Citi Prices Largest Single Bank-Contributed, Multi-Only CMBS Conduit Deal Since GFC – Commercial Observer

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Dog days of summer? Not for Citigroup, which just priced a record-setting deal.  The bank this week priced the largest multifamily-only conduit commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transaction originated by a single bank since the Global Financial Crisis.  SEE ALSO: Nuveen Green Capital Supplies $101M C-PACE Loan for Newark Studios The transaction, Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust […]

Regulators tighten handling of sensitive exam data

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Key insight: Regulators are setting up a coordinated process to reduce the risk of breaches in storing highly sensitive bank information for bank examinations. Supporting data: Federal financial agencies suffered at least two major breaches early on in the second Trump administration.  Forward look: The agencies will train examiners on the new procedures, though supervisors […]

Citizens to exit in-store branches, build standalones nearby

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Key insight: Citizens will shutter at least 100 in-store branches over the coming years, largely ending its long-running presence in grocery stores.  What’s at stake: The switch in strategy mirrors an industry-wide shift away from in-store branches. Forward look: The bank will provide more details about which locations will close and where new branches will […]

Former Rocket CEO is latest mortgage exec moving into sports

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Former Rocket Cos. CEO Jay Farner is now the second longtime senior executive of the mortgage giant to own a professional sports team.  Processing Content Farner’s single-family office and investment firm Ronin Capital Partners, which he founded after retiring from Rocket, announced it reached an agreement to buy a stake in Detroit City Football Club. […]

Citadel Securities Takes $400M Stake in Crypto.com as Digital Markets Strategy Accelerates

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Molina Healthcare Set to Join S&P MidCap 400 and Construction Partners to Join S&P SmallCap 600

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NEW YORK, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — S&P SmallCap 600 constituent Molina Healthcare Inc. (NYSE: MOH) will replace National Storage Affiliates Trust (NYSE: NSA) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Construction Partners Inc. (NASD: ROAD) will replace Molina Healthcare in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday, July 22. S&P […]

South Florida Retail Markets Show Sub-5% Vacancy – Commercial Observer

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Despite oft-repeated fears of retail’s pandemic-drive demise, South Florida’s retail sector is enjoying a combination of low vacancy rates, resilient rental rates and robust leasing and investment sales. That’s according to market reports released Thursday by commercial real estate brokerage Colliers. SEE ALSO: Live Shopping Marketplace Storefront Takes 5K SF at 555 West 25th Street […]

Todd Blanche to meet with Epstein survivors as 2 Republicans hedge on nomination

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears at his confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill July 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. Eric Lee | Getty Images Two Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday said they remained undecided about voting to confirm Todd Blanche for U.S. attorney general, endangering […]

Netflix (NFLX) earnings Q2 2026

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The Netflix logo is seen on the roof of an office building in Los Angeles, California, on April 16, 2026. Michael Yanow | Nurphoto | Getty Images Netflix reported second-quarter revenue and earnings that were in line with analyst estimates on Thursday as Wall Street is keeping a close eye on the company’s advertising and […]

Should You Buy Tesla Stock Before July 22?

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Tesla (TSLA 0.87%) is set to report financials for the second quarter of 2026 on Wednesday, July 22. This is an important time for investors, as the business will provide them with performance updates that can inform portfolio moves. This “Magnificent Seven” stock has meaningfully underperformed the market in 2026 (down 12.4% compared to the […]