Blackstone’s assets under management climbed to $1.35tn in the second quarter as strong fundraising and gains from artificial intelligence-related investments helped the alternative asset manager outperform earnings expectations, according to a report by Reuters. Distributable earnings rose 26% year-on-year on a per-share basis to $1.52, beating the $1.35 consensus estimate compiled by LSEG. The results…
If houses could talk this one might say, “Here we go again.” It sits at the center of a crescent of Georgian dwellings that overlook the historic English city of Bath: Jane Austen would take long walks here for the rarefied air and the views. Used as University of Bath housing for the last 60…
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Stocks continued to rally on Thursday as investors breathed a sigh of relief over the detente with Greenland. After threatening to take over the Danish territory either by force or coercion, President Trump backed off as it appeared that the U.S and Europe had reached an understanding on Greenland. Trump had proposed a 10% tariff…
Following the appointment of Prime Minister Andy Burnham, ACCA Chief Executive Helen Brand OBE has issued an open letter calling for tax reform, regulatory simplification, and long-term fiscal stability, backed by fresh Q2 2026 GECS data showing UK business sentiment falling to a record low. In a letter sent to 10 Downing Street on 21…
Some federal student loan borrowers could soon see their monthly payments jump by hundreds of dollars after years of paying little — or nothing at all. Millions of borrowers are now starting a 90-day countdown to choose a new repayment plan as the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan comes to an end. Notices…
en English Longer Reads Jul 24, 2026 Chrystia Freeland There are several reasons why Ukraine has been able to stymie its much larger aggressor. For the world’s democracies, the most important lesson to draw from Ukrainians’ doggedness and brilliant innovations and…
Nearly half of Canadians are keeping money on the sidelines that they could be putting to work, and in many cases the sums run well past pocket change. A survey conducted and analyzed by Tangerine found that 48 percent of Canadians are holding back available funds rather than investing them, the bank reported, with much of…
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com Sometimes it feels like the world is designed for couples. People throw dinner parties for couples. Most forms ask about your spouse. And, let’s face it, retirement and aging — a time when you’ll sometimes need a helping hand — can feel kind of scary on your own. Whether…
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