Nigella Lawson to replace Prue Leith on Bake Off "Of course it's daunting to be following in the footsteps of Prue Leith and Mary Berry before her, great dames both, but I'm also bubbling with excitement." Lawson, who will join Paul Hollywood as a judge, said in a statement: "I'm uncharacteristically rather lost for words right now. Dame Prue has been a judge on the series since 2017, but announce...
Nigella Lawson to replace Prue Leith on Bake Off "Of course it's daunting to be following in the footsteps of Prue Leith and Mary Berry before her, great dames both, but I'm also bubbling with excitement." Lawson, who will join Paul Hollywood as a judge, said in a statement: "I'm uncharacteristically rather lost for words right now. Dame Prue has been a judge on the series since 2017, but announced last week that she would leave the series, adding: "Now feels like the right time to step back". TV chef Nigella Lawson will replace Dame Prue Leith on The Great British Bake Off, broadcaster Channel 4 has confirmed. She added: "The Great British Bake Off is more than a television programme, it's a National Treasure – and it's a huge honour to be entrusted with it. "I'm just thrilled to be joining the team and all the new bakers to come, I wish the marvellous Prue all the best, and am giddily grateful for the opportunity!" Dame Prue said she was "thrilled" that Nigella would be taking over her role in the tent. "She's sassy, fun and she knows her onions - and her croissants, cake and crumble," she added. Channel 4 controller Ian Katz said the broadcaster was "incredibly excited about the marriage of two great British icons: Bake Off and Nigella". Dame Prue was hired for Bake Off after the series jumped from the BBC to Channel 4 in 2016. She replaced Dame Mary, who left the show along with presenters Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins after the move. The series will return for its 17th series later this year, with Lawson and Hollywood alongside current hosts Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding. The Guardian's Stuart Heritage wrote last week that The Great British Bake Off has "lost its way" and "become slightly long in the tooth over the last half decade or so". He said Lawson would give the show a shot in the arm, writing: "She is spectacularly British, and manages to balance the sort of familiarity that will reassure existing viewers with a level of international first-name recog...
(RTTNews) - BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (BMRN), announced on Monday its plans to offer $850 million in senior unsecured notes due 2034. The company also launched syndication of a $2 billion senior secured Term Loan B facility, alongside an $800 million Term Loan A facility and a $600 million revolving credit facility, all in connection with its pending acquisition of Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. Pro...
(RTTNews) - BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (BMRN), announced on Monday its plans to offer $850 million in senior unsecured notes due 2034. The company also launched syndication of a $2 billion senior secured Term Loan B facility, alongside an $800 million Term Loan A facility and a $600 million revolving credit facility, all in connection with its pending acquisition of Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. Proceeds from the notes, together with borrowings under the new term facilities and cash on hand, will fund the acquisition consideration and related fees and expenses. BioMarin said it may also borrow up to $150 million under the revolving facility for such costs. The proceeds from the note offering will be held in escrow until the Amicus acquisition closes, expected by December 19, 2026. If the acquisition is not completed by that date or certain events occur, BioMarin is required to redeem the notes at 100% of the issue price plus accrued interest. BioMarin shares were down more than 3% in pre-market trading after closing at $56.21 on Friday, down 1.70%. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
PAR Technology ( PAR ) on Monday said it has agreed to acquire the identity resolution and shopper intelligence platform Bridg, a division of Cardlytics ( CDLX ). The purchase price is $27.5 million, subject to purchase price adjustments with a maximum total purchase price of $30.0 million, and is payable in shares of PAR Technology common stock. PAR Technology will also assume certain liabilities...
PAR Technology ( PAR ) on Monday said it has agreed to acquire the identity resolution and shopper intelligence platform Bridg, a division of Cardlytics ( CDLX ). The purchase price is $27.5 million, subject to purchase price adjustments with a maximum total purchase price of $30.0 million, and is payable in shares of PAR Technology common stock. PAR Technology will also assume certain liabilities associated with the acquired assets. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. PAR +1.32% premarket to $32.02. Source: Press Release More on PAR Technology, Cardlytics PAR Technology Corporation (PAR) Presents at 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference Transcript PAR Technology: The Reset Is Done, Now Execution Decides The Stock PAR Technology Corporation (PAR) Presents at UBS Global Technology and AI Conference 2025 Transcript Laughing Water Capital Q4: exits Thryv Cardlytics appoints David Evans as chief financial officer
Nvidia has invested $2 billion in CoreWeave at a purchase price of $87.20 per share, the companies said on Monday, adding that they have expanded their partnership to boost CoreWeave's data center build out ambitions. (Reporting by Deborah Sophia in Bengaluru; Editing by Shinjini Ganguli)
Nvidia has invested $2 billion in CoreWeave at a purchase price of $87.20 per share, the companies said on Monday, adding that they have expanded their partnership to boost CoreWeave's data center build out ambitions. (Reporting by Deborah Sophia in Bengaluru; Editing by Shinjini Ganguli)
Dime Community Bancshares ( DCOM ) has planned to redeem on March 30, 2026, all of its outstanding $40M principal amount of fixed/floating subordinated debentures due 2030. The proposed redemption is part of the company's ongoing capital management strategy and reflects its strong capital position and liquidity profile. The redemption of the Debentures is expected to be funded with cash on hand an...
Dime Community Bancshares ( DCOM ) has planned to redeem on March 30, 2026, all of its outstanding $40M principal amount of fixed/floating subordinated debentures due 2030. The proposed redemption is part of the company's ongoing capital management strategy and reflects its strong capital position and liquidity profile. The redemption of the Debentures is expected to be funded with cash on hand and will be accretive to EPS. In addition, the Company has reauthorized its share repurchase program, allowing the repurchase of up to 1,566,947 of its outstanding common shares that remain under its existing repurchase plan. DCOM +3% premarket to $33.8 Source: Press Release More on Dime Community Bancshares Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (DCOM) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Dime Community Bancshares: Downgrading Preferred For Better Income Alternative Dime Community targets sub-50% efficiency ratio and NIM expansion through 2026 Dime Community Bancshares Non-GAAP EPS of $0.79 beats by $0.08, revenue of $124M beats by $5.87M Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Dime Community Bancshares
Goldman Sachs Group Inc .’s head of precious metals trading Benjamin Binet-Laisne is leaving the bank, according to people familiar with the matter. Binet-Laisne’s departure underscores the challenge for banks in retaining bullion-market traders, as hedge funds and trading houses vie for talent. Read more: Gold Trader Hiring Spree Drives Up Pay as Bullion Booms Goldman is among the larger banks in...
Goldman Sachs Group Inc .’s head of precious metals trading Benjamin Binet-Laisne is leaving the bank, according to people familiar with the matter. Binet-Laisne’s departure underscores the challenge for banks in retaining bullion-market traders, as hedge funds and trading houses vie for talent. Read more: Gold Trader Hiring Spree Drives Up Pay as Bullion Booms Goldman is among the larger banks in the market, and recently hired Pranav Bhatia from StoneX Group Inc. as a trader on its precious metals desk. A senior figure in the market, Binet-Laisne has been with the bank for roughly a decade, according to his LinkedIn profile. Goldman declined to comment on his departure. A storming precious metals rally has intensified competition for talent in the market. An average of more than $500 billion of spot gold has been traded each week in London in recent months, roughly a threefold increase since 2021. Read More: Gold Smashes Beyond $5,000 as Global Upheaval Fans Demand Frenzy
Wizz Air Holdings Plc ’s UK subsidiary applied for permission to fly to the US, months after the budget carrier’s plans to expand in the Middle East fell through. Wizz Air UK petitioned the Department of Transportation for an exemption and foreign air carrier permit, requesting to operate scheduled and chartered flights between the two countries, according to a filing dated Friday. No potential de...
Wizz Air Holdings Plc ’s UK subsidiary applied for permission to fly to the US, months after the budget carrier’s plans to expand in the Middle East fell through. Wizz Air UK petitioned the Department of Transportation for an exemption and foreign air carrier permit, requesting to operate scheduled and chartered flights between the two countries, according to a filing dated Friday. No potential destinations were named, though the airline said it wanted to start services as soon as possible. It’s not the first time the low-cost carrier has sought US approval. The DOT dismissed an application by its Hungary arm in 2022, citing a “safety oversight.” A Wizz spokesperson didn’t respond to a request for comment Monday. The proposed US expansion marks a change in strategy after Chief Executive Officer Jozsef Varadi said in 2024 he had ruled out transatlantic services. At that time, the airline was deploying Airbus SE ’s new long-range narrowbody, the A321 XLR, into Saudi Arabia and planning to expand in the Middle East through an Abu Dhabi hub. The airline ended up closing its Abu Dhabi operations last year to reduce expenses and said it would focus on growing its core market in central and eastern Europe. Maintenance issues with Pratt & Whitney engines have troubled Wizz since 2023, forcing the company to ground part of its all-Airbus fleet. Wizz held recruitment events in New York and Chicago as it looks to expand its footprint at some London airports, Bloomberg News reported last month. In November, the airline tested out a transatlantic flight on an XLR when it flew Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban from Budapest to Washington. Airlines are struggling to make the North Atlantic route profitable enough, with British Airways owner IAG SA last year noting weaker demand following President Donald Trump ’s tariffs and immigration policies. More recently, another IAG carrier — Ireland’s Aer Lingus — halted ticket sales between Manchester, England, and some long-haul destin...
Stefanikolic | E+ | Getty Images As tax season opens Monday, families with minor children have the option to register for Trump accounts — plus a one-time federal government contribution — when filing 2025 returns. Enacted via President Donald Trump 's " big beautiful bill ," Trump accounts were designed to start early wealth building with a one-time $1,000 contribution from the U.S. Department of...
Stefanikolic | E+ | Getty Images As tax season opens Monday, families with minor children have the option to register for Trump accounts — plus a one-time federal government contribution — when filing 2025 returns. Enacted via President Donald Trump 's " big beautiful bill ," Trump accounts were designed to start early wealth building with a one-time $1,000 contribution from the U.S. Department of the Treasury for children born between 2025 and 2028. "This is the first opportunity to claim, but it won't be the last," said Madeline Brown, senior policy associate at the Urban Institute, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank. Starting in mid-2026, you can also make the election online at Trumpaccounts.gov . Once an account is established, there could be other "free money" for those who are eligible. A growing number of large companies have pledged matching deposits for employees. Alternatively, certain children who don't qualify for the $1,000 Treasury funds may get a $250 grant from Michael Dell , founder and CEO of Dell Technologies , and his wife, Susan, depending on age and household income. Children in Connecticut could also qualify for a donation from billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio and his wife, Barbara. For many families, "there's money on the table," said Josh Youngblood, owner of The Youngblood Group, a Dallas-based tax firm. Read more CNBC personal finance coverage How to open a Trump account during the 2026 tax season Trump accounts get supercharged by employer matches — some offer up to $1,000 Therapists see more workers anxious about AI: It's 'a fear of becoming obsolete' Major winter storm may affect over 170 million Americans — how much it could cost you As federal ACA subsidies lapse, blue states offer their own In an affordability crunch, Gen Z adults lean on their parents for financial help How a smaller IRS, budget cuts may impact tax filing: 'Buckle your seatbelts,' expert says 'Will Social Security run out?' is the wrong question, economist...
MicroStockHub/iStock via Getty Images By Ashok Bhatia, CFA and Jason W. Smith Amid the administration’s flurry of affordability-targeted policy initiatives, bond investment opportunities are emerging. Episodes like last week’s geopolitical flare-up over Greenland crank up the global macro noise and volatility that have been with us for some time, making it easy to be distracted by headlines. Yet a...
MicroStockHub/iStock via Getty Images By Ashok Bhatia, CFA and Jason W. Smith Amid the administration’s flurry of affordability-targeted policy initiatives, bond investment opportunities are emerging. Episodes like last week’s geopolitical flare-up over Greenland crank up the global macro noise and volatility that have been with us for some time, making it easy to be distracted by headlines. Yet as similar bouts of short-term market turbulence emerge through the year, as we expect, the real challenge is to stay anchored in fundamentals, focused on long-term outcomes and attentive to smaller policy developments at home that can move markets in more durable—and investable—ways. In U.S. fixed income, we are seeing this play out in certain asset classes—most notably agency mortgage‑backed securities (MBS), where the opportunity, in our view, is worth focusing on. Several forces are at work: the Federal Reserve’s easing bias, still-elevated (if tighter) spreads and improving technicals. The most powerful, however, is the administration’s recently announced $200 billion MBS purchase program to be executed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) at the center of the U.S. mortgage market. Announced on January 8, the program is essentially designed to help support U.S. households and stimulate the housing market by creating greater demand for agency MBS, thereby compressing mortgage spreads and pushing mortgage rates lower. In isolation, this may look like a sizable initiative, but against the backdrop of the much bigger macro shifts underway in the U.S. and globally, it could easily be overlooked—precisely why we think it deserves closer attention. Why We See an Opportunity Now The reason is simple: A large, policy-driven buyer is returning to a market where many investors continue to seek high-quality fixed income. Even before the formal announcement, markets had begun to anticipate that the GSEs would become more active buyers. In the fo...
Dynex Capital press release ( DX ): Q4 GAAP EPS of $1.16. Total economic return of $1.29 per common share, or 10.2% of beginning book value, for the fourth quarter of 2025, and $2.75 per common share, or 21.6% of beginning book value, for the full year 2025 Book value per common share of $13.45 as of December 31, 2025 compared to $12.67 as of September 30, 2025 and $12.70 as of December 31, 2024 C...
Dynex Capital press release ( DX ): Q4 GAAP EPS of $1.16. Total economic return of $1.29 per common share, or 10.2% of beginning book value, for the fourth quarter of 2025, and $2.75 per common share, or 21.6% of beginning book value, for the full year 2025 Book value per common share of $13.45 as of December 31, 2025 compared to $12.67 as of September 30, 2025 and $12.70 as of December 31, 2024 Comprehensive income of $1.22 per common share and net income of $1.17 per common share for the fourth quarter of 2025; comprehensive income of $2.85 per common share and net income of $2.49 per common share for the full year 2025 More on Dynex Capital 14% Yield And Monthly Payments: Why I Prefer Dynex Over Annaly Capital Dynex Capital: A Falling-Rate Winner For 2026 Why Dynex Capital Could Outperform Rithm Capital In A Fed Rate Cut Environment Dynex Capital Q4 2025 Earnings Preview Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Dynex Capital