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Amazon Borrows $18 Billion It Doesn't Need

May 11, 2021

The company's largest-ever bond sale comes amid record earnings in the last quarter, a strong current-period sales forecast, and cash reserves near an all-time high.

Alexander Hamilton Awards

2021 Alexander Hamilton Awards: Working Capital Management: Partner Impact

May 10, 2021

Congratulations to Walmart and Intel!

Alexander Hamilton Awards

Walmart Builds a Working Capital Option to Support Small Suppliers

May 10, 2021

Treasury & Risk is excited to recognize Walmart for its innovative support of small suppliers that were struggling last spring, in the Covid economy!

Alexander Hamilton Awards

Intel for the 'Win-Win'

May 10, 2021

Congratulations to the capital markets team for winning a 2021 Alexander Hamilton Award in the category Working Capital Management: Partner Impact!

Analysis

Crypto Trading Needs More Federal Oversight

May 10, 2021

Gensler will talk with Congress about authorizing a federal regulatory regime to oversee cryptocurrency exchanges, he told CNBC.

News

Biden Is Open to Compromise on Corporate Tax Hike

May 7, 2021

The president indicates he would consider a 25% corporate tax rate rather than his proposed 28%.

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Borrowing Costs Drop for Junk-Rated Companies

May 5, 2021

Interest rate premium on borrowing for high-yield vs. investment-grade businesses hits the lowest level since 2007.

Northern Trust Takes Low-for-Longer View on Rates

May 5, 2021

The $1.1 trillion money manager leans in to duration and higher ratings in credit, indicating a belief that interest rates won't rise substantially anytime soon.

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S&P Dow Jones Launches Bitcoin, Ethereum Indexes

May 4, 2021

The indexes are designed to not only help investors access the new asset class but also will mitigate some of the risks associated with "this traditionally speculative market."

Analysis

Employers Must Be Mindful of Pay Practices

May 4, 2021

As criminal charges for underpayment of workers becomes increasingly common, employers should consider working with outside counsel to analyze their wage-related compliance.