In the energy sector, the topic of renewable energy generates excitement about the possibility of cleaner and more sustainable energy sources to power our world. While the goal of achieving a complete energy transition by 2050 initially showed promise, a slowing consumer demand for renewable energy and reliance on governmental policy for implementation has drastically changed the timeline.

Public Education Facilities Board (Williams Baptist University) Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2024 | $2,710,000 | 08/06/2024

Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024 | $47,215,000 | 08/05/2024

Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024 | $23,655,000 | 08/01/2024

<strong>Renasant Corporation To Acquire The First Bancshares, Inc.</strong> | $1.2 Billion | 07/29/2024

Renasant Corporation (NYSE: RNST) Follow-On Offering | $200 Million | 07/29/2024

<strong>Morgan Stanley Capital Partners has acquired American Restoration</strong>

<strong>Bregal Unternehmerkapital has acquired a majority stake in BSI</strong>

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released their initial reading of Q2 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) and reported that the economy expanded by 2.8%, above the 1.4% growth experienced in Q1 of 2024. The Q2 expansion of 2.8% marked the 8th consecutive quarter of growth and reacceleration in the economy.

Mary Kissel, EVP and Senior Policy Advisor at Stephens, discusses the Trump-Vance approach to diplomacy with NATO and Brussels.