Buy side

The weekly average yield to maturity of The Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices fell five basis points to 4.16% from the previous week's 4.21%.

Lumesis, Inc. has announced the launch of a new platform for municipal issuers and those serving them, including dissemination agents, bond counsel and municipal advisors.

The merger of two Twin Cities area not-for-profit hospital systems is expected to close June 1.

Illinois and its local governments will all suffer if the state is downgraded again, Nuveen warns.

MetroHealth's low-investment-grade deal received plenty of orders with attractive yields offered.

Connecticut and capital Hartford face serious financial crises.

In the week ended May 11, the weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index fell one basis point to 4.21% from 4.22% the previous week. The BB40 Index is based on the price of 40 long-term bonds.

The weekly average yield to maturity of The Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices, rose three basis points to 4.22% from the previous week's 4.19%.

Rick Kolman has joined Academy Securities as a managing director.

In the week ended April 27, the weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index rose four basis points to 4.19% from 4.15% the previous week. The BB40 Index is based on the price of 40 long-term bonds.