Reliable FEMA funding is critical for state and localities trying to rebuild after a natural disaster as delays could lead to credit downgrades and increased borrowing costs. GAO The Federal Emergency Management Agency is facing more turmoil as 25 states filed a lawsuit against the agency on Thursday over allegations of withholding grant money based on […]
This week’s top headlines: Surge in switching following FCA rule change and Rayner returns to Housing Secretary role. Explore these and other major industry updates below: Surge in switching following FCA rule change: Stonebridge New FCA affordability rules are helping more borrowers switch to a new mortgage lender rather than remain with their existing provider, […]
Senior Living Transformation Company (SLTC) and Sabal Investment Holdings have secured $50 million to acquire and improve two senior living communities that specialize in assisted living and memory care: Daylesford Crossing in Paoli, Pa., and the Villages of Windcrest in Fredericksburg, Texas. Protective Life provided debt on the Villages of Windcrest, while Berkadia financed the […]
Shares of the language learning company Duolingo (DUOL +1.39%) fell by 9.8% this week, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, as investors grow increasingly concerned about AI disruption. Duolingo will report its second-quarter 2026 results early next month, and shareholders could be paring back their holdings now, in anticipation of a rough […]
First-time buyer demand across Britain declined in the second quarter of 2026, according to new research from estate agency brand Yopa, which analysed properties listed under government and industry schemes. The data shows that 32.9% of first-time buyer suitable homes had sold subject to contract between April and June 2026, down from 34.8% in the […]
Grid modernization discussions at DC Climate Week 2026 emphasized the expanding role of distributed energy resources. Energy strategist Emily Sanford Fisher shared insights on future grid planning. WASHINGTON, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Practical solutions for meeting rising electricity demand, modernizing the electric grid, and supporting the rapid expansion of data centers were among the […]
The risk by waiting too long is a possible costly restart if a valuation comes in well below the number used in the mortgage application – a scenario that’s all too common in markets like Toronto, especially in the condo sector where price depreciation is showing no sign of slowing. While brokers’ influence over appraisal […]
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Shares of the software company Figma (FIG +3.45%) tumbled 16.5% this week, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, as investors continue to worry that artificial intelligence companies will disrupt software stocks. Figma reports its second-quarter results early next month, and investors don’t appear eager to wait around and find out how the […]
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has announced that Chief Financial Officer Andrew Tobin intends to retire, closing out a tenure that began in 2022 and spanned a period of considerable change for the exchange operator. During his time at ASX, Tobin oversaw the finance, treasury, strategy and corporate affairs functions. The exchange credited him with […]