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Understanding Forbrukslan: What Borrowers Should Know Before Taking a Consumer Loan
OSLO, NORWAY - August 17, 2026 - Consumer loans, commonly known as forbrukslan in Norway, can provide access to funds for unexpected expenses or planned purchases. However, because these loans generally do not require property or another major asset as collateral, borrowers may face higher borrowing costs and should carefully evaluate interest rates, fees, repayment periods and their ability to repay before entering into an agreement.
Via AB Newswire · August 17, 2026
Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
CEO O'Dell discusses Hansen & Adkins acquisition and industry inflection point.
Via The Motley Fool · August 17, 2026
The Only Stock You Need to Buy and Hold for Retirement for $307.42 a Monthhttps://www.fool.ca/2026/08/17/the-only-stock-you-need-to-buy-and-hold-for-retirement-for-307-42-a-month/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=fd01d6bf-cf3a-4552-9c95-d0fbcd62e09f
Scotiabank has paid dividends since 1833, and its latest raise is backed by improving earnings and strong capital.
Via The Motley Fool · August 17, 2026
The Texas Mortgage Pros Announces Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) Options for Texas Homeowners
SPRING, TX, United States, August 17, 2026 — The Texas Mortgage Pros, a full-service mortgage brokerage, NMLS #2665861, today announced the launch of its Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) program, giving homeowners throughout Texas a new way to tap into the value they've built in their homes. The program is now available statewide and is designed to help borrowers cover home improvements, consolidate high-interest debt, fund education expenses, or simply build a financial cushion for whatever comes next.
Via Get News · August 17, 2026
Purple (PRPL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
Showroom sales surged 16.6% as direct-to-consumer expansion offset wholesale weakness.
Via The Motley Fool · August 17, 2026
Retirement Planner With 154 Years of Market Data Launches on Android, Collects No Data
Thessaloniki, Greece - Aug 17, 2026 - FIRE - Financial Planner runs Monte Carlo simulation, historical backtesting and stress tests entirely on the phone: no account, no ads, full offline use
Via Get News · August 17, 2026
Kaplan Fox Encourages Investors of Futu Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: FUTU) to Contact the Firm to Learn About Their Legal Rights
Search for the latest press releases from publicly traded companies, private corporations, non-profits and other public sector organizations.
Via NewMediaWire · August 17, 2026
Stock Market Today, Aug. 17: Markets Inch Lower and Treasury Yields Rise as Investors Wait for Retail Earningsfool.com
On Aug. 17, 2026, bond yields climbed while major indices drifted near record levels ahead of pivotal retail earnings reports.
Via The Motley Fool · August 17, 2026
Gold and Silver Prices Are Rising. Here's Which Precious Metal May Have More Upsidefool.com
The gold-silver ratio can provide clues as to which metal may do better in a market downturn.
Via The Motley Fool · August 17, 2026
Is Realty Income the Ultimate Dividend Stock to Own?fool.com
The real estate investment trust offers a high yield and has been raising its dividend for decades.
Via The Motley Fool · August 17, 2026
Rapid7, ServiceNow, and monday.com Shares Are Falling, What You Need To Know
What Happened? A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after Bloomberg reported that Anthropic’s preliminary second-quarter revenue topped $11.5 bil...
Via StockStory · August 17, 2026
Billionaire Ray Dalio Says Today's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Market Echoes 1929 and 2000. History Says Investors Should Watch Valuations Closely.fool.com
Ray Dalio warns that the current exuberance propelling the stock market is unsustainable.
Via The Motley Fool · August 17, 2026
Commodities Are Booming, But These 3 ETFs Tell Different Storiesarticles/com
Commodity ETFs BCI, PDBC, and COM have posted strong 2026 gains amid inflation and geopolitical pressures, though returns, fees, and yields vary widely across each fund's strategy.
Via MarketBeat · August 17, 2026
The $200,000 Cushion: How One Number Can Ease One of Retirees' Biggest Worriesfool.com
Fidelity estimates the average retiree will spend around $185,500 on healthcare. Keep reading to learn how you can get ahead of the issue.
Via The Motley Fool · August 17, 2026
Is Nu Holdings' Mexico Business Finally Carrying Its Own Weight?fool.com
Nu's Mexican expansion is paying off ahead of schedule.
Via The Motley Fool · August 17, 2026
QUICK SPARK: 30-Year Treasury Yields Jump to 5.31%, Highest Since June 2007benzinga.com
The 30-year Treasury yield jumps to 5.31%, its highest since June 2007, as investors reassess inflation, fiscal risks and Fed policy.
Via Benzinga · August 17, 2026
TLT Hits 20-Year Low as Treasury Supply and Inflation Fears Drive Bond Sell-Offbenzinga.com
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF extended its slide on Monday, hitting a new 20-year low.
Via Benzinga · August 17, 2026
GE Vernova's Wind Business Just Fell 40%. Nobody's Talking About It Because of the Gas Turbine Boom.fool.com
The energy giant's weakest link isn't a red flag.
Via The Motley Fool · August 17, 2026
Here's the Max Social Security Benefit at Age 62 -- and How to Get Itfool.com
Claiming earlier than later will reduce the size of your monthly payment, but it may well be worth it for some.
Via The Motley Fool · August 17, 2026
Investors Are Excited About European Stocks. This Europe ETF is Up 23% in 1 Year. Here's Why.fool.com
European stocks are surging. Should you buy in, or hedge your bets with other international stock ETFs?
Via The Motley Fool · August 17, 2026
Gold Gains 1%; NY Empire State Manufacturing Index Rises In Augustbenzinga.com
US stocks mixed, S&P 500 drops 0.2%. Dow down 0.34%, NASDAQ up 0.04%. Industrials up 0.2%, consumer staples down 1%. NY Fed's Empire State Index at 20.6.
Via Benzinga · August 17, 2026
Wingstop Stock Is Down 62% in 1 Year. Could the Sell-Off Be Nearing an End?fool.com
It has been a rough few years for Wingstop.
Via The Motley Fool · August 17, 2026
Billionaire Bill Ackman's Hedge Fund Just Bought These 2 Financial Stocks That Warren Buffett-Led Berkshire Hathaway Sold in Q1. Here's What History Says Investors Should Do.fool.com
Even among high-powered investment experts, one man's trash can be another man's treasure.
Via The Motley Fool · August 17, 2026
Think You'll Spend Less in Retirement Than You Do Today? 3 Reasons That May Not Work Out Like You Expect.fool.com
This is one area where being too optimistic could come back to bite you.
Via The Motley Fool · August 17, 2026
Rich Wittmeier Author Insights: Preparing Students for Real-World Financial Decisionstalkmarkets.com
High school prepares students for many important milestones. They study mathematics, science, language, history, technology and other academic subjects des
Via Talk Markets · August 17, 2026