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HIGHLIGHTS Northern Star Resources Ltd (Northern Star) (ASX: NST) has informed Novo that they are withdrawing from the earn-in under the Egina Earn-In and Joint Venture AgreementAll data gathered by Northern Star’s exploration activities will be retained by NovoThe Egina Gold Project is located within 30 km of Northern Star’s Hemi Gold project and is a strategically significant land position in the Mallina BasinNovo intends to continue exploration activities on the Egina tenementsPERTH, Western Australia, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Novo Resources Corp. (Novo or the Company ) (ASX: NVO) (TSX: NVO) (OTCQB: NSRPF) reports the exploration activities on…

Buy-to-let landlords are taking a more measured approach to their portfolios despite continued concerns about the wider economy, according to the latest survey from Landbay. The lender’s latest landlord sentiment survey, conducted after its previous study in December and January, suggests confidence in individual property businesses has remained relatively stable. More than four in 10 landlords (41.4%) described their outlook as neutral, while 21.8% said they felt positive about their portfolios and 36.8% negative. Views on the wider UK economy were considerably weaker, however, with 69.2% of respondents expressing a negative outlook, compared with 27.1% who were neutral and just…

Bangladesh is preparing its next national budget at a difficult moment when living costs remain high, private investment is weak, foreign exchange reserves are under pressure, development needs exceed domestic revenue, and a growing share of public expenditure is absorbed by debt servicing. The IMF expects the country to grow by 4.7 percent in real GDP terms in 2026, while consumer price inflation is projected to remain high at 9.2 percent. The upcoming budget must, therefore, be both a crisis management budget and a socially missioned one.A budget is not simply a list of income and expenses. It is a…

Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at SoFi (NASDAQ:SOFI) and the best and worst performers in the personal loan industry. Personal loan providers offer unsecured credit for various consumer needs. The sector benefits from digital application processes, increasing consumer comfort with online financial services, and opportunities in underserved credit segments. Headwinds include credit risk management in unsecured lending, regulatory oversight of lending practices, and intense competition affecting margins from both traditional and fintech lenders. The 9 personal loan stocks…

Tradingkey – On May 26, ET, the conflict in Iran escalated once again, leading both major crude oil futures to pare losses. WTI crude futures are currently down 3% at $93.70; Brent crude futures returned to the $100 mark, still down 3.41% currently.The core catalyst for the rapid rebound in international oil prices is the sudden escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz: the U.S. military recently launched strikes in the strait area, and Iran responded with tough countermeasures, directly causing market optimism for “restoring navigation through negotiations” to cool significantly.According to official statements from U.S. Central Command,…

(Alliance News) – The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Tuesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:———-Conduit Holdings Ltd – parent company of Bermuda-based reinsurer Conduit Re – Provides further details of the share buyback programme of up to USD50 million announced on May 13. Buyback will be executed and managed by Panmure Liberum Ltd and will be funded from existing cash resources. It will run up to August 13. ———-Arrow Exploration Corp – Colombia-focused oil producer – Provides an update on operational activity on the Icaco field on the Tapir block in the…

Several years ago, I suggested gold’s mauling of the world’s fiat monies would pause around April of 2026.  That pause began in February.  Many more beatings on fiat by the world’s currency queen lie ahead, but a lull in the action is the current theme and… It’s healthy. The long-term chart of failed fiat versus gold.  It’s critical for gold bugs to stay focused on the big picture, and to understand that gold is not a “hottie stock”.  It’s the world’s most awesome currency, so the focus of investors needs to be on patiently getting more of it. A look…

According to the Zillow lender marketplace, the average 30-year fixed rate is 6.46%, up 12 basis points since yesterday. The 15-year fixed loan is currently at 5.91%, just 1 basis point higher than yesterday. The 5/1 ARM is 6.68%, 39 basis points higher compared to Monday. Weekly survey of mortgage lenders with the best rates: Another move higher above 6% APR Today’s mortgage rates Here are the current mortgage rates, according to our latest Zillow data, for May 26, 2026: 30-year fixed: 6.46% 20-year fixed: 6.34% 15-year fixed: 5.91% 5/1 ARM: 6.68% 7/1 ARM: 6.45% 30-year VA: 5.83% 15-year VA: 5.52%…

A shop worker caught on CCTV stealing rare Pokemon cards valued at $20,000 from his employer has not shown ‘‘a sliver of remorse’’, a person connected to the case says. The man, aged in his 20s, appeared in the Dunedin District Court yesterday and admitted a charge of theft in a special relationship. However, he indicated he would be applying for a discharge without conviction in September. CCTV captured the defendant removing trading cards from packs and taking food and drink without paying between February 21 and March 21 last year, a police summary said. During his shift at the…

Together has appointed James Steadman as corporate sales director for the Midlands as the specialist lender expands its regional sales team. Steadman has nearly two decades of experience in financial services and joins from Lloyds, where he was associate director for real estate, arranging larger commercial property loans for clients in the Midlands. In his new role, he will focus on growing Together’s presence in the region and building relationships with clients and professional introducers. He will work alongside another regional sales director in the Midlands, covering bridging loans, commercial mortgages and buy to let portfolio lending of…