Parents follow their kids to the South in ‘baby chaser’ boom

Cloud-based mortgage and savings software provider Finova has appointed Tom Tredwell as its director of data to drive its data strategy. The next-generation data strategy has been shaped by demand from its clients for faster access to actionable market insight and industry trends, while using data to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) functions and efficiency. …

The former New Jersey home of music legend Les Paul has been demolished just months after it was sold to private developers for $990,000—leaving his family in an uproar amid claims that they were given no warning about its destruction. Les, who died at age 94 in 2009, was an innovative musician who built the…

For taxpayers who have filed their income-tax returns (ITR) and are still waiting for a refund, checking the status online can help establish whether the return has been processed.   The Income Tax Department provides an online facility through its e-filing portal to check the status of filed returns and refunds.   A refund claimed…

Hedge fund short-sellers have ramped up bets against U.K.-listed stocks this year, with disclosed positions surging fivefold in the first half of 2026. Now, investors believe a policy blitz under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham could widen the opportunity set across U.K. equities on both the long and short sides of their portfolios. Burnham took…

Key insight: Shareholder activism at banks is expected to continue at a brisk pace throughout the remainder of this year. What’s at stake: Activists use a variety of tactics to implement managerial and operational changes at banks. In some cases, they threaten to engage in proxy contests, though in many instances, the banks and activists…

July 31 is the deadline to file the Income Tax Return (ITR) for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27. If you miss it, the law still allows you to file a belated return by December 31, 2026, but experts say delaying your return can prove more expensive than the late filing fee.   While a…