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A previous attempt to develop the land next to Bryan Road was refused permission because the homes would be too overbearing, Calderdale Council’s decision being supported by a Planning Inspector who dismissed an appeal against it. But this time around planning councillors supported a recommendation from their planning officers that RYMH Ltd’s new proposals to be mindful to permit the application, subject to planning conditions and a legal agreement. Objectors to the scheme – there were 21 – included neighbours fearing the impact on their homes. They argued that despite new design and layout nothing had changed in that they…

This article is an on-site version of our FirstFT newsletter. Subscribers can sign up to our Asia, Europe/Africa or Americas edition to get the newsletter delivered every weekday morning. Explore all of our newsletters hereGood morning and welcome back. In today’s newsletter:Virtual tie in the Honduras election Steve Cohen’s plan for New York’s first casino moves closerChina’s booming pharma industry And a new guide to the best art in Washington DCWe start in Honduras where early results in the presidential election show a virtual tie with just over 500 votes separating a conservative former mayor backed by Donald Trump and…

Marvell stock costs a lot — and it’s worth every penny.Semiconductor giant Marvell Technology (MRVL +0.73%) gained 4% through 12:05 p.m. ET Wednesday after eking out small wins on sales and earnings in its fiscal Q3 2026 report last night. Analysts forecast Marvell would earn $0.74 per share, pro forma, on sales of $2.07 billion. Marvell actually earned $0.76 per share on sales of $2.075 billion. Image source: Getty Images. Marvell Q3 earnings That may not sound like much of a beat, but put it in context: Marvell grew sales a powerful 37% year over year. What’s more, while the…

OTTAWA, ON – December 5, 2025 – The Ottawa Senators announced today that Canada Gold has become the Official Precious Metals Partner of the hockey club for the 2025-26 season. Canada Gold – the country’s largest network of neighbourhood gold buyers – has 17 retail locations in North America, including two in Ottawa (Carlingwood Shopping Centre and Gloucester Centre). The new partnership with Canada Gold will be integrated into select Ottawa Senators home games, with promotions designed to engage and entertain fans. “We are excited to partner with Canada Gold and introduce their brand to our fans at home games…

For people who know the markets, technology, and the value of establishing trust, starting a forex venture today is a serious business opportunity. When people search How to start a forex business, they are usually overwhelmed by the amount of information online. This guide cuts through the noise. It explains each step clearly, shows what really matters, and gives you the right direction without pushing any specific provider or company. Now let’s go step by step, and I’ll walk you through the full picture. 1. Understand What a Forex Brokerage Actually Requires Before you take any action, you need to…

Investcorp Capital has acquired a diversified portfolio of US industrial real estate valued at about $400 million, strengthening its position in the sector as demand for logistics and light industrial space continues to rise. The Abu Dhabi-listed company said the deal, arranged by Investcorp, covers 35 buildings totalling 2.6 million square feet across seven coastal markets. The assets are located in Philadelphia, northern New Jersey, Long Island, Sacramento, Tampa, South Florida and north Atlanta. The portfolio is 97 per cent occupied and was purchased at what the company described as attractive pricing. Investcorp expands US industrial portfolio Investcorp Capital said…

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European nations look set to lower the length of their borrowing as an overhaul of the Dutch pension system reduces demand for longer-maturity bonds.Changes may be announced in coming weeks as governments unveil bond issuance plans for 2026. In an early sign of what lies ahead, Austria’s debt chief said this week that it has “room to go lowerBloomberg Terminal” in the average maturity of its debt after years of targeting longer tenors. Source link

Under new leadership, Ulta is delivering strong results.Ulta Beauty (ULTA +12.65%) was a consistent winner through the 2010s, but in recent years, the company appeared to have lost some of its luster, going through several up-and-down cycles in recent years. A combination of competition from lower-priced alternatives like E.L.F. Beauty, possible market saturation, and inflation in the broader economy had dampened growth. However, the stock has been on a tear since April, and it soared again in its latest earnings report, closing up 13% on Friday and hitting an all-time high. Let’s take a closer look at what drove Ulta…

It simply soared. That was the case in early 2004, in early 2006, and in late 2007 / early 2008. The same kind of super-bullish indication came from the backwardation that turned back into contango. In the above paragraphs, I wrote about this from the technical point of view. But the shift is more of a fundamental nature. I’ve been a fan of silver from the long-term point of view for literally decades. If you look at my previous articles, you won’t find a single piece where I wrote that silver was a poor investment from the long-term point of…