High Yield Debt Is Becoming More Investment Grade

Tax breaks are becoming more generous for natural-disaster victims — just in time for Los Angeles wildfire victims, experts say

A longtime effort to make tax breaks more generous for victims of natural disasters is finally coming to fruition just as wildfire victims are staring at billions of dollars of devastation around ...

MarketWatch - 13h

10-year Treasury yield touches fresh 14-month high ahead of key inflation reports

U.S. Treasury yields leapt last week after December's jobs report came in stronger than expected.

CNBC - 1d

California officials give update on wildfires, looting as area braces for more high winds

Authorities in California gave an update Monday on the wildfires that have scorched much of the Los Angeles area and the looting that has ensued in some places. More high winds are expected as ...

CBS News - 1d

Biden announces student debt relief for 150,000 borrowers, bringing total helped to more than 5M

The Biden administration announced Monday it was forgiving student loans for more than 150,000 borrowers, bringing the total number of individuals impacted by debt relief in President Biden’s term ...

The Hill - 1d

Six big questions -- and a grade -- on the Patriots' hiring of Mike Vrabel

Vrabel, a former Pats linebacker, brings a culture of accountability to a team that finished 4-13.

ESPN - 1d

At least 24 people dead in California wildfires with more high winds in forecast

The death toll from the wildfires that have scorched Los Angeles County has risen to at least 24. More high winds are in the forecast, threatening to fan flames further. CBS News correspondent ...

CBS News - 1d

More than a million student loan borrowers got debt forgiven in 2024. What to know at tax time

If your student loans were forgiven in 2024, you may be wondering if there are any tax implications.

CNBC - 2d

Why wildfires are becoming faster and more furious

With the risk factors increasing, is it still safe to live in areas prone to these disasters - and can fireproofing ever work?

BBC News - 3d

America needs more high-skilled immigrants

High-skilled immigrants are not asking for special treatment; we are asking for fairness.

The Hill - 4d

Falling Chinese bond yields signal concern with deflation

Investors expect price pressures to become entrenched in world’s second-largest economy

Financial Times - 5d

BlackRock departs climate investment group

Asset management firm BlackRock is leaving a climate-focused investing group, the group confirmed. “We are disappointed to see any investor withdraw, but as a voluntary initiative, we respect any ...

The Hill - 5d

Treasury yields fall in shortened trading session

U.S. Treasury yields fell during a shortened trading session as the bonds market will close early in honor of the late former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

CNBC - 5d

What’s up with bond yields?

From borrowers to sorrowers

Financial Times - 5d

Consider flipping your 60/40 portfolio to 40/60 as bonds become more attractive than stocks

It’s no longer the glory days for the classic 60/40 investment strategy.

MarketWatch - 5d

Women's transfer grades: Liverpool get A+ for Sam Kerr loan

The women's transfer window is open across Europe. Here are the big deals and how we rate them.

ESPN - 6d

President Biden Becomes a Great-Grandfather

Mr. Biden said his eldest granddaughter, Naomi, gave birth to a baby boy in California.

The New York Times - 6d

Robots haven't taken over yet, but AI investments are powering more of the economy

Firms are pledging billions of dollars toward building out artificial intelligence networks. But jobs from that spending may be hard to come by.

NBC News - 6d

Treasury yield curve steepens for all the wrong reasons

Investors continued to sell off the 30-year Treasury bond for a sixth straight session on Wednesday, pushing its yield further into its highest closing level in more than a year.

MarketWatch - 6d

Can you take out a HELOC with high credit card debt?

A HELOC is one of the most affordable borrowing options right now, but can you qualify for one with a lot of debt?

CBS News - 6d

Fantasy Basketball: Breaking down high-percentage shooters, long-range specialists, more

Jokic remains in a league of his own

CBS Sports - 6d

Apple executives discuss potential investment in Indonesia

Yahoo News - 6d

Toyota invests $44.4M in private Japanese spaceflight company

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

MLB offseason grades so far: Mets, Dodgers, Red Sox get 'A,' Braves, Cardinals, more fail for inaction

The winter isn't over yet but time is running out for some teams to make a mark

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

3 big gold investing mistakes to avoid in 2025

A gold investment could help boost and protect your portfolio in 2025, assuming you avoid these three mistakes.

CBS News - Jan. 6

What proof must credit card debt collectors provide for a debt?

Debt collectors must provide proof that a debt is valid. Otherwise, they have to stop their collection efforts.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Why climate activists are becoming more radicalized (and why that’s not a bad thing)

So, how can we make sense of what comes next for the climate movement by looking back to the Civil Rights Movement?

The Hill - Jan. 6

Investment banks prepare for crunch year in 2025

Boutiques counting on M&A rebound to support elevated valuations and star hires

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Trump's eyeing Greenland - but other Arctic investment is frozen

While Trump eyes Greenland, Norway and Russia have put the brakes on their polar region investments.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Grading the Giants' 2024 season: Players, coaches, and the front office

Here are the grades for the New York Giants' 2024 NFL season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

North Texas QB wows in 1st start since 9th grade

In his first start since his freshman year of high school, North Texas walk-on Drew Mestemaker racked up 448 total yards in the First Responder Bowl. "I wouldn't be surprised if in 15 years, Drew ...

ESPN - Jan. 4

Grading Every N.H.L. Team as the Season Nears the Halfway Mark

By now, we generally know what each team is and isn’t. What better time to break out our red pens and hand out some report cards?

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Mortgage rates inch up to start the year at a near six-month high. Will the housing market become more affordable in 2025?

The 30-year mortgage rate averaged at 6.91%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

High Yield Debt Is Becoming More Investment Grade

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