Bond Pricing, Yield, and Duration: The Complete Guide
Why do bond prices fall when yields rise? Learn how bond pricing, yield to maturity, duration, and convexity work — with real examples and current Treasury data.
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American Airlines Raises $1.14B in Aircraft-Backed Bonds
American Airlines issued $1.14 billion in aircraft-backed bonds on April 27, 2026, to finance 32 new planes — tapping secured credit markets as the carrier braces for a potential full-year loss.
Nucor Q1 2026: Steel Tariff Shield Powers 382% EPS Surge
Nucor crushed Q1 2026 estimates — EPS $3.23 vs. $2.82 expected, revenue up 21% to $9.5B — as Section 232 tariffs and AI infrastructure demand power a historic earnings rebound.
How an IPO Actually Works: S-1, Bookbuilding, and the Greenshoe
A plain-English guide to how companies go public — from the S-1 filing to bookbuilding, pricing night, and the greenshoe stabilization option.
EssilorLuxottica Heir Locks In Control With €10B Buyout
A Del Vecchio heir is buying out siblings for €10 billion, consolidating control of Ray-Ban and Oakley parent EssilorLuxottica in one of Europe’s largest family succession deals.
Verizon Raises Guidance After Surprise Spring Subscriber Win
Verizon beat Q1 2026 adjusted EPS estimates, broke a 12-year spring subscriber drought, and raised full-year guidance — shares jumped in pre-market trading.
EPS, Diluted EPS, and Non-GAAP Earnings Explained
Learn what basic EPS, diluted EPS, and non-GAAP adjusted earnings really mean — and how to read them without being misled. Plain-English guide with worked examples.
QXO Acquires TopBuild for $17B: A New Building Products Giant
QXO’s $17B acquisition of TopBuild creates the second-largest North American building products distributor, with $18B+ combined revenue, 28,000 employees, and $300M in targeted synergies.
MaxLinear Surges 76% as AI Data Center Chips Drive Q1 Comeback
MaxLinear stock rocketed 76% on April 24 after Q1 revenue jumped 43% year-over-year to $137M, powered by a 136% surge in AI data center optical chip demand.
How Stock Buybacks and Dividends Work
Learn how stock buybacks and dividends return capital to shareholders, how each is taxed, when each signals management confidence, and which strategy suits which investor.