Municipal bonds are becoming an essential financing tool for state and local governments. A recent analysis by Bank of America Corp. highlights a significant growth trend in this market segment. 

The world's largest asset manager, BlackRock Inc., is once again capturing the attention of the investment community by filing an application to participate in the Texas stock market through iShares. This recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission was made on Friday, and it opens new horizons for investments in the state.

Repsol $REP.MC , a leading player in the European energy sector, has announced a substantial project in the northeast of Spain, earmarking over 800 million euros for the construction of a green methanol plant. This initiative underscores the company's ambition to lead in sustainable technologies and carbon-neutral solutions.