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Arthur Dallimer bought his first property at 18 back in 2014. Now, 12 years later, he owns in excess of 25. The 30-year-old, from Swindon in Wiltshire, says he has been “successful” in the property business, but mortgage hikes, changes in regulation and higher taxes means he’s looking to move towards what he calls a “leaner model”, selling around nine of his portfolio. He says the recent changes mean some of his buy-to-lets are making less profit than the value of the properties would make in a savings account, and, also, not growing in value. All of his properties are…

Last updated on April 6, 2026 Pensive Professor | Illustration by Billy Christian Secrets of Strixhaven keeps delivering excellent cards, with Pensive Professor standing out. Drawing cards when counters get put on it makes Pensive Professor an incredible support piece for +1/+1 counter decks—the archetype has been abusing Fathom Mage for years. But it’s an interesting card because of its infinite combo with Lyla, Holographic Assistant, which might improve more than a few decks. The Combo Lyla, Holographic Assistant | Illustration by Nereida The combo is incredibly simple and requires only two cards: Pensive Professor and Lyla, Holographic Assistant both…

The director-general of the Kano Social Protection Agency (KASPA), Fatima Abubakar, has unveiled an eight-point strategic plan aimed at strengthening and expanding social protection (SP) programmes in the state. Presenting the points at a two-day first-quarter joint SP Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting in Kaduna, organised by the UNICEF Kano Field Office for participants from Kano, Katsina and Jigawa, Mrs Abubakar said the plan aimed to improve the welfare of vulnerable citizens.Mrs Abubakar explained that the initiative forms part of a joint action plan agreed upon by stakeholders to drive priority social protection reforms within the next six to 12…

Bond traders kicked off the week betting that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates on hold for the coming year, with the Treasuries market holding steady ahead of President Donald Trump’s extended deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Interest-rate swaps showed traders wiped out what little remained of their wagers on Fed easing after unexpectedly strong US labor market data were released Friday during a holiday-abbreviated session. That view prevailed as trading resumed Monday, keeping the yield on policy-sensitive two-year Treasuries around 3.86% and the 10-year yield at about 4.34%. The dollar slid. “The uncertainties created…

Investing.com — Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a core part of how retail investors approach the markets, according to a new survey from Investing.com. The survey of 938 U.S.-based investors found that 62% have used AI tools to help inform investment decisions, underscoring how rapidly the technology is being adopted across the retail investing landscape. Among respondents, usage spans a wide range of engagement levels, with roughly one in four using AI regularly and another 27% using it occasionally, while others are still experimenting with the technology. Among those already using AI, many say it is delivering tangible results. Sixty-five…

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Some inside baseball on one of my stories.At the two-day Vancouver Real Estate Forum last week, one of the panels I attended was a discussion between developers on the ongoing project viability challenges. You’ve likely heard it all before, but my takeaway was there is concern about housing supply down the road resulting from projects not moving forward today.Check out my summary of the panel below for RENX (which also includes a brief summary of the Cowichan Tribes panel) and keep an eye out for two more stories by me for RENX from the Vancouver Real Estate Forum about the…

Days after releasing its 2026 macroeconomic outlook, the African Development Bank Group has urged African finance ministers to ramp up efforts to unlock hundreds of billions of dollars in domestic revenue in the years ahead. Speaking during a high-level ministerial meeting at the 58th Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (COM58) in Tangier, Morocco, on April 1, Bank Group Chief Economist and Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management (ECVP), Prof. Kevin Chika Urama, highlighted the fundamental role of domestic resource mobilisation (DRM) as an enabler of development. DRM, he noted, is “critical to strengthening resilience,…

March Market Rotation: Sector Shifts and Standout Performers March brought significant changes to the stock market landscape. While major technology giants such as Nvidia and Eli Lilly experienced declines last week, the spotlight shifted to Consumer Cyclical and Industrial sectors. Leading the pack was Tilly’s (TLYS), which soared by 196% over the month. This dramatic rise underscores a clear move away from the mega-cap stocks that had previously dominated the market. Currently, the market is showing signs of fatigue and rotation. After a robust rally, large-cap leaders are pausing. Nvidia (NVDA) dropped 2.2% last week, while Eli Lilly (LLY) slipped…

Keystone Property Finance has reintroduced fixed rate products across its 2- and 5-year buy-to-let (BTL) ranges, expanding options for brokers and landlord clients following recent market volatility. The move follows the lender’s temporary withdrawal of fixed rates in March, when rapidly shifting market conditions prompted a pivot towards tracker products. Keystone introduced 2-year tracker deals last week to maintain flexibility for brokers during that period. With fixed rates now returning, the lender is once again offering products across its full suite, including Standard, Specialist, ex-pat, holiday let, product transfer/PT Plus and refurb-to-let Exit options. Tracker products remain available at 65%…