Investments

“I don’t think … [halting dividends] is appropriate this time,” said Fed Chair Jerome Powell. But his predecessor, Janet Yellen, said holding on to income gives banks a “buffer” to further ”support the credit needs of the economy.”
April 17, 2020 10:42 AM

Large institutions say their strong capital positions allow them to reward investors, and the Fed agrees. But critics say this is the time to be preparing for a sharp downturn and continue helping those hurt by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Robert Amodeo
Robert Amodeo
April 17, 2020 10:03 AM

A complete disconnect between liquidity providers and seekers exposed the market’s inefficiencies: an asset class dominated by a limited investor base—retail investors—has grown increasingly concentrated.

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Yvette Shields
April 16, 2020 7:21 PM

The downgrade brings Fitch into alignment with Moody's and S&P, and the negative outlook leaves Illinois without any rating room above speculative grade.

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Andrew Coen
April 16, 2020 1:33 PM

One of the nation’s largest transportation borrowers issued its first bond disclosure about the fiscal impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Paul Burton
April 16, 2020 12:43 PM

New York's mayor announced sharp cuts, a draw on reserves and a call for further assistance from Washington.

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Yvette Shields
April 16, 2020 11:26 AM

The city faces the loss of $348 million of revenue because of the economic shutdown, threatening the balanced budgets it needs to avoid state intervention.

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Tobias Salinger
April 15, 2020 1:28 PM

Just as in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, experts say there's rising interest in the products among advisors.

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April 15, 2020 12:45 PM

A Florida utility continues to pursue a lawsuit against a public power agency with a stake in the Plant Vogtle project.

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April 15, 2020 12:44 PM

The FAA announcement came several hours before the Treasury Department said it has reached loan and grant agreements with major passenger air carriers.

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April 14, 2020 4:02 PM

Skilled nursing facilities and long-term care are deluged by the pandemic, adding financial stress for a sector that issues unrated and speculative grade debt.

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