Former Wamco Star Bond Manager Kenneth Leech Pleads Guilty to Obstructing SEC Cherry-Picking Investigation
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Former Wamco Star Bond Manager Kenneth Leech Pleads Guilty to Obstructing SEC Cherry-Picking Investigation

Kenneth Leech, the former co-chief investment officer of Western Asset Management Co (Wamco), has pleaded guilty to obstructing a federal investigation into an alleged $600 million “cherry-picking” scheme. By entering a guilty plea to one count of obstructing a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proceeding in a Manhattan federal court, the 72-year-old avoided a […]

Undervalued and Under the Radar: Textron Emerges as a High-Potential Aerospace Value Play
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Undervalued and Under the Radar: Textron Emerges as a High-Potential Aerospace Value Play

While high-profile space exploration and tech stocks dominate headlines, value-seeking investors are quietly turning their attention to more grounded opportunities. Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), the multi-industry conglomerate behind Cessna aircraft and Bell Helicopters, is increasingly viewed by market analysts as a highly attractive, “stealth” play. Despite robust fundamentals and a strong technical setup, the company […]

Social Security COLA for 2027 Could Surge to 4.7% Amidst Rising Inflation, Analyst Estimates
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Social Security COLA for 2027 Could Surge to 4.7% Amidst Rising Inflation, Analyst Estimates

Social Security beneficiaries may be in line for a significant boost to their monthly checks in 2027, with independent estimates suggesting a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that could reach as high as 4.7%. This projection is driven by recent surges in consumer prices, particularly in key categories that disproportionately affect the spending habits of older Americans. […]