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Ohio is looking to cut off credit cards for sports betting (Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images for William Hill US)Bettors in Ohio may soon lose the option to fund their sportsbook accounts with credit cards. The Ohio Casino Control Commission confirmed this week that it is advancing a rule to prohibit the practice statewide, though the change still has to clear two additional regulatory steps, including a review through Ohio’s Common Sense Initiative and sign off from the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review, before it can take effect.Part of what is driving the push is the sheer number of…

House prices across the UK have risen for the first time since before the onset of the Iran war, leaving property values narrowly below those at the start of the year, according to a survey.The typical property cost £299,330 in June, a 0.2% increase on the month before. This came after a monthly drop of 0.2% in May, according to the latest Lloyds house price index, previously known as the Halifax HPI. The annual growth rate edged higher to 0.6% from 0.5%.June’s rise in prices was the first monthly gain since February, when prices increased 0.3% to £301,051, but still…

Cheap houses, low interest rates and the opportunity to renovate and “flip” for big profits – buy-to-let has been such a dependable source of wealth that many pensioners have relied on it to fund their retirement.For more than 30 years, during what wealth management firm Rathbones called a “golden age of property investing”, returns on buy-to-let investments exceeded those of other investments.But can property still trump a pension?Landlords today face a potent mix of higher taxes, rising costs and more red tape than ever, while the majority of savers who are restricted to defined contribution pensions are at the mercy…

Over 10 years after making Billboard history with the debut of his breakthrough mixtape ‘Coloring Book,’ GRAMMY-winning emcee Chance the Rapper is undoubtedly looking to be printed in box office history books as well with the project’s forthcoming commemorative tour. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recently took to press to announce ‘Coloring Book’ crossed the organization’s threshold for Platinum certification a decade after its 2016 release. At writing, ‘Book’ is his only body of work to be certified. For context, “Platinum” refers to sales equivalence of 1 million units in the United States. The news comes just weeks…

The proposed rules will help advance the framework to embrace innovation and new technology, SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins said in a statement about the release of the agenda. One, titled “Crypto Assets,” will propose rules for the offer and sale of crypto assets and may include some exemptions and safe harbors. The SEC said this proposed rule will aim to provide greater certainty to the market, facilitate capital formation, accommodate innovation in crypto assets markets, and ensure investors are adequately protected. Another proposed rule, “Amendments to Broker-Dealer Financial Responsibility and Recordkeeping and Reporting Rules Regarding Crypto Assets,” will amend…

With inflation signals mixed, interest rates still elevated and energy markets keeping central banks on alert, many investors are looking for companies that are built to cope with choppy data and still have room to grow earnings. The Healthy high growth potential screener focuses on exactly that, highlighting stocks where analysts expect solid earnings growth over the next 3 years and where the balance sheet is in an acceptable position. This article picks out 3 stocks from the screener that stand out on quality and growth potential, helping you focus research time on ideas with clear earnings stories. Enviro Infra…

Linea Energy announced the closing of a tax equity financing with Crux for its Watertown solar project. Watertown is a 172 MWdc utility-scale solar energy facility located in Sanilac County, Michigan. The Watertown financing package includes a single-investor tax equity commitment from Crux. Linea said the tax equity commitment is the final commercialization transaction for the project. Linea previously announced a $299 million project debt raise for Watertown. That debt package included a construction-to-term loan, a tax equity bridge loan, and a letter of credit facility. The debt financing was led by Santander Corporate & Investment Banking. Société Générale, Norddeutsche…

12:01 AM, 8th July 2026, 26 seconds ago As the private rented sector increasingly heads towards professionalisation, there’s a growing need for better portfolio and specialist buy to let lending. Research from Pegasus Insight says the average landlord portfolio has risen to 7.3 properties as more investors look to boost their portfolio size. The firm’s latest Landlord Trends report also found that 21% of landlords now describe themselves as full-time or self-employed landlords. That’s up from 17% at the end of 2025. PRS is becoming more professional The firm’s managing director, Mark Long, said: “The PRS is becoming increasingly professional…

PETALING JAYA: Maybank Islamic Bhd has launched its Maybank Islamic Nadi Mastercard Credit Card-i, its new syariah- compliant credit card that offers Malaysians a simple and inclusive financial solution, designed to support everyday financial needs.In a statement, Maybank Islamic said the launch comes as more Malaysians seek practical and affordable financial solutions that are easy to understand and aligned with their needs and values.“Nadi Mastercard Credit Card-i reflects this shift by making access to credit more straightforward, predictable and accessible.“Drawing on the bank’s position as Malaysia’s largest credit card issuer, the Maybank Islamic Nadi Mastercard Credit Card-i features non-compounding charges,…

LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) – Leading independent publishing company PRESCRIPTION SONGS is pleased to announce the signing of platinum-selling artist and songwriter Quinn XCII (pronounced Ninety-Two). Quinn XCII was brought into the company by Prescription Songs A&Rs Christian Conant and Brooke Webster. Quinn XCII, born Mikael Temrowski, is an artist who has carved out a distinctive lane with his infectious blend of pop, alternative, and genre-bending storytelling–delivered with heart, humor, and unmistakable charm. To date, Quinn XCII has amassed over four billion global streams, earned multiple Platinum singles including “Straightjacket,” “Kings of Summer,” and “Love…