Investment Grade vs High Yield Bonds: A Complete Guide
How investment grade and high yield bonds differ: rating cutoffs, spreads, default rates, recovery rates, and the math behind credit risk.
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Fed Revives ‘Payment Account’ Plan; Tier 3 Reviews Paused
The Fed re-proposed a limited ‘payment account’ for non-bank fintechs and novel-charter institutions, freezing Tier 3 master-account reviews.
Dell Surges 35% on AI Boom: $51B Backlog, $60B FY27 Outlook
Dell Q1 FY27 posts record $43.8B revenue (+88%), AI server revenue jumps 757%, backlog hits $51.3B. FY27 AI guide raised to $60B.
Mortgage-Backed Securities Explained: Pass-Throughs & CMOs
How an MBS actually works: who issues it, how cash flows from borrower to investor, why CMOs exist, and the prepayment risk every investor must understand.
China’s $885M Hong Kong Green Bond Debut Draws 10x Demand
China sold 6B yuan of sovereign green bonds in Hong Kong on May 28 — a 10x covered debut at 1.42% (3Y) and 1.56% (5Y).
First Solar Jumps 11% on Section 232 Polysilicon Tariff Bet
First Solar (FSLR) surged 10.86% to $303.38 on May 28, 2026, as traders front-ran an expected Section 232 polysilicon tariff verdict from the Commerce Department.
The Rule of 40 Explained: How SaaS Stocks Are Valued
How the Rule of 40 actually works: the formula, a worked example using Snowflake’s Q1 FY27, common pitfalls, and the newer Rule of X.
Apollo, Blackstone Pitch $36B Debt to Power Anthropic TPUs
Apollo and Blackstone are arranging a record $36B debt deal to fund Anthropic’s Google TPU buildout — a watershed for AI-infra private credit.
Best Buy Jumps 18% on Q1 Beat, Names Bonfig as Next CEO
Best Buy comp sales rose 2% in Q1 FY27, EPS jumped 38% to $1.31, and CFO Jason Bonfig will succeed Corie Barry as CEO on Nov 1. Stock +18%.
Margin and Margin Calls: How Borrowing to Buy Stocks Works
How buying on margin works: Reg T’s 50% rule, FINRA’s 25% maintenance minimum, what triggers a margin call, and why brokers can liquidate without notice.