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After a long wait, spoiler season for Edge of Eternities, the last in-Universe MTG set of the year, is finally here! This set may be a departure from the ongoing main story, but don’t be mistaken, this set delivers. From Eldrazi to Slivers, you’ll find all kinds of crazy callbacks to some of the most iconic things in Magic’s entire franchise. Sadly, a lot of spoilers that were revealed today have already been leaked. As a result, we’ll only go over the cards that we haven’t already talked about, while referring to some of the more notable leaks that have…

When Jeff Bezos said that one breakthrough technology would shape Amazon’s destiny, even Wall Street’s biggest analysts were caught off guard. Fast forward a year and Amazon’s new CEO Andy Jassy described generative AI as a “once-in-a-lifetime” technology that is already being used across Amazon to reinvent customer experiences. At the 8th Future Investment Initiative conference, Elon Musk predicted that by 2040 there would be at least 10 billion humanoid robots, with each priced between $20,000 and $25,000. Do the math. According to Musk, this technology could be worth $250 trillion by 2040. Put another way, that’s roughly equal to:…

Bank Hapoalim announced on Sunday that it would cap the US dollar exchange rate at NIS 2.89 for eligible Israeli cardholders during the summer travel season, offering registered customers protection from currency fluctuations on overseas and online purchases.The program will begin on June 15 and run through August 31, the bank said. It will apply to international online purchases, overseas retail transactions, and foreign ATM withdrawals made with eligible Bank Hapoalim credit and debit cards.Customers must register in advance through the bank’s online campaign portal. The benefit is available to private individuals and non-corporate business clients who hold active bank-issued…

“I’m very hesitant about it,” Brooke said in the call. “In fact, my family gives me the name ‘dream crusher.’ because I’m just not a risk taker.”But co-hosts Jade Warshaw and John Delony were squarely in Brooke’s corner when it came to the idea — and on the prospect of taking advice from “finfluencers.”“Hey, here’s my big problem number one, Brooke: Your husband’s quote, ‘following a TikToker,’” Delony laughed.Brooke agreed, saying that she looked at the numbers and didn’t see a way that the plan made sense.What is a first-lien HELOC?Whereas HELOCs are typically second mortgages, a first-lien HELOC is…

North East-based corporate finance advisory firm RG Corporate Finance has appointed Shannon Quinn as corporate finance executive as it continues to grow its national client offering. Shannon joins the business from PwC’s Newcastle office, where she worked within the audit team and completed her ACA qualification.  A graduate of Newcastle University, she holds a degree in Psychology and Mathematics and completed a number of business-focused programmes alongside her studies. In her new role, Shannon will support the firm’s corporate finance activities across a range of sectors and transactions. She said: “RGCF has developed an excellent reputation as a highly respected…

Paragon Bank has reduced rates by 20 basis points (bps) across its buy-to-let mortgage range and refreshed its fee options for landlords. The changes apply across two-year and five-year fixed-rate products, with the range now starting from 3.55%. Products are available for purchase and remortgage up to 75% loan-to-value. Landlords can choose from a range of fee structures, including nil, 3%, 4%, 5% and a flat £3,995 fee. At up to 75% LTV, two-year fixed rates now start from 3.55% on Paragon’s green mortgage range, which is available on single self-contained properties with EPC ratings of A to C. Properties…

It takes more than low rates to be considered one of the best lenders in the market. Truist was named the best HELOC lender in June by Yahoo Finance. But why? According to our research, Truist offers home equity credit lines up to $1 million, allows borrowers to select interest-only or revolving payments during the draw period, offers a fixed-rate HELOC option with five terms to choose from, and much more. Learn more: The best HELOC lenders, according to Yahoo Finance Learn the differences between a HELOC and a home equity loan HELOC and home equity loan rates: Sunday, June…

GP-led secondaries have moved from a niche liquidity solution to a core portfolio management tool across private markets. Liquidity is both a constraint and an opportunity in private capital. After rapid expansion and longer private-company lifecycles, many investors hold mature portfolios that haven’t returned capital as expected. Meanwhile, GPs still see value in assets but face tougher exits. Secondaries — once mainly LP resale at discounts — now include GP-led deals that create liquidity, extend ownership of high-conviction assets, and help actively manage portfolios via continuation vehicles. Drawing on Mercer’s analysis of 148 private equity and real assets secondary transactions…

In response to the Public Accounts Committee warning that the ongoing delay in the publication of the government’s Defence Investment Plan has undermined the nation’s credibility, Unite the UK’s leading union, has demanded that the plan is focused on delivering skilled British work. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “The failure to deliver the DIP is a threat to British jobs and skills and a threat to national security now and in the future. “UK defence must be recognised as a strategic national asset. When the DIP is published, no ifs or buts that money must be spent in the UK. That…

The Gold and Precious Metals Division of the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI), headed by Ehab Wassef, has released its latest report on local and global gold market developments. The division confirmed a noticeable decline in domestic gold prices over the past week, triggered by a sharp drop in global gold prices alongside the stability of the US Dollar against the Egyptian Pound. The report noted that 21-karat gold—the most heavily traded caliber in the Egyptian market—dropped by 4.8% over the past week. It hit a low of LE 6,450 per gram after opening the weekly session at 6,775 EGP…