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Investing.com – Markets have been anything but stable to start April. Amid geopolitical tensions, rate uncertainty, and energy prices, no one knows exactly what to do or where to go. But while the majority of the world is wandering around aimlessly, our InvestingPro members have made major gains in April and throughout the year. InvestingPro uses proprietary technology and institutional-grade data to identify high-potential stocks early, helping investors act before the broader market catches on.Here are three names that are already moving this month for InvestingPro members → +13.78% in April alone → +8.87% in April alone → +14.71% in…

Real estate advisory firm Karis Capital has expanded its mortgage offering with the acquisition of Lemon Tree Financial’s client book. This will see Karis Capital take on Lemon Tree Financial’s portfolio of property investors, portfolio landlords and homeowners with more complex borrowing needs, as its founders, Mitul and Geeta Patel, retire after more than 30 years in the market.  In the year to 31 March 2026, this included £94.7m in loans across 368 mortgage applications for around 250 clients, split 55% buy-to-let (BTL) and 45% residential.  Karis Capital said this was another step in its growth, broadening its mortgage advisory capability and reach among clients. This…

The war in Iran is affecting the cost of living around the world. In the UK, it is leading to higher energy prices, weaker economic growth and a more expensive future. It may seem odd that fighting in the Middle East could have such a profound affect on household finances in the East Midlands (and everywhere else in the UK). But since the conflict began on February 28 2026, banks and building societies have withdrawn over 1,500 mortgage products from the UK market. For many borrowers, especially first-time buyers and those coming off fixed-rate deals, the prospect of cheaper borrowing…

Market expert Joy Yang on approach to investing in gold and alternative assets qz.com Source link

IntroductionGold has always been a dependable financial asset for Indian households, especially in Tier 2 to Tier 4 cities and towns where it often serves as a safety net during emergencies. Over the years, the Gold Loan has become one of the most practical and accessible credit options for beginners and first-time borrowers. It allows individuals to unlock the value of their gold without selling it, offering flexibility and financial support when needed most.However, one question many borrowers ask in 2026 is: What actually decides the Gold Loan Interest rate? Interest rates are not random, they are influenced by multiple…

Hilary Maxson’s recent appointment as the chief financial officer of Oracle Corporation is another milestone in her career that spans different continents and sectors with complex financial dynamics. Unlike many professionals who pursue careers along the same trajectory, Hilary’s career has taken various turns, involving banking, energy, infrastructure, and international leadership of big corporations. Through her career, she has gradually assumed more strategic positions, most of which have been associated with big projects or companies that require intensive financial investments.Her career path matches well with Oracle Corporation’s present course, especially its investments in building new data centers as well as…

In January 2024, as crypto prices were soaring, Zaheer Ebtikar unveiled a new digital assets hedge fund called Split Capital. Two years later, he’s winding that firm down as he pivots to one of the buzziest sectors in crypto: stablecoins, or cryptocurrencies pegged to real-world assets like the U.S. dollar. On Tuesday, the former hedge fund manager announced that he was joining the stablecoin startup Plasma as chief strategy officer. Ebtikar’s decision to wind down Split Capital wasn’t due to any lack of success. The founder said that his returns in 2024 and 2025 were around 100% and 20%, respectively.…

Fleet Mortgages has promoted business development managers (BDMs) Chris Barwick and Katy Williams to the newly created role of regional sales manager as it strengthens its intermediary sales structure. The lender said the two promotions reflected Fleet Mortgages’ continued investment in broker support and sales leadership, while recognising the experience and contribution both have already made within the business. Barwick and Williams, who will report to Steve Cox (pictured), chief commercial officer, will continue in their senior BDM positions while taking on additional responsibility for leading and developing other BDMs. Williams will continue to oversee the Midlands, while Barwick…

A man armed with an axe and a knife was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday after allegedly ramming a vehicle repeatedly into a home in Altcar Park, Derry, during what police described as a “terrifying ordeal.”Police said they received a report of an ongoing incident in Altcar Park, at around 2.40am on Tuesday, April 7.A spokesperson for the PSNI said when officers arrived at the scene, they found a man armed with an axe was deliberately driving a vehicle into a residential property.Superintendent Claire Hamilton said: “Officers deployed incapacitant spray twice in an effort to halt the man’s…

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr 7, 2026– Lifezone Metals Limited’s ( NYSE: LZM ) Chief Executive Officer, Chris Showalter, and Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Mike Adams, are pleased to announce first production of platinum, palladium and rhodium, collectively Platinum Group Metals (PGMs), from U.S.-sourced spent automotive catalytic converters (“Autocats”). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260407867645/en/ Figure 1: Platinum, palladium and rhodium samples produced by Lifezone’s Hydromet Technology from spent Autocats through pilot test work completed at Lifezone’s Simulus Laboratories in Perth, Australia The work was undertaken to inform design criteria for a planned Autocats recycling precious metals…