Lotus Bakeries first-half profit jumps on robust Biscoff demand

On its third-quarter 2026 earnings call, held on Oct. 22, 2026, PulteGroup (PHM +0.31%) outlined its strategy to protect gross margin (the percentage of revenue remaining after direct construction costs) as rising interest rates slowed buyer demand. Surging mortgage rates reduced community traffic by 14% year over year, testing the homebuilder’s pricing power. Three takeaways…

Early adopters of nCino’s agentic solutions and other artificial intelligence initiatives for financial institutions have used up their first bundles of credits and have come back for more, nCino CEO Sean Desmond said Tuesday (Aug. 25) during an earnings call. “I mentioned during our first quarter earnings call that some customers were beginning to reach…

Boston’s skyline was transformed over the last 15 years by a wave of high-rise apartment and condo towers, but that type of development has disappeared. As construction costs have risen and rents have flattened across Greater Boston, multifamily developers have moved away from building downtown towers and are instead looking toward low-rise projects outside of…

The Aegean island of Antikythera is seeking families and willing to pay for them. This Greek paradise boasts crystal blue waters, rugged cliffs, and plenty of historical charm. Local officials started a program in 2019 that provides families with three or more children with a monthly stipend of 500 euros (or about $574) for up…

Funding Circle, a leading platform for UK small business finance, has signed a new deal with Castlelake, a global investment firm. Under the agreement, Castlelake will commit up to £500 million to fund UK small businesses over the next two years. The deal marks Castlelake’s first time investing through the Funding Circle platform. It adds…