The Supreme Court today agreed to hear an important case on whether Kentucky can tax income from out-of-state bonds while exempting income from in-state...
Court to Hear Landmark Case on Out-Of-State Bonds
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Muni Bonds News and Perspectives
Below are bond market commentaries, strategies and analyses written by our municipal bond specialists. They are listed by date.
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New AMT Plan Would Benefit Private Activity Bondholders
A plan approved by Congress this week would free 20 million people of the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), and it’s also good news for bondholders who invest in...
Justices Mull Landmark Decision on Out-of-State Bonds
Bond investors are anxiously awaiting word on whether the Supreme Court will consider what could be a landmark case from Kentucky. The lawsuit, Kentucky v....
Lessons in Laddering
Few strategies involving tax-free bonds provoke as much discussion as laddering. Though a close analysis will reveal why it shortchanges investors, many still...
In the Belly of the Curve
Two opposing forces battling each other in the bond market have created a unique opportunity for investors. On the one hand, the Federal Reserve is trying to...
Big Tobacco Makes its Annual MSA Payment
The major tobacco companies, once again, made their annual payments to the 46 states and territories under the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA), reinforcing...
Muni Investors Undeterred by Lower Rates
Individual investors increased their holdings of municipal bonds last year, continuing a decade-long growth trend, according to the Federal Reserve. Last...
General Motors Reports Improved Earnings
Investors in General Motors and GMAC bonds received welcome news this week. Following a strong sales performance in February, General Motors’ turnaround...
Court Overturns Another Large Tobacco Award
Altria’s success in overturning a $79.5 million judgment continues a string of favorable rulings that have limited awards against tobacco’s largest producer....
Radian, MGIC Merger Will Create Industry’s Largest Player
Radian Group and MGIC Investment Corp. have announced plans to merge, which would create the mortgage insurance industry’s largest player with assets close to...
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