WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Record-breaking Wall Street bank bond offerings in recent days are being driven by a combination of extraordinary market conditions and regulatory decisions that can be traced to the government's pandemic relief efforts, said analysts.

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - On the heels of blockbuster earnings from major U.S. banks, investors are focused on whether an upcoming batch of earnings from major technology-related companies can sustain the season's early momentum.

BOSTON (Reuters) - Investor David Einhorn said on Thursday that prominent venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya and entrepreneur Elon Musk threw "jet fuel" on the GameStop Corp trading frenzy in January when the video retailer's shares rose by 2,000% and later prompted a hearing in U.S. Congress.

LONDON (Reuters) - Demand for funds which cherry pick investments with strong environmental, social or governance (ESG) credentials has surged in recent years.

(Reuters) -Indaba Capital Management said on Thursday Benefitfocus Inc's unwillingness to compromise and appoint the hedge fund's director nominee to the software company's board was disappointing.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - While men have traditionally held the title of "breadwinner," times are changing. These days, moms are the sole or primary provider for their households more than 40% of the time.

BOSTON (Reuters) - Activist investor Legion Partners Asset Management LLC has nominated seven directors to sit on specialty retailer Genesco Inc's eight-person board, according to a letter made public in a filing on Monday.

ZURICH (Reuters) - BlackRock and Jean-Pierre Mustier's blank-check firm are among investors expressing interest in Credit Suisse's asset management arm, three sources told Reuters, as the Swiss lender explores options for the unit after a run of costly scandals.