Municipal bonds experienced robust demand and near-record issuance in early 2026, recovering from spring underperformance linked to Middle East conflicts. Investors, particularly high net worth individuals, are drawn to the tax-free income and attractive yields, with increased comfort in longer maturities. American Century's Joe Gotelli expects stable interest rates and continued focus on security selection and sector allocation in the second half of 2026. While interest rate volatility remains a risk, muni bonds are positioned to offer solid returns without large negative outcomes, benefiting funds like the American Century Diversified Municipal Bond ETF (TAXF).
The global automotive microcontrollers market is projected to grow from USD 15.49 billion in 2025 to USD 34.31 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 8.28%. Growth is fueled by increasing adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), vehicle electrif...
Sodexo has secured a major global contract to provide catering services across more than 130 Meta sites in over 30 countries. This large-scale partnership includes diverse locations such as headquarters, campuses, data centers, and conference centers...
Viasat and BMW Group have successfully demonstrated the first integrated automotive satellite voice call, allowing drivers to make calls directly through the car's infotainment system even in areas without cellular coverage. This advancement, utilizi...
Iran has warned it will retaliate fiercely if the US targets its infrastructure, following President Trump's threat to strike Iranian power plants and bridges next week if negotiations fail. The US recently conducted airstrikes against Iranian milita...
Solana (SOL) maintains its price in the mid-$70 range, supported by several key developments. These include Circle's recent issuance of $500 million in USDC on the Solana network, increasing liquidity and transactional demand. Additionally, instituti...
