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KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – A gold mine collapse killed five people, including two children, and injured eight others in Afghanistan’s northeastern Badakhshan province on Friday, the Taliban Ministry of Defense said. The incident occurred in Shahr-e-Buzurg district after a landslide caused the mine to cave in, trapping workers who were extracting gold, the ministry said in a statement. The collapse took place in a remote area where small-scale mining operations are common. The wounded were taken to local health facilities for treatment, while rescue teams pulled several others alive from under the rubble, it added. Authorities did not provide details on the…

## Market Snapshot Meta Platforms stock price predictions currently show a 0.1% probability for reaching $740 by the week of April 27, 2026, down from 2% in the past 24 hours. Bitcoin price predictions for April 30 remain unaffected at 0.1% YES probability. ## Key Takeaways – Market activity suggests the strong Q1 earnings season could be supportive of a positive environment for US equities, though this is not reflected in Meta Platforms’ current pricing. – The ongoing US-Iran conflict and elevated energy costs may complicate Federal Reserve rate cut expectations, limiting the impact of earnings beats. – Bitcoin markets…

Foundation has expanded its buy-to-let (BTL) range with new products including Green, house in multiple occupation (HMO), multi-unit freehold block (MUFB), holiday let and expat options.  A new Green Standard HMO product has been launched at 5.59% with a 4% fee, plus £500 cashback and no application fee for properties with an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of A-C.  There are also two new 5-year fixed products for MUFBs and holiday lets, both with a flat fee of £4,995.  The MUFB product is set at 6.24% and the holiday let at 6.34%. Within the expat range, Foundation has introduced a…

An investigation by The Narwhal published earlier this week details how the Alberta government allows millions of dollars of taxpayer money to wind up in the hands of ranchers grazing cattle on public land.  It’s a complicated issue, involving ranchers, oil and gas companies, a broken regulatory system and — in many cases — taxpayers.  Here’s the gist. In Alberta, ranchers can lease public land at below-market rates to graze their cattle. At the same time, oil and gas companies with wells on that public land must pay for yearly compensation for loss of the land and impacts from their…

Short sellers’ bets against US life insurance stocks more than doubled in the past year to over $5 billion, a Reuters analysis of ORTEX data shows, a move that ​analysts say in part reflects concerns about exposure to the opaque private credit sector. Jitters about private credit – lending to companies by non-banks, such as private equity funds ‌and asset managers – have shaped markets in recent months, after portfolio managers were found to hold debt from bankrupt auto firms and a UK mortgage provider accused of fraud. “Concerns are not about a single blow up, but about potential structural vulnerabilities…

Thomas Cook (India) Limited has announced the expansion of its prepaid forex card portfolio to 28 currencies, marking a significant step in enhancing payment convenience for Indian travellers. The move comes amid evolving travel patterns, with increasing demand for secure, seamless and digital-first payment solutions as outbound travel diversifies across emerging and short-haul destinations.The expanded portfolio includes the addition of 16 new currencies, positioning the company among providers with one of the widest currency offerings on prepaid forex cards in India. This enables travellers to load and transact directly in local currencies, reducing reliance on multiple currency conversions and improving…

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700 rental homes ‘hit the market every day’ as British landlords sell up Financial Times Source link

Eldorado Gold Corporation (NYSE:EGO) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript May 1, 2026Operator: Thank you for standing by. This is the conference operator. Welcome to the Eldorado Gold Corporation First Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call. As a reminder, all participants are in listen-only mode and the conference is being recorded. After the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. I would now like to turn the conference over to Lynette Gould, Vice President, Investor Relations, Communications and External Affairs. Please go ahead, Ms. Gould.Lynette Gould: Thank you, operator, and good morning, everyone. I would like to welcome you to…

We often consider DIY projects as a way to save money, particularly when the cost to hire a private contractor can exceed that of the parts themselves. What you might not be aware of is that Home Depot partners with independent, local contractors to provide professional installation and repair services.Home Depot’s service providers offer competitive pricing and financing options that may appeal to homeowners who want a predictable, big-box experience. Along with the benefit of financing options, you can rest easy knowing their service providers go through background screening and have the proper licensing.Learn More: Best $20 You Can Spend…