Finance

Americans place almost $150 billion in illegal sports bets annually, according to the American Gaming Association.

Municipal bonds rallied Thursday as yields fell as much as six basis points in spots.

The bank won't say what led to Stratford Shields' firing; his representative accused the firm of engineering the ouster.

Municipal bond traders returned to work on Thursday as the market took up where it left off on Tuesday — with munis and Treasuries rallying.

Wells Fargo will replace Stratford Shields, who is out following an administrative leave.

A Fitch Ratings looks at the credit implications of ideas pitched by Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker.

Municipal bonds were stronger with Treasurys as the Chicago O’Hare airport deal came to market as Detroit sold GOs.

Moody’s said the plant closure would have “a pronounced negative effect on Trumbull County’s economy.”

Market groups welcomed the MSRB’s announcement of EMMA’s readiness.

Holders of Platte County Industrial Development Authority's 2007 Zona Rosa bonds were hit with their first payment default.

Municipal bonds were stronger with Treasuries at mid-session.

Municipal bonds finished mostly stronger Monday. The market will be closed Wednesday in honor of former President George H.W. Bush.

Municipal bonds were stronger at midday, as traders get set to see about $9 billion of new issues come to market this week.

The deal allows advisory firm Columbia to grow on the West Coast by combining with an established organization.

Municipal bonds finished stronger on Friday ahead of the upcoming $9 billion new issue calendar.

Municipal bond volume fell by almost half in November, underscoring the impact of the tax law.

Municipal bond investors will get to feast on a big new issue calendar, led by an almost $2 billion airport deal coming out of Chicago.

The municipal market saw the last significant issuance come and go swiftly, closing out the week on a high note.

Milwaukee-based Baird said it will expand its public finance footprint into new markets when it closes on the purchase next year.

The muni market was getting stronger yet again on Thursday, as one of the week's biggest hit the screens.