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When a hedge fund or institutional investor shorts a stock, it means that they are essentially betting on the stock to go down. Every month, Hazeltree, a Treasury and liquidity management firm that tracks alternative asset managers, publishes a list of the most shorted stocks. In February, with the latest report, Hazeltree revealed that cloud-computing firm Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) was among the most shorted large-cap stocks in North America. Oracle stock has been moving lower this year due to its high valuation, high AI spending and debt, and concerns about its reliance on OpenAI (which is unprofitable and has high…

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›Blackstone’s robust financial infrastructure and institutional capabilities are reflected in the intricate, industrial-grade machinery powering its alternative asset management platform.Greenup TodayGreenup Street Wealth Management LLC significantly increased its position in Blackstone Inc. (NYSE: BX) during the fourth quarter, according to a recent regulatory filing. The institutional investor now owns 13,940 shares of the asset manager’s stock, up from just 1,229 shares in the prior quarter. Why it matters Blackstone is one of the world’s largest alternative asset managers, with a diverse portfolio spanning private equity, real estate, credit, and other investment strategies. The…

High fuel prices because of the US and Israel war with Iran, rising interest rates, an increase in banks’ servicing test rates, election year wobbles and general uncertainty over the economy have meant a noticeable drop in mortgage enquiries. Monday, April 13th 2026, 6:55AM by Sally Lindsay Mortgage advisers say after the huge uptick in business at the end of last year when banks were offering a 1.5% cashback on new mortgages and a record $14 billion was lent, the sink in inquiry level from first home buyers and existing homeowners has been clear. Even the RBNZ holding the OCR…

Fleet Mortgages has launched three new two-year tracker products, available for standard buy-to-let, limited company and HMO/multi-unit freehold block (MUFB). Within both the standard and limited company ranges, the 75% LTV two-year tracker products are available at Bank Base Rate (BBR) plus 0.75%, with a current price of 4.5%. Both include a free valuation up to £500,000. The HMO/MUFB two-year tracker is available at BBR plus 1.4%, with a current price of 5.15%.  The new tracker products come with a 2% completion fee (minimum £750) and no ERCs, which Fleet said offers landlords greater flexibility to switch products…

A near-record deficit Last week, Statistics Poland (GUS) reported that the general government deficit reached 7.2% of GDP in 2025. This is once again higher than forecast by the Ministry of Finance in the budget act (6.9% of GDP) and 1.7 percentage points above the path set out in the autumn 2024 fiscal-structural plan. The deviation from the planned trajectory is permitted under the EU’s general escape clause. A deficit of this magnitude was matched or exceeded only in 2009–2010. Poland compared with its EU peers Eurostat will publish full data on April 22. However, 14 national statistical offices, including…

The Iran war is set to deliver a $36 billion windfall for Treasurer Jim Chalmers, but increased spending on cost-of-living measures could derail efforts to get the budget back in black. Even with a fragile ceasefire holding in the Middle East, the disruption to key supply routes has sent prices for essential commodities such as oil, gas and coal skyrocketing. That’s bad news for Australian families but good news for the budget bottom line,  independent economist Chris Richardson says. Mr Richardson predicts the taxman will rake in an extra $9 billion in the current financial year compared to the government’s…

When Jeff Bezos said that one breakthrough technology would shape Amazon’s destiny, even Wall Street’s biggest analysts were caught off guard. Fast forward a year and Amazon’s new CEO Andy Jassy described generative AI as a “once-in-a-lifetime” technology that is already being used across Amazon to reinvent customer experiences. At the 8th Future Investment Initiative conference, Elon Musk predicted that by 2040 there would be at least 10 billion humanoid robots, with each priced between $20,000 and $25,000. Do the math. According to Musk, this technology could be worth $250 trillion by 2040. Put another way, that’s roughly equal to:…

Y Kikheto Sema and others during the inauguration of approach road to Platinum College, Nihokhu Village.DIMAPUR — A kilometre long approach road to Platinum College, Western Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kuxakulu (WSBAK) Resource Centre, Nihokhu Village in Niuland district was inaugurated by Y Kikheto Sema, Principal Secretary, Environment Forest and Climate Change, Fisheries & Aquatic Resources and Parliamentary Affairs, on April 11.In his speech, Kikheto thanked Chief Secretary Sentiyanger for his support and Inahoto Yeptho, EE Dimapur, for supervising the work, a DIPR report stated.Also read: Rengma Welfare Society condemns assault on Rengma youths in ManipurHe said that Platinum College is…

The buy-to-let market has never been in retreat, but it is changing shape.  For landlords, the past few years have brought tighter regulation, pressure on borrowing costs and a more complex operating environment. So, those entering or staying in the sector are doing so with greater intent, better planning and a clearer long-term view. One of the clearest shifts is the decline of the accidental landlord. Passive ownership is increasingly less viable, encouraging a more deliberate and informed approach to investment. The statistics flesh out the story. Millennials now account for 50% of new buy-to-let company shareholders, up…

The Rise of AI Tokens in 2026 Artificial intelligence and blockchain are no longer separate frontiers — their convergence is shaping what many analysts call the next great cycle in crypto. In 2026, AI-powered tokens are dominating investor attention, driving narratives across both the retail and institutional landscape. Among these emerging players, GRO58V stands out as one of the most ambitious and technically sophisticated projects — combining advanced AI architecture with a decentralized crypto ecosystem designed for scalability, automation, and real-world adoption. Built by a team inspired by the intelligence revolution led by Elon Musk’s AI vision, GRO58V is redefining…