David Todd Stevens, Chief Capital Officer of Figure Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:FIGR) , reported the sale of 26,057 shares of Common Stock for a transaction value of approximately $833,824, according to an SEC Form 4 filing . Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 reported price ($32.00); post-transaction value based on March 23, 2026, market close price ($33.21). Figure Technology Solutions lever...
David Todd Stevens, Chief Capital Officer of Figure Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:FIGR) , reported the sale of 26,057 shares of Common Stock for a transaction value of approximately $833,824, according to an SEC Form 4 filing . Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 reported price ($32.00); post-transaction value based on March 23, 2026, market close price ($33.21). Figure Technology Solutions leverages blockchain technology to deliver scalable consumer lending and digital financial marketplace services. Continue reading
Abstract Aerial Art/DigitalVision via Getty Images Introduction Share prices of listed UK housebuilders have reacted very negatively to the fresh round of economic uncertainty triggered by the Iran conflict. As shown in Exhibit 1, Vistry Group PLC ( BVHMF ), Taylor Wimpey plc ( TWODF ), Persimmon Plc ( PSMMF ), and BARRATT REDROW PLC ( BTDPF ) have all materially underperformed the FTSE 100 since ...
Abstract Aerial Art/DigitalVision via Getty Images Introduction Share prices of listed UK housebuilders have reacted very negatively to the fresh round of economic uncertainty triggered by the Iran conflict. As shown in Exhibit 1, Vistry Group PLC ( BVHMF ), Taylor Wimpey plc ( TWODF ), Persimmon Plc ( PSMMF ), and BARRATT REDROW PLC ( BTDPF ) have all materially underperformed the FTSE 100 since late February 2026. Vistry has been hit the hardest, but this in part reflects certain stock-specific issues. For medium-term-focused investors, all four of these stocks are now probably in good value-buying territory. Exhibit 1: Source: London Stock Exchange website. While Vistry and Barratt Redrow offer the greatest potential upside, they are also higher-risk propositions. My preferred pick of the sector is Persimmon PLC, which I see as a higher-quality, lower-risk play in its sector. In this note I’ll explain why Persimmon, which trades on the London Stock Exchange under the code PSN, looks well-placed to benefit from medium-term structural tailwinds for the UK housebuilders and why value-focused investors should be willing to embrace the opportunity that the current price weakness has provided. Company Overview Persimmon was founded in 1972 by Duncan Davidson, who established a small regional builder based out of York. After successfully expanding its operations beyond Yorkshire, the company completed its first acquisition in 1984 and listed on the London Stock Exchange a year later. Further large acquisitions were completed in 1996 (Ideal Homes), 2001 (Beazer Homes), and 2006 (Westbury Homes), helping to give the builder a national presence. Today, Persimmon is one of the UK’s largest housebuilders, operating through 29 regional offices and still headquartered in York. Source: PSN FY25 Annual Report, page 2. With the bulk of the business targeting budget-friendly, volume builds, PSN has wisely invested heavily in its own supply chain. By manufacturing its own bricks (t...
Markets and the Treasury are pricing a quick exit. Without a credible political endgame, Donald Trump cannot deliver one Whatever else Donald Trump’s “ pause ” is, it is not a ceasefire. Iranian barrages targeted Israel, Gulf Arab states and northern Iraq on Tuesday, while Israeli and US warplanes struck across Iran. What Mr Trump’s statement did was to narrow US targets to exclude power plants an...
Markets and the Treasury are pricing a quick exit. Without a credible political endgame, Donald Trump cannot deliver one Whatever else Donald Trump’s “ pause ” is, it is not a ceasefire. Iranian barrages targeted Israel, Gulf Arab states and northern Iraq on Tuesday, while Israeli and US warplanes struck across Iran. What Mr Trump’s statement did was to narrow US targets to exclude power plants and energy infrastructure to calm jittery markets. But the fighting continues. With reports that the US is considering boots on the ground , Washington is waging war while searching for an exit – without a credible or unified negotiating position, as Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu pursues his own agenda. Mr Trump’s strategy, if he has one, might be to soothe markets now – and launch a massive escalatory strike over the weekend when trading desks are closed, in the hope of forcing the Iranian regime to fracture or capitulate. This rests on the idea that Tehran is brittle and will crack under American “shock and awe”. Sir Keir Starmer’s implicit judgment is that Iran will not cave. That disagreement may have been enough to send him to Mr Trump’s doghouse . Britain must stay out of US-Israeli adventurism. The war’s constraint is not capability – Washington has plenty of air power and Iran offers plenty of targets. But nothing can be resolved without a politically achievable objective. Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here . Continue reading...
"Bloomberg Crypto" covers the people, transactions, and technology shaping the world of decentralized finance. Today's guests: RobinHood Senior Vice President & General Manager Johann Kerbrat, Morgan Stanley Head of Digital Asset Strategy Amy Oldenburg, and Ledger Chairman & CEO Pascal Gauthier. (Source: Bloomberg)
"Bloomberg Crypto" covers the people, transactions, and technology shaping the world of decentralized finance. Today's guests: RobinHood Senior Vice President & General Manager Johann Kerbrat, Morgan Stanley Head of Digital Asset Strategy Amy Oldenburg, and Ledger Chairman & CEO Pascal Gauthier. (Source: Bloomberg)
Will & Deni Mcintyre | Corbis Documentary | Getty Images The SAVE plan is officially defunct , but millions of student loan borrowers remain enrolled in the program — a decision that may cost them greatly. After lengthy legal battles, a federal appeals court earlier this month ordered the end of the Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE , plan, the Biden administration-era repayment program that...
Will & Deni Mcintyre | Corbis Documentary | Getty Images The SAVE plan is officially defunct , but millions of student loan borrowers remain enrolled in the program — a decision that may cost them greatly. After lengthy legal battles, a federal appeals court earlier this month ordered the end of the Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE , plan, the Biden administration-era repayment program that aimed to dramatically lower borrowers' monthly bills. Borrowers enrolled in SAVE have been in a forbearance since July 2024 while the legal challenges played out, meaning they didn't need to make payments on their debt. Any payments they choose to make don't count toward loan forgiveness. While the Trump administration has allowed borrowers to remain in the payment pause for now, it's expected to end the reprieve soon. Interest began accruing on SAVE enrollees' debts in August. Read more CNBC personal finance coverage More than 7 million student loan borrowers are in a defunct payment plan Lawmakers warn of price gouging amid Iran war — experts point to supply shocks Donating from your IRA has tax advantages. A bipartisan bill may expand options BlackRock CEO Fink: Trump accounts may be 'significant' wealth-building tool The uneven cost of tariffs: Why some households will pay more than others When it comes to private credit, 'some caution is reasonable,' advisor says 'War tax resistance' gains attention amid Iran conflict, but IRS penalties apply Average IRS tax refund is up 10.8%, new filing data shows Your tax refund could be smaller than expected this season. Here's why What may happen to Social Security benefits in six years if Congress doesn't act Trump officials task Treasury Department with student loan collection Harvard University tops this year's list of 'dream colleges': The Princeton Review 9% of ACA enrollees go uninsured after enhanced subsidies expire, poll finds The Fed keeps rates unchanged in March: What that means for you CNBC's Financial Advisor 100: B...
Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro received permission on Tuesday from a top Brazilian justice to serve his 27-year sentence for a coup attempt at home instead of in prison because of his failing health. The decision by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes followed Bolsonaro’s hospitalisation since March 13 for pneumonia, one of several health problems the former leader has faced since ...
Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro received permission on Tuesday from a top Brazilian justice to serve his 27-year sentence for a coup attempt at home instead of in prison because of his failing health. The decision by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes followed Bolsonaro’s hospitalisation since March 13 for pneumonia, one of several health problems the former leader has faced since he was stabbed by a man in 2018 before he was elected president. Bolsonaro recently was in intensive...
The watchdog’s finding that pet owners have been charged £1bn too much is a scandal The conclusion of the UK competition watchdog’s investigation of vet chains will come as a relief to millions of pet owners. Last year’s consultation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) produced a whopping 56,000 responses, many of which complained about high prices. As expected, new rules will be focuse...
The watchdog’s finding that pet owners have been charged £1bn too much is a scandal The conclusion of the UK competition watchdog’s investigation of vet chains will come as a relief to millions of pet owners. Last year’s consultation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) produced a whopping 56,000 responses, many of which complained about high prices. As expected, new rules will be focused on making the market work better for consumers, who the CMA finds have overpaid roughly £1bn in fees over five years . This is a scandalous finding. While the changes confirmed this week are welcome, they are also overdue. Ministers were clearly not paying enough attention as the veterinary sector went through an unusually rapid transformation. In 2013, just 10% of vet practices were owned by large groups, the rest being independents. Now, 60% are wholly or partly owned by one of six large groups – three of which are owned by private equity investors . Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here . Continue reading...
Apple Inc. is testing a standalone app for its Siri voice assistant alongside a new “Ask Siri” feature that will work across the company’s software, part of a broader artificial intelligence overhaul. Apple also is modernizing Siri by giving it a fresh look and chatbot-like experience, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The new Siri is slated to be unveiled June 8 at the iPhone make...
Apple Inc. is testing a standalone app for its Siri voice assistant alongside a new “Ask Siri” feature that will work across the company’s software, part of a broader artificial intelligence overhaul. Apple also is modernizing Siri by giving it a fresh look and chatbot-like experience, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The new Siri is slated to be unveiled June 8 at the iPhone maker’s Worldwide Developers Conference as part of the iOS 27 and macOS 27 operating systems, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans are private. After struggling to gain traction with Apple Intelligence, the company has been working to rebuild the AI platform around the new version of Siri. The goal is to transform the technology from a traditional voice assistant into a systemwide AI agent with deep integration across applications. Apple announced the schedule for WWDC on Monday and vowed to highlight “AI advancements,” but the company hasn’t publicly discussed what it plans to present. A spokesperson for the Cupertino, California-based tech giant declined to comment. Read More: Apple to Revamp Siri as a Built-In iPhone, Mac Chatbot to Fend Off OpenAI The updated Siri, code-named Campo, is designed to better control features within iPhones and Macs and tap into personal data — like messages, notes and emails — to fulfill requests. It also will be able to complete tasks within apps, access news content, and search the open web using Apple-built interfaces and models. The most significant change is the ability to interact with users in a conversational, chat-like format — through text and voice. The move represents a clear break from the current Siri experience, which lacks conversational capabilities, and marks a strategic shift for the company. Software engineering head Craig Federighi , who now oversees AI efforts, told Tom’s Guide last year that Apple didn’t want to send users “off into some chat experience in order to get things done.” But the ra...
(Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc. is testing a standalone app for its Siri voice assistant alongside a new “Ask Siri” feature that will work across the company’s software, part of a broader artificial intelligence overhaul.Apple also is modernizing Siri by giving it a fresh look and chatbot-like experience, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The new Siri is slated to be unveiled June 8 at t...
(Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc. is testing a standalone app for its Siri voice assistant alongside a new “Ask Siri” feature that will work across the company’s software, part of a broader artificial intelligence overhaul.Apple also is modernizing Siri by giving it a fresh look and chatbot-like experience, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The new Siri is slated to be unveiled June 8 at the iPhone maker’s Worldwide Developers Conference as part of the iOS 27 and macOS 27 operating syste
Circle Internet Group Inc. , the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, fell the most on record on Tuesday, with investors reacting to potential changes to stablecoin regulation that could make the firm’s cryptocurrency less attractive to large holders. Concerns that a competitor is readying a move into the US market also hurt Circle’s share price. The stock declined as much as 22%, its steepest intraday ...
Circle Internet Group Inc. , the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, fell the most on record on Tuesday, with investors reacting to potential changes to stablecoin regulation that could make the firm’s cryptocurrency less attractive to large holders. Concerns that a competitor is readying a move into the US market also hurt Circle’s share price. The stock declined as much as 22%, its steepest intraday drop ever, and leading losses across crypto-linked equities. Coinbase Global Inc. fell as much as 11%, while MARA Holdings Inc. , Bullish , Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. and Robinhood Markets Inc. also moved lower. Bitcoin dropped as much as 2.8% to $68,906.31, breaking below the $70,000 level that traders had been watching as a near-term support. Circle’s decline comes as investors grapple with the implications on the economics of stablecoins of proposed US legislation. Draft language of the so-called Clarity Act could prevent exchanges like Coinbase from offering rewards on holdings of stablecoins such as USDC, Circle’s US dollar-pegged token, according to a person familiar with the text. The Clarity Act seeks to establish a comprehensive regulatory regime for cryptocurrencies and other forms of tokens. The proposed legislation has faced delays largely due to disagreements between the crypto industry and the banking sector over whether stablecoins can offer rewards similar to interest rates on bank accounts. The proposed changes to the Clarity Act circulating in Washington could reduce incentives for holders to maintain balances in tokens rather than bank deposits, said analysts. “We believe it is almost entirely related to the Clarity Act language out today,” John Todaro , an analyst at Needham & Co. said. His firm expects that if the draft language is adopted, it would curtail Coinbase’s program offering certain customers 3.5% rewards on their USDC balances. Meanwhile, competition among stablecoin issuers is drawing renewed attention. On Tuesday, Tether said it has enter...
Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff’s phone was stolen in central London in October Police were “too busy” to investigate the theft of Morgan McSweeney’s phone, despite the potential sensitivity of his messages and contacts, according to reports. Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff told the Metropolitan police that his phone had been stolen in central London when he was returning home from a res...
Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff’s phone was stolen in central London in October Police were “too busy” to investigate the theft of Morgan McSweeney’s phone, despite the potential sensitivity of his messages and contacts, according to reports. Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff told the Metropolitan police that his phone had been stolen in central London when he was returning home from a restaurant on 20 October last year, the Times reported. Continue reading...
Former US Ambassador Daniel Fried said there's at least a chance that US-Iran talks could bring an end to the war with Iran, but it's not at all clear that the US can achieve its original objectives, including regime change in Tehran. Fried also discussed the role of European allies in the conflict, saying that the statement put forward by the UK and other nations on the Strait of Hormuz could sig...
Former US Ambassador Daniel Fried said there's at least a chance that US-Iran talks could bring an end to the war with Iran, but it's not at all clear that the US can achieve its original objectives, including regime change in Tehran. Fried also discussed the role of European allies in the conflict, saying that the statement put forward by the UK and other nations on the Strait of Hormuz could signal the beginning of a coalition. (Source: Bloomberg)