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NYSE:SAN News 12 October 2025 - 4 February 2026

Santander rolls out 2% deposit mortgage for UK first-time buyers — here’s the fine print

Santander rolls out 2% deposit mortgage for UK first-time buyers — here’s the fine print

Santander UK launched a five-year fixed mortgage allowing first-time buyers to borrow up to 98% of a home’s value, with a minimum £10,000 deposit and borrowing capped at £500,000. Brokers and consumer groups warned of higher rates and negative-equity risks for buyers with small deposits. The deal is open only to first-time buyers. Santander said the offer aims to address deposit barriers in the housing market.
3 February 2026
Santander, Barclays, NatWest and Lloyds Customers Urged to Switch as Bank Deals Pay Up to £400 – Latest Deadlines on 28 November 2025

Santander, Barclays, NatWest and Lloyds Customers Urged to Switch as Bank Deals Pay Up to £400 – Latest Deadlines on 28 November 2025

UK bank customers with accounts at Santander, Barclays, NatWest, Lloyds and other high street names are being told, bluntly, that loyalty no longer pays – but switching might. As of Friday 28 November 2025, a flurry of bank account incentives worth up to £400 in cash (and as much as £900 in total rewards in some cases) is reshaping the current account market just weeks before Christmas. A blockbuster Barclays Premier £400 switch deal closed yesterday, but a crucial Barclays ISA bonus deadline falls today, while Santander has quietly sweetened its own offer with an extra £25 Amazon gift card
28 November 2025
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XRP Price Predictions 2026: Will Ripple Soar to $8 or Crash Below $1? Latest Price, ETF and Legal Updates

XRP Price Predictions 2026: Will Ripple Soar to $8 or Crash Below $1? Latest Price, ETF and Legal Updates

Current XRP Price and Market Trend As of October 12, 2025, XRP was trading around $2.38cryptonews.commarkets.financialcontent.com. This follows a wild week: on Oct 10 the coin plunged ~42% intraday (to as low as $1.64) amid a broad crypto selloffts2.tech. It then rebounded quickly, closing Oct 11 around $2.36ts2.tech. Over the past year, XRP has recovered impressively (up ~380% YOY) as Ripple’s legal win and ETF hopes fueled a rallyts2.tech. The market cap is about $142.7 bcryptonews.com, placing XRP fifth among cryptocurrencies. Recent volatility was driven by macro shocks (e.g. new U.S.-China trade tensions) and ETF delays, but technical indicators turned bullish:
12 October 2025
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Stock Market Today

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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