STRATEGY

Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Uncovering the Hidden Gem of Charter School Muni Bonds

The municipal bond market has a secret gem that could provide a significant return for investors. Charter school bonds, a small but growing segment of the education muni bond landscape, are offering yields that are hard to resist. With a tax-equivalent yield of nearly 8% for those in the highest tax

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Sep 08 2024FINANCE

MicroStrategy's Big Bitcoin Bet: Brilliant or Batshit?

MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) has been on a wild ride lately, thanks to its unconventional strategy of using cash from its business intelligence software operations to gobble up $13 billion worth of bitcoin (BTC-USD). Barclays analyst Ramsey El-Assal is bullish on the approach, likening MSTR to a BTC

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

The Harris-Trump Debate: Can She Prosecute the Case Against Him?

On Tuesday night, Kamala Harris will face off against Donald Trump in a debate that could determine the future of America.As the first female and Black vice president to ever debate a sitting president, Harris has a unique opportunity — and challenge — ahead of her.The question is whether she can ma

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Kursk Gamble: Will Ukraine's Bold Move Push Russia to the Brink?

Ukraine launched a surprise offensive into Russia's Kursk region, deploying at least 10,000 troops. This move comes as Ukraine pushes for the US to lift restrictions on using long-range weapons against Russia. President Zelensky even called US concerns about escalation 'naive'. But is this bold gam

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Texas Capital: Healthcare Hustle or Cost-Cutting Caper?

Texas Capital Bancshares is making waves in the healthcare industry, but not without shaking things up internally. They've just agreed to buy a hefty $400 million portfolio of healthcare-related loans – a bold move to expand their corporate banking business. But hold on, there's a catch. This growt

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

The Afghanistan Withdrawal Debacle: A Political Hot Potato

Three years after a chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Republicans are trying to make it stick to Joe Biden's vice president as she runs for the White House in 2024. House GOP leaders have lined up a number of ways to keep the issue on the front burner this month: a posthumous medals ceremon

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Aug 28 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Stars Align in 'The Traitors' UK Celebrity Edition: A Gamble for Greatness?

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Aug 27 2024SPORTS

14 Can't-Miss Fantasy Football Picks for a Blazing Start in 2024

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Aug 27 2024POLITICS

Toyota's Hybrid Crusade: A Double-Edged Environmental Sword?

Toyota's dedication to hybrid vehicles has long been hailed as an eco-friendly triumph, but a recent International Council of Clean Transportation (ICCT) study might make you think twice about patting the Japanese automaker on the back. The ICCT report uncovers some unsettling facts about hybrids'

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Aug 27 2024POLITICS

Nestlé's Health Science Bet: A Recipe of Uncertainty, Progress, and Diversity

Nestlé, the massive packaged-foods company, has declared its intention to maintain control over its health science division, according to an interview with Chairman Paul Bulcke in NZZ am Sonntag. This announcement follows Nestlé's decision to replace CEO Mark Schneider with Latin America business h

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