Silicon Valley Bank’s implosion escalated culture war arguments over targeting environmental, social and corporate governance-driven investing.
Carl Natale
Web editor for SunJournal.com
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Will Americans end up footing the bill for bank failures?
The government’s response to the failure of two large banks has already involved hundreds of billions of dollars
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The specter of moral hazard arises from Silicon Valley Bank crisis
When bad things happen in banking, limits on deposit insurance turn out to be meaningless.
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How to keep your money safe
The closing of Silicon Valley Bank may have you wondering about FDIC protection. Here’s what you need to know.
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Don’t make the same mistake as Silicon Valley Bank with your 401(k)
Treasuries aren’t always the safest asset in your portfolio. Your risk depends on the type of bond and what you need the money for.
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Silicon Valley Bank: how interest rates helped trigger its collapse and what central bankers should do next
The speed of SVB’s collapse was a surprise but central bankers can learn lessons from this failure.
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Couple hoping to mine Newry lithium deposit urge lawmakers to clarify state mining laws
The couple requests lawmakers ‘restore’ a state law so the deposit would be regulated under quarrying regulations, which are much less stringent.
Posted inMaine
Nor’easter to hit Maine on Tuesday
Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches is possible.
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A new history of the Oscars reveals the power behind the glamour
In ‘Oscar Wars,’ Michael Schulman examines the misogyny, money and prejudice that shaped Hollywood’s celebrations of itself.
Posted inOp-Eds, Perspective
Paul Mills: Maine elects a president: Marty Rogoff and the 1976 Jimmy Carter Campaign
News that former President Jimmy Carter has entered hospice has renewed interest in his come out of nowhere — “Jimmy who?” — campaign for president. In this, Maine played an often overlooked role in 1976 — the year of the nation’s bicentennial — as a launching pad for his candidacy. Though Carter’s win in the […]