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Banks and building societies are continuing to reprice buy-to-let mortgage deals higher amid the market fallout from the conflict in the Middle East. This will be hurting some landlords who are already facing higher upkeep costs, more regulation and a less friendly tax regime.There are almost two million buy-to-let properties that have a mortgage attached, according to the trade association for the banking and financial services sector, UK Finance.The average two-year fixed rate buy-to-let mortgage is currently 5.47 per cent, according to Moneyfacts. The average five-year fix is 5.76 per cent.The lowest five-year fixed rate deal on the market is currently 4.29 per…

Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St’s investing ideas for FREE. Millennium Management has significantly increased its position in Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX), making the miner a larger part of the hedge fund’s core holdings. The move highlights growing institutional use of Freeport-McMoRan as a proxy for copper and gold exposure linked to EVs, AI and renewable energy themes. This change in ownership structure adds a fresh angle beyond recent focus on valuation and short term sentiment around NYSE:FCX. Freeport-McMoRan, trading at about $67.8 per share, has seen the stock rise 10.5% over the…

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Indurent Park Stoke Central CGI (image credit: Harris Lamb) Joint agents have been appointed to market Indurent’s multi-let industrial project in Stoke on Trent. Work is well underway on the construction of Indurent Park Stoke Central, which will provide ten high-specification industrial and logistics units within the Festival Park business region. Harris Lamb and Mounsey Chartered Surveyors have been instructed to oversee enquiries around the development. Andrew Groves, director at Harris Lamb’s Stoke office, said: “Indurent Park Central has been designed for forward-thinking businesses seeking sustainable, flexible, well-appointed industrial and logistics solutions. “Strategically located near the A500 with direct access…

Optimum Communications short interest was 40.14% of the float on March 31st, according to new data we received from Benzinga. Short interest totaled 30,583,785 shares, which was a decrease of -7.55% from March 13th.It is estimated that it would take 9.8 days for short sellers to buy back their shares, with current trading volumes.Optimum Communications Hedge Fund ActivityWe have seen 84 institutional investors add shares of Optimum Communications stock to their portfolio, and 88 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.Here are some of the largest recent moves:DIAMETER CAPITAL PARTNERS LP removed 6,581,213 shares (-67.4%) from their portfolio in…

1. What are the best mutual funds to invest in April 2026?The best mutual funds in April 2026 include a mix of large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap, and multicap funds such as HDFC Mid Cap Fund, ICICI Prudential Bharat 22 FOF, and Kotak Multicap Fund. These funds are selected based on consistency, diversification, and long-term growth potential.2. Is April a good time to start investing in mutual funds?Yes, April is considered an ideal time to start investing as it marks the beginning of the new financial year in India. It allows investors to align their financial goals, plan taxes effectively, and begin…

Origis Energy advanced its U.S. clean energy expansion this week, closing $118 million in tax equity financing with RBC Community Investments for its Chalan Solar + Storage project in Kern County, California. The company framed the deal as validation of the strength of its integrated platform from project development through financing.Easter Sale – 70% Off TipRanks The Chalan project will combine a 65 MWac solar facility with a 25 MW / 100 MWh battery energy storage system, with commercial operations targeted for the fourth quarter of 2026. All output is contracted under a 20-year power purchase agreement with Pioneer Community…

Odhran McBrearty won his first national gold medal on the track and there was a first national gold in the career of Stephen Slevin on day 3 of the National Juvenile Indoor Championships in Athlone on Saturday. The Finn Valley AC duo were atop the podium at the TUS Arena, McBrearty winning the U19 1500m and Slevin taking gold in the U19 high jump. McBrearty, a multiple medallist in national cross country events, broke four minutes, surging to gold in 3:58.47, lowering his personal best by five seconds in the process. McBrearty has transitioned well from cross country to track…

Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) is among the stocks Jim Cramer reviewed while discussing the Iran ceasefire that triggered a relief rally. Cramer explained why he keeps a positive outlook on the company’s acquisition of Discover, as he said: And if you want a mainstream lender with more exposure to the mass market, I’d rather own Capital One, especially now that the Discover deal’s done. There’s a reason we own this one for the Charitable Trust, and I feel so good about it. When Capital One bought Discover, it became the largest credit card issuer by balances in the United…

Nottingham Building Society has announced a series of updates to its buy-to-let lending criteria – including an increase in its maximum mortgage term to 40 years, up from the previous 35 year limit. The shift has been built to provide landlords with more flexibility when structuring borrowing, while also supporting a growing number of accidental landlords where longer terms can help manage affordability and repayment profiles.  Alongside the extended mortgage term, the Society has refreshed its buy-to-let criteria to provide brokers with greater flexibility across borrower type, portfolio structure, and property profile. This includes opening lending to first…