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Eight in 10 homes in London’s poshest postcodes now sell below asking price, Coutts finds
Eight in 10 properties in London’s most exclusive neighbourhoods now sell below asking price, with values down 5% in the third quarter, according to Coutts research.
Reddit stock plunges 29% after weak outlook, wrapping its worst day ever
Reddit shares fell 29.22% following the company’s projection of weak fourth-quarter sales, marking the social media platform’s worst trading day since its 2024 public debut.
Budget to include £1bn for social and affordable housing
The government will allocate over £1bn for social and affordable housing in England as part of its 10-year homes programme, along with increased powers and funding for regional leaders.
Budget 2026: No more fat to trim for ‘squeezed middle’
As Chancellor John Healey prepares his first Budget, middle-income households report persistent financial strain with no remaining spending cuts available to manage anticipated mortgage increases and rising living costs.
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James Harden agrees to 3-year, $97-million contract to remain with Cavaliers, AP sources say
James Harden agreed to a three-year, $97 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, keeping the veteran guard with the team after their Eastern Conference finals loss.
Scott Bessent urges US partners to back plans to ‘squash’ Iran economy
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged American allies to support plans for comprehensive economic pressure against Iran, warning that countries doing business with Tehran will face severe consequences.
New York woman charged in plot to set off explosives at state Capitol, kill lawmakers, FBI says
An Albany woman has been charged with plotting to bomb the New York state Capitol building to kill lawmakers, allegedly motivated by religious objections to state laws, according to federal authorities.
‘We didn’t feel safe’: Booking.com users face battle to get money back
Booking.com users report struggling to obtain refunds after experiencing substandard accommodations, with the platform citing terms stating it is not party to contracts between guests and hosts.
Metro Bank customer fights for £14,000 refund after AI-linked fraud
A Metro Bank customer disputes a £14,244 fraud loss involving unauthorized Claude AI chatbot credit purchases after the bank’s systems failed to promptly block transactions despite his denial of legitimacy.
Homeowners are paying much more for insurance — and keeping coverage is getting harder
Homeowners insurance premiums are rising significantly across the U.S., with costs outpacing inflation and insurers dropping customers at elevated rates, according to a new industry report.
Student loan borrowers face steeper ‘marriage penalty’ under new repayment plan
Married student loan borrowers face increased “marriage penalties” under the Department of Education’s new Repayment Assistance Plan, potentially raising monthly payments when spouses file taxes jointly.
New federal rules could end mortgage escrow interest for some homeowners. States are suing to block them
Ten state attorneys general sued to block federal rules allowing certain banks to avoid paying interest on mortgage escrow accounts that hold homeowners’ property taxes and insurance payments.
Sweetgreen cuts full-year outlook as cyclospora fears weigh on sales
Sweetgreen cut its full-year outlook and projected steeper same-store sales declines amid cyclospora outbreak fears, with shares falling more than 15% in extended trading.
Berkshire earnings rose last quarter and CEO Greg Abel is starting to deploy Buffett’s massive cash hoard
Berkshire Hathaway’s operating earnings rose 16% in the second quarter as CEO Greg Abel began deploying the company’s record cash reserves through buybacks and stock purchases.
Wendy’s stock jumps on report of potential takeover bid from Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management
Wendy’s stock surged more than 14% after reports that Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management is preparing a takeover bid for the burger chain, which has faced consecutive quarterly sales declines.
Astronics (ATRO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Astronics reported strong second-quarter results with record revenue, operating profit, and bookings of $306 million, raising full-year guidance to $1.02-$1.04 billion.