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The 30-year fixed rate started April at about 6.30%, coming down from a 2026 high of 6.47% set in late March. During the month of April, the 30-year peaked at 6.30% on April 2, hit a low of 6.02% on April 18, and has since worked its way back up, currently sitting at 6.20% this weekend. The Zillow lender marketplace is reporting an average 30-year fixed mortgage rate of 6.20%, a 20-year rate of 6.01%, and a 15-year rate of 5.66%. READ MORE: 5 lenders dip below 6% APR: Weekly survey of mortgage lenders with the best rates Today’s mortgage rates…

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HSBC UK has reduced rates across parts of its mortgage range, with cuts of up to 0.31 basis points for first-time buyers, home movers, remortgage customers and buy-to-let borrowers. The changes take effect from today and include reductions across residential purchase, remortgage and buy-to-let remortgage products. Among the first-time buyer changes, HSBC has cut its two-year fixed rate at 75% LTV with a £999 fee to 4.69%, down by 0.30 basis points. The product comes with £750 standard cashback, rising to £1,500 for energy efficient homes. The lender has also reduced its two-year fixed rate at 85% LTV with no…

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Clare hurling manager Brian Lohan has once again voiced his frustrations at the black card rule following Clare’s heavy Munster Championship defeat to Limerick. Clare were well beaten in Ennis, trailing by 13 points at half-time (2-15 to 0-8) in what Lohan described as the “most disappointing” first-half performance of his seven-year tenure. The game’s pivotal moment came in the 19th minute when Clare corner-back Adam Hogan was black-carded for pulling down Shane O’Brien, denying a goal-scoring opportunity. Referee Michael Kennedy awarded a penalty, which Diarmaid Byrnes converted. Recommended Limerick made full use of the numerical advantage, outscoring Clare by…

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What Happened? Shares of texas-based financial institution Cullen/Frost Bankers (NYSE:CFR) fell 2.9% in the afternoon session after the company released mixed first-quarter 2026 financial results, where it surpassed profit expectations but fell short on revenue. Frost Bank reported earnings of $2.65 per share, which was higher than the analysts’ consensus estimate of $2.48. Additionally, net income saw a 13.4% increase from the same period a year earlier. However, the company’s sales of $574.8 million, while up 6.5% year-over-year, did not meet Wall Street’s expectations. Some analysts suggested the decline could also be a ‘sell the news’ event, where investors take…

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Recent months have witnessed a relative fluctuation in market activity, shaped by mounting political and economic pressures across the region and, to some extent, globally. This turbulence has unsettled the long-standing perception of the Gulf region as a safe haven for long-term investments, traditionally anchored in a balanced equation of security and financial return.At this juncture, Oman’s measured neutrality and consistent political stance position it as an immediate and intelligent choice for investors seeking to preserve wealth, particularly within the real estate sector. The Omani market today demonstrates a notable capacity to remain insulated from cycles of tension in both…

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With all the extra work involved, it is no surprise that a quarter of landlords are actively selling or looking to sell properties, according to landlord management platform Goodlord. A third of landlords don’t believe they will still be a landlord in five years’ time, the research found.Chris Norris, chief policy officer at lobby group the National Residential Landlords Association said there are a range of factors driving investor behaviour across the private rented sector.He said: “With tight profit margins commonplace, it can be tough for private landlords to justify letting out rental properties given current conditions across the market.“Although…

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Rushmoor Borough Council has announced that BAE Systems, the UK’s largest defence and security company, will support the event in Aldershot and Farnborough, taking place on June 26 and 27. The company, headquartered in Frimley, said the event is an important tribute to military personnel. BAE Systems teams are looking forward to engaging with visitors at the national event in Aldershot. (Image: Chloe Rosser) Caitlin Hayden, group communications director at BAE Systems, said: “Armed Forces Day is an important moment to recognise the courage, dedication and service of the people who make up our Armed Forces, past and present. “At…

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Is ARM a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on Arm Holdings plc on Rijnberk InvestInsights’s Substack by Daan | InvestInsights. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on ARM. Arm Holdings plc’s share was trading at $175.49 as of April 21st ARM’s trailing and forward P/E were 233.47 and 85.47 respectively according to Yahoo Finance. SEALSQ (LAES) Says Q1 Revenue Jumps Over 200% Arm Holdings plc is a dominant force in the semiconductor industry, uniquely positioned as a leading provider of chip architecture and intellectual property rather than a manufacturer. The company licenses its designs…

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