Trump White House ballroom construction may continue as lawsuit proceeds
A 5-4 Supreme Court order permits work on Trump’s White House ballroom during litigation without deciding whether the project is l...
By Marcus V. Thorne 1 month agoMarkets Editor
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August 2026 S&P 500 winners led by Moderna and software rebound
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By Marcus V. Thorne 1 month agoMoney market funds vs. bonds: access, returns and risks
Money market funds are built for readily available cash; bonds can provide income and diversification but their market value can m...
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Gap names new Old Navy CEO as earnings beat and guidance lift shares
Michael Francis will take charge on Nov. 2 after Old Navy sales fell, as Gap raises its profit outlook and trims its sales forecas...
By Marcus V. Thorne 1 month agoWhat is reverse factoring?
A buyer-led financing arrangement can pay suppliers early while the buyer pays a finance provider at invoice maturity.
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Paramount and California AG office set for WBD settlement talks
Paramount representatives are expected to discuss a possible settlement with California officials, but the state wants structural...
By Marcus V. Thorne 1 month agoWhat is liquidity management? Cash planning and funding needs
Liquidity management is treasury’s process for matching accessible cash and funding to payments, risk and opportunity.
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Hyundai Georgia plant production increase could lift capacity to 800,000
Hyundai expects to raise planned Georgia output capacity to 700,000 to 800,000 vehicles by 2028, CEO José Muñoz told CNBC.
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30-year Treasury yield 5.33% intraday peak marks reported 19-year high
The 30-year Treasury yield briefly topped 5.33% before retreating amid reported concerns over inflation, fiscal conditions and Mid...
By Marcus V. Thorne 1 month agoHow to calculate DSO: formula and worked example
Use the DSO formula, matching reporting periods and credit-sales data to estimate the average time customers take to pay.
By Marcus V. Thorne 1 month ago
Jeanie Buss contests reported sale of Lakers family stake to Iger and Kushner
Jeanie Buss’s lawyer says a sale of the family’s 17.8% Lakers stake lacks her consent, challenging a reported deal with Bob Iger a...
By Marcus V. Thorne 1 month agoWhat is commercial paper? How short-term corporate borrowing works
Commercial paper lets companies fund near-term needs with short-dated notes, but repayment and liquidity risks remain.
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