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I’ve been working hard to raise my portfolio yield with out a huge amount of risk, but both UMB Financial (UMBF) and Wintrust Financial (WTFC) announced calls this week which, while expected, are making it a bit tougher to get the reward while minimizi…

While war in the middle east is always a serious matter, at this point in time, there is no reason to make big portfolio moves based on what we have seen thus far in Iran and Israel. The U.S. is not directly involved and even if we were there likely wo…

Below are press releases from companies with preferred stock and baby bonds outstanding. Additionally, news of a more macro economic importance may be posted. Earnings season is over for now and not much news is being posted by company’s that are of in…

Producer prices (PPI) came in about on target today—that’s good news. The bad news is that uncertainty over tariffs continues–the administration seems to get ‘deals’ started but really is not wrapping them up leaving investors without certainty. 1st…

Below are press releases from companies with preferred stock and baby bonds outstanding. Additionally, news of a more macro economic importance may be posted. Earnings season is over for now and not much news is being posted by company’s that are of in…

Well we got through the consumer price index (CPI) without a problem as numbers came in either on target or slightly better. That is if you believe the numbers since the survey of prices has been cut back because of a shortage of folks to gather them….

Below are press releases from companies with preferred stock and baby bonds outstanding. Additionally, news of a more macro economic importance may be posted. Earnings season is over for now and not much news is being posted by company’s that are of in…

The 10 year treasury has barely moved today and is trading right around 4.47% while none of the equity indexes are moving much (plus .2 or .3%) except the Russell 2000 which is up 2/3%. Of course the S&P500 is only 2% (+/-) from record highs so one…

Collateralized loan owner (CLO) Eagle Point Income (EIC) has approved a buyback of common shares up to $50 million. You may remember that just 10 days ago the company cut their distribution from 20 cents monthly to 13 cents monthly–an excellent move a…

Below are press releases from companies with preferred stock and baby bonds outstanding. Additionally, news of a more macro economic importance may be posted. Earnings season is over for now and not much news is being posted by company’s that are of in…

As I mentioned last week I am doing a little buying this week–not lots and lots, but continuing the slow add of what I hope to be rewarding income issues. My initial thoughts were that I would stay to shorter duration issues, but after some research I…

A new week, although likely to be the same as last week with some volatility in equity prices with various DJT tweets and battles in Congress over the new budget details. We’ll find out who caves in as the congress people and senators joust mightily—…