Investec Hits FTSE 100 After 147% Run, 6% Yield Draws Attention
July 26, 2026, 5:34 AM EDT. Investec is now in the FTSE 100 after a 147% jump over five years. The bank posts a 6.07% dividend yield and trades at a P/E ratio of 7.47. Its gains are tied to rising net interest margins on higher global rates. There’s been some profit and share price slowdown lately, but Investec still lifted its payout and confirmed a £110 million buyback. Risks center on its South African business, making up more than half of earnings and exposed to currency swings. The stock could face pressure in market or rate downturns, but the high yield may pull in income seekers.
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NAB Trading at $40.39; NIM Trails Major Bank Average, ROE at 11.4%
July 26, 2026, 5:18 AM EDT. National Australia Bank (NAB) last changed hands at about $40.39. The bank’s net interest margin is at 1.71%, a bit under the 1.78% major bank average on the ASX. NAB gets 81% of its income from lending. Its return on equity is 11.4%. Staff rate workplace culture at 3 out of 5, just under the sector’s 3.1 average, which could weigh on retention. Those numbers-price, NIM, ROE and culture score-are central in valuing NAB shares for long-term holders.
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Applied Nutrition (LSE:APN) jumps 157% in a year as global push outpaces FTSE 100
July 26, 2026, 5:02 AM EDT.Applied Nutrition (LSE:APN) is up 157% over the past year, beating the FTSE 100’s 18%. The UK premium nutrition group, now valued at £835 million, is growing fast as revenue forecasts rise from £35 million in FY22 to £149 million for FY26. Popular brands like All Black Everything and moves into Spain, Germany, and Latin America are driving sales. The company’s recent buy of Nutrablend’s New York site is aimed at expanding in the U.S. Still, high inflation could hit demand, and supply costs may rise if Middle East tensions continue.
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3 ways over-50s in the UK use the stock market for passive income
July 26, 2026, 4:48 AM EDT.UK investors aged 50 and up are looking at three main stock market strategies for passive income. Some pick dividend ETFs such as iShares UK Dividend UCITS ETF, which tracks firms like BP and HSBC. That fund offers a 4.7% yield and total returns near 80% over the past five years. Others look to income-focused investment trusts-Murray Income Trust is one, lifting payouts every year for more than 50 years and now yielding just above 4%. These trusts target income growth and capital gains, but come with more risk than cash savings. Another route is hunting for discounted stocks in periods of global volatility, hoping for gains over a longer stretch. All three strategies can help cover higher living costs or boost retirement income, though risk still needs watching.
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Northern Drops Hull-Bradford Trains, Points to Delays
July 26, 2026, 4:47 AM EDT. Northern will axe its direct Hull-Bradford rail service, blaming delays and early terminations for the shake-up. The Hull train will stop at Leeds, so Bradford riders will need to change at Leeds to get to Hull. Northern says it’s aiming for better reliability across the route. The company plans to extend the Bradford-Halifax-Huddersfield line through to Leeds to keep Bradford and Halifax connected. Local officials agreed the step might help fix service headaches but warned it could hurt commuters, especially cutting peak-time options at New Pudsey. Hull was the UK City of Culture in 2017; Bradford takes the spotlight in 2025.
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Malvern bungalow draws $2.66m at auction as buyer eyes new build
July 26, 2026, 4:36 AM EDT. A three-bedroom Californian bungalow in Malvern fetched $2.66 million at auction, clearing its $2.35 million reserve, amid weak momentum for homes above $2 million. The winning bidder plans to knock down the house and build new on the 576-square-metre lot. The result comes as Melbourne posted a 55% preliminary clearance rate last week and thin supply kept buyer interest alive. Meanwhile, a Victorian-era place in Yarraville failed to shift, passing in at a $950,000 vendor bid-short of the $1.05 million reserve. The action points to solid competition for standout listings while uncertainty lingers in the broader market.
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Stock Market Today: Live Updates 26.07.2026
July 26, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT.Stock market updates for July 26, 2026. Live coverage started at 4:00 AM EDT. The latest update came at 4:31 AM. Investors and analysts are watching trading and news as it happens.
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Secondhand Clothing Leads UK Sustainable Fashion Growth
July 26, 2026, 4:32 AM EDT. Growth in the UK sustainable fashion market is coming mainly from secondhand clothing rather than new sustainable lines. Market watchers say UK buyers are turning to circularity, focusing on reusing and recycling clothes. Secondhand purchases now beat out new sustainable items as more shoppers pick used clothes for environmental reasons. Retailers and brands are moving with shoppers, building up resale and reuse programs. The shift is changing how fashion gets bought and sold in the UK.
