MARTIN, Tenn. – For those wanting to make a gift to the University of Tennessee at Martin and make that gift go even farther, this year’s Captain’s Challenge is a great opportunity to “give beyond the gift.” The 11th annual Captain’s Challenge will take place on Wednesday, April 2. It is a single-day organized means
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL–A federal court ruling regarding ESG investing with BlackRock could put public pension funds on the defense, a consumer group is warning. Consumers’ Research sent letters to the largest public pensions boards in each state Tuesday warning BlackRock’s focus on ESG–an acronym for environmental, social, and governance–could lead to serious liabilities
Leaders across state government lashed out at the Trump administration on Tuesday as the White House delayed more than $50 million in funding earmarked to help replace lead pipes across Massachusetts. The “thoughtless” delay will put kids at risk and jeopardize construction jobs across the Bay State, Gov. Maura Healey, state Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, and
The BJP-led Delhi government has allocated funds in its budget for 2025-26 to implement poll promises made in its manifesto, including schemes for women, healthcare, and housing. New Delhi, Mar 25 (PTI) The newly-formed BJP government in Delhi on Tuesday made allocations for various schemes promised in the party’s “Viksit Delhi Sankalp Patra” for Assembly
In the realm of gold investments, many investors are initially attracted to the apparent simplicity and cost-efficiency of gold mutual funds, largely because they showcase a relatively low expense ratio. However, beneath the surface, a hidden cost often goes unrecognized—the dual expense ratio. Rajani Tandale, Senior Vice President of Mutual Funds at 1 Finance, said,
Protesters stage ‘study-in’ in front of Education Department Protesters staged a “study-in” demonstration in front of the Education Department after President Donald Trump’s executive order. Michigan Electronic Library is funded by Institute of Museum and Library Services grant money, library advocates say. The electronic library is in jeopardy unless replacement funds are found. Other services,
The Trump administration has tried to pull the plug on the federally funded EV charger program designed to electrify America’ highways, but that isn’t stopping Pennsylvania from charging ahead. The $7.5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program was included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed in 2021, and aimed to build out charging infrastructure in
Money market funds (MMFs) remain viable safe havens for investors despite drops in interest rates of most instruments. Money market refers to trading in short-term debt investments, according to Investopedia. They include trading in treasury bills, commercial papers, money market mutual funds, certificates of deposits, among others. Most money market yields have seen slight declines
Private-equity investments in China could be on a stronger recovery path, bolstered by increased capital from the Middle East and adaptive strategies from US funds, according to Bain & Company. “A positive momentum for China could lead to a more positive outlook already in 2025 and 2026,” Sebastien Lamy, co-leader of the Asia-Pacific private-equity practice
Former Girardi Keese lawyer Robert Finnerty was charged in California State Bar Court for misleading clients about settlement payments alongside convicted ex-lawyer Tom Girardi. Finnerty, a partner with Abir Cohen Treyzon Salo, helped Girardi conceal a $53 million settlement from the Ruigomez family, according to the notice of disciplinary charges filed Friday. Their home exploded