New CHIPS Tax Credit Provides Opportunities and Complexity for Companies and Investors in Superconductor Manufacturing

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At a glance The main takeaway: The recently passed CHIPS Act creates a new Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credit to provide incentives for US companies to invest in domestic semiconductor manufacturing. The Act allows a credit of up to 25% of qualified investment amounts in facilities or equipment used to manufacture semiconductors in the US. There are…

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The America COMPETES Act Could Supercharge Manufacturing

At a glance Main takeaway: The America COMPETES Act is set to transform the manufacturing industry and advance the United States (US) as an innovative global leader. Impact on your business: The comprehensive legislative will invest billions into US manufacturing from reinforcing supply chains so critical goods are produced domestically to boosting scientific research, cutting-edge…

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Vertical Integration: Is it Right for Your Supply Chain?

At a glance Main takeaway: Companies are determined to control the future of their supply chain and are turning to vertical integration in hopes to combat rising inflation and the uncertainty of resources. Impact on your business: Taking ownership of your supply chain has its advantages, however, vertical integration comes with a steep price tag…

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The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: Jan 31 – Feb 4, 2022

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https://player.vimeo.com/video/674563774 At a glance: The markets continue to give us a lesson on what volatility looks like with Nasdaq up 3.4% on Monday and down 3.7% on Thursday In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year treasury rose to 1.9%, lowering the values of government and investment grade bonds. Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) disappoints…

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The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: Jan 10 – Jan 14, 2022

At a glance: The markets switched things up last week as U.S. stocks declined and international stocks rebounded. In contrast, emerging markets held strong despite the decline in the U.S. dollar and increase in commodity costs. The consumer price index (CPI) reached its highest reading in more than 30 years. Markets are expecting the Federal…

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