The major tobacco companies, once again, made their annual payments to the 46 states and territories under the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA), reinforcing...
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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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...
Insight and Patience Pay Off for Tobacco Bond Investors
It has been a long, winding and lucrative road for tobacco bond investors since we originally recommended them in 2001. At that time, we were intrigued that...
Investor Confidence Improves for GM
An important indicator of investor confidence in General Motors Corp. is at its highest level in almost two years. "There is recognition GM has made progress...
GM Steals Spotlight at Auto Show
For the first time in its history, General Motors won both the Car and Truck of the Year awards at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit....
A Good Ride for GM Investors in 2006- Opportunities in 2007
As business stories go, few rival the compelling saga of General Motors in 2006. After a dismal 2005, the company started the year in the doldrums, bleeding...
Big Brother Expands Reach
There's not much Congress does without a lot of fanfare. It did, however, manage to slip in a surprise for some municipal bond investors. Back in May,...
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