Coronavirus

BB-022620-municlose (1).png
Aaron Weitzman
February 26, 2020 4:23 PM

Municipal bond yields were unchanged at record low levels, according to late reads.

5 Min Read
Chip Barnett
February 26, 2020 12:11 PM

Attention is focused on the impact COVID-19 may have on economic growth in the United States in the short and long term.

3 Min Read
NMN022620-apps4.png
Glenn McCullom
February 26, 2020 11:28 AM

Mortgage application volume rose last week, but with the 10-year Treasury yield tanking in recent days, growth in refinancings for the current period is quite likely, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

2 Min Read
M&A wrap: Corsair, Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, Seabury, McAfee, Wynnchurch, Audax, Coronavirus
February 26, 2020 10:44 AM

Stock market volatility underscores fears of global shortages of manufactured goods due to the coronavirus. We check in with dealmakers on the potential impact. Corsair Capital raises fifth fund. Audax, HarbourVest and Genstar named top three most active PE firms in U.S. deals.

9 Min Read
Analysts admit they have been too bullish on corporate and emerging-market debt.
By Ranjeetha Pakiam
February 26, 2020 10:31 AM

The haven has been favored as the coronavirus outbreak has spread beyond China, threatening a pandemic and slower growth.

1 Min Read
Jamie Dimon
February 26, 2020 7:57 AM

JPMorgan would consider buying other businesses; collectors would be allowed to pursue debt past the statute of limitations, if they warn borrowers.

6 Min Read
BB-022520-municlose.png
Aaron Weitzman
February 25, 2020 3:40 PM

As COVID-19 fears run rampant, investors continued to sell off equities, resulting in muni yields again following Treasury yields down to all-time lows.

6 Min Read
Carolyn McClanahan
February 25, 2020 2:53 PM

We can all play a part in preparing for this and future outbreaks.

3 Min Read
NMN022520-Mr_Cooper.png
Brad Finkelstein
February 25, 2020 2:35 PM

Mr. Cooper Group reported fourth-quarter net income of $461 million, aided by the recovery of its deferred tax asset and a positive mark-to-market on its servicing portfolio.

2 Min Read
M&A wrap: Audax, HarbourVest, Genstar, KKR, Cornerstone, Searchlight, Forgelight, Univision, Intuit, Mondelēz, Coronavirus
February 25, 2020 10:55 AM

Audax, HarbourVest and Genstar ranked as the top three most active private equity firms in 2019, based on the volume of completed deals in the U.S., according to PitchBook. Cornerstone buys talent software firm. Searchlight and Forgelight purchase stake in Unvision. Intuit's Credit Karma acquisition is official. More deal news from IOP and Mondelēz.

8 Min Read