Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research to “Hold”

According to Zacks, "Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. is engaged in providing management and technology consulting services to the U.S. government in the defense, intelligence and civil markets. Technological services offered by the Company include Cyber technologies, SE&I, Systems development and Strategic technology and innovation.

Justice report’s findings clash with Sessions’ actions

Attorney General Jeff Sessions has made overhauling the chronically backlogged immigration courts a top priority -- but some of his moves seem to run counter to recommendations in a Justice Department-commissioned report made public on Monday. While some of the recommendations, such as increasing staffing, have been part of his efforts, other steps -- such as requiring judges to process a target amount of cases -- run contrary to the study's suggestions.

Trump picks camera-proven Kudlow as top economic aide

President Donald Trump has chosen Larry Kudlow to be his top economic aide, elevating the influence of a long-time fixture on the CNBC business news network who previously served in the Reagan administration and has emerged as a leading evangelist for tax cuts and a smaller government.

Lawmakers, business brace for rollout of Trump’s tariff plan

The White House says Mexico, Canada and other countries may be spared from President Donald Trump's planned steel and aluminum tariffs under national security "carve-outs," a move that could soften the blow amid threats of retaliation by trading partners and dire economic warnings from lawmakers and business groups. Press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters the exemptions would be made on a "case by case" and "country by country" basis, a reversal from the policy articulated by the White House just days ago that there would be no exemptions from Trump's plan.

Foreign leaders seek fresh ties with US governors, mayors

Foreign leaders are looking to cultivate stronger ties with US governors and mayors, an interest that will be on display at this weekend's meeting of governors FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2018, file photo, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull arrives at Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's official residence for a meeting in Tokyo. When Turnbull arrives in Washington this week for consultations with President Donald Trump, he won't be traveling solo.

Tax-hike fears fuel talk of HNW exodus from Northeast

Even Bruce McGuire, founder of the Connecticut Hedge Fund Association, understands if wealthy Northeasterners flee the region due to changes in the tax code. The problem for the Connecticut hedge-fund set - and, more broadly, for a lot of the Wall Street crowd - is that Republican proposals in both the House and Senate would drive up taxes for many high-earners in the New York City area.

Democratic Candidate Phil Murphy Easily Defeats Kim Guadagno In New Jersey

New Jersey became the seventh state in the country where Democrats now control the legislative and executive branches with the election on Tuesday of Philip D. Murphy, a former Wall Street banker with no experience in office, as its 56th governor, according to The Associated Press. The decisive victory by Mr. Murphy, who transformed himself from a Goldman Sachs executive into a progressive Democrat to match the direction of an anxious political party, gives Democrats a badly needed lift and a governor who has vowed to make his state a bulwark against the policies of President Trump.

One Week Deadline: Khang & Khang LLP Announces Securities Class…

Khang & Khang LLP announces a securities class action lawsuit against Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation . Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Booz Allen shares from May 19, 2016 through June 15, 2017, inclusive , are encouraged to contact the Firm before the August 18, 2017 lead plaintiff motion deadline.

Former Gov. Corzine’s big bet? Profiting on Trump chaos, report says

TRENTON -- The usually ultra-private and reclusive former Gov. Jon Corzine has resurfaced, according a report in the New York Times, starting a hedge fund designed to take advantage of the chaos swirling around Donald Trump's White House and into the financial markets. According to the New York Times, Corzine is " starting a hedge fund .

Senate confirms Wall St attorney Jay Clayton to head SEC

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Jay Clayton, the Wall Street attorney chosen by President Donald Trump to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission. The vote was 61-37 to give Clayton the job of running the independent agency that oversees Wall Street and the financial markets.

How Asset Recycling Could Solve Trump’s Infrastructure Problem

The White House is trying to square the circle on its promised $1 trillion infrastructure plan. While still emphasizing the need for private capital investment, the Trump administration can hope for bipartisan support only if the infrastructure plan includes net additions to federal spending, especially for projects not feasible for revenue-based financing.