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Natural Gas Inventories as of July 3, 2026 The EIA has released its natural gas inventory report, showing a net increase of 61 Bcf as of July 3, 2026. Working gas in storage was 2,983 Bcf as of Friday, July 3, 2026, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 61 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 15 Bcf less than last year at this time and 185 Bcf above the five-year average of 2,798 Bcf. At 2,983 Bcf, total working gas is within the five-year historical range.   Working gas in underground storage, Lower 48 states…

Nearly a month after SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) held its highly anticipated and record-breaking IPO, investors hoping for a continuation of the AI-driven market rally are looking forward to the next big public debut of 2026: Anthropic, the maker of the Claude family of AI models. On June 1, Anthropic confidentially filed its Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), setting the stage for a potential IPO later this year. The decision was made in the wake of the company’s latest funding round, which concluded in May and resulted in a valuation of $965 billion. Because the SEC…

Article published at 9:30 a.m. CTJJ Kinahan is Senior Vice President, Head of Retail Expansion and Alternative Investment Products at Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe).Key Takeaways:Major indices trying to stay positiveWTI crude prices are jumping up and downTech stocks are higher, leading NasdaqIt looks like it could be another day of intraday volatility in trading. The three major indices are trying to stay on an upward climb in the early going as investors try to wrap their heads around the rocky geopolitical tensions in the Middle East while largely discounting the action there.The U.S. and Iran continued to trade overnight…

When IPO activity picks up, client calls tend to follow. A high-profile company goes public, the financial press lights up, and suddenly, clients who have never considered investing in an IPO are asking whether they should get in.These conversations can be genuinely useful, but they can also go sideways quickly if advisers aren’t prepared to manage expectations alongside the enthusiasm.Having a clear framework for these conversations helps. Here’s how I think about it. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Become a smarter, better informed investor. Subscribe from just $107.88 $24.99, plus get up to 4 Special Issues CLICK…

Selling a business is often framed as a transaction: A valuation, a deal structure, a number on a page. But, in reality, it can be one of the most significant transitions an entrepreneur will ever face.While valuation, deal structure and tax outcomes are key considerations, they are just part of the equation. The emotional, familial and lifestyle implications can be just as consequential.All of these factors should be taken into account during the upcoming wave of anticipated exits. According to the Exit Planning Institute, roughly 75% of business owners plan to sell within the next decade, representing an estimated $14…

One in three Americans feel less confident in their retirement plan than a year ago, and nearly half of pre-retirees say they expect to retire later than planned.That’s according to a survey from CNO Financial Group.Factors ranging from inflation to healthcare costs are part of the reason, but longevity, market volatility and the possibility of outliving savings is making it increasingly difficult for many Americans to feel they’re prepared enough for retirement. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Become a smarter, better informed investor. Subscribe from just $107.88 $24.99, plus get up to 4 Special Issues CLICK FOR…

If you get a text message claiming to be from the IRS this week, your first instinct is probably to delete it and block the number.And that’s usually smart. After all, the IRS famously warns that it “will not contact [you] by text message or social media.”But dropping the hammer too quickly might cause you to miss a legitimate government notification — or, worse, an alert that a scammer is trying to compromise your tax data. (According to the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee, almost 25% of Americans have reported being victimized by tax scams, including spoofed text messages and…

The mood in the markets is becoming increasingly uncertain as hostilities between the US and Iran resume How can you find defensive stocks suited to this environment? 10 stocks are combining several key qualities to weather crises. Investor sentiment on Wall Street has deteriorated this week as tensions between the United States and Iran escalated once again. After declaring the ceasefire effectively over following the NATO summit in Turkey, President Donald Trump announced new military strikes. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard responded by targeting US facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, sending up nearly 5%. Periods like these typically drive investors toward defensive…

While catastrophe bond yields have been on the decline for a number of years now, private bank and asset manager VP Bank AG continues to give the insurance-linked securities asset class a neutral weighting, noting that loss-free yields still remain above average.VP Bank has been particularly positive on the inclusion of catastrophe bonds and ILS within investor portfolios for their diversification benefits, with this continuing to be the driver for many allocators to the sector. While the yields to maturity of new catastrophe bond and ILS issuance have been falling over the last three years, which you can analyse in…

04 Jun 2024 By Ciaran Nerval Noble Tree Foundation, a social housing charity and tenant of 143 properties in Home REIT’s portfolio, has entered administration. Already registered or subscriber? Please log in to continue reading Want to keep reading? Unlock your free article — Your gateway to Property Intelligence Register FREE and enjoy one complimentary article every month, packed with: Daily market briefings so you act faster on deals and developments Finance insights to manage risk and spot opportunities. Expert analysis that informs strategy and builds credibility Sector-specific intelligence to identify risks and opportunities. …