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Landlords in most areas saw their rental yields drop in Q2 at a time when many were considering their future investments. Introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act in May prompted many property investors to think about whether to sell up. Now, new figures from Fleet Mortgages reveal average rental yields rose across England and Wales compared to the same time last year, but the majority of regions experienced a short-term dip. Landlords active Steve Cox, Chief Commercial Officer at Fleet Mortgages (pictured), says: “Our figures continue to show professional landlords remain active. “Purchase activity has picked up, portfolio landlords continue…

In this piece, we will discuss the 10 Overlooked Penny Stocks to Buy Right Now.Broader market forces are shaping the backdrop for smaller, overlooked names as investors weigh what comes next for stocks in the second half of 2026.Reuters reported on June 30, 2026, that the U.S. stock market faces several tests to sustain its rally into the second half of 2026, including the durability of AI spending, a high bar for corporate earnings, and interest rate policy under a new Federal Reserve chairman. The S&P 500 has gained more than 8% this year, extending a bull run past three…

“While this feature is attractive for homeowners, it comes at a significant cost as buyers of mortgage backed securities (‘MBS’) require a significant increase in spread to compensate them for giving the borrower the option to prepay at anytime.” He said an MBS investor has estimated that shifting to a structure with penalties could cut the rate on a standard 30‑year Fannie or Freddie loan by about 65 basis points, giving borrowers a choice to “obtain a 30-year prepayable mortgage at today’s ~6% rate, or at a 5.35% rate, but with the obligation to pay a prepayment penalty if he/she refinanced…

US LNG exports to Latin America and the Caribbean in May hit a 37-month high, increasing around 55% from May, S&P Global Energy CERA data showed July 3. The US exported around 48.84 billion cubic feet of LNG to the region in June, up from 31.44 Bcf in May. June export volumes were nearly 10% higher than the 44.44 Bcf exported in June 2025, and nearly 3% higher than the 47.59 Bcf recorded in the same month in 2024. The previous highest monthly export level was 51.49 Bcf in May 2023. US LNG export volumes in June were shipped to…

KPMG Australia analysis of ABS data on home loans, personal loans and credit cards interest payments over the past 40 years reveals households are now facing one of the heaviest interest burdens on record.Over the past two years, households have tougher conditions than they did when the RBA cash rate reached 17.5 percent in 1989. The KPMG analysis looked at interest payment to income as an average across all households, not just those with home loans. The ratio reflects, interest payments and not principal repayments. After hitting a historical low of 2.6 percent in the March quarter 2022, interest payments on debt…

Financial data and analytics provider FactSet has entered into a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to expand the use of agentic AI across financial services, according to a recent press release. The companies said the collaboration combines FactSet’s financial intelligence platform with Google Cloud’s AI models and infrastructure to deliver workflow-specific AI solutions supported by trusted, fully sourced data suitable for regulated environments. Under the agreement, FactSet will embed Google’s Gemini models and enterprise search capabilities into its Workstation, deepen integration with Gemini Enterprise to improve interoperability between the two platforms, and jointly develop AI agents for investment research, portfolio…

RBC Enhanced North American Value Fund – ETF Series, RBC Enhanced Quant Canadian Dividend Leaders Fund – ETF Series and RBC Enhanced Quant U.S. Dividend Leaders Fund – ETF Series provide investors with access to alternative investment strategies managed by RBC Global Asset Management Inc. TORONTO, June 9, 2026 /CNW/ – The RBC iShares alliance today announced the launch of three new ETF Series of RBC Funds (“ETF Series”), expanding its suite of alternative investment solutions for Canadian investors and advisors. The new ETF Series are managed by RBC Global Asset Management Inc. (“RBC GAM Inc.”) and are expected to begin…

The specialist buy-to-let lender’s new special edition range offers a 0.15% reduction on the core range, with rates starting at 3.34%. Keystone Property Finance has launched a number of special edition house in multiple occupation (HMO) and multi-unit freehold block (MUFB) products as part of a streamlining of its buy-to-let (BTL) range. The specialist buy-to-let lender’s new special edition range offers a 0.15% reduction on the core range, with rates starting at 3.34%. Keystone has also simplified its fee structure as part of a major streamlining of its range, and now offers 2.5%, 5% and 7% fee options across its…

Emergency services were called to Broomcroft Road around 12.40am on Saturday (July 4).17:30, 04 Jul 2026Updated 17:37, 04 Jul 2026Police car and tape cordonPolice are investigating a ‘wilful’ fire attack after a car was set alight outside a home in Newton Mearns.Scottish Fire and Rescue Service put out the blaze after 999 calls around 12.40am on Saturday (July 4), reports STV News.There were no reported injuries at the property on Broomcroft Road.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “The fire is being treated as wilful and enquiries are ongoing.”Anyone with information can call reference 0164 of 4 July.”It follows several separate incidents…

While regularly contributing to your 401(k) account is a smart move, understanding exactly what that money is going into is essential for a strong retirement plan. According to Vanguard’s 2026 How America Saves report, 61% of 401(k) plan participants had money in a single target-date fund last year. This isn’t surprising considering that these funds are the default option in many 401(k) accounts.However, relying solely on target-date funds can be a financial mistake that hinders you from reaching your savings goal. Understanding their limits and alternatives can help you make a more informed investment decision.Find Out: I can’t believe this…