SYMPTOM:
When a greater than or equal sign in the database is displayed in a report on Developer, it becomes an equal sign.
When the same SQL for the report is run in DBQuery Tool, the user receives the proper greater than or equal to symbol, but the Desktop report shows a '='.
Developer report:

DB Query Tool result:

CAUSE
The greater than or equal to is a special character that cannot be displayed in Developer.
WORKAROUND
Run the report in Strategy Web and the special character will display appropriately.