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1. For additional information on the calculation of AuEq presented in this release see Tables 1 to 5, below, and the notes thereto. MEDIA LUNA CLUSTER Approximately 62,500 m of drilling is planned for the Media Luna Cluster this year. Assay results presented in this news release are for the 6,024 m drilled at Media Luna between the cutoff date for inclusion in the year-end reserve and resource estimate of November 1, 2025 and January 31, 2026, and an additional 2,355 m of drilling from the eastern extension of Media Luna completed between November 1, 2025 and February 7, 2026. The…

Journalists at the Financial Times are at loggerheads with the publication’s management over plans to order staff back to the office four days a week by the end of the year.Members of the Financial Times’ union have unanimously voted to invoke the company’s dispute procedure over the proposals, arguing that management have “not made a compelling case” for the need to move from the current three office days.Staff received an email about the proposals this month and the FT chapel of the National Union of Journalists held a “fiery meeting” to invoke the dispute procedure with Tobias Buck, the FT’s…

Allegations of market manipulation and extreme short squeeze volatility have hit Avis Budget Group shares around its Q1 2026 earnings release. Hedge funds are accused of running positions larger than the available float, triggering a prisoners’ dilemma and rapid swings in NasdaqGS:CAR. Management has responded directly, with the CEO addressing the volatility, insider activity, and an operational pivot on the Q1 call. Q1 2026 results highlight fleet and pricing discipline, tighter utilization, and raised guidance alongside potential SEC scrutiny. Avis Budget Group, traded as NasdaqGS:CAR, is in the spotlight after a sharp bout of short squeeze driven volatility followed by…

Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. is a custom optics and photonics manufacturer in the United States. The Company is engaged in offering optics manufacturing, from opto-mechanicals to optical elements of various geometries, diamond turned optics, both prototype and production, and optical systems, including electro-optics assembly, design, coating lab, testing, and software development. It offers a range of services to support its manufacturing capabilities including tool design, design for manufacturing, optical and opto-mechanical design, and mold flow analysis. It offers single point diamond turning for prototyped polymer optics and its patented high refraction diamond. It integrates mold and tooling development to align…

Recent media reports have highlighted the rapid growth in personal gold loans and the potential risks associated with larger-ticket exposures, higher borrower leverage and fluctuating gold prices. These concerns deserve attention, but they also need to be seen in perspective.   Gold loans narrow a genuine credit gap: They give households and small borrowers an easy way to obtain liquidity, using an asset they already hold, often within the formal financial system rather than through informal channels.   That said, a gold loan is still a credit decision, and strong collateral can never be a substitute for…

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC has opened a new $44.3M position in $SW, per a new SEC 13F filing. This disclosure reflects the funds’ holdings for the 03-31-2026 report period. You can see the fund’s full portfolio on Quiver Quantitative, and also track the largest institutional owners of $SW.$SW Hedge Fund ActivityWe have seen 311 institutional investors add shares of $SW stock to their portfolio, and 294 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.Here are some of the largest recent moves:CAUSEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC added 11,609,896 shares (+154.3%) to their portfolio in Q4 2025, for an estimated $448,954,678CAPITAL RESEARCH GLOBAL INVESTORS…

YBS Commercial Mortgages has reduced rates on new business five-year fixes for portfolio landlords and commercial mortgages. Rates have been lowered by up to 0.15% across both ranges and include the lender’s owner-occupied, commercial investment and semi-commercial products.  For example, a five-year fix for BTL borrowers up to 65% loan to value (LTV) with a 3% fee has been reduced from 4.95% to 4.8%, and a five-year fixed BTL deal up to 75% LTV with a 3% fee has been lowered from 5.1% to 5%.  A five-year fixed semi-commercial product at 65% LTV with a 2% fee has been…

Traditionally, spring is when the housing market tries to show its best side after a long winter. Longer days and brighter weather bring better listing photos, more viewings, and a familiar seasonal lift. Throw in a couple of Bank Holidays and, in most years, momentum builds quickly. But this May feels different.The mood across the market is noticeably more cautious. With the next decision from the Bank of England looming, buyers and sellers alike are adjusting to a new reality: interest rates are unlikely to fall any time soon.My view is that rates will not rise again unless something forces…

Image source: The Motley Fool.DATEThursday, April 30, 2026 at 10 a.m. ETCall participantsChairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer — Bob FrenzelExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Brian Van AbelVice President, Investor Relations — Roopesh AggarwalNeed a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email pr@fool.comRisksThe $4.241 billion disallowance recommendation by the Prairie Island ALJ led to a $37 million expense charge; further adverse regulatory outcomes could have negative financial impact.Weather conditions in Colorado resulted in reduced electric and natural gas sales, decreasing earnings by $0.09 per share during the quarter.Structural regulatory lag persists in Colorado, with management indicating “50+…

Consumers are increasingly concerned about the state of the economy as uncertainty surrounding the U.S.-Iran conflict and rising inflation continue to weigh on their sentiment. In April, consumer confidence fell to a record low, driven in part by disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which pushed up oil prices and led to a broader rise in commodity costs over the past month.Inflation also climbed in March to its highest level in nearly a year, weakening expectations that the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates anytime soon. In this environment, investors may consider investing in large-cap value funds, such…