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Gold prices fell on ‌Tuesday, weighed down by a firmer dollar as lingering uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace talks kept investors cautious, ​while they also looked forward to a Senate confirmation hearing for Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh. Spot gold was ​down 0.7% ​to $4,785.56 per ounce at 1044 GMT. U.S. gold futures for June delivery fell 0.5% to $4,804.70. “Today’s decline in gold prices reflects fears that, despite the recent drop ⁠in oil prices, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains uncertain, with the blockade still in place,” said ActivTrades analyst Ricardo Evangelista. “This uncertainty is keeping inflationary concerns…

By: Quiver EarningsTracker Posted: 2 minutes ago / April 21, 2026 11:55 a.m. UTC OFG BAN ($OFG) posted quarterly earnings results for Q1 2026 on Tuesday, April 21st. The company reported earnings of $1.26 per share, beating estimates of $1.00 by $0.26. The company also reported revenue of $185,800,000, beating estimates of $168,209,106 by $17,590,894.You can see Quiver Quantitative’s $OFG stock page to track data on insider trading, hedge fund activity, congressional trading, and more. Quiver Alerts Receive OFG Data Alerts Get market-moving data, filings, and signals for OFG in real time. Sign Up OFG BAN Insider Trading ActivityOFG BAN insiders…

Redwood Bank has completed a multi-property refinancing transaction for a landlord with a mixed residential and commercial portfolio, working alongside broker Bespoq Finance to structure three separate loans within a four-month timeframe. The transaction covered three properties and involved SPV transfers, a lease extension and related-party tenancy considerations, all managed simultaneously. The total financing package comprised £943,470 across the three properties. Transaction structure The first property, comprising three commercial units, received a £627,555 loan at 67.84% loan-to-value on a 25-year term with a five-year fixed rate. The second property, a semi-commercial asset, was financed with a £237,150 loan at 71.86%…

As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the asset management industry, including Blackstone (NYSE:BX) and its peers. Asset management firms oversee investment portfolios for institutions and individuals. The industry benefits from the growing global wealth pool, retirement savings needs, and expansion into alternative investments (private equity, real estate, etc.). However, firms face significant pressure from the shift to lower-cost passive investment products, regulatory requirements for fee transparency, and increasing technology costs to stay competitive in portfolio management and client service. The 5 asset management stocks…

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. PRESS RELEASE: 1,863 out of 2,296 passed the April 2026 Real Estate Brokers Licensure Examination The following is a press release from the Professional Regulation Commission. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 1,863 out of 2,296 passed the Real Estate Brokers Licensure Examination given by the Board of Real Estate Service in NCR., Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Rosales, Tacloban and Tuguegarao this April 2026.  The Board of Real Estate Service is composed of Hon. Ofelia…

Gold prices are declining as investors wait for more information on possible negotiations between the US and Iran after increased tensions over the weekend. According to Al Jazeera, spot gold (XAU) fell by 0.5% to $4,795.51 per ounce as of 04:18 a.m. GMT, extending losses after hitting its lowest level since April 13 in the previous session. US gold futures for June delivery (GC.1) also dropped by 0.3% to $4,814, The Caspian Post reports. Additional pressure on the market came from a modest strengthening of the US dollar. A firmer dollar makes commodities priced in the currency more expensive for…

Skipton Building Society has reduced rates across its residential mortgage range and introduced new fixed-rate products, with changes effective from 9.00am tomorrow, 22nd April. The lender confirmed average rate reductions of 0.07%, with the largest cut reaching 0.27%, alongside the launch of new 2- and 5-year fixed residential products and 2-year fixed buy-to-let (BTL) options. Rate reductions apply across selected 2-year fixed residential products, while new residential deals are available with fee options of £0, £995 and £1,495 for existing customers. The new buy-to-let products are also available to existing customers, with fee options of £0 and £995. Jen Lloyd,…

The S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.24%) fell by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026, and had dipped by more than 9% from its peak late in that period. Yet a little over two weeks into April, the S&P 500 hasn’t just made up those losses, it’s setting new all-time highs again. Here’s why semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML (ASML +1.12%) is a top growth stock to buy now. Image source: Getty Images. ASML continues to lead the pack ASML crushed both the S&P 500 and the tech sector in 2025. So far this year, it has followed up that incredible performance…

South Korea’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) finance market has surpassed KRW2,000 trillion (US$1.5 trillion) for the first time, but its growth has slowed sharply amid policy uncertainty, high interest rates and weak private-sector participation, according to a new report. The ESG finance market includes funding for activities such as renewable energy projects, social housing, corporate sustainability initiatives and responsible business practices. Banks, pension funds, insurers and asset managers allocate capital to projects or companies that meet ESG standards, often guided by government policies and disclosure rules. The country’s total ESG-related financing reached KRW2,012.6 trillion by the end of 2024,…

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