Shares of Newell Brands (NWL +10.21%) soared as much as 38.7% on Friday morning after the consumer-products company reported second-quarter results. The gain had cooled to 10.5% by 11:28 a.m. ET, but the report still gave shareholders plenty to think about. Image source: Getty Images. A blowout quarter with an asterisk Newell reported adjusted earnings […]
This week’s top headlines: Burnham rules out change to stamp duty in next budget and Aldermore raises max LTV to 98%. Explore these and other major industry updates below: Ex-Connells chief wins fiery age discrimination and unfair dismissal cases Former Connells chief executive David Livesey has won claims for constructive unfair dismissal and age discrimination […]
Connells Group recorded a loss of £500,000 during the first six months of 2026, according to results released by parent company Skipton Building Society. The figure represents a significant reversal from the same period in 2025, when the estate agency group reported profits of £28.4 million. Stuart Haire, Group Chief Executive of Skipton Building Society, […]
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Affluent, self-employed borrowers dominate the space Hutchens said the typical non-QM borrower profile has remained consistent throughout the year to date. “It’s staying pretty much the same. It’s pretty affluent – bank statement, self-employed borrowers,” he said. “Those average loan amounts continue to rise, and the credit quality [too]. The average FICO is over 750. […]
LPL Financial said its recruited assets were $25 billion during the second quarter, up 35% from a year ago and about 47% sequentially, as the firm’s recruiters return to their organic recruiting efforts. The firm has recruited $89 billion over the trailing 12-month period, the company reported. LPL is on track to complete the conversion […]
The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as the Trump administration’s spy chief, replacing an interim candidate who sparked broad concerns about the powerful role being used to influence US elections. Processing Content Clayton, who was the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, was confirmed as director of national intelligence by a vote of 51 to 47. Jay […]
Key insight: In a new paradigm of anti-money-laundering compliance, success increasingly depends not on obtaining information faster, but on recognizing when machine-generated intelligence should not be trusted. Supporting data: Industry estimates suggest that generative AI could improve productivity across a wide range of banking functions by approximately 20% to 30%. What’s at stake: Unlike traditional […]
Former Maltego CTO joins as Unit 221B expands its leadership team and advances the next phase of its cybercrime intelligence platform NEW YORK, July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Unit 221B, the cybercrime intelligence company helping enterprises, financial institutions, law enforcement, and government agencies understand, investigate and disrupt cybercriminal networks, today announced the appointment of Ben […]
Acquisition Expands Quasar’s Technology Organization and Adds Nitinol Design, Development, and Manufacturing Capabilities SAN DIEGO, July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Quasar Medical, a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in minimally invasive medical devices, announced the acquisition of the Medres’ Nitinol Design and Development Center in San Diego, California, today. The acquisition significantly […]