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NEW YORK, NY – June 01, 2026 – In the relentless churn of financial markets, the most valuable signal can be elusive. For years, institutions sought it in proprietary algorithms and exclusive data streams. Today, Stocktwits, the platform that pioneered social finance, is making a bold statement: the strongest signal comes from the crowd. The company has announced a complete relaunch of its symbol pages, the digital town squares where millions of traders dissect market moves. This isn’t just a fresh coat of paint; it’s a strategic doubling-down on the very idea that launched the company in 2008—that the conversation…

Investing.com data showed platinum spot at $1,900.83, down $35.08, or 1.81%, on the day. Platinum weakened during the latest session as XPT/USD fell toward the $1,900 area, with sellers keeping pressure after an earlier intraday recovery failed. Meanwhile, the short-term futures chart showed only a mild bounce. TradingView placed XPTUSDT perpetuals near $1,906.10 at the time of writing, up 0.07%, but momentum indicators still showed a cautious setup. XPT Slides Toward $1,900 Investing.com’s 15-minute platinum chart showed XPT/USD losing ground after trading higher earlier in the day. Price climbed near the $1,975 area during the morning session before fading through…

Product fees have been removed from 2- and 5-year fixed-rate 90% loan-to-value (LTV) products, including for key workers.  Foundation has increased its maximum residential lending age from 75 to 80 and cut rates across its mortgage range.  Product fees have been removed from 2- and 5-year fixed-rate 90% loan-to-value (LTV) products, including for key workers.  Several products have also been reintroduced to expand adviser choice. Among the returning products are F1 Green mortgages for properties with an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of A-C, available up to 85% LTV.  Foundation has also brought back its F2 joint borrower sole proprietor…

Mortgage holders have been given a fresh snapshot of the housing market ahead of the Bank of England’s next interest rate decision. New figures suggest buyer demand is holding up despite higher borrowing costs and ongoing uncertainty over where rates will go next.Those hunting for a new deal now face monthly repayments of £1,562 on a typical two-year fixed mortgage at 5.68 per cent, based on a £250,000 loan over 25 years roughly £1,000 more annually compared to average rates in June 2025.For those hoping rates would continue to fall this year, experts warn the outlook has become more uncertain…

If you’re debating whether to apply for the Chase Sapphire Reserve®’s (see rates and fees) all-time-high 150,000-point welcome offer, now is the time, as this deal ends soon. (We don’t have an exact official end date, unfortunately.) This is a luxury travel credit card with a $795 annual fee, but the value of the intro offer and the card’s other benefits far exceed what you pay, especially for the first year. Not only that, but the spending requirement to earn the welcome bonus is reasonable. You only have to spend $6,000 on purchases within the first three months of account…

Copper is trading just above $14,000 a ton in London, roughly $500 shy of its all-time high set in January, and Wall Street thinks it has further to run.Goldman Sachs lifted its end-2026 copper price target by more than 10% this week, raising its forecast to $13,735/ton from a previous $12,465/ton. The revision is driven by a weaker-than-expected supply outlook: the bank slashed its global mine supply estimate by 350,000 tons, citing ongoing operational disruptions at Indonesia’s Grasberg complex and Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa-Kakula operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.Neither mine is expected back at full capacity before 2028. Grasberg,…

Mayer Brown and 17 lawyers across seven jurisdictions have been recognized in the 2026 edition of the Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000, which “shines a spotlight on the firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in the pivotal area of patent law.”  The publication lauded the firm’s “high-caliber practice,” noting that “Mayer Brown is distinguished by its strength supporting clients in navigating product development, regulatory approval, and commercial partnerships to ensure that innovation is matched with carefully structured legal and business frameworks.” The guide ranked the firm in seven jurisdictions: Germany Hong Kong International United States: California United States:…

As the Australian market anticipates GDP data with a cautious eye on potential economic slowdowns, investor attention remains focused on growth opportunities within the ASX. In this environment, companies with high insider ownership often signal strong confidence from those closest to the business, making them compelling options for investors seeking alignment of interests and potential resilience in uncertain times.Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In AustraliaNameInsider OwnershipEarnings GrowthTorque Metals (ASX:TOR)18.6%94.2%Starpharma Holdings (ASX:SPL)15.6%91.8%SKS Technologies Group (ASX:SKS)28.2%39.5%Pinnacle Investment Management Group (ASX:PNI)25.1%21.1%Magnetic Resources (ASX:MAU)33.6%124.2%Forrestania Resources (ASX:FRS)37.9%102.3%Echo IQ (ASX:EIQ)19.7%108.8%Austral Resources Australia (ASX:AR1)19.4%38.7%Adveritas (ASX:AV1)17.9%108.4%Advanced Energy Minerals (ASX:AEM)35.1%48.4%Click here to see the full list…

The Illinois budget passed June 1 includes new taxes on prediction markets, fantasy sports and cryptocurrency, three growing industries in the state and beyond.It also includes a new tax on social media companies championed by Governor JB Pritzker and a tax on digital ads pushed by lawmakers seeking what they describe as more progressive revenue.In the Loop discusses what these taxes will fund and how they could impact residents.GUESTS: Mawa Iqbal, WBEZ senior statehouse reporterNoah Henderson, director of Sport Management Program, Loyola UniversityJustin Marlowe, research professor, UChicago Harris School of Public Policy Source link

ModaMortgages is cutting rates by 20bps across its limited edition 2-year and 5-year fixed-rate buy-to-let products. The reduction means the specialist lender’s limited edition 2-year fixed-rate products now start from 3.34% for single dwelling properties and from 3.44% for HMO and MUFB properties with up to six bedrooms or units. Meanwhile, rates for its limited edition 5-year fixed-rate products now start from 4.94% for single dwelling properties and from 5.04% for HMO and MUFB properties with up to six bedrooms or units. Products are available to individual and limited company landlords up to 80% LTV, with a choice of fee…