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Biden Admin Shelling Out Millions To Address ‘Racial,’ ‘Income-Based Differences In Vasectomy Knowledge’Reporting — Nov 29, 2024The Biden-Harris administration is putting millions of U.S. taxpayer dollars toward a research project that seeks to address racial, ethnic and income-based differences in vasectomy knowledge. University of Pittsburgh…

Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Plans $0.475 Monthly Dividend — Aug 20, 2026Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp (TYG) has declared a monthly distribution of $0.475 per share, yielding about 12.7%, with upcoming payments in September, October, and November 2026 and corresponding ex-dividend/record dates. The stock trades with a high price-to-sales ratio around 6x and faces profitability pressures, though insider net buying and a stable income policy support its income-focused appeal.

NorthWestern, Murphy, Carlyle, Phillips Edison Announce Dividends — Aug 17, 2026GuruFocus-derived analyses detail upcoming quarterly dividends for NorthWestern Energy, Murphy Oil, Phillips Edison & Co, Hiscox, and The Carlyle Group, highlighting long dividend histories, current yields, and sustainability prospects across utilities, energy, REITs, insurance, and alternative assets. The pieces emphasize consistent payments, potential growth, payout ratios, and sector-specific cyclicality to help income-focused investors evaluate reliability and future income.

Wealth tax debate expands across statesPolitics — Aug 23, 2026A wave of wealth-tax proposals across parties aims to shift more revenue onto high earners, but analysts warn feasible gains are limited by capital mobility, political feasibility, and the small share of income-taxable wealth. Across the globe, debates over wealth taxes and expansive government spending clash with concerns about tax flight, budget deficits, and the resilience of market economies, highlighting how tax policy remains deeply contested and potentially self-defeating if not carefully designed.

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Federal Court Halts Student Loan Payment Program In Another Blow To Biden AdminReporting — Jul 19, 2024A federal appeals court issued a temporary halt on Thursday on President Joe Biden’s income-driven repayment program for student loans due to challenges to its legality. The Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan …

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LexinFintech Q2 2026 Revenue Falls 80%Business — 22hLexinFintech’s Q2 2026 results show revenue of about 3.19 billion yuan and net income of 101 million yuan, down sharply as credit facilitation and tech-empowerment services declined, even as installment e-commerce income rose about 60.8% and loan originations grew 4.8% to 55.4 billion yuan while outstanding principal fell 11.4%. The company tightened costs, refined risk controls, shifted to an annual dividend evaluation policy with a 30% net-income payout, and warned of much lower Q3 originations with potential net losses amid sector headwinds, underscoring a diversified ecosystem and focus on long-term fundamentals.

Texas Capital Bancshares Q2 2026 earnings riseFinance — Jul 23, 2026Texas Capital Bancshares posted strong Q2 2026 results with net income $84.9 million and diluted EPS $1.83, as record fee income and higher lending drove revenue to about $335.5 million and adjusted EPS to $1.88. The bank highlighted a 39% rise in non-interest income, a modest net interest margin headwind from asset mix, ongoing deposit growth and a dividend of $0.3594 per share, while noting elevated criticized loans and higher loss provisions.

OptimumBank Reports Record Q2 2026 Net IncomeBusiness — Jul 24, 2026OptimumBank Holdings posted a second-quarter 2026 record net income of $6.7 million, with first-half earnings of $11.3 million, driven by higher net interest income, loan and deposit growth, and improved efficiency metrics (ROA 2.04%, ROE 20.34%) and a 4.57% net interest margin. The bank also reported a leadership transition in 2026, ongoing growth initiatives through OptimumFinance, and a scheduled webcast to discuss results in August 2026.

Repsol H1 net income €2.201 billion more than triples on higher oil prices — Jul 23, 2026Repsol reported a sharp H1 2026 profit surge, with net income of €2.201 billion and adjusted net income of €2.711 billion, driven by inventory revaluations and higher crude prices as production hovered around 560,000–570,000 boe/d. The company also signaled shareholder-friendly moves, including a €0.53 gross dividend for January 2027 and a second buyback program of up to €500 million, while noting resilience amid geopolitical volatility and pursuing growth in Venezuela and in fields like Alaska’s Pikka.

On X · @CubsChicago Cubs Tease Homers with Late-Night “Dingers” PostThe official Chicago Cubs account posted playful hype about home runs (“dingers”), drawing light positive fan engagement with no controversy or split in reactions.495 likes · 7m

PFS Wealth Management Details Financial Advisor Role NationwideFinance — Jul 21, 2026Financial advisors now coordinate retirement income, taxes, healthcare, and estate planning in addition to investment management, reflecting a more complex landscape for retirees. They emphasize retirement income planning, Social Security strategies, and aligning investments with long-term goals to convert wealth into sustainable income.

Wintrust Q2 Profit Rises to $225MFinance — Jul 20, 2026Wintrust Financial posted solid Q2 results with $225.3 million in net income and $3.30 per share on revenue of about $961 million, a year-over-year rise driven by loan and deposit growth. The bank also reported record first-half net income for 2026, driven by strong net interest income and ongoing balance-sheet expansion, and beat consensus estimates for quarterly earnings per share.

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Jeff Bezos Pushes to End Federal Income Taxes for Millions of Americans — May 21, 2026Billionaire entrepreneur Jeff Bezos is calling for a dramatic change to the federal tax system, arguing that millions of lower-income Americans should pay nothing at all in federal income taxes. During an interview with…

ProPublica Reveals 25 Wealthiest Americans Avoided Income Tax At Certain Periods of TimeReporting — Jun 9, 2021Billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Warren Buffett have managed to avoid paying federal income taxes at one time or another, according to a report from ProPublica. Bezos, founder of Amazon, did not pay income…

New York Times Declares Trump’s Claim He Prepaid Millions in Federal Income Taxes ‘Misleading at Best’Reporting — Nov 3, 2020The New York Times is fact-checking President Donald Trump after claiming he prepaid millions of dollars in federal income taxes. “I PREPAID Millions of Dollars in FEDERAL INCOME TAXES!” Trump tweeted on Monday. The New…

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Pelosi Signals Openness to Universal Basic Income Amid PandemicReporting — Apr 27, 2020House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) says it may be time to consider a form of universal basic income for Americans suffering financially amid the coronavirus outbreak. “Others have suggested a minimum income for — a…

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August Short Interest Surges Across Municipal Bond ETFs — 6dAugust saw pronounced moves in short interest for several municipal bond and Treasury-focused ETFs: Fidelity Systematic Municipal Bond Index ETF (FMUN) surged in short interest, while SPDR SSGA My2028 Municipal Bond ETF (MYMH) posted an even larger spike; by contrast, WisdomTree's 7-10 Year Laddered Treasury Fund (USIN) and WisdomTree High Income Laddered Municipal Fund (WTMY) registered notable declines in short interest. Overall, the month featured extreme shifts in short-seller activity across fixed-income ETFs, with some funds experiencing multi-fold increases and others substantial decreases.

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JOYY Q2 2026 revenue up 16% to $590.8 million — 6dJOYY reported Q2 2026 revenue of $590.8 million, up 16.3% year over year, led by BIGO Ads and Shopline alongside Social Entertainment, with non-GAAP operating income of $49.1 million and EBITDA of $56.9 million as the company reiterated a roughly 20% full-year non-GAAP operating income growth and expanded its $1.5 billion shareholder return program through 2028. The quarter beat revenue estimates but faced a EPS miss on adjusted basis, while year-to-date returns to shareholders totaled about $359 million as the company steadies its diversification strategy across non-live streaming segments.

SUPIF short interest surges 1,348% in JulyFinance — Aug 11, 2026July saw dramatic shifts in short interest for several investment names: SMI 3Fourteen REAL Asset Allocation ETF slashed short interest by 92.1% to 3,100 shares, while Supermarket Income REIT (SUPIF) surged about 1,348% to 155,033 shares and Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund (RQI) saw short interest drop 96.2% to 190,526 shares. Trading activity and days-to-cover varied, with SUPIF facing unusual volume reporting and low-volume benchmarks noted across outlets.

Bankinter Q2 profit beats estimates on lending feesFinance — Jul 23, 2026Bankinter's Q2 net profit rose about 16% year-on-year to €315 million driven by higher lending income and a 23% jump in fees, with net interest income up around 5% as rates and funding costs influence margins. The results, accompanied by strong half-year metrics such as ROE around 19%, NPL near 1.92%, and a CET1 ratio about 12.9%, reinforce a diversified, still-expanding business despite the rate environment.

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I-T Dept urged to ease taxpayers, curb evasion — Jul 24, 2026Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged the Income Tax Department to balance convenience for honest taxpayers with firm action against evasion, calling tax certainty an economic imperative. She reiterated the five Rs—recognise, respond, redress, reflect, and reform—while highlighting the revamped Income Tax Act 2025 and a strengthened e-filing system to reduce disputes and improve processing timelines, including notes on appeals and refunds.

Tompkins Financial Q2 Earnings Rise, Dividend Increases — Jul 24, 2026Tompkins Financial posted robust Q2 2026 results with net income of $29.3 million and diluted EPS of $2.04, alongside net interest income near $74 million and a 3.58% net interest margin, supported by 6.9% loan growth and a 13% dividend increase. The performance marks three straight quarters of record earnings and signals improving profitability as the bank strengthens its capital position and core earnings.

Ledyard Financial Reports Q2 2026 Earnings, Declares DividendFinance — Jul 24, 2026Ledyard Financial Group reported Q2 2026 net income of $1.74 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, with revenue of about $12.10 million, up from the prior-year period. The board also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share payable Sept. 4, 2026, reflecting ongoing strategic investments and stronger loan growth and net interest income that support future profitability.

First Hawaiian Q2 Net Income $73.4M Declares Dividend — Jul 24, 2026First Hawaiian reported 2026 Q2 net income of $73.4 million ($0.60 per diluted share) on revenue of $231.27 million and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share. The company is pursuing an all-stock acquisition of TriCo Bancshares, a move that could expand assets toward $34 billion and broaden its footprint, though it also faces integration risk and mixed near-term funding trends.

Glacier Bancorp Reports Q2 Profit Jump — Jul 23, 2026Glacier Bancorp reported record second-quarter 2026 results with net income of $97.9 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.75, driven by a $276.4 million net interest income and a 3.90% tax-equivalent net interest margin as loan growth continued. The bank completed the Guaranty Bank & Trust integration, maintained a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share, and posted solid deposit growth and favorable funding trends amid ongoing strategic execution.

On X · @TalkinYanksSpencer Jones Homers, Giving Yankees First Run in Game vs. AngelsHighlight of young outfielder Spencer Jones's solo home run draws overwhelmingly positive reactions from Yankees fans and accounts, praising his talent and pushing for more playing time, with minimal neutral commentary on team management.658 likes · 8m