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Actor-director Ben McKenzie isn’t afraid to make a bold statement. For instance, when we meet up at a hotel in Miami to discuss his debut documentary, Everyone Is Lying to You for Money, he’s wearing a blue baseball cap stitched with the words “Make Lying Wrong Again.” That clear reference to a certain occupant of the White House and his political movement is by no means McKenzie’s most provocative statement on matters of urgent relevance. His new documentary, which opens Friday in New York and Los Angeles, takes on another sacred cow (or sacred bull, if you prefer the language…

VAUGHAN NELSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, L.P. has opened a new $115.5M position in $SHOP, per a new SEC 13F filing. This disclosure reflects the funds’ holdings for the 03-31-2026 report period. You can see the fund’s full portfolio on Quiver Quantitative, and also track the largest institutional owners of $SHOP.$SHOP Hedge Fund ActivityWe have seen 829 institutional investors add shares of $SHOP stock to their portfolio, and 795 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.Here are some of the largest recent moves:CAPITAL RESEARCH GLOBAL INVESTORS removed 7,594,495 shares (-79.8%) from their portfolio in Q4 2025, for an estimated $1,222,485,860WCM INVESTMENT…

As fuel, electricity, and water costs continue to climb, more South Africans are turning to credit to stay afloat, placing renewed focus on how loans are used and the risks that come with them.With household budgets under strain, borrowing is increasingly becoming a short-term solution for both emergencies and longer-term needs. However, the growing reliance on credit is also raising concerns about affordability and over-indebtedness.Research by loan provider Direct Axis shows that 28% of South Africans apply for personal loans to cover emergency expenses, 20% to fund home renovations, and 11% for education. The figures reflect how borrowing is being…

Martin Lewis has championed the council tax reforms (Image: ITV)The Labour Government has confirmed reforms to the current council tax debt collection system. It will give vulnerable people more time and support to settle their outstanding payments, with money expert Martin Lewis “welcoming” the changes.From next April, households that fall behind on their bills will no longer be forced to pay the full year’s amount just two weeks later. They will be given 63 days to settle the bill, with help available from councils to create a sustainable repayment plan. Meanwhile, council tax bills will be paid over 12 months,…

BM Solutions will decrease rates by up to 0.15% on fixed rate personal ownership buy-to-let (BTL) and let to buy products from tomorrow, 17th April.  Limited company BTL fixed rates will also drop by up to 0.15%. Halifax will reduce fixed rates for homemovers and first-time buyers (FTBs) by up to 0.35% from 17th April. Amanda Bryden, head of Halifax Intermediaries and Scottish Widows Bank, said: “Swap rates, which play a significant role in the price of mortgages, continue to be volatile, but while they are falling, we are taking the opportunity to pass that on to homebuyers.” Source link

ABU DHABI, UAE, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Barings, one of the world’s leading alternative investment managers, today announced the opening of its new office in Abu Dhabi. This strategic expansion underscores Barings’ commitment to the Middle East and its confidence in the region’s long-term growth, resilience, and investment opportunities. The Abu Dhabi office follows the successful launch of Barings’ Dubai office in 2024 and reflects the firm’s ambition to deepen relationships with institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices across the Gulf. Mike Freno, Chairman and CEO of Barings, said, “The opening of our Abu Dhabi office reaffirms…

On-chain data from Glassnode shows new capital is still leaving the market, Europe’s answer to Michael Saylor’s Strategy is running up against structural constraints its US counterpart never faced, and at Paris Blockchain Week 2026 the industry has spent more time debating the quantum horizon than the next leg up. For anyone looking to call a new Bitcoin bull market in April 2026, the signal remains firmly amber. Price action flatters a market that is still bleeding capital BTC’s rally above $76,000 on 15 April briefly revived the bull-market chatter. Analysts at Glassnode were quick to push back. On-chain researcher…

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Private rents stall for the first time in nearly a decade mpamag.com Source link