July 23, 2026

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Northern Short Bond Fund Q1 2026 Commentary (BSBAX)

Northern Trust Asset Management is a global investment manager that helps investors navigate changing market environments in efforts to realize their long-term objectives. Entrusted with $1.2 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2024, we understand that investing ultimately serves a greater purpose and believe investors should be compensated for the risks

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Energy

Give community energy schemes priority and a share of profits

Communities hosting renewable projects must “see profits as well as pylons” if ministers want public support for the clean power transition to hold, MPs have warned. A new report from the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee says community ownership is in danger of being left behind, with local energy projects facing grid delays, weak

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Energy

What a long-term strategic energy plan should include

Diversification should become a guiding principle of all energy decisions The question is no longer whether Cyprus needs a long-term energy plan. The question is what such a plan should include. A successful energy strategy must provide a coherent framework that links energy security, affordability, competitiveness, decarbonisation, water security and economic growth. It must also

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Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund Q1 2026 Commentary (Mutual Fund:OPGSX)

Invesco is an independent investment management firm dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life.Be the first to know! Sign up for Invesco US Blog and get expert investment views as they post.Disclosure for all Invesco US articles: Before investing, carefully read the prospectus and/or summary prospectus and carefully consider

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Energy

New research highlights the value of solar and energy efficiency in the home buying process

New research conducted by residential energy data platform 257, in collaboration with the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC), has revealed that homebuyers pay measurable premiums for homes with energy upgrades. Specifically, the researchers found that home listings that explicitly mentioned rooftop solar panels sold for 2% higher than comparable homes, equating to a $10,000 premium,

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Wealth Management

How wealth managers have spotted an important trend in Scotland

Jonathan Dobbin, Julius Baer International | JJulius Baer International Published 19th Jun 2026, 06:00 BST When Glasgow businessman Owen Coyle won Scottish “EY Entrepreneur of the Year” last year with the co-founder of the business he runs, Union Technical, the accolade came with a reception held at 10 Downing Street. The business, which specialises in

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Property

Property firms account for 55% of Reform UK donors

Property and construction companies represent more than half of Reform UK’s corporate donor base, according to an analysis of Electoral Commission records conducted by Byline Times. The research found that 22 of the 40 companies that have donated to Reform UK since 2019 operate in the property and construction sectors, accounting for 55% of corporate

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Property

Four ways to buy a property without an estate agent

Traditionally, buying a house involved relying on an estate agent to contact you when suitable properties became available, viewing them and then making an offer. Whilst many still follow this tried and tested method, there are also many other ways now available to buy a property – some of which can save you money. We

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Fund

What to do when a longstanding fund manager leaves

If a fund manager has delivered exceptional returns while managing their portfolio and has a strong conviction in their investment philosophy, it is inevitable that investors will become attached to them – and may feel uncertain about the future of the fund in their absence. Fears around a manager leaving can be overblown. Many factors

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Property

Major home buying and selling changes: what you need to know

Daunting discoveries, expensive delays and the potential for buyers to back out – buying a home in England and Wales is a difficult and stressful process for many.   To combat this, the government has announced a series of reforms that aim to cut buying times by around four weeks, save first-time buyers an average

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