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Asset Purchase Facility: Gilt Sales – Market Notice 20 March 2026

This Market Notice sets out the schedule for sales in Q2 2026 of gilts held in the Asset Purchase Facility (APF) for monetary policy purposes.

Federal data on H-1B visa application shows decline in filings by Google, Meta, Amazon

Federal data reveals a sharp divide in how the tech companies are approaching the H-1B visa program. According to a report by Business Insider, while Google, Meta and Amazon have cut back on the filings for new hires, AI giants like Anthropic, OpenAI and chipmaker Nvidia are expanding their use of the program. Out of all the major tech companies, Anthropic recorded the biggest year-over-year percentage increase, with certified applications rising to 59 in Q2 2026 from just 10 a year ago.

Monaco GP: Antonelli stuns Ferrari duo to snatch pole, Verstappen joins front row

It was Charles Leclerc, and maybe even the Prince of Monaco, who was deemed to take pole position, but 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli had a different plan. In the first three practice rounds, it was all about Ferrari until the qualifying session came, and Mercedes took pole position for the first time this decade. Monte Carlo, Monaco - There are race weekends in Formula 1, and then there is Monaco.

Memory crunch sends PC prices into double-digit climb

The average prices of notebooks and desktops are up in Europe by double-digit percentages on the back of tightening availability of memory. All PC makers are battling with shortages of DRAM and NAND as component manufacturers prioritize production for higher-margin high-bandwidth memory chips used in AI servers. The cost of memory has more than quadrupled in 12 months.

Planning Inspectorate Casework Database

Planning Inspectorate Casework Database Detailed information on a selection of the Planning Inspectorate's casework decisions over a 5 year rolling period. Applies to England Documents Details Local Plans Examinations data We are currently reviewing the way we publish data in the Casework Database. The database previously included data on Local Plans Examinations casework.

RBI cuts growth, hikes inflation forecast as West Asia crisis bites

Caught between a slowing economy and the risk of a fresh price spiral triggered by the conflict in West Asia, the RBI on Friday left the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, cut its growth forecast for FY27 and raised its inflation projections, while signalling that the inflation threat could broaden economy-wide beyond fuel and commodities if supply-side pressures persist. Governor Sanjay Malhotra stopped short of tightening policy but left little doubt that the central bank is wary of what it...

Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday

My top 10 things to watch Friday, June 5 1. The Nasdaq and S & P 500 were set to open lower as the U.S. tech sell-off spread to Asian and European markets overnight. The May jobs report came in stronger than expected, jumping to a seasonally adjusted 172,000, down slightly from an upwardly revised 179,000 and well above the consensus 80,000.

Victoria Secret shares spike 40% after big earnings beat, raised sales outlook

Shoppers may be feeling gloomy about high prices at the pump, but they're still shelling out for new bras and underwear at Victoria's Secret. The lingerie retailer raised its full-year guidance on Tuesday after blowing past earnings estimates in its fiscal first quarter, citing lower tariff costs and more customers willing to spend full price on its products. Shares soared about 40% in premarket trading.

Three in ten HP customers still clinging to Windows 10

What's behind Palo Alto's earnings sell-off — and how to proceed

Shares of Palo Alto Networks are down over 4% Wednesday, despite the cybersecurity provider delivering strong quarterly results the prior evening. This next-day move may seem a bit odd, given the company not only exceeded expectations for the reported quarter, but also issued guidance ahead of expectations for the current three-month period. So, what is the culprit?