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Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images Cybersecurity stocks CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks jumped more than 5% to new highs on Monday on renewed demand for artificial intelligence security tools following the industry’s annual Black Hat conference in Las Vegas. “The single most consistent theme across our conversations — partners, vendors, and customers alike…

Mortgage rates eased off their one-year highs this week, as markets continue to await signs of a resolution to the Iran war and normalization of global oil prices. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans dipped to 6.67% for the week ending Aug. 13, down 2 basis points from 6.69% the previous week, according…

The prolonged zero-interest-rate environment that provided massive tailwinds for U.S. markets is shifting as central banks adjust policy and global interest rates normalize. Global capital costs are rebalancing, creating a compelling backdrop for investors to reevaluate international equities. This is particularly important as U.S. equities are becoming increasingly reliant on AI spending. Key Takeaways Non-U.S….

FILE PHOTO: Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz, December 21, 2018. Hamad I Mohammed | Reuters Oil prices crossed the $100 threshold on Wednesday morning, as escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran fueled concerns over further disruptions to Middle East energy supplies. Futures for Brent crude, the international benchmark, added more than…

A private-label securitization closed by Systima Capital Management for a portfolio of nearly 1,300 subsided apartments underscores the potential for use of the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) market in affordable housing deals. Systima closed the $153 million tax-exempt affordable housing bond deal through the Public Finance Authority securitized by a pool of loans on seven…

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