Municipal bond ETFs saw strong inflows of $12 billion in the first quarter of 2026, driven by tax season and attractive market conditions. While passive ETFs like iShares MUB and Vanguard VTEB remain popular, investors are increasingly favoring actively managed funds such as Capital Group's CGMU and JPMorgan's JMUB for better credit selection and yield opportunities. Vanguard's active municipal bond ETF (VCRM) surpassed $1 billion in assets, highlighting growing advisor confidence in active strategies. This trend reflects a broader shift toward active fixed income ETFs amid seasonal market dynamics and operational efficiency needs.
Barclays increased its price target for Hudbay Minerals to $32 from $30, citing strong growth prospects in copper mining. Despite a recent nearly 30% stock pullback due to market sentiment, Hudbay maintains a solid financial position with near-zero n...
Morgan Stanley reported strong Q2 2026 results, with earnings per share of $3.46 surpassing estimates of $2.89 and revenue of $21.35 billion beating forecasts of $19.67 billion. This marks significant year-over-year growth from $16.79 billion, driven...
The global autoimmune disease therapeutics market is projected to grow from $80.54 billion in 2025 to $137.85 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 5.52%. Growth is fueled by rising autoimmune disease prevalence, advances in biologics, JAK inhibitors, monocl...
The Vancouver Chinatown Foundation and RBC are hosting Light Up Chinatown! 2026, a free two-day festival on August 8-9 along Columbia Street in Vancouver’s Chinatown. The event features exclusive food collaborations, live music performances, family a...
New research from iSeatz reveals that U.S. travelers are increasingly strategic about travel rewards programs, with 40% treating them as financial optimization tools and 60% belonging to multiple programs. Despite high enrollment, many travelers find...
