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Foundation, the intermediary-only specialist lender, has today (1st May 2026) announced a further expansion of its buy to let product range, offering new Green, HMO, MUFB, Holiday Let and Expat options. The lender said the move reflects both ongoing market conditions and continued demand from landlord borrowers for more choice across a range of property types and borrower profiles, in particular in the more specialist areas of buy to let. Foundation has launched a new Green Standard HMO product with a rate of 5.59% and a 4% fee. This comes with the added incentive of £500 cashback and no application fee for…

After the initial agreements, the partners are seeking additional opportunities in aluminium, nickel, and ferrous products. Credit: Adwo/Shutterstock.com. Mercuria Energy Group has signed a series of strategic offtake agreements with Heeney Capital for bulk commodities and gold projects in Venezuela. This initiative is part of a broader US administration-backed effort to revitalise the energy and mining sectors. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Mercuria investments managing director James Gilbert was present at the ceremony, held at Miraflores Palace in Caracas. These agreements were…

XRP [Photo: Shutterstock] An analysis says XRP is again showing a move similar to technical signals that appeared just before it set an all-time high in July 2025. On May 1 (local time), blockchain media outlet The Crypto Basic reported that markets are watching for a possible rebound as a weekly bull flag breakout coincides with a bullish crossover in the relative strength index (RSI) and a moving average convergence/divergence (MACD) crossover. Market analyst CryptoInsightUK pointed to the weekly bull flag pattern as key evidence. He said conditions similar to those seen just before a previous bull market are forming…

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“At a time when demand for rental housing continues to significantly outweigh supply, we agree with the Housing Minister’s view that any form of rent controls would make life more difficult for renters. “Even if these reports prove to be speculation, it is reckless for this kind of uncertainty to be created in the same week that major reforms already causing concern among landlords come into force. For many, it may be enough to conclude that this is the moment to exit the private rented sector for good.” New-build homes are expected to be exempted from any freeze, in an…

Patek Philippe pays homage to the distinctive medium size of the Nautilus with Reference 5610/1P-001. This release marks a return to the architecture first introduced in the 1980s with Reference 3800/1, which was later reinterpreted on the thirtieth anniversary of the collection with Reference 5800/1A. Crafted in 950 platinum, this timepiece offers outstanding legibility and an elegant, understated style, presenting a slender profile of just 6.90 millimeters. The case features the polished and satin-brushed finishes typical of the collection. In accordance with the brand’s tradition for platinum models, it incorporates a brilliant-cut diamond set into the hinge at nine o’clock.…

Fans of a classic Magic: The Gathering creature type will be eating well in the upcoming Edge of Eternities set thanks to a potent new artifact. However, a 68% spike in the card price may make this famously expensive archetype all the more taxing. Slivers have long been a staple of Magic: The Gathering. These lithe, dangerous creatures are well known for their powerful synergies and role in some of the best Commander decks. However, thanks to the upcoming Edge of Eternities set, it looks as though Silvers will be in for a little more love. As a result of…

Stockholm, May 4, 2026 – Telenor IoT today announced that Axentia, a leading provider of battery and solar-powered display systems for public transport, has become the first customer to receive and commercially deploy a standardized SGP.32 solution from Telenor IoT, including both SIM cards and remote SIM provisioning capabilities, marking an important milestone in next-generation IoT connectivity.Axentia delivers IoT-enabled display solutions that provide realtime passenger information in public transport environments. Deployed across multiple markets and using a design with no external cabling, these solutions require highly reliable, scalable and flexible cellular connectivity to ensure long device lifetimes and cost-efficient operations.To…

Buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks, with product availability also declining, according to data from Moneyfactscompare.co.uk. Average 2- and 5-year fixed rates have risen since the start of March 2026. The average 2-year fixed rate has reached its highest level in a year, while the 5-year rate is at its highest point in two years. Moneyfacts said borrowing costs for landlords have increased notably, with repayments on a £250,000 loan over 25 years now around £1,100 higher annually compared with the start of March. At the same time, buy-to-let product availability has fallen sharply. The number…

The above chart from LSEG’s, “This Week in Earnings” shows the progression in both sector and EPS growth since Jan 1, ’26. Source: LSEG The energy sector EPS estimate – as of May 1 ’26 – has understandably rocketed higher, at +46.1%, and is now equal to the tech sector’s +46.2%.Maybe Even More Interesting From a Data Perspective:  Source: LSEG Note the increase in both Q1 ’26 S&P 500 EPS growth between last week, dated April 24 ’26, (2nd column from left), and this week’s May 1, ’26 S&P 500 EPS growth. This week’s estimate for Q1 ’26 jumped 11.7%…