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Tradeweb Markets agreed to buy BondDesk Group LLC in a move that would combine two operators of alternative trading systems that serve the municipal bond market, among other fixed income marketplaces.
September 16 -
Less than half of state pension plans met Morningstar Inc.'s threshold for healthy status in 2012 with Wisconsin again ranking the strongest and Illinois the weakest.
September 16 -
Municipal bond pros are slashing their forecasts for long-term issuance this year, saying the industry is likely to shrink after climbing interest rates curtailed demand for refundings.
September 16
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Warren Buffett's bond insurance firm Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp. made its first appearance in the Detroit bankruptcy as the city filed objections to creditors' requests.
September 16 -
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With the FOMC meeting looming, municipalities have curtailed long-term bond issuance to just over $3 billion this week while they wait to see if the Fed tapers.
September 15 -
The municipal bond market rally failed to encourage investors, who pulled a net $1.90 billion from muni bond mutual funds for the week ending Sept. 11.
September 13
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The tax-exempt market made gains in every session this week as buyers became more confident about participating in the market as the week progressed.
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The Bond Buyer's weekly yield indexes declined the week ended September 12.
September 12
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A bankruptcy judge confirmed American Airlines reorganization plan but its exit from Chapter 11 depends on resolution of the antitrust lawsuit against its merger with US Airways Group.
September 12 -
Nine states prevailed in arbitration with the tobacco companies in a dispute over the 1998 master tobacco settlement, providing a boost for those with outstanding tobacco bonds.
September 12 -
A new Standard & Poor's local methodology is expected to lead to changed ratings for 40% of issuers in a review that will start with the largest 48.
September 12 -
Tax-exempt money market funds saw $1.92 billion of net inflows in the week ended Sept. 9.
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House Transportation Committee leaders unveiled Wednesday a water infrastructure funding bill that would explore the possibilities of a new tax-exempt bond program and encourage public-private partnerships.
September 11 -
Moody's Investors Service expects an increase in toll roads and toll-supported projects, the ratings agency said in a report.
September 11
