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Mortgage rates drop as markets bet on Bank of England cut
Fresh wave of competition among lenders could provide relief for homebuyers ahead of UK general electionFinancial Times - Business - Mortgage -
The Cost of Competing With China
The Biden administration is betting that new China tariffs will be politically popular, even if they could slow the transition from fossil fuels.The New York Times - Top stories - China -
Will a mortgage scupper your retirement?
City watchdog predicts more over-65s will have outstanding home loans in the futureFinancial Times - World - Mortgage -
Islamic Jihad leader killed in West Bank and 70 targets hit in Gaza, says Israel
IDF says ‘senior terrorist operative’ Islam Khamayseh was killed in strike on the city of Jenin. Israel says its jets have struck 70 targets across Gaza in the past 24 hours, while an airstrike in Jenin killed a “significant” Islamic Jihad figure ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
HMRC warned again on poor customer service
Extra government funding for tax authority is not enough, say expertsFinancial Times - World -
US defence chief Lloyd Austin to meet Chinese counterpart this month
Singapore meeting would be latest step in reopening communication lines between militariesFinancial Times - World -
'Frank Lloyd Wright's Southwestern Pennsylvania' Review: Vivid Unrealized Visions
An exhibition at Washington’s National Building Museum features sketches, animations and scale models of the architect’s ambitious plans for the region that is home to his best-known creation, Fallingwater.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Want More Customers? High-Growth Founders Balance These 2 Strategies
In the Inc. 5000 Community's May kick-off call, all-star entrepreneurs offered their best advice on customer acquisition -- and it landed squarely in two simple but essential categories.Inc. - Business -
China eases mortgage rules in latest push to aid property sector
China’s financial regulators said Friday that they would remove the mortgage rate floors for first and second homes, and lower minimum downpayment ratios for first-time homebuyers.MarketWatch - Business - China -
Happy Employees, Happy Customers: The Key to Unlocking Exceptional Service
Before you can have happy, satisfied customers, you have to provide employees with the tools they need to deliver five-star service.Inc. - Business -
Tokyo Disney is using American influencers to target U.S. customers
Tokyo Disney Resort will open a massive expansion that includes new lands and attractions modeled after its hit films “Frozen,” “Tangled,” and “Peter Pan.”NBC News - Top stories -
China to cut mortgage rates as part of plan to prop up property market
Local authorities will be allowed to turn unsold homes from developers into affordable housing. China will cut mortgage rates and allow local authorities to turn unsold homes from developers into affordable housing, in a series of drastic measures ...The Guardian - World - China -
Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless Mouse Review: Custom Gaming Perfection
Corsair finally made the upgraded multi-button gaming mouse we’ve been waiting for.Wired - Tech -
The furniture industry’s recovery relies on customers getting used to paying more
Here’s what the furniture industry is counting on to power its upswing.MarketWatch - Business -
Cristiano Ronaldo says he has no plans to retire: 'I feel proud to have this age and still compete'
The 39-year-old is under contract with Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr until 2025CBS Sports - Sports -
Pitch count rule violation could keep South Carolina high school from competing for state title
Summerville High School may have violated the pitch count rules in a recent gameCBS Sports - Sports -
Mortgage rates fall to the lowest level in a month, but ‘home buyers are still feeling the pressure’ from high home prices
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 7.02% Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - Business -
RedBird Banks $4.7 Billion for Dealmaking
The sports, media and financial services investor collects fresh capital amid a flurry of high-profile deals.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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Why the Dow Keeps Hitting New Records
The DJIA has just hit 40,000—but didn’t it just reach 30,000 three years ago? The Dow’s milestones keep coming faster and faster. WSJ’s Gunjan Banerji explains why.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Suit: Bad Bunny's agency hit with 'death penalty'
Rimas Sports, the agency founded by recording artist Bad Bunny, is accusing the Major League Baseball Players Association of "placing a death penalty" on the agency, according to a federal lawsuit the company filed Thursday.ESPN - Sports -
Walmart Stock Hits Record Close on Strong Quarter
The largest U.S. retailer had robust quarterly results and an upbeat outlook, giving insight into how consumers are weathering high interest rates.The New York Times - Business -
Dow Closes Below 40000 After Hitting Milestone
The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 40000 for the first time before pulling back to finish the day with a loss of around 0.1%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also retreated.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bomb survivor thought she was hit by lightning
On the 50th anniversary, BBC News NI speaks to those affected by 1974 bombs which killed 33 people.BBC News - Top stories -
France Rushes Reinforcements to Riot-Hit New Caledonia
Unrest in the overseas territory could derail President Emmanuel Macron’s efforts to restore French influence in the Indo-Pacific region.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Armed robbers hit luxury jewelry store in Paris
French police are hunting for armed robbers who hit a jewelry store on one of Paris' poshest streets.CBS News - Top stories -
M&S website and app hit by technical issue
Customers were unable to shop online for around five hours but services are now working again.BBC News - Top stories -
Arab League Calls for U.N. Peacekeepers in Gaza and the West Bank
Any use of U.N. forces would have to be approved by the Security Council. “There first has to be peace to keep," said a U.N. spokesman.The New York Times - World -
ECB pressures banks to speed up Russia exits on fear of US action
Regulator has requested detailed plans from lenders including Italy’s UniCredit and Austria’s RaiffeisenFinancial Times - Business - Russia