliate if Texas draws new congressional maps
Politics

California Gov. Newsom warns Trump he’ll retaliate if Texas draws new congressional maps

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a news conference with Texas lawmakers at the Governor’s Mansion on July 25, 2025 in Sacramento, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images California Gov. Gavin Newsom warned President Donald Trump on Monday that he will push to redraw his state’s congressional district maps if Trump […]

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Bitcoin retakes 0,000, ether touches 2021 highs after breaking key ,000 level
Technology

Bitcoin retakes $120,000, ether touches 2021 highs after breaking key $4,000 level

People walk past a neon sign advertising a Bitcoin and Ethereum crypto currency exchange in Warsaw, Poland on 19 May, 2024.  Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty Images Bitcoin is a stone’s throw from its all-time high after an overnight rally that also propelled ether to levels not seen since 2021. The price of bitcoin […]

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ESPN, Fox to bundle upcoming streaming services for .99 a month
Business

ESPN, Fox to bundle upcoming streaming services for $39.99 a month

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) scores a touchdown during Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs on February 9, 2025 at the Superdome in New Orleans, LA.  Icon Sportswire | Icon Sportswire | Getty Images Disney’s ESPN and Fox Corp. are teaming up to offer their upcoming direct-to-consumer […]

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