May 2026

Figure Technology Solutions announced its second partnership over the past month, this time with an AI-powered working capital company focused on expanding and democratizing access to financing for small- and medium-sized businesses. Processing Content The collaboration with Credibly will help Figure grow its presence in the SMB lending space, one of the company’s fastest growing […]

Key takeaway: Federal Reserve Gov. Michael Barr said rising energy costs — already rising in part due to increased electricity demand from data centers — could be made worse by the Iran war, but how much worse depends on how long the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.  Expert quote: “The most immediate effect is a

Despite ongoing growth in net interest income, economic concerns surrounding the Iran War contributed to a first-quarter loss for Angel Oak Cos.’ publicly traded real estate investment trust, company leaders said.  Processing Content The lender, which specializes in buying and selling non-qualified mortgages in secondary markets, posted a GAAP loss of $7.4 million in the