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Please enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser or access the information through the links provided below. August 04, 2026 Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc. For release at 4:30 p.m. EDT The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced its approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas, to acquire First National Bank in Port Lavaca, of Port Lavaca, Texas. For media inquiries, please email [email protected] or call (202) 452-2955. Last Update: August 04, 2026

3 Mistakes You’re Probably Making With Your InvestmentsThe book “How Not to Invest” highlights the big things investors get wrong.Kathleen CoxwellMoney Talk, July 3, 2025     When it comes to investing, sometimes the best moves are the ones you don’t make. In “How Not to Invest: The Ideas, Numbers, and Behavior That Destroy Wealth — and How to Avoid Them,” financial strategist Barry Ritholtz flips the script on traditional investment advice, focusing on avoiding common pitfalls rather than chasing flashy strategies. His core message? Successful investing is often about discipline, patience, and steering clear of your own worst instincts.…

Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). Back in 1984, Wendy’s launched one of the most memorable TV commercials of all time. Three elderly women examine a massive hamburger bun. But when the top is removed, they find a very small hamburger patty. One of the women famously shouts, “Where’s the beef?” Ever since then, “Where’s the beef?” has been a catchphrase for looking past the hype and finding the real substance underneath. Interestingly, that’s exactly what I’ve done my entire career. Every day, Wall Street is inundated with headlines, opinions and predictions. One day, it’s…

Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). A new framework to track AI jobs losses… last call for Luke Lango’s #1 AI Megadeal… Wall Street’s voice-phishing nightmare… the identity-security stock riding it higher This morning brought the latest Challenger, Gray & Christmas jobs report and, overall, the numbers look encouraging. If you’re less familiar, Challenger, Gray & Christmas is an outplacement and executive coaching firm that tracks and analyzes corporate layoffs across the United States. Its monthly Challenger Employment Report serves as an early, reliable indicator of labor market trends. This morning, the report showed that…

As investors rethink fixed income allocations, muni bonds may be entering one of their most compelling periods in years. That was the central message during a recent WisdomTree webinar featuring Kevin Flanagan, head of fixed income strategy at WisdomTree, and Jeff Burger, senior portfolio manager at Insight Investment. The pair argued that higher rates have improved valuations just as investor demand for munis continues to strengthen. Key Takeaways Higher Treasury yields have improved municipal bond valuations and created more attractive entry points. Strong ETF inflows and manageable supply continue to support muni fundamentals. Active municipal bond ETFs can help advisors…

Key PointsInvestors often face the same question before earnings: Should I buy the stock before the report, or wait until after?For most stocks, that’s a reasonable debate.Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a “Double Down” signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same “Total Conviction” signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »But for CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV), the up-and-coming data center specialist, it may be the wrong question entirely. The better answer might be neither. Image source: Getty Images. Why the…

Rice University just made it easier for middle-income families to afford one of the country’s most selective colleges. The Houston-based university announced this week that, beginning with students entering in fall 2027, families earning up to $200,000 a year will qualify for free tuition through its expanded Rice Investment financial aid program. Students from families earning less than $100,000 will receive grants covering tuition, mandatory fees, room and board. Rice will also continue meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need without requiring student loans. The move reflects a growing trend among a certain cadre of colleges: using large endowments to reduce…

Follow James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) Q1 2027 Earnings Call August 6, 2026 6:00 PM EDT Company Participants Bill Seymour – Vice President of Investor RelationsAaron Erter – CEO & Executive DirectorRyan Lada – Chief Financial OfficerJonathan Skelly – President & GM of James Hardie North America (NA) Building Products Group Conference Call Participants Ryan Merkel – William Blair & Company L.L.C., Research DivisionBrook Campbell-Crawford – Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited, Research DivisionKeith Hughes – Truist Securities, Inc., Research DivisionKeith Chau – MST Financial Services Pty Limited, Research DivisionPhilip Ng – Jefferies LLC, Research DivisionPeter Steyn – Macquarie ResearchTimothy Wojs -…

Financial planner Vanessa Martinez kicked off a discussion about the emotional, neurological and psychological sides of the profession with a simple question: How many audience members had experienced a client crying in a meeting? Processing ContentMany attendees raised their hands during the session at The American College of Financial Services’ Conference of African American Financial Professionals this week in Chicago. For the few who didn’t,  Martinez called them “very brave” and posed a challenging follow-up: “Did you not notice that it was about to happen, or did you stop it from happening?”Martinez, the CEO and founder of Chicago-based registered investment advisory…