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Financial stocks were advancing in Thursday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index up 0.6% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF ahead 1%. The Philadelphia Housing Index was adding 0.2%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF was ahead 0.4%. Bitcoin was declining 3.2% to $67,196, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was decreasing 2.1 basis points t...
If building out AI tools requires a big investment, "it sure helps to have the capital," said Justin Marlowe, a research professor in the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy.
Financial stocks were advancing in Thursday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index up 0.2% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF ahead 0.5%. The Philadelphia Housing Index was shedding 0.3%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF was adding 0.2%. Bitcoin was declining 1.8% to $66,767, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was decreasing 2.5 basis poi...
The Kansas City Federal Reserve's manufacturing index rose to 5 in February from 0 in the previous two months. The ISM's national manufacturing reading will be released on March 2. Initial jobless claims increased by 4,000 to 212,000 in the week ended Feb. 21, lifting the four-week moving average by 750 to 220,250.
The European stock markets were set to close mixed in Thursday trading as The Stoxx Europe was unchanged, Germany's DAX rose 0.4%, the FTSE 100 was up 0.4%, France's CAC gained 0.7%, and the Swiss Market Index was down 0.5%. The Economic Sentiment Indicator for February decreased in both the EU and the euro area, falling 1 point to 98.3 for each, according to the European Commission.
Alberta will release its 2026-27 budget at around 5:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, said Scotiabank. While the province recorded a sizeable surplus of $8.3 billion, or 1.8% of gross domestic product, in 2024-25, lower oil prices and higher spending on health and education have pushed the province into the red this year, noted the bank.
Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey?, showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.98%. ?For the first time in three and a half years, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped into the 5% range, falling even lower than last week's milestone,? said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac?s Chief Economist.
The Kansas City Fed monthly manufacturing index rose to a reading of 5 in February from 0 in January, higher than expectations for an increase to 2 in a survey compiled by Bloomberg. The increase follows expansion in readings for the other regional manufacturing data released so far.
Chemours (CC) said Thursday it plans to offer $600 million of senior unsecured notes due 2034. Net proceeds will be used to redeem its 5.375% senior notes due 2027 and a portion of its 5.750% senior notes due 2028, it said. Shares were down over 2% in recent trading. Price: 17.49, Change: -0.53, Percent Change: -2.94. MT Newswires does not provide investment advice.
Matador Resources (MTDR) said Thursday it plans to offer $750 million of senior unsecured notes due 2034 in a private placement. Separately, the company said it has commenced a cash tender offer to purchase any and all of its $500 million outstanding 6.875% senior notes due 2028.
Botswana's central bank Thursday said its Monetary Policy Committee decided to maintain the Monetary policy Rate at 3.50%. "The economy is expected to continue to operate below full capacity in the short-to-medium term, therefore subdued demand-driven inflationary pressures," wrote the central bank in its policy statement."
Bank of Montreal on Thursday said an improving current account deficit over recent quarters reflects a recovery from peak trade uncertainty in Q2, while a return to net foreign direct investment inflows is welcome. BMO noted Canada's current account deficit narrowed to $700 million, $2.8 billion a.r., in Q4, following a shortfall of $5.3 billion, or $21.1 billion a.r., in Q3.
CFRA, an independent research provider, has provided MT Newswires with the following research alert. Royal Bank of Canada (RY) beat Q1 FY 26 earnings with operating EPS of CAD4.08 vs. MT Newswires does not provide investment advice.
CFRA, an independent research provider, has provided MT Newswires with the following research alert. Royal Bank of Canada (RY) beat Q1 FY 26 earnings with operating EPS of CAD4.08 vs. MT Newswires does not provide investment advice.
CFRA, an independent research provider, has provided MT Newswires with the following research alert. Royal Bank of Canada (RY) beat Q1 FY 26 earnings with operating EPS of CAD4.08 vs. MT Newswires does not provide investment advice.
CFRA, an independent research provider, has provided MT Newswires with the following research alert. Royal Bank of Canada (RY) beat Q1 FY 26 earnings with operating EPS of CAD4.08 vs. MT Newswires does not provide investment advice.
US stocks looked set to open little changed Thursday as investors digested major earnings reports as well as the latest initial jobless claims report. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were down 0.2%, S&P 500 futures were off 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures were marginally lower.
Canada's current account deficit on a seasonally adjusted basis narrowed by $4.6 billion to $0.7 billion in Q4 2025, said the country's statistical agency on Thursday. Q4 marked the 14th consecutive quarter in which the current account balance was in a deficit position, noted Statistics Canada in a statement.
US initial jobless claims rose to a level of 212,000 in the week ended Feb. 21 from an upwardly revised 208,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for a larger increase to 216,000 in survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg. The four-week moving average rose by 750 to 220,250 after decreasing by 500 to a level of 219,500 in the previous week.
TD Securities raised its price target on National Bank of Canada (NTIOF) to $182 from $175 on Thursday. Analyst Mario Mendonca maintained a Hold rating on shares of the Canadian bank following its quarterly results on Wednesday. "NA beat our estimate on strong trading revenue & lower PCLs," Mendonca said in a note to clients.
The Republican governor and GOP leaders of the state House and Senate will negotiate over three budget visions and a plan to cut local property tax revenue.
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta announced today that it will allocate $120 million in 2026 to fund its affordable housing programs, which distribute grant funding for homebuyer downpayment assistance, housing development and rehabilitation, and legal assistance for property owners to protect their equity and build generational wealth.
Fitch Ratings released a draft of climate vulnerability in rating criteria for public finance issuers that earned a thumbs-up from Municipal Market Analytics.
Canada will release the current account deficit for Q4 at 8:30 a.m. ET, said Bank of Montreal. The bank looks for the Q4 current account deficit to narrow to $3.8 billion, or $15.0 billion a.r., in Q4. Meantime, the smaller services account is expected to deteriorate on a recovery in imports of travel services.
The US dollar rose against its major trading partners early Thursday, except for a decline versus the yen, ahead of the release of weekly jobless claims data at 8:30 am ET. Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman is due to speak at 10:00 am ET, followed by weekly natural gas stocks inventory data at 10:30 am ET.
Sterling has strengthened at the start of this week, resulting in EUR/GBP falling back towards the 0.8700 level, after hitting a high last week of 0.8752, noted MUFG.
Royal Bank of Canada (RY) reported fiscal Q1 adjusted earnings Thursday of 4.08 Canadian dollars per diluted share, up from CA$3.62 a year earlier. Analysts polled by FactSet expected CA$3.85. Revenue for the quarter ended Jan. 31 was CA$17.96 billion, compared with CA$16.74 billion a year earlier. Analysts surveyed by FactSet expected CA$17.52 billion. MT Newswires does not provide investment advice.
Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) said late Wednesday it priced an $800 million public offering of 5.625% senior unsecured notes due March 1, 2036, at 99.857% of par value. The company expects the offering to close March 4 and plans to use the net proceeds to repay borrowings outstanding under its operating partnership's term loan credit facility, among other things.
Targa Resources (TRGP) said Wednesday it priced an underwritten public offering of $750 million total principal amount of its 4.350% senior notes due 2031 and $750 million total principal amount of its 6.050% senior notes due 2056. The company intends to close the offering on Monday, the midstream services provider said, adding that it plans to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes.
Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP) said late Wednesday its RHP Hotel Properties and RHP Finance units priced a $700 million private placement of 5.75% senior unsecured notes due 2034, for about $687 million in expected net proceeds.
CFRA, an independent research provider, has provided MT Newswires with the following research alert. We increase our 12-month target price by CAD35 to CAD250, which is 17.9x our FY 27 EPS view, a premium to its five-year forward P/E of 10.7x given expected efficiency gains and improving revenue diversity. MT Newswires does not provide investment advice.
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI) today announced the pricing of a public offering of $800,000,000 aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2036, to be issued by its operating partnership, GLP Capital, L.P., and GLP Financing II, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership.
Targa Resources Corp. (TRGP) announced today the pricing of an underwritten public offering of $750 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.350% Senior Notes due 2031 and $750 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.050% Senior Notes due 2056 at a price to the public of 99.812% and 99.975% of their face value, respectively.
Fitch Ratings has today announced that it has upgraded the ratings of SiriusPoint Ltd. (SPNT), including the Insurer Financial Strength rating of its operating subsidiaries to 'A' from 'A-', its Long-Term Issuer Default Rating to 'BBB+' from 'BBB', and its senior debt rating to 'BBB' from 'BBB-'. The Rating Outlook is Stable.
KBRA and Fitch Ratings downgraded Chicago's general obligation bonds to BBB-plus from A-minus on Wednesday, and both kept their rating outlooks at negative.
Freddie Mac today posted to its website its?Monthly Volume Summary for January 2026, which provides information on Freddie Mac?s mortgage-related portfolios, securities issuance, risk management, delinquencies, debt activities, and other investments. Freddie Mac?s mission is to make home possible for families across the nation.
There is a positive view of the muni market in the long-term due to a mix of attractive tax-adjusted yields and a generally favorable credit backdrop, said Cooper Howard, director of fixed income research and strategy at Charles Schwab.
Financial stocks gained in late Wednesday afternoon trading with the NYSE Financial Index rising 1.4% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF advancing 1.7%. The Philadelphia Housing Index fell 2.9%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF shed 0.7%. Bitcoin jumped 7.2% to $69,136, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries rose 1.5 basis points to 4.05%. In economic ...
Financial stocks gained in late Wednesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 1.3% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF ahead 1.6%. The Philadelphia Housing Index was falling 2.9%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF was shedding 0.7%. Bitcoin was climbing 7.2% to $69,136, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries rose 1.5 basis points to n...
Financial stocks gained in Wednesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 1.3% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF ahead 1.6%. The Philadelphia Housing Index was falling 3.1%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF was shedding 0.6%. Bitcoin was climbing 7% to $68,526, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was slightly higher at 4.04%. In ...
Financial stocks gained in Wednesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 1.3% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF ahead 1.6%. The Philadelphia Housing Index was falling 3.1%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF was shedding 0.6%. Bitcoin was climbing 7% to $68,526, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was slightly higher at 4.04%. In ...
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