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US government money market funds have enjoyed record inflows this year as their 5%-plus yields — the highest in decades — and lower-risk status have obvious appeal for investors.  But we believe intermediate high-quality bonds may offer an important and compelling option for clients’ longer-term portfolio allocations thanks to their historically elevated yields, longer duration profiles, and potentially negative return correlation with equities and other higher-risk assets. 1. Yields are at a 16-year high. Yield is often the best predictor of a bond’s total return over the intermediate or longer term, and the yield of the Bloomberg US Aggregate Index…

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Chris Brown, the renowned YouTuber with a knack for mechanical marvels, has a passion for both cars and motorcycles. His love affair with bikes began at seventeen with a Kawasaki KZ1000LTD, a sentiment echoed in a recent fortunate find. A marketplace listing, devoid of a price tag, presented an opportunity to acquire this classic bike. The owner, eager to part ways with the motorcycle, generously offered it at no cost. However, Brown, despite his enthusiasm, couldn’t resist the urge to contribute and offered five hundred dollars as a token of appreciation. With a newborn daughter at home, Brown’s late-night garage…

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Washington Measure 2117 Election Results 2024: Prohibit Carbon Tax Credit Trading – The New York Times 2024 Elections|Washington Measure 2117 Election Results: Prohibit Carbon Tax Credit Tradinghttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/11/05/us/elections/results-washington-measure-2117-prohibit-carbon-tax-credit-trading.html Answer 0 +0.0% 0.0% 0 +0.0% 0.0% 0 Results by county SpokaneSeattleVancouverYakimaBellinghamOlympiaSpokaneSeattleVancouverYakimaBellinghamOlympia Results by county Results by county 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%…

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The S&P 500 rose solidly on Tuesday as traders awaited the results from a high-stakes U.S. presidential election.The broad market index gained 1%, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 400 points, or nearly 1%.The race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to be tight. Close attention also remains on which party dominates Congress, given that a sweep by Republicans or Democrats could contribute to drastic spending changes or a big revamp of tax policy. (Follow CNBC’s 2024 election live blog here.)The results could have a significant effect on where…

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ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Altius Renewable Royalties Corp. (TSX: ARR) (OTCQX: ATRWF) (ARR or the Corporation) is today reporting its financial results for the third quarter of 2024. More detail can be found in the Corporation’s continuous disclosure materials at arr.energy or through the SEDAR+ website at www.sedarplus.ca On September 12 ARR announced that the Corporation and Royal Aggregator LP (the Purchaser) (an affiliate of Northampton Capital Partners (WA:), LLC) entered into a definitive arrangement agreement (the Arrangement Agreement), whereby the Purchaser will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Corporation (the ARR Shares), other than those…

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You’re not alone if you’re anxious about the elections today, after months of hyperpolarized campaigning by the Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris and the Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump. And you’d be forgiven if you’re worried about how your investment will do on Election Day, whether it’s a 401(k), IRA, mutual fund, exchange-traded fund or individual stocks.Roughly half of Americans felt that the outcome of the elections would affect their wallets, Empower said in a recent survey. The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.1% at opening Tuesday morning, while the S&P 500 moved up 0.9% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average moved…

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Election Day is finally here, and emotions are running high given the tightness of the race between former Republican President Donald J. Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. For many Americans it is a stressful time, and the election could prompt some people to act rashly with their investments.  Financial advisors have some reassuring advice on this topic. We’ve compiled some of their best tips about how to stay calm and avoid investing mistakes when suffering from election-related jitters. Don’t… Source link

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There are at least 21 referendums on local and state ballots across the country today that, if passed, could provide up to $59 billion in funding for transit, biking and walking. Streetsblog USA has a rundown on some of the key votes. Donald Trump outsourced a good chunk of his get-out-the-vote operation to Elon Musk, and it’s been going about as well as you’d expect. (Jalopnik) Outdoor dining proliferated during the pandemic, but now cities like New York, Philadelphia and Boston are giving that street space back to cars. Henry Grabar asks, what gives? (Slate) A Columbus Dispatch writer makes…

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As Wall Street awaits the results of the 2024 U.S. election, we’re going to revisit one of our favorite trends: analyzing the best stocks to own over a specified period of time. Specifically, we’re looking at stocks that tend to outperform November. Sitting third on the list of the 25 best S&P 500 (SPX) stocks to have in your portfolio this month is semiconductor giant Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO), which also happens to be an outperformer in the fourth quarter. According to data from Schaeffer’s Senior Quantitative Analyst Rocky White, AVGO closed November higher 10 times over the last decade, and averaged…

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In a bid to remind car enthusiasts of the Bentley Bentayga’s presence in the ultra-luxury SUV segment, Bentley has revealed a special collaboration. This project unites the iconic automaker with its bespoke Mulliner division and rising Indian-British fashion designer Supriya Lele. Bentley Reveals Bespoke Nīla Blue Bentayga S in Collaboration with Supriya Lele (Bentley) The result? A stunning new bespoke color for the Bentayga S by Mulliner, christened “Nīla Blue.” This announcement comes as Rolls-Royce basks in the spotlight of their Cullinan’s recent update, but Bentley is aiming to steal back some attention with this unique offering. Fashion and automotive…

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