Author: Jordan

Synopsis: Muthoot Finance has delivered strong growth, driven by its core gold loan business, supported by rising demand and favorable credit conditions. While higher gold prices and NPA recoveries have boosted near-term performance, underlying demand trends and operational strength indicate a sustainable growth trajectory, with cyclical factors acting as temporary accelerators. It appears that Muthoot Finance has been experiencing excellent growth on account of its gold loan operation. This performance by the company can be attributed to an increase in demand, along with enhanced operational efficiency. Therefore, there has been a need to examine whether the performance being experienced by Muthoot…

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As the warm sun rises over the Dallas skyline, SUVs and pickup trucks whiz past an unassuming construction site that is helping cement the city’s Texas-sized financial ambitions.Nestled between towers claimed by Bank of America and JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs has cordoned off 800,000 sq ft for a new Dallas campus able to host more than 5,000 staff. But the $700m (£530m) project is more than a regional expansion plan by one of America’s largest banks. It is another win for the lobbyists behind Dallas’s “Y’all Street” – the Texan city’s aggressive push to steal New York’s financial crown.The Dallas-Fort…

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ModaMortgages is launching a new range of limited edition buy-to-let products. The range includes two and five-year fixed products available for single dwelling properties, with rates starting from 3.39%. The range also features two and five-year fixes for HMO and MUFB properties with up to six bedrooms or units, with rates from 3.49%. All products are available to individual and limited company landlords, with the lender offering free valuations across its entire range. Roger Morris (pictured), group distribution director at ModaMortgages, said: “In a period when so much feels uncertain, I’m delighted we can provide some certainty by…

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Dear Mr. Feichthaler, I write today about bad tax news, and its not just that April 15 is rapidly approaching! I inherited my home two years ago from my mother, who lived there since 2010. Due to the homestead exemption, and the Save Our Homes cap that was low back from the recession, my taxes were very low. I never recorded a death certificate, so the property appraiser still has it in her name. This past year, I sought a mortgage, so I had to record the death certificate so the property would be officially in my name. Well, the…

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Mortgage broker oversight is in focus after Australian banks flagged about A$3 billion in potentially fraudulent home loans. That review follows Commonwealth Bank’s AI checks and could weigh on sector costs, provisions, and dividends. For US investors tracking CBA.AX and peers, the near‑term setup looks mixed. Commonwealth Bank carries a premium multiple and a high payout ratio, so added bank loan verification spend matters. We explain what could change in earnings, capital, and valuation, and how to position now. What a A$3B industry review means for investors Commonwealth Bank’s internal AI-enabled review exposed problematic applications, prompting peers to recheck files.…

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In today’s video, I discuss recent updates affecting Amazon (AMZN +1.96%) and other AI stocks. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the post-market prices of April 09, 2026. The video was published on April 09, 2026. Jose Najarro has positions in Amazon, Marvell Technology, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Marvell Technology, Micron Technology, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Jose Najarro is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services.…

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X Register for free to receive latest news stories direct to your inbox Register In today’s fast-moving property market, speed is often the difference between securing a high-yield investment and missing out entirely. For landlords and property investors, traditional financing routes don’t always move quickly enough, especially when dealing with auction purchases, refurbishment projects, or below-market-value opportunities. That’s where bridging finance is increasingly becoming a strategic tool rather than just a short-term fix. The role of bridging finance in property investment Bridging finance is designed to ‘bridge’ a gap, typically between purchasing a property and securing longer-term funding. In the…

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The deal sees European Slate Company Limited (ESCO) acquired by Euston Ventures Ltd, positioning the business for growth ahead of an eventual upturn in the UK housing market. With the current Labour Government targeting the construction of 1.5m new homes over the next five years, alongside proposed planning reforms, Watersheds identified a timely opportunity to bring ESCO to market. ESCO is a well-established importer and distributor of high-quality natural roofing slate, sourcing from sustainable quarries with significant reserves and advanced extraction capabilities across Spain, Brazil, Wales, and Malaysia.  The business supplies builders’ merchants throughout the South of England and the…

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