North Korea fires two suspected ballistic missiles off east coast within three hours

Businesses are borrowing more from their banks again. Second-quarter earnings from KeyCorp, Regions Financial and PNC show the increase came through new loans, larger credit commitments and greater use of existing lines. New Loans, Bigger Commitments Drive Growth KeyCorp, the parent of KeyBank, said period-end commercial and industrial loans increased $2.1 billion, or 3%, from…

There’s a winner-take-all fallacy in certain industries, says a hedge-fund manager.

Incorporating a property business can resolve several immediate commercial challenges, including liability management, refinancing flexibility, business continuity and the practicalities of bringing the next generation into a family enterprise. Incorporation does not, by itself, solve the longer-term succession problem, because a conventional company with a single class of ordinary shares places control, dividend income, existing…

Ryan Reynolds has shared an glimpse at his and Blake Lively‘s sprawling New York property in a heartwarming tribute for his wife on her birthday. The actor, 49, who tied the knot with Lively, 39, in 2012, took to Instagram to celebrate his wife on her special day, as he branded Aug. 25 their family’s…

12:00 AM, 7th August 2026, 1 day ago After more than 30 years investing in property, I’ve learnt that periods of uncertainty often create some of the biggest opportunities. But only if you’re informed and prepared. With the Budget approaching, there’s already plenty of speculation about what could be coming and what it might mean…

The proportion of landlords experiencing rent arrears has fallen to a record low, with the overwhelming majority of landlords continuing to report profitable lettings businesses. This is according to recent research conducted on behalf of Paragon Bank. The analysis points to the underlining resilience of the rental sector. The second quarter of 2026 saw 26%…