Can the Landlord Do Anything to Help Prevent Package Theft?

Can the Landlord Do Anything to Help Prevent Package Theft?

Q. Packages, including mine, have been taken from the mailroom of my rental apartment building in Hudson Heights. I filed a police report and alerted building management. Someone was arrested. But I am still concerned about security in our non-doorman building. For example, I saw a deliveryman
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To fix SLO's housing crisis, we need all the tools in the toolbox

We all agree that the nexus study, an independent report required every five years to review the real estate market, provides a reasonable analysis and thoughtful solution to address our housing needs. A vote against the inclusionary housing ordinance and nexus study recommendation is a vote
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New Del Ray Home Listings: Local Real Estate Guide

ALEXANDRIA, VA—As the year comes to an end, are you curious to see how the housing market has done in Del Ray and the rest of Alexandria? Or maybe you want to take a look at some of the newest listings. Whatever your inclination, you can find something in our Del Ray Estate Guide thanks to our
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Prudential Financial Inc. Has $8.88 Million Holdings in Western Asset Mortgage Capital …

Western Asset Mortgage Capital logo Prudential Financial Inc. grew its stake in shares of Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (NYSE:WMC) by 49.7% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned
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American Century Companies Inc. Acquires Shares of 244998 Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc …

Granite Point Mortgage Trust logo American Century Companies Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc (NYSE:GPMT) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased
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Peloton Wealth Strategists Has $1.35 Million Holdings in Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc …

Fortune Brands Home & Security logo Peloton Wealth Strategists raised its stake in shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) by 11.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned
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Zacks: Towne Bank (TOWN) Given Consensus Rating of “Hold” by Analysts

Shares of Towne Bank (NASDAQ:TOWN) have earned an average broker rating score of 3.00 (Hold) from the three brokers that provide coverage for the … real estate services, originations of a range of mortgage loans, resort property management, and residential and commercial title insurance.
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Home Built In 1800 Sold: Old Town Alexandria Real Estate Guide

… an end, are you curious to see how the housing market has done in Old Town and the rest of Alexandria? Or maybe you want to take a look at some of the newest listings. Whatever your inclination, you can find something in our Old Town Alexandria Estate Guide thanks to our partners at realtor.com.
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Reduce lending rate on MSME fund, Ambode tells CBN

Responding to an earlier comment by the CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on the inability of the Micro Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) to access the N200b fund earmarked for them, Ambode said the easiest way to achieve same was to reduce the lending rate to about five per cent or
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Strong Winds Pose Fresh Threat in California Wildfires

VENTURA, Calif. – California Governor Jerry Brown will survey the destruction of the state's devastating wildfires on Saturday, as firefighters rushed to contain the blazes before dry desert winds were expected to intensify. The six major wildfires that erupted throughout Southern California in the past
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Chinese banks push back on regulators' plan to bring wealth management products in line

The banks are asking to extend a June 2019 deadline by an additional 18 months until December 2020, before they stop making promises on any returns in their wealth management products, according to a document from a November 30 closed-door meeting in Shanghai, a copy of which was seen by
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iShares US Real Estate ETF (IYR) Shares Bought by Estate Counselors LLC

iShares US Real Estate ETF logo Estate Counselors LLC raised its position in iShares US Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:IYR) by 14.9% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 101,290 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock
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'Value-chain financing will help agri sector'

MUMBAI: Abhay Laxman Bongirwar, Executive Director of IDBI Bank, isn't your conventional banker. During our one-hour interaction, he spoke more about farming than finance and linking the agricultural value chain than lending.“Banks have been doing their own bits and pieces, but we need
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Traders and bankers will get some of their bonuses in bitcoin

Banks and brokerages will show them the money — wads and wallets of bitcoins and cryptocurrencies to digitally juice big year-end payouts of hard cash and deferred stock awards to traders and bankers, Wall Street insiders claim. As bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, hovered within shouting distance
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PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust Forecasted to Post Q4 2017 Earnings of $0.34 Per Share …

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE:PMT) – Investment analysts at Wedbush cut their Q4 2017 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust in a research note issued on Tuesday, Zacks Investment Research reports. Wedbush analyst J. Weaver now
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Head to Head Review: First Cash (FCFS) vs. Its Peers

First Cash (NYSE: FCFS) is one of 27 public companies in the “Consumer Lending” industry, but how does it compare to its peers? We will compare First Cash to similar companies based on the strength of its institutional ownership, risk, earnings, dividends, valuation, profitability and analyst
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Dennis L. Brack Sells 1500 Shares of Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM) Stock

Federal Agricultural Mortgage logo Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (NYSE:AGM) Director Dennis L. Brack sold 1,500 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $72.13, for a total value of $108,195.00.
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YP Letters: Far-reaching consequences of closing local bank branches

Mobile banking and internet banking require personal technology which not everyone has or wishes to use. It is the use of the internet that has led to the devastation of high streets throughout the country. There is a bigger picture. The closure of banks is following the well-established pattern of the
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Walkathon for creating banking awareness among public

“Although the country has completed more than 7 decades of independence, 40% of the population have still not been covered under formal banking system. This march is conducted to promote the prime minister's mission to provide banking facility to all the citizens of the country especially 'unbanked'
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KPMG Report: Fintech is Key for Hong Kong Banking as 2018 will see Mainstream Adoption

KPMG published a report on the Hong Kong banking industry this past week and Fintech plays a prominent role in the theme of the document. Hong Kong has been a prominent financial center since almost the beginning of time but in the Fintech race – initially it let itself fall a bit behind. That is changing
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Anne Sadler: What the proposed tax reform plan means for homeowners

Anne Sadler: What the proposed tax reform plan means for homeowners

In addition, the proposed elimination of the mortgage interest deductions and the property tax deductions could have a significant impact on the value of homes and the housing market itself. For these reasons, the National Association of Realtors has opposed both of these plans in their current form.
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Swiss National Bank Buys 66100 Shares of McDermott International, Inc. (NYSE:MDR)

Swiss National Bank boosted its holdings in McDermott International, Inc. (NYSE:MDR) by 16.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 474,800 shares of the oil and gas company's stock after purchasing an additional
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Got S on Miss Fortune (fpr first time) no chest

So I have been trying to get chests with various champs, and have been working on getting an S on MF. I finally got it, but never got a chest. When I go to my collection it doesn't show that she has given me a chest this season. Is this a bug? Or do I not understand how this system works? Login to
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Van ECK Associates Corp Has $2.50 Million Holdings in Western Asset Mortgage Capital …

Western Asset Mortgage Capital logo Van ECK Associates Corp boosted its holdings in Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (NYSE:WMC) by 10.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 239,125 shares of the
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Register O'Donnell voices concerns about Norfolk County real estate market

O'Donnell said, “There is no question that both real estate and lending activity in Norfolk County took a hit in November. Therefore, it is unlikely we will see any momentum in the housing market until there are increased levels of inventory, particularly when it comes to starter homes. While the prevailing
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Abu Dhabi tenants spoilt for choice

The Abu Dhabi housing market has seen a spike in relocations this year. This has been a result of both residents downsizing accommodation as well as leveraging the slide in rents to relocate to a larger home in a better community. However, rents in the city centre have been largely immune to the drop
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Antigua Toronto FC Red 2017 MLS Cup Champions Fortune Quarter-Zip Jacket

Never miss a chance to show your Toronto FC style and boast about your team winning the 2017 MLS Cup when you grab this Fortune Quarter-Zip Jacket. This Antigua gear is perfect for showing your unique personality and Toronto FC fandom. Your friends will be envious and want to borrow this
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Trump Plans to Make Closing Argument for Tax Overhaul Wednesday

Donald Trump will deliver a closing argument for the proposed Republican tax overhaul in a speech on Wednesday, said a person familiar with the matter. President Trump's speech will take place in Washington, said the person, who wasn't authorized to speak publicly about the event. It comes as
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A real estate cause for worry?

The population stagnation does not help the real estate market and this is one of the reasons for oversupply among certain types of property. The foreign demand is here however taking up the top end real estate and holiday homes at the lower end. Foreign demand in terms of number of sales amounts
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ValuEngine Upgrades Northern Technologies International (NTIC) to Buy

Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Northern Technologies International by 37.5% in the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 103,839 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock worth $1,656,000 after buying an additional 28,300 shares during the last quarter.
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Conned by her new 'best friend': Henrico resident, others shares stories of being duped

Leslie Blackwell, a business owner and former broadcaster, said she is still paying off loans and debts “illegally secured” in her name by a woman she once called her friend. …. He dismissed her after learning she was taking business to other mortgage brokers while employed at his firm. “We lost
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Book review: From Lehman to demonetization, the A to Z of banking

In the foreword to the book, From Lehman to Demonetization, KV Kamath, president of New Development Bank of BRICs countries, has written that author Tamal Bandyopadhyay is a “mythical bowler” who can deliver all sorts of bowls on different pitches. I can't agree more with Kamath. The canvas of
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closed account

I had an account 5 years ago and thought I closed it out but I received a couple of phone calls from the branch I opened my account at. How do I check if I still have an account?
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J&K Bank to extend hand of partnership towards DPS: Chairman

Commenting upon the remarks made by Chairman J&K Bank, the Chairman DPS Srinagar Vijay Dhar said, “my concern is simple and that is our kids must know how important J&K Bank is for us and feel proud of it”. He requested J&K Bank Chairman to depute officers to the school to educate children
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Netanyahu Faces Ire During EU Trip Over Trump's Jerusalem Step

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a chilly reception this week when he travels to the European Union in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Netanyahu, who has urged other countries to follow Trump's lead on
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Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp Has $18.97 Million Position in Zions Bancorporation (ZION)

Zions Bancorporation logo Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp decreased its holdings in Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ:ZION) by 0.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 402,050 shares of the bank's stock
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Lenders have billions at risk on Steinhoff crisis

The company on Friday delayed a meeting with lenders to December 19 from December 11, citing that full-year earnings that are typically discussed in the annual gathering haven't been published. The owner of chains such as Mattress Firm in the US and Conforama in France didn't say whether it
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ICO Success: Etherecash Finishes Ahead of Schedule, Raising Over 30 Million USD and Over …

Crypto-lending ICO Etherecash has announced contributions of over 30 million USD and over 45000 new registrations. Due to this huge success, the ICO will be finishing ahead of schedule, on 12th Dec 6:29 PM (GMT). Finishing almost a week following four bonus rounds that were even more
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FirstCapital Bank opens second Lubbock branch

FirstCapital Bank of Texas held a grand opening for its second Lubbock branch at 7904 Milwaukee Ave. on Friday. The new branch offers retail and commercial banking services as well as residential mortgage lending and FirstCapital's TellerConnect services, which allow customers to bank with a teller
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Welsh builders' merchant Huws Gray set for fortune from sale

Two Welsh builders' merchants are set to mint multimillion-pound cash fortunes after putting a stake in their business on the block. John Llewelyn Jones and Terry Owen, the founders of Huws Gray, have asked advisers from HSBC to find a buyer for a large shareholding in the business they founded
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Mark Carney learns he can bank on British love of letter writing

Mark Carney learns he can bank on British love of letter writing

With a reputation as the “rock star of banking” having worked in the London, Tokyo and New York offices of Goldman Sachs, Mark Carney could be forgiven for expecting a modicum of respect for his acumen as an economist. But as the Governor of the Bank of England he has had to learn that the Great
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Tremors Detected Near North Korea's Nuclear Site Likely Aftershocks From September Test, USGS …

This undated picture released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency on March 7, 2017 shows the launch of four ballistic missiles at an undisclosed location in North Korea. STR—AFP/Getty Images. By Reuters. December 9, 2017. WASHINGTON – Two minor tremors were detected on Saturday
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Republicans should free up Americans' retirement assets

Opposed to the bill are residents of high-tax states (and members of those states' governments), real estate agents, home builders, mortgage holders, businesses that have borrowed in the past and see all or part of their interest deduction vanish (and with it, for some, their very viability as a business),
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Bank renovation includes service upgrades

MARY ALFORD/The News-Enterprise South Central Bank marketing president for Hardin County Anita Reynolds, chairman of South Central Bank Incorporation Ruthie Bale and Northern regional president Brandon Fogle cut the red ribbon at South Central Bank's re-opening ceremony Friday.
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Missouri woman wins lottery twice in one day

That morning she won $1,000 from a $10 Monopoly scratch-off ticket she bought at a gas station. Then she went back later in the day to try her luck again. She bought another $10 scratch-off ticket — a $1,000,000 Fortune — and won herself a small fortune. Her ticket was worth $100,000. This isn't the
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Somewhat Positive Media Coverage Somewhat Unlikely to Affect Fortune Brands Home & Security …

Fortune Brands Home & Security logo Media coverage about Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE:FBHS) has been trending somewhat positive on Saturday, Accern Sentiment reports. The research firm rates the sentiment of press coverage by monitoring more than twenty million news and blog
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From helping kids to honoring veterans, a look at Southern Utah's Marines Corps League in action

2, 2017 | Photo courtesy of Bill Fortune, St. George News. “This is an annual event taken on by the detachment that assures Southern Utah area children have a good Christmas experience,” detachment spokesman Bill Fortune said. This year the group had the help of Robin & Matt of the Star Radio 98.1
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Northern Trust Corp Has $3.22 Million Position in Reading International Inc (RDI)

ET AL grew its stake in shares of Reading International by 82.5% in the 2nd quarter. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL now owns 73,582 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,187,000 after buying an additional 33,262 shares in the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its stake in shares of
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Engineers Gate Manager LP Reduces Position in Old Republic International Corporation (ORI)

World Asset Management Inc raised its stake in Old Republic International by 9.5% during the second quarter. … Company conducts its operations through various regulated insurance company subsidiaries, which are organized into three segments: General Insurance Group, Title Insurance Group and
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if you buy stuff from ebay and amazon germany and

if you buy stuff from ebay and amazon germany and import it to denmark do you need to pay tax on it? – “/int/ – International” is 4chan's international board, for the exchange of foreign language and culture.
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Oaktree Specialty Lending Corpo (:OCSL) Stock Sees The Needle Move -1.84%

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corpo (:OCSL) shares have moved -1.84% on the week. The stock closed the most recent session at $4.79 after seeing 2154563 shares trade hands. This represents a change of -0.83% from the opening. The closing price represents the final price that a stock is traded for on
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Landlords cashing in on Airbnb rental bonanza accused of creating the nightmare before Christmas

During the Christmas to New Year holidays, properties in popular holiday areas can fetch more than four times their normal rent. “With the rise in Airbnb and other short term rentals, there has been an increase in owners looking for alternatives to a standard 12 month lease,” eastern suburbs real estate
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Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation Stock Sees The Needle Move 0.00%

Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation (NYSE:ANH) closed at $5.63 after seeing 313166 shares trade hands during the most recent session. This represents a change of 0.00% from the opening. The shares have moved 0.00% on the week. The closing price represents the final price that a stock is traded
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Twitter turns on 'bully' Chelsea Handler for mocking Sarah Huckabee Sanders in video poking fun …

The internet turned on Chelsea Handler for tweeting a video in which a fellow comedian impersonates the White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders and gives a parody makeup tutorial. The video shows Emily Fortune Feimster pretending to be Sarah Huckabee Sanders and applying
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Lloyds Banking Group (NYSE:LYG) Downgraded by Macquarie to Underperform

Lloyds Banking Group logo Lloyds Banking Group (NYSE:LYG) was downgraded by stock analysts at Macquarie from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, November 29th, The Fly reports. Other equities analysts also recently issued reports
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Tdam USA Inc. Decreases Position in American International Group Inc (AIG)

Pathstone Family Office LLC raised its position in American International Group by 2,557.1% in the second quarter. Pathstone Family Office LLC now owns 1,488 shares of the insurance provider's stock valued at $2,227,000 after purchasing an additional 1,432 shares during the period. Peddock Capital
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Patreon's Fee Change Stokes the Ire of Creators

The subscription platform Patreon, which allows supporters to make small monthly pledges to independent artists and other content creators, announced this week that it will restructure how it charges for payment processing. The change will shift much of the fee burden from creators to their supporters,
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Paragon Banking Group (PAG) Receives Buy Rating from Liberum Capital

Paragon Banking Group PLC logo Liberum Capital reissued their buy rating on shares of Paragon Banking Group (LON:PAG) in a research report report published on Friday. They currently have a GBX 490 ($6.59) target price on the stock. PAG has been the subject of a number of other reports.
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Armenia named best MICE destination at Business Traveller Russia & CIS Awards

As the Embassy reported in a press statement, Armenia was nominated for the award alongside well-established players in the market, such as Georgia, France, UAE, France, and Italy. To note, “Buying Business Travel” magazine has held the annual awarding ceremony for 20 years with representatives
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PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust Shares See a Change of 1.72% This Week

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE:PMT) closed at $16.01 after seeing 589199 shares trade hands during the most recent session. This represents a change of -0.25% from the opening. The shares have moved 1.72% on the week. The closing price represents the final price that a stock is
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Tips For Navigating The Housing Market For 2018 Amidst The Current Tax Bill

Tips For Navigating The Housing Market For 2018 Amidst The Current Tax Bill

While many people are in jovial moods preparing for the coming holidays, others are worried about such things as upcoming U.S. Senate elections and fall out from the current tax bill. Indeed, the changes that could occur from the tax bill alone are the subject of major conversation whether online or
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Real estate sign mockup

173. entries. Learn more about banner ad design May 5, 2014 Mock up website design for Real Estate/ or products. that requires an impression of prestige and luxury; such as fashion, jewelry, boutique, photography, weddings, hotels, resorts, restaurants, finance, investment, real estate, and many more.
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Adams, Cameron to open office in Flagler

The improvement in the real estate market has encouraged the largest real estate company in Volusia and Flagler counties, Adams, Cameron and Co., Realtors, to reopen an office in Flagler County. John Adams, president and general manager of the company, has announced that they will open an
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Nuveen Mortgage Opportunity Term Fund (JLS) to Issue Monthly Dividend of $0.11 on December …

Nuveen Mortgage Opportunity Term Fund logo Nuveen Mortgage Opportunity Term Fund (NYSE:JLS) declared a monthly dividend on Monday, December 4th, Wall Street Journal reports. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 15th will be given a dividend of 0.1135 per share on Friday, December
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Favorable Press Coverage Somewhat Unlikely to Affect Capstead Mortgage (CMO) Share Price

Capstead Mortgage logo Media stories about Capstead Mortgage (NYSE:CMO) have been trending positive on Friday, Accern reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative news coverage by reviewing more than twenty million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of
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Marin Voice: Action, not posturing, needed on housing shortage

At best, “mandatory mediation” would help a handful of tenants, including those at moderate and high income levels, who already have housing, save a bit on increases in rent. It would not be particularly helpful to lower-income people who have been and will remain priced out of our housing market.
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Michigan basketball reverses fortune, finishes strong in OT vs. UCLA, 78-69

Earlier this week, Michigan's second half was a disaster. And for about five minutes Saturday in Ann Arbor, history was repeating itself. The Wolverines found themselves down 15 with 14:48 to play against UCLA. But unlike Monday's loss at Ohio State, Michigan turned things around and finished with
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26 Yarra Street Kaleen ACT 2617

This immaculate four-bedroom home is just a treat and will delight those looking for a home that you can just move into and enjoy and a lifestyle choice that will suit the family for many years to come. Set in a delightful loop street this impressive home offers a fabulous combination of indoor and outdoor
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Contrasting Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR) & PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE:PMT)

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE: PMT) and Invesco Mortgage Capital (NYSE:IVR) are both financials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings,
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Pence Faces Difficult Middle East Visit After Jerusalem Move

… on Middle East peace talks who served three U.S. presidents, said Trump's declaration would have been better delivered in the context of a deal that offered Arabs something positive. The issue is “probably the most emotional one of all those involving Israelis and Palestinians,” he told Bloomberg TV.
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Existing home sales strengthen in October

Mortgage rates increased slightly in October, with Freddie Mac reporting that the average commitment rate for a 30-year fixed rate conventional mortgage went from 3.81 percent in September to 3.9 percent. In 2016, the average commitment rate for this type of mortgage was 3.65 percent. Each of the four
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How Analysts Rated MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI) Last Week?

More notable recent MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI) news were published by: Bloomberg.com which released: “Qatar's Elusive Riyal Spurs MSCI to Seek Change for Stocks” on November 22, 2017, also Nasdaq.com with their article: “MSCI Inc (MSCI) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for November 16, 2017”
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Perry Ellis International (PERY) Lifted to Buy at Zacks Investment Research

Perry Ellis International Inc. logo Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Perry Ellis International (NASDAQ:PERY) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research report report published on Tuesday. Zacks Investment Research currently has $28.00 target price on the textile maker's stock.
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What Next for CODERES SA (OTCMKTS:CODEF) Stock After Decrease in Shorted Shares?

More notable recent Codere, S.A. (OTCMKTS:CODEF) news were published by: Bloomberg.com which released: “Blackstone Made Money on Credit-Default Swaps With This One Weird Trick” on December 05, 2013, also Law360.com with their article: “Codere Forges €1.1B Debt Workout To Avert
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Is housing the primary reason for Seattle's homeless problem?

… approximately 350 on the market in King County. On average, there have been more than 2,000 available in the month of November for years, the Times reports. Meanwhile, the homeless population continues to increase and many believe that a lack of affordable housing is at least partially to blame.
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Capstead Mortgage Corporation (NYSE:CMO) Reports Decline in Sellers; Strong Momentum for …

Investors sentiment increased to 1.29 in Q2 2017. Its up 0.01, from 1.28 in 2017Q1. It improved, as 12 investors sold Capstead Mortgage Corporation shares while 50 reduced holdings. 20 funds opened positions while 60 raised stakes. 66.95 million shares or 0.87% more from 66.37 million shares in
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Is Buying Cboe Global Markets Incorporated (NASDAQ:CBOE) Here Good Idea?

More notable recent Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBOE) news were published by: Bloomberg.com which released: “Bitcoin Rises After CME, CBOE Move Ahead on Listing Futures” on December 01, 2017, also Nasdaq.com with their article: “Cboe Global Markets' November Average Daily
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Portsmouth wants quick decision on McIntyre partner

The FHA now joins the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which has barred Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from purchasing mortgages on homes with PACE loans. Homeowners who already FHA-backed mortgages can still take out PACE loans, but the FHA said it is concerned about that as well.
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How Many MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI)'s Analysts Are Bullish?

More interesting news about MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI) were released by: Bloomberg.com and their article: “Qatar's Elusive Riyal Spurs MSCI to Seek Change for Stocks” published on November 22, 2017 as well as Businesswire.com's news article titled: “MSCI Equity Indexes November 2017 Index
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Reaffirmed: Iberiabank (NASDAQ:IBKC) Hold Rating Kept by Analysts at SunTrust Robinson; $90.0 …

The firm also provides various title insurance and loan closing services for residential and commercial customers; one-to-four family residential mortgage loans; equity research, institutional sales and trading, and corporate finance services; and wealth management and trust advisory services to high net
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The most viewed real estate in the State is reached by water only

The most viewed real estate in the State is reached by water only

The most viewed real estate in the State is reached by water only. IN A prime …. The property has been the weekender and holiday home to Dr Professor Martin Kluckow, specialising in neonatology at Sydney Medical School, Sydney University, and his doctor wife Philippa Ramsay. It is for sale for $1.7
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TPG Specialty Lending, Inc. (NYSE:TSLX) Moves The Needle 1.13% For the Week

TPG Specialty Lending, Inc. (NYSE:TSLX) shares saw the needle move 1.13% on the week. The stock closed the most recent session at $20.54 after seeing 80474 shares trade hands. This represents a change of -0.39% from the opening. The closing price represents the final price that a stock is traded
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International Paper Company (NYSE:IP) Shares Sold by Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC

Quadrant Capital Group LLC lifted its stake in International Paper by 2.4% in the 2nd quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC now owns 2,043 shares of the basic materials company's stock valued at $107,000 after buying an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. Rational Advisors LLC purchased a new
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Can Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM)'s Tomorrow be Different? The Stock …

Investors sentiment increased to 1.42 in 2017 Q2. Its up 0.06, from 1.36 in 2017Q1. It increased, as 9 investors sold Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation shares while 34 reduced holdings. 21 funds opened positions while 40 raised stakes. 6.88 million shares or 2.79% more from 6.69 million
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New Real Estate Inspection Business Announces Launch

THE WOODLANDS, Texas (December 7, 2017) – SafeShield Inspections, LLC opened in November 2017 in The Woodlands, Texas and provides residential real estate inspections for clients in the Greater Houston area, plus communities in the following counties: Austin, Brazos, Chambers, Fort Bend,
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Orange County housing: Fewer homes to buy, fewer deals made

Regional “market time,” the report's estimate of how quickly a typical residence goes from listing to escrow, was 70 days vs. 86 a year ago. In Orange County, new escrows were 2,116 — down 34 or 1.6 percent in a year. Is that surprising when the market's 4,323 listings are down 854 or 16 percent?
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AGNC Investment (AGNC) Raised to “Hold” at BidaskClub

AGNC Investment Corp. logo BidaskClub upgraded shares of AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:AGNC) from a sell rating to a hold rating in a research report report published on Wednesday. Several other research firms have also recently issued reports on AGNC. Zacks Investment Research raised AGNC
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Will Ikea come to the Rochester area?

72 on Fortune's “100 Best Companies to Work For” list this year. Wegmans landed No. 2 on the list and also recognized as one of only 12 companies to make Fortune's legendary great places to work. Famous brands from Upstate NY: Iconic products, companies that define the region. View Comments.
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Daniel Island real estate agents broaden reach

Daniel Island Real Estate broadened its reach “to include all Charleston real estate.” As part of the move, the real estate company merged with Charleston Preferred Properties — which was set up to focus on properties outside of Daniel Island as well as provide updates on the area's economic outlook
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Reviewing Independent Bank Co.(MI) (IBCP) & Veritex (VBTX)

(MI) (NASDAQ: IBCP) and Veritex (NASDAQ:VBTX) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? … Its Bank also offers title insurance services through a subsidiary, and investment and insurance services through a third party agreement with Cetera Investment Services LLC.
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What Next for Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM) Stock After Today's Significant …

Investors sentiment increased to 1.42 in 2017 Q2. Its up 0.06, from 1.36 in 2017Q1. It improved, as 9 investors sold Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation shares while 34 reduced holdings. 21 funds opened positions while 40 raised stakes. 6.88 million shares or 2.79% more from 6.69 million shares
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Old Republic International Corporation (ORI) Shares Sold by American Century Companies Inc.

American Century Companies Inc. reduced its stake in shares of Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE:ORI) by 96.3% in the 3rd quarter, … various regulated insurance company subsidiaries, which are organized into three segments: General Insurance Group, Title Insurance Group and the
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Buy Bitcoin, Not Real Estate

Real estate is how ordinary people have stored value and ultimately accumulated wealth. Indeed, post World War II societies all but demanded access to credit through politics, and governments responded with in-kind favors to keep power. Compounding of easy, loose money spurred decades of growth
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Saanich real estate sales top $65 million in November

New figures show the price for an average single family home in the Greater Victoria area now exceeds $900,000, as November sales rose 12 per cent compared to the same period last year. November sales also exceeded October sales. Ara Balabanian, president of the Victoria Real Estate Board
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Behind every great fortune, there is a crime – Balzac

This is an open letter directed at Markus Jooste, the Ex-CEO of Steinhoff international. We all have heroes, we all have people and public figures we look up to. Some people choose to idolize rich and famous families and people who live in glass towers in places like Los Angeles, who make movies and
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Real estate exhibitions organizers unsatisfied with new conditions

KUWAIT: Organizers of the real estate exhibitions are not satisfied with the new strict conditions on organizing those expos set by the recently approved ministry decree No 639/2017. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, this decree was issued to protect the rights of both the participating
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The Insider Buying: Mercer International Inc. (MERC) Major Shareholder Buys 36026 Shares of Stock

Shares of Mercer International Inc. (MERC) traded up 2.13% during trading on Friday, hitting $12.00. The stock had a trading volume of 161,929 shares. The firm has a market capitalization of $779.22 million, a P/E ratio of 21.82 and a beta of 1.43. Mercer International Inc. has a 1-year low of $7.03 and a
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Is Buying Service Corporation International (SCI) Here a Winning Strategy?

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.06 in Q2 2017. Its down 0.32, from 1.38 in 2017Q1. It turned negative, as 24 investors sold Service Corporation International shares while 96 reduced holdings. 34 funds opened positions while 93 raised stakes. 154.07 million shares or 2.01% less from 157.22 million
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Home Auctions

Then, the bank issued a notice of default to the county recorder. If the homeowner fails to pay the balance owed or renegotiate the loan with the lender, the house can be auctioned. The time from when a homeowner stops paying a mortgage loan to when a home spends at the end of an auction can vary,
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Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) Director Sells $3268138.48 in Stock

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of QSR. FMR LLC boosted its position in Restaurant Brands International by 10.9% in the 2nd quarter. FMR LLC now owns 15,492,590 shares of the restaurant operator's stock worth $969,362,000 after purchasing an additional 1,528,447
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Portland should ease tree burdens on tiny-home development: Editorial Agenda 2017

Portland should ease tree burdens on tiny-home development: Editorial Agenda 2017

And ADUs alone won't bring the tens of thousands of units that the housing market needs. But even now, months after the county stopped taking homeowners' names, people continue to contact the county, Li told The Oregonian/OregonLive Editorial Board. Such enthusiasm shows how easily an idea
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Biz Bits: What's behind plunging bank profits?

According to data released by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., the state's banks collectively earned $136 million in the third quarter, down more … I heard from two bankers after the fact who pointed out that with the finalizing of the sale of Cabela's to Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's World's Foremost Bank
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African Development Bank to lend $100 mln to Guinea bauxite mine

ABDIJAN, Dec 9 (Reuters) – The African Development Bank said on Saturday it had approved a $100 million loan to develop a bauxite mine in northwest Guinea, as the West African country works to treble output by 2020. The money will help construct a new mine operated by Guinea Alumina
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Science Applications International (SAIC) Upgraded by Vertical Research to “Buy”

Science Applications International Corp logo Vertical Research upgraded shares of Science Applications International (NYSE:SAIC) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research note issued to investors on Friday. The brokerage currently has $83.00 price target on the information technology services
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The most effective mobile banking tips

When it comes on to finances and other banking details, we can be sure of extreme caution from all parties who are involved in terms of the banks, financial institutions and the individuals doing business. Finance companies are always on the lookout for creative and effective ways to enhance the way
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Analysts Showing Optimistic Trends For Fairmount Santrol Holdings Inc. (FMSA)

The Company's loan portfolio comprises mortgage loans secured by multi-family residential, commercial real estate, one-to-four family mixed-use property, one-to-four family residential property, and commercial business loans; construction loans; small business administration loans and other small
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Tale of the Tape: Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE:FBHS) Moves 1.04%

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE:FBHS) shares have moved 1.04% on the week. The stock closed the most recent session at $68.22 after seeing 865152 shares trade hands. This represents a change of -0.38% from the opening. The closing price represents the final price that a stock is
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'Banks poorly guarded after business hours'

Navi Mumbai – A survey conducted by the Navi Mumbai police has revealed that banks in the satellite city lack adequate security on the premises after business hours. A police official said, “Only banks that have currency chests and an ATM kiosk within its premises appoint a security guard. Most banks
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Lloyds Banking Group (LON:LLOY) Given Buy Rating at Investec

Lloyds Banking Group logo Lloyds Banking Group (LON:LLOY)'s stock had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by stock analysts at Investec in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, November 29th. They currently have a GBX 75 ($1.01) price objective on the financial services provider's stock.
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Banking on Sarawak Pay, LRT

“Even trishaws and street vendors are using QR codes, allowing people to settle payments using their e-wallets on their smartphones, which are connected to their bank accounts. “We also see that this will lead Sarawak to having a 'cashless society' in a not-too-distant future. “Of course, Sarawak Pay
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Minimal impact for Irish banks as Basel III agreed

Facing fierce opposition from the banking industry and calls from the US administration to backtrack on some measures, policymakers struck a compromise agreement on rules forcing banks to hold more capital and cash to avoid a repeat of the 2008 financial crash. Conceived in the aftermath of the
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How technology can improve your home loan chances

Financial regulator APRA last month called for more realistic living expense details on loan applications and increased vigilance by lenders. People's Choice Credit Union spokesman Stuart Symons said reliable records were becoming increasingly important, and borrowers could help themselves “by
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NSW real estate: Neighbours from hell make selling homes difficult

Mooney Real Estate director Peggy Wilcox said neighbours often had a strong impact on sales because potential buyers judged suburbs based on adjacent properties. “Neighbours can affect sales more often than you'd think,” she said. “Usually it's just untidy yards or long grass out the front but it can be
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German American Bancorp, Inc. (GABC) At $35.38 Forms Top; 2 Analysts Bullish TPG Specialty …

Among 7 analysts covering TPG Specialty Lending (NYSE:TSLX), 2 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 5 Hold. Therefore 29% are positive. TPG Specialty Lending had 11 analyst reports since July 22, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The rating was initiated by Ladenburg Thalmann on Tuesday, December 8
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Diary of a first-home buyer, week 12: Hobart, here we come …

Hobart in Tasmania, where one expert recommends buying a home 'because the market's likely to go up'. Photo: Tourism Tasmania. First, the bad news. It is utterly true that home prices, as a multiple of incomes, are today at an all-time high in Australia. Nationwide, the average home price – including
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'HSBC finally paid me £4000 after I was fleeced by one of its criminal customers'

A high street bank used by an eBay fraudster to steal thousands of pounds has agreed to refund a scam victim the full amount as a “goodwill gesture”. HSBC refused to explain why it would be refunding £4,000 to Halim Soltani and his wife after they realised they had been defrauded but experts
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The Big Interview: Innes Smith, chief executive of Springfield Properties,

Nonetheless, few can dispute the need for affordable housing, as stifled household incomes lag behind robust housing prices and the ever-growing deposit required to get on the housing ladder. A recent study found that deposits needed by first-time buyers are set to rocket to £58,204 and £32,291 in
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With the US Going Rogue, World Fumbles for New Trade Consensus

The silhouette of cranes are seen unloading container ships at the Port of Los Angeles. Photographer: Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg. Trade ministers will meet in Argentina with one of the traditional defenders of free markets, the U.S., questioning the benefits of the international rules it helped to forge.
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Pharma Lobby Group Sues to Bar California's Drug Price Law

The U.S. drug industry's main lobbying group said it filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a California law meant to make drug prices more transparent. The state law “attempts to dictate national health-care policy related to drug prices in violation of the United States Constitution,” the
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Watch this space: RERA provides boost to new realty markets

After researching online and consulting friends in the real-estate sector, Prathamesh Gaur, 30, a businessman from Fort, invested in an upcoming high-rise project in Mohali, Punjab. “The project is registered under RERA [the Real Estate Regulatory Authority] and the Act has revolutionised the sector
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Louis CK Reportedly Buying Back His Movie I Love You, Daddy

Louis CK Reportedly Buying Back His Movie I Love You, Daddy

The Orchard gained worldwide rights to I Love You, Daddy for $5 million at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. C.K. will reportedly pay back any money received from the deal, as well as any marketing costs incurred by the Orchard, which are said to be anywhere from $500,000 to $1
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Is Buying Chinacache International Holding (NASDAQ:CCIH) Here Good Idea?

The stock of Chinacache International Holding (NASDAQ:CCIH) registered an increase of 36.62% in short interest. CCIH's total short interest was 766,600 shares in December as published by FINRA. Its up 36.62% from 561,100 shares, reported previously. With 285,600 shares average volume, it will
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'Gold 2.0.' Cameron Winklevoss Says Bitcoin Will Become 'A Multitrillion-Dollar Asset'

Cameron Winklevoss thinks the booming bitcoin market could reach much, much higher, saying the cryptocurrency's current market value is still just a sliver of its potential. “We've always felt that bitcoin, given its properties, is gold 2.0,” he told CNBC on Friday. “Gold is scarce, bitcoin is actually fixed.
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Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (IVR) Shares Bought by Private Advisor Group LLC

Invesco Mortgage Capital logo Private Advisor Group LLC increased its stake in shares of Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (NYSE:IVR) by 24.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 50,629 shares of
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What is a Mortgage Broker? And Do You Really Need One to Buy Your Home?

On many occasions, banks look after their own interests ahead of those of their clients; once they have approved a mortgage, they tend to “forget” about clients. Here is a list of the typical differences between the mortgage services offered by a bank compared to those offered by a mortgage broker:.
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can I set up a direct debit to pay my mortgage from another bank

can I set up a direct debit to pay my mortgage from another bank – Let TD Helps show you how you can reach your goals.
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How Secure Is Bitcoin Really?

If this isn't peak bitcoin, I'm not sure what is. This week saw a staggering price run ($17,000!!!) along with wall-to-wall media coverage, and was capped off by the CEO of Coinbase—whose core business is bitcoin—telling people to calm down and invest responsibly. In the midst of the mania came a
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Everi Holdings Inc. (EVRI) Reaches $7.55 After 7.00% Down Move; MCAN MORTGAGE …

Everi Holdings Inc. provides video and mechanical reel gaming content and technology solutions, integrated gaming payment solutions, and compliance and efficiency software solutions. The company has market cap of $508.62 million. The firm operates through two divisions, Games and Payments.
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Frank's International NV (FI) Major Shareholder Michael Frank Mosing Sells 800000 Shares

Deutsche Bank began coverage on shares of Frank's International in a research report on Tuesday, October 10th. They set a “hold” rating and a $7.00 price target for the company. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $10.00 price target on shares of Frank's International and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a
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Colorado Springs named 8th best housing market for 2018

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – It might not be news to recent home buyers, but Colorado Springs is one of the top real estate markets in the U.S., according to Realtor.com. The website released its list of top housing markets for 2018 based on growth, home sales, and affordability. Las Vegas topped the
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Aristocrat, 105, leaves £600000 estate to her 'toyboy' lover from the 1970s – but gives NOTHING to …

Speaking with the Daily Mail, a family friend said: “It's appalling. No doubt, Mr Hay will be delighted.” Lady Killearn appointed Hay, who lives with his wife Sarah, as the executor of her estate describing him as her “partner.” She said she left him her fortune “in thanks for his great help during my lifetime”.
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LeBron James' $23-million purchase among LA's priciest home sales in November

An NBA superstar was among those making a mark in L.A.'s luxury real estate scene in November. … Richard Ehrlich and Steven Shapiro of Westside Estate Agency were the listing agents. Heidi Tabib of Beverly … Two years ago, the same property sold as a vacant lot for $5.1 million, records show.
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Scottish Mortgage (LON:SMT) Insider Buys £1986.60 in Stock

Scottish Mortgage (LON:SMT) insider Paola Subacchi bought 430 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 21st. The stock … Shares of Scottish Mortgage (LON:SMT) traded up GBX 440.33 ($5.93) during midday trading on Friday, reaching GBX 444.90 ($5.99). 2,959,450
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China Factory Inflation Eases as Consumer Prices Remain Subdued

“Cooling commodities prices could push PPI inflation lower,” Fielding Chen, an economist at Bloomberg Economics in Hong Kong, wrote in a note. He said the inflation data “reinforce Bloomberg Economics' view that the central bank is likely to deploy macro-prudential and regulatory instruments rather
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Delta Says Snowfall Forcing More Atlanta Flight Cancellations

Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International airport was experiencing the highest number of cancellations in the U.S. on Saturday, according to tracking service FlightAware.com. Southwest Airlines Co. canceled 140 flights, saying on its website that the storm is affecting service at airports across the
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The US Has Way Too Many Secrets

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners. To contact the author of this story: James Gibney at jgibney5@bloomberg.net. To contact the editor responsible for this story: Tobin Harshaw at tharshaw@bloomberg.net. Before it's here, it's on the
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AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC) Position Lifted by Rhumbline Advisers

AGNC Investment logo Rhumbline Advisers increased its stake in shares of AGNC Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:AGNC) by 2.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 365,797 shares of the real
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China's innovators

Life returned to almost-normal in downtown Guangzhou this morning following the Friday conclusion of the Fortune Global Forum. Delegates dashed for the airport. Security checkpoints were dismantled. There were actual pedestrians on the sidewalks. I can't improve on Alan's excellent daily dispatches
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Rupert Murdoch's Wine Is Going to Be All Right

A helicopter drops water over the Moraga Estate, the only working winery in Bel Air and home to Rupert Murdoch in Bel Air, as wildfires erupted on Dec. 6, in Los Angeles. Photographer: FREDERIC J. BROWN/Getty Images. Rupert Murdoch's vineyard in the ritzy Bel-Air neighborhood of Los Angeles
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Tougher US Tone Toward Saudi Arabia Exposes Rift on Key Ally

With a series of rebukes of Saudi Arabia this week, President Donald Trump's administration appears to be taking a more assertive stance toward a key Middle East ally after sending conflicting messages for months. On Dec. 6, Trump issued a two-sentence statement calling on Saudi Arabia to
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Farmland Partners (FPI) versus Anworth Mortgage Asset (ANH) Critical Analysis

Farmland Partners (FPI) versus Anworth Mortgage Asset (ANH) Critical Analysis

Farmland Partners (NYSE: FPI) and Anworth Mortgage Asset (NYSE:ANH) are both small-cap financials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, dividends,
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Precocity Capital LP Increases Stake in Weatherford International PLC (NYSE:WFT)

Precocity Capital LP raised its position in Weatherford International PLC (NYSE:WFT) by 47.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,250,000 shares of the oil and gas company's stock after buying an
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Home Credit wins Banking Award

HCM CITY – Consumer credit company Home Credit Việt Nam has received the award for the best financial company at the 2017 Việt Nam Outstanding Banking Awards. The award is given by the Việt Nam Bank Association and IDG Group based on a poll of consumers. Nine years ago Home Credit
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New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.20 (NYMT)

New York Mortgage Trust logo New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ:NYMT) announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, December 8th, Wall Street Journal reports. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 18th will be given a dividend of 0.20 per share by the real estate investment trust on
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Lloyds Banking Group's (LLOY) Outperform Rating Reiterated at Credit Suisse Group

Lloyds Banking Group plc logo Credit Suisse Group reissued their outperform rating on shares of Lloyds Banking Group (LON:LLOY) in a research note published on Monday, November 27th. They currently have a GBX 80 ($1.08) price target on the financial services provider's stock. LLOY has been the
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Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) PLC (MAB1) Insider Purchases £1219 in Stock

Mortgage Advice Bureau logo Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) PLC (LON:MAB1) insider Richard Verdin acquired 230 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 30th. The shares were bought at an average cost of GBX 530 ($7.13) per share, for a total transaction of £1,219
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LendingClub (LC) versus Stonegate Mortgage (SGM) Financial Analysis

Stonegate Mortgage (NYSE: SGM) and LendingClub (NYSE:LC) are both small-cap financials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, risk and
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Capstead Mortgage (CMO) Upgraded to “Outperform” at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

… relatively short-duration adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) securities issued and guaranteed by government-sponsored enterprises, either Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), or by an agency of the federal government,
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BancFirst Co. (BANF) Major Shareholder Banking Ltd Ptnrshp R Sells 10700 Shares

BancFirst logo BancFirst Co. (NASDAQ:BANF) major shareholder Banking Ltd Ptnrshp R sold 10,700 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $56.38, for a total value of $603,266.00. Following the completion of the transaction,
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Tempur Sealy International, Inc. (TPX) Shares Bought by Picton Mahoney Asset Management

Picton Mahoney Asset Management raised its position in shares of Tempur Sealy International, Inc. (NYSE:TPX) by 196.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 21,600 shares of the company's stock after buying an
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TPG Specialty Lending Inc (TSLX) Holdings Boosted by Mckinley Capital Management LLC …

TPG Specialty Lending logo Mckinley Capital Management LLC Delaware raised its stake in TPG Specialty Lending Inc (NYSE:TSLX) by 14.7% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 206,157 shares of the
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The Satoshi Revolution – Chapter 3: Civil Liberties and Central Banks (Part 3)

Even when a central bank is nominally independent, as the U.S. Federal Reserve System is said to be, it is entirely dependent upon government for the legal privileges that empower and define it. Yet, people continue to insist the two institutions are independent. This confusion serves the purposes of
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Introduce good corporate governance structures-Deputy Governor

He said the Bank of Ghana would from early next year introduce a new corporate governance structure guides for the industry and it is expected that this would save the corporate governance structures in the Banking industry. Ghana Home Loans (GHL), the nation's market leader in mortgage financing,
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Bitcoin Futures Trading Brings Crypto Into Mainstream Finance

The intersection of digital money and traditional finance is at 400 South LaSalle Street in Chicago this weekend. That's where trading in bitcoin futures opens Sunday evening, as the first major U.S. exchange offers a product pegged to the wildly fluctuating cryptocurrency. The currency has risen more
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Team Kaliber's Good Fortune Continues in Pool C Match Against Rise Nation at CWL Dallas

Team Kaliber's success continues at CWL Dallas, advancing to 2-0 in Pool C with a 3-1 win against Rise Nation. Rise Nation would start the series with something of a handicap after a mistake in game one from new addition Thomas 'TJHaly' Haly, who accidentally equipped and called in a Recon
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Disney and Fox set banking teams as acquisition deal develops

Variety reports that Disney and 21st Century Fox are currently in talks with their bankers–JP Morgan and Guggenheim Partners on Disney's end, Goldman-Sachs and Centerview Partners for Fox–to “work out the fine print” of the massive transaction. Such a deal would see Disney acquiring Fox's movie
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Free cash machines 'could close across the UK' in fees row

Concerns have been raised that closures could cause 'ATM deserts'. PA. A banking watchdog has been urged to step in amid concerns that consumers could be left struggling to access free-to-use ATMs. Consumer group Which? raised concerns there could be mass closures of cash machines due to a
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Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI Sells 175135 Shares of Weatherford International PLC (WFT)

Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Weatherford International by 1.5% in the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 83,499,841 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $323,144,000 after buying an additional 1,203,292 shares during the period. Harris Associates
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The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Boosts Holdings in Arlington Asset Investment Corp …

Arlington Asset Investment logo The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company raised its stake in shares of Arlington Asset Investment Corp (NYSE:AI) by 56.3% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 27,380 shares of the financial
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Real Estate – December 9

Earl and Bettye McMahon Family Limited Partnership, Don B. McMahon, Sarah A. Bowman, to Don B. McMahon, Sarah A. Bowman, Jeffrey L. Meyer, N. Meridian Road, Green Township, $1,552,816. Don B. McMahon and Sarah A. Bowman to Jeffery L. Myers, E. County Road 900N, Green Township,
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This Chevron Economist Isn't Worried About Electric Cars

This Chevron Economist Isn't Worried About Electric Cars

Bloomberg New Energy Finance expects 530 million electric vehicles on the road and 54 percent of new car sales by 2040, displacing 8 million barrels of daily oil demand. But oil companies are not fazed, at least in public. Exxon Mobil Corp. expects just 6 percent of the global vehicle fleet to be electric
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Trump To 'The Resistance': Hillary Resisted And You Know What Happened? She Lost

TRUMP: That's because everybody is making a fortune and people outside of that area are paying for the money they are making. We're not going to have it. They like things the way they used to be. They don't like it so much now, although I must tell you, they are doing well also. They're doing well also.
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Quarter-million-dollar scream: BG couple goes debt-free

When Dave and Stacy Garrett paid off their home mortgage in September, they were so happy they could scream. … In a country in which the average household has more than $6,000 in credit card debt and more than $100,000 owed on a mortgage, the Garretts were definitely swimming against the
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It was hard to find cheap housing in the Keys before Irma. Now, there's 'nothing'

Their vouchers are set to run out next month, and it's unlikely the housing market will have 430 empty homes available. Zutant said she hears these conversations at her tough, biker-filled bar every day. Everyone is panicking, she said, because they don't know what they're going to do next.
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International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Shares Sold by Sheaff Brock Investment …

Harbour Capital Advisors LLC increased its stake in International Business Machines by 14,730.9% during the 2nd quarter. Harbour Capital Advisors LLC now owns 483,488 shares of the technology company's stock worth $3,143,000 after buying an additional 480,228 shares during the period. Bank of
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International Business Machines (IBM) Lifted to Strong-Buy at Vetr

International Business Machines Corporation logo Vetr upgraded shares of International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) from a buy rating to a strong-buy rating in a research report report published on Wednesday. The brokerage currently has $173.45 price target on the technology company's stock.
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Rhumbline Advisers Purchases 13382 Shares of Science Applications International Corp (NYSE …

Capstone Asset Management Co. increased its stake in Science Applications International by 7.7% in the 2nd quarter. Capstone Asset Management Co. now owns 4,744 shares of the information technology services provider's stock valued at $329,000 after buying an additional 340 shares during the
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How to win a house bidding war

Here's one more thing the housing market crash changed: the frequency of all-cash deals. Almost 30 percent of home sales this year have been made in all-cash, reports the Wall Street Journal, despite increasing home prices. Pre-crash the figure of all-cash transactions for homes was at about 20
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BidaskClub Downgrades ICF International (ICFI) to Hold

ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) was downgraded by equities researchers at BidaskClub from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report issued on Thursday. A number of other equities analysts also recently weighed in on the stock. Zacks Investment Research downgraded shares of ICF International
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Sysco Preorders 50 Tesla Semis, Adding to a Growing Wave

The massive food wholesaler Sysco says it has preordered 50 Tesla Semis, the electric freight truck announced by Tesla CEO Elon Musk in November. The news follows preorders from other big players including Anheiser-Busch, Wal-Mart, and J.B. Hunt. The preorders are rapidly making the case that
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Zimbabwean Exchange Adds Ethereum, Re-Enables Bitcoin Buying

In October, Golix processed Bitcoin trade values amounting to $1 million as banks in Zimbabwe fail to effect international transactions on time. The Zimbabwe government also says mobile money has been on the rise, with the Posts and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe saying
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Watch Out: Bag Fees Are Coming to International Flights

The new fee will make it even more important to check restrictions on a ticket before purchasing, and to weigh your specific travel needs: Will you be checking a bag? Consider a ticket upgrade. Are you ok with roughing it in exchange for some savings? Double down on your carry-on packing skills.
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Eagle Asset Management Inc. Has $32.87 Million Holdings in Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc …

Fortune Brands Home & Security logo Eagle Asset Management Inc. boosted its holdings in Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) by 5.0% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 485,604
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Is Buying Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) Here a Winning Strategy?

Investors sentiment increased to 1.01 in 2017 Q2. Its up 0.08, from 0.93 in 2017Q1. It is positive, as 40 investors sold Marriott International, Inc. shares while 226 reduced holdings. 87 funds opened positions while 181 raised stakes. 241.03 million shares or 2.97% less from 248.42 million shares in
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The mess surrounding Javier Mascherano's Barcelona future

The Javier Mascherano saga could have a twist. The player's insistence and the amounts Barcelona could receive from Chinese football could allow a January exit. Barça's coaching staff don't want Mascherano leave, but Hebei Fortune will more than double his salary. In the coming days things could
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Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.36 on …

Federal Agricultural Mortgage logo Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (NYSE:AGM) declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, November 2nd, Wall Street Journal reports. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 15th will be paid a dividend of 0.36 per share by the credit services provider
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Police: son beats Jacksonville banking executive in unprovoked attack

Gilbert James Pomar V, 26, of Jacksonville is accused of beating his father, Gilbert J. Pomar III, regional president of CenterState Bank of Florida, on Wednesday afternoon. The younger Pomar also is accused of attacjing the cars of two strangers waiting in traffic on nearby at St. Johns Avenue and
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Prescott Group Capital Management Increased Its Natures Sunshine Products In (NATR) Position …

Dynex Capital, Inc., a mortgage real estate investment trust, invests in mortgage-backed securities on a leveraged basis in the United States. The company has market cap of $379.45 million. It invests in agency and non-agency MBS consisting of residential MBS, commercial MBS (CMBS), and CMBS
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PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE:PMT) Position Raised by Thornburg Investment …

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust logo Thornburg Investment Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE:PMT) by 0.8% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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Deutsche Bank Reaffirms Buy Rating for Honeywell International (HON)

Deutsche Bank restated their buy rating on shares of Honeywell International (NYSE:HON) in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, November 28th. Deutsche Bank currently has a $171.00 target price on the conglomerate's stock. Other equities analysts also recently issued research reports
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How tax reform could make housing affordability even worse

How tax reform could make housing affordability even worse

The House tax plan eliminates private activity bonds. These tax-exempt bonds are issued by state and local entities, and the money from them is loaned to for-profit and non-profit private companies to fund eligible projects, including health care centers and libraries. The affordable housing market also
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Mandatory bank account for Pakistanis sending remittances home

The Summit was attended by senior officials of the Foreign Exchange and Remittances Group as well as executives from banking industry of the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Last week, the State Bank of Pakistan launched “Asaan Remittance Account” for prospective beneficiaries of home remittances with a
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FCC Head Ajit Pai Jokes About Being Verizon's 'Puppet' Ahead of Net Neutrality Rollback

At the Federal Communications Bar Association dinner on Thursday, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai introduced a comedic sketch in which he and a Verizon executive hatch a plot to corrupt the regulatory process by installing a “Manchurian candidate” — Pai himself, a former
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Fortune vs Eviscerate GvG

12 v 12.
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How Many Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE:FBHS)'s Analysts Are Bullish?

Investors sentiment increased to 1.11 in 2017 Q2. Its up 0.16, from 0.95 in 2017Q1. It improved, as 34 investors sold Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. shares while 142 reduced holdings. 61 funds opened positions while 135 raised stakes. 133.18 million shares or 3.09% more from 129.19 million
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Enjoy convenience of banking with caution

In this digital age, the convenience of banking has reached exceptional sophistication, where we can accomplish a vast range of transactions without actually leaving our desks. Unfortunately, this convenience, spurred by the latest technology, can sometimes come with certain risks, such as credit card
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Is Buying CHINASOFT INTERNATIONAL LTD (OTCMKTS:CFTLF), Having Higher Short Interest a …

The stock of CHINASOFT INTERNATIONAL LTD (OTCMKTS:CFTLF) registered an increase of 1.99% in short interest. CFTLF's total short interest was 10.61M shares in December as published by FINRA. Its up 1.99% from 10.40 million shares, reported previously. With 1,200 shares average volume,
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Syndicate Bank cuts MCLR by 0.05% for select tenors

New Delhi: Public sector lender Syndicate Bank today slashed the marginal cost based lending rate (MCLR) by 0.05 percent for select maturities. The Bengaluru-headquartered lender has cut the overnight, 1-month and 3-month MCLR by 0.05 percent each to 7.95, 8 and 8.05 percent. The new MCLR
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Newsmaker: Arvest Bank unveils app with fingerprint login

The move comes as mobile banking continues to be popular among customers. A survey by the American Bankers Association in August revealed that 70 percent of Americans surveyed had managed their bank account using a mobile device at least once during the previous month. Half of those
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Looking back at Erie's year in housing

Intriguing homes hit the market, and downsizing revealed some interesting market characteristics. We saw a lot of interesting trends this year in real estate. Some awesome houses hit the market this year. Here are a few of my favorites: The most interesting home I may have seen was at 280 Niagara
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Service Corporation International – Receive News & Ratings Daily

Among 5 analysts covering Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI), 4 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 1 Hold. Therefore 80% are positive. Service Corporation International had 13 analyst reports since October 29, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The firm has “Outperform” rating by Credit Suisse
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It's been a crucial week for First American Financial Corporation (NYSE:FAF); here's what analysts …

The company has market cap of $6.21 billion. It operates through Title Insurance and Services, and Specialty Insurance divisions. It has a 22.15 P/E ratio. The Title Insurance and Services segment issues title insurance policies on residential and commercial property, as well as offers related services
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Brandes Investment Partners LP Raises Holdings in Old Republic International Corporation (ORI)

Honkamp Krueger Financial Services Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Old Republic International by 2.9% during the second quarter. … operations through various regulated insurance company subsidiaries, which are organized into three segments: General Insurance Group, Title Insurance Group and
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Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (FBHS) Holdings Decreased by Wells Fargo & Company MN

Fortune Brands Home & Security logo Wells Fargo & Company MN lessened its holdings in shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) by 8.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned
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Is govt mulling over raising protection on bank deposits beyond Rs 1 lakh?

The FRDI bill aims to focus on finding a resolution in case of a rare event of a failure of any financial service provider like banks, insurance companies or a non-banking financial companies or others. At present, Reserve Bank of India protects up to Rs 1 lakh of deposits under the Deposit Insurance and
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MP pushes for cashless transactions through mobile banking

Shobha Karandlaje, MP, on Friday expressed her dissatisfaction over the slow pace at which cashless transactions through mobile banking were being promoted by nationalised banks in select villages in Udupi district. She was speaking at the District Development Coordination and Development
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New Haven-area economy shows weakness in job growth, housing

Despite weakness in the housing and employment indicators, consumer confidence grew by 36 percent. Some of that confidence is likely due in part to gains made in the stock market, according to David Cadden, a professor emeritus at Quinnipiac University's School of Business. “With a rising stock
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End repeat payday loans, urges rescue loan boss Robert Choy

Top of Choy's Christmas wish-list is the hope the new Government's consumer champion, Chris Faafoi, will prohibit ultra-high-interest, short-term payday loans from being repeatedly rolled over. Faafoi has already committed to an interest rate/total cost cap on lending. Currently, payday lenders, whose
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Finding the LA real estate gold rush — in Compton, Watts and South LA

Ralph McLaughlin, chief economist at the online real estate site Trulia, took a quick look at the numbers and said home values in Watts and Compton are at post-recession highs, indicating “increased demand to live or invest” in these areas. Ruiz said one of his clients is an Asian U.C. Irvine professor
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Charity urges families not to borrow from loan sharks in the run up to Christmas

The Peterlee-based East Durham Trust is supporting the work of the Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) – a national organisation that investigate and prosecute loan sharks. Trusts chief executive Malcolm Fallow said: “East Durham experiences the levels of disadvantage that make local people
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