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House prices have fallen and interest rates are rising again – but why aren’t more New Zealanders getting into home loan trouble?Data from Cotality shows that in the second quarter of this year, there were 111 mortgagee sales.That is up from 74 in the prior three months, and a low of just seven in the first quarter of 2022. But it is still well down on the 763 and 758 recorded in mid-2009.Credit rating and research firm Moody’s put out a report earlier this month noting the rise in interest rates and drop in economic growth had weakened the housing…

Key PointsDavid Zaslav sold ~2.2 million shares of Series A Common Stock at $27.22 per share for a total of $59.5 million on July 13, 2026.The transaction reduced Zaslav’s total equity holdings by 24%.Zaslav sold during a period of 131% stock appreciation over the past year.David Zaslav, Chief Executive Officer of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.(NASDAQ:WBD), sold ~2.2 million shares of Series A Common Stock on July 13, 2026, for a total value of $59.5 million. SEC Form 4 filingTransaction summaryMetricValueTransaction value$59.5 millionShares sold (directly held)~2.2 millionPost-transaction shares (directly held)~6.9 millionPost-transaction shares (indirectly held)153Post-transaction value~$187.00 millionTransaction value based on SEC Form…

Hitting an 800 credit score can feel like crossing a finish line — and it’s definitely cause for celebration. Only about 25% of Americans have a score of 800 or higher, per Motley Fool Money research.But if you’re expecting noticeably better loan rates or credit cards than you’d get at 740, you’re probably going to be disappointed. Most lenders treat the entire 740-to-850 range the same way. The last real jump happens lower down, when you cross out of the “good” tier into “very good.”Here’s what an 800 credit score actually gets you — and what it doesn’t. Your loan…

Major lenders are raising the price of their mortgages as markets respond to the conflict in the Middle East.The war has sent shockwaves through the global economy, leading to fears of rising inflation and potentially halting the progress of interest rate cuts from the Bank of England. Halifax will increase rates on all its two, three and five-year fixed mortgages on Tuesday, while Barclays will also raise rates on many of its home loans by 0.1 percentage points. On Wednesday, Santander will increase some of its rates by up to 0.24 percentage points.  Nationwide Building Society has already increased fixed rates by up to 0.25…

Income-focused investors often face a dilemma. Do they invest in lower-risk fixed-income investments like bonds, or take on more risk to potentially earn a higher return from dividend stocks? However, one risk factor most investors don’t consider is the current market environment, which can meaningfully shift the risk/reward balance. Here’s a look at whether it makes more sense to invest in dividend or bond ETFs in today’s market. Image source: Getty Images. The risk of fixed income in the current environment Bonds provide investors with a stream of fixed income from interest payments. It can be highly bankable income, especially…

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Over the years, Phillips Consulting has established itself as a consistent and credible voice in the assessment of subnational performance through its PSPI reports. The firm deserves recognition for sustaining this effort, refining its methodology, and contributing to an important policy conversation on governance, fiscal responsibility, and development outcomes across states. In a context where comparable, data-driven assessments are limited, the PSPI has provided a valuable platform for benchmarking and peer learning, encouraging states to reflect on their performance and aspire toward improvement. As states reflect on their rankings and the accompanying public recognition, it is important to remember that…

CHICAGO— New federal student loan rules that took effect July 1 are expected to reshape how millions of Americans finance higher education, potentially driving more borrowers toward private lenders while increasing the need for stronger underwriting, according to TransUnion. Josh Turnbull, senior vice president of consumer lending at TransUnion, said the policy changes introduce tighter federal borrowing limits and fewer repayment options, creating funding gaps that private lenders may be able to fill. Student loan debt now totals approximately $1.6 trillion, with nearly 95% of that balance tied to federal loans, meaning changes to federal programs will have broad effects…

Hong Kong, July 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Everbright Digital Holding Limited (NASDAQ: EDHL) (“Company” or “Everbright”), an integrated marketing solutions provider headquartered in Hong Kong, today announced the pricing of its public offering (“Offering”) for the purchase and sale of 4,293,000 of the Company’s ordinary shares, par value US$0.00064 per share (the “Ordinary Shares”). Each Ordinary Share will be sold at an offering price of $1.88 per share. The gross proceeds to the Company from the Offering are expected to be approximately $8.07 million, before deducting placement agent fees and other Offering expenses payable by the Company WestPark Capital,…

Columns Korea needs durable, consensus-based real estate institutions rather than housing policies that swing with each administration. Participants raise their hands to speak during the national public forum on housing policy chaired by President Lee Jae Myung at KBS headquarters in Yeouido, western Seoul, on July 23. The televised forum brought together government officials, experts and members of the public to discuss property taxes, housing supply and other key real estate policy issues. JOINT PRESS CORPS Lee Hyun-sangThe author is a columnist at the JoongAng Ilbo. President Lee Jae Myung made a striking declaration during last week’s national forum on housing…