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Commits to Taking Actions to Address Potential Tax Consequences to U.S. Shareholders Announces Board Approval to Redomicile in the U.S. POET Technologies Inc. (“POET” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: POET) today announced that it will make available the information necessary for its U.S. shareholders to make a “QEF” election. If a U.S. shareholder timely makes such an election, it should mitigate certain potential adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences to it that could otherwise result from the Company’s status as a passive foreign investment company (or “PFIC”) for the year ended December 31, 2025. Further, a U.S. shareholder that makes a…

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12:01 AM, 15th April 2026, 2 minutes ago Paragon Bank is among lenders updating their buy to let ranges, alongside Landbay, Atom bank and Fleet Mortgages, with new fixes, trackers and remortgage deals entering the market. Paragon has introduced six limited edition five-year fixed products, all carrying a flat £3,995 fee and available up to 70% LTV. Three cover loans up to £1m, while three extend to £4m depending on structure and portfolio size. Rates begin at 5.67% for single self-contained homes rated EPC A to C, rising slightly for lower-rated stock. Larger BTL loans For larger BTL loans above…

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Sandisk Stock is gaining fresh attention as investors debate whether the memory chip maker is a smart cyclical bet or an expensive risk. The company operates in the NAND flash market, which often rises and falls with demand from PCs, smartphones, and data centers. Recent price moves suggest optimism, but questions remain about long-term growth and valuation. So, is Sandisk Stock ready for a sustained rally, or is it already priced too high? Sandisk Stock Outlook: Cyclical Recovery or Overvaluation What is driving Sandisk Stock right now Sandisk Stock has been moving higher due to improving demand signals in the…

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Alterna Capital Solutions, a Paychex company and a provider of flexible working capital solutions, provided a $20 million participation in a $45 million credit facility to a utility services company supporting large-scale power infrastructure across the United States. The financing will support the company’s continued expansion as it responds to increasing demand driven by severe weather events and infrastructure damage across key regions. “Companies operating in critical infrastructure sectors need access to capital that can scale as quickly as demand,” Greg Carpenter, executive vice president at Alterna Capital Solutions, said. “We’re proud to partner on this transaction and support a…

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Introduction The entry of new investors into an Alternative Investment Fund can alter the economic position of existing investors. Similarly, capital infusions in companies may create imbalances among shareholders. To address such disparities, mechanisms such as compensatory contributions have evolved in the context of Alternative Investment Funds, bearing some resemblance to the concept of share premium under the Companies Act, 2013. While both require incoming investors to contribute an amount over and above the base contribution or face value, they differ in their legal structure, regulatory treatment, and underlying purpose. This article examines these concepts and explains how each operates…

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High Defaults Among Large Gold Loan Borrowers Defaults are climbing significantly for gold loan borrowers who owe more than ₹2.5 lakh. These borrowers, who make up about 48% of those with gold loan collateral, are also more likely to have several loans, with 46% holding over five. This rise in defaults comes as the gold loan market has rapidly grown, now making up 11% of India’s retail credit portfolio as of December, up from 5.9% in March 2022. Gold Loan Market Surges Amid Rising Defaults Data from TransUnion CIBIL shows borrowers with over ₹2.5 lakh in gold loans had a…

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Twenty-five years on, “Bodies” still hits like a freight train. Craft Recordings is marking the silver anniversary of Drowning Pool’s Platinum debut ‘Sinner’ with a limited-edition vinyl reissue and an expanded digital release, both arriving June 5. The anniversary vinyl is pressed on Sea Ink Swirl, with exclusive Clear Smoke and Purple Smoke pressings available through Revolver and the band’s official website respectively. Pre-orders are live now. ‘Sinner’ debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200 in June 2001 and went Platinum in under three months. “Bodies” hit the Top 10 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart, cracked the Top 40…

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Shapiro asks federal judge to dismiss lawsuit filed by neighbors over land dispute FIRE COMPANY. NO STRUCTURES ARE THREATENED BY THOSE FLAMES SO FAR. NEW TONIGHT, PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR JOSH SHAPIRO HAS ASKED A FEDERAL JUDGE TO DISMISS A LAWSUIT FILED BY HIS PERSONAL HOMES. NEIGHBORS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY OVER A DISPUTED PIECE OF LAND. JEREMY AND SIMONE MOCK OF ABINGTON, ACCUSED THE SHAPIRO FAMILY OF ILLEGALLY USING PART OF THEIR YARD AND ABUSING POWER, WHILE THE SHAPIROS ARGUED THAT IT’S A PRIVATE PROPERTY DISPUTE THAT BELONGS IN STATE COURT, NOT FEDERAL COURT. THE INITIAL FIGHT CAME IN THE MONTHS AFTER…

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El Al is continuing its efforts to improve its image among premium passengers — this time on the ground, even before boarding. Following a renovation, the Top Platinum lounge at Terminal 3 of Ben Gurion Airport has reopened, as part of a broader move by the airline to upgrade the service experience for high-end customers. The upgrade includes changes to design, infrastructure and hospitality areas, though it remains to be seen to what extent the move will translate into a tangible improvement in the passenger experience.4 View gallery A peek inside El Al’s Top Platinum lounge(Photo: Lior Teitler)As part of…

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