Emotet Banking Trojan Outsmarts 75% of All Antivirus Software

Emotet Banking Trojan Outsmarts 75% of All Antivirus Software

Over the past few years, criminals have proven on multiple occasions that they can easily outsmart security researchers and experts. This has caused a lot of problems and damage already, yet it seems things may only get worse from here on out. A new banking Trojan is capable of getting past 75% of
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Tax bill's 'pass-through' rule will aid the wealthy, not workers, critics say

Trump, a real estate developer, wants to sign the Republican tax bill into law this week, which would give Republicans their first major legislative victory of 2017. The House of Representatives and Senate were hurrying toward passage of the bill on Tuesday, with a final House vote set for Wednesday.
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US existing home sales jump to 11-year high

The NAR said sales in the South, which accounts for almost half of the existing homes sales market, increased 8.3 percent last month. Sales rose 6.7 percent in the Northeast and jumped 8.4 percent in the Midwest. They, however, fell 2.3 percent in the West, which has seen a strong increase in house
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Minister announces measures to protect tracker mortgage customers from 'appalling bank behaviour'

Another 13,600 customers have been affected by the tracker mortgage scandal with the total number now entitled to redress and compensation reaching 33,700 customers. In an update on the controversy the Central Bank revealed that in total €297m has been paid out to those affected up to
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Online lender Prospa joins the 2018 IPO pipeline

Investment bankers lining up for a stronger 2018 pipeline of initial public offerings have online business lender Prospa in their sights. Street Talk understands a handful of banks have pitched their wares to Prospa's chief executives Greg Moshal and Beau Bertoli in recent weeks ahead of a planned run
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Illustration Guidelines – Mortgage Broker

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Man claiming to be former NFL player assaulted Greenville real estate agent, broker says

Akers said the man told the agent he was pre-approved for up to $400,000, but never showed the pre-approval letter. The man told the agent he wanted to see a rental property in case he decided to build and needed somewhere to live while he was building, according to Akers. Akers said the agent filed
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SALT's Lending Platform to Allow WAX Tokens as Collateral for Loans

DENVER, Dec. 20, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following its successful token generation event, WAX today announced it will use blockchain-backed loan platform SALT to allow token holders to use WAX as collateral for cash loans. WAX token holders will be able to keep their cryptocurrency assets,
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What Vancouver, BC, can teach us about housing

The Seattle area's increases in home prices led the nation for the 13th straight month in November, the longest-ever such streak for real estate around Puget Sound. That meteoric rise has made it ever harder for the region's booming population to buy a home. But if we think it's difficult in Seattle, look
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How banking is getting personal

New rules coming into effect in 2018 will help create a more individual and relevant banking experience for customers, says HSBC's Josh Bottomley.
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Most Supported Government Since Banking Collapse

In total 66.7 percent of respondents stated they supported the governing coalition of the Independence Party, Progressive Party and Left-Green Movement. This is more support than any government has enjoyed since the banking collapse and especially remarkable as only 48 percent say they would
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Ship Finance International (SFL) Now Covered by Jefferies Group

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Ship Finance International from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, September 15th. Clarkson Capital upgraded shares of Ship Finance International from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 17th.
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'Safer' Dividend Real Estate Stocks Led By CoreCivic, Ellington, EPR, And Cherry Hill, By Broker …

Top gain “safer” dividend Real Estate stocks DX, ANH, CBL, CMO, MTGE, ORC, CMO, CHMI, EPR, EARN, & CXW averaged 17.87% target price net 12/18/17. Six also claimed top yields. 27 of 107 Real Estate Sector stocks were tagged “safer” for dividends because they showed positive one-year
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Rome's $57000 Christmas Tree Dubbed the 'World's Saddest'

A picture shows the dry Christmas tree before Christmas day at Piazza Venezia on Dec. 19, 2017 in Rome, Italy. Stefano Montesi—Corbis via Getty Images. By Chris Morris. 9:15 AM EST. There are plenty of sights to see in Rome, but you might want to skip the city's Christmas tree. The 65-foot, $57,000
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Existing Home Sales Post Largest Gains Since 2015

The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) says sales rose 5.6 percent from October to November, reaching their strongest pace in nearly 11 years. … NAR President Elizabeth Mendenhall, says it's good news that homeowners can continue to count on tax incentives such as the mortgage interest
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A Woman Gave Birth To Baby That Was Conceived 25 Years Ago

A 26-year-old Tennessee woman just gave birth to a baby that was conceived not long after she herself was born. Emma Gibson was conceived in 1992 but frozen as an embryo and donated to a Knoxville faith-based clinic that specializes in embryo donation, reports NBC News. 9 months ago she was
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Trump's Chief Economic Adviser Gary Cohn Says This Is Why He Won't Buy Bitcoin

Even with bitcoin booming, White House chief economic adviser Gary Cohn said he's waiting for a more mainstream digital-currency alternative before joining the crypto craze. When asked in an interview whether he owns bitcoins or would buy them, Cohn gave a pat response of, “no.” Financial
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RBI puts United Bank of India on corrective action plan

KOLKATA: Reserve Bank of India has directed United Bank of India to raise capital, diversify credit portfolio and take cost control measures as the state-run … The bank said the RBI action will not hamper other banking activities such as acceptance of deposit, credit disbursement and treasury function.
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ISLA gains last-minute concessions on GITA 2018

The German Ministry of Finance has bowed to industry wisdom on the German Investment Tax Act (GITA 2018) following an eleventh-hour meeting with securities lending representatives ahead of the 1 January deadline. EY partners Petar Groseta and Marcus Helios, who travelled to Germany on behalf
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Meals on Wheels: lending a helping hand

WASHINGTON COUNTY, VA – Abingdon's Meals on Wheels program delivers food to people in need. About 80-percent of those people are homebound or have a severe disability. “I know a lot of the people personally because I've delivered the meals for a long time, and now I prepare it and make sure
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Northern Virginia Housing Market Finishing 2017 Much As It Started

Northern Virginia Housing Market Finishing 2017 Much As It Started

Foster predicted 2018 would bring more of the same, with strong employment, wage growth and low interest rates expected to remain positive forces in the housing market. Affordability could become more of a concern however, he said. Interest rates are expected to rise modestly, and home prices could
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Housing market stays hot in November, sales pacing toward 'historic record'

Central Ohio is tracking toward a “historic record” for the number of home sale closings as the hottest seller's market in recent memory continues. Columbus Realtors reports there were 2,377 homes and condos sold in November in the region, a 3.2 percent jump over a year ago and the highest number
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Number caught up in tracker mortgage scandal soars

Governor Philip Lane said the review had thrown up evidence of the devastating impact on families and individuals who were denied a lower-cost tracker mortgage in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. “Many lenders publicly state that they put customers first. The evidence of the examination that we
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Existing-Home Sales Surge in November

According to Freddie Mac, the average commitment rate for a 30-year, conventional, fixed-rate mortgage increased for the second straight month to 3.92% in November from 3.90% in October. The average commitment rate for all of 2016 was 3.65%. On the topic of tax reform, NAR President Elizabeth
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Market Wrap: Sensex, Nifty close lower, banking stocks fall

3.10 pm IST Bank of India shares plunge after RBI corrective actionShares of Bank of India sank 5.3% to Rs171.70 after the company disclosed that the Reserve Bank of India has put the bank under prompt corrective action framework after reviewing the bank under the risk supervision model. “This is in
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Emclaire Financial (EMCF) Receiving Somewhat Favorable Press Coverage, Accern Reports

Media coverage about Emclaire Financial (NASDAQ:EMCF) has trended somewhat positive this week, according to Accern Sentiment. The research group ranks … The Company also provides real estate settlement services through its subsidiary, Emclaire Settlement Services, LLC (the Title Company).
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'It Makes You Feel Very Small.' Catt Sadler Is Leaving E! After Discovering Massive Gender Pay Gap

Catt Sadler, the host of E! News, has left her job, she said, after learning that her male co-host Jason Kennedy earned “close to double” her salary for several years. Sadler's requests to renegotiate her salary were rebuffed by the network. Sadler, a single mother of two, had been at E! for almost 12 years,
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Chinese buyers increasingly present in Montreal housing market

And CMHC analysts suspect that the local increase might have been a transfer in demand triggered by the imposition of foreign property ownership taxes in Toronto and Vancouver to cool down their housing markets. Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante has said she wants the province to grant the city the
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In Real Estate It's Location, In Digital Currencies It's Rotation

Real estate or the property market has been the source of riches for many. The President of the United States made lots of money as a builder of properties in the U.S. and around the world. For most of us, our home is one of the most significant assets in our portfolio. When buying a home real estate
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​Why an entertainment expert is a real estate VC's newest hire

The twist: Bruss may at first appear to be an odd hire for Fifth Wall, but partner Brad Greiwe says she has the exact expertise that large real estate incumbents need as their industry evolves to focus more on experiences and services. Office space is no longer long-term leases for empty buildings—it's
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Data Sheet—Stopping Climate Change With Fake Meat

So let me draw your attention for a moment to a wonderful piece of journalism from the last issue of Fortune about a reinvention of an old idea: fake meat. Fortune's Beth Kowitt, one the country's finest commerce-of-the-culinary writers, dove deep into the technology industry's ultra-expensive quest to
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Park West Asset Management Trimmed Scientific Games (SGMS) Stake; First American Financial …

First American Financial Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides financial services. The company has market cap of $6.29 billion. It operates through Title Insurance and Services, and Specialty Insurance divisions. It has a 22.45 P/E ratio. The Title Insurance and Services segment issues title
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HDFC Bank's chatbot now works with Google Assistant

BENGALURU: HDFC Bank's Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based chatbot 'Eva' will now work with Google Assistant on millions of Android devices, the … “We're excited that HDFC's aEva' chatbot now works with the Google Assistant, where millions will now have access to banking-related information,” said
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Could First American Financial Corporation (FAF) Lose its Strength? The Stock Reaches 52-Week …

The company has market cap of $6.31 billion. It operates through Title Insurance and Services, and Specialty Insurance divisions. It has a 22.51 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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Is Nationstar Mortgage (NSM) Stock a Good Value Pick Now?

Though Nationstar Mortgage might be a good choice for value investors, there are plenty of other factors to consider before investing in this name. In particular, it is worth noting that the company has a Growth grade of B and a Momentum score of D. This gives NSM a Zacks VGM score-or its overarching
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Real Estate Board Assists Children's Home

Photo: O. Rodger Hutchinson Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Real Estate Board (REB)/Commission of Strata Corporations, Sandra Watson Garrick (second right), points out an area for painting during a 'work' day at the facility on December 8.
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EBA publishes full impact assessment of Basel reforms on EU banks

This exercise presents aggregate data on EU banks assuming full implementation of the final Basel III framework, as endorsed by the Group of Central Bank Governors and Heads of Supervision (GHoS), and reflects all the revisions to the credit and operational risk approaches, as well as to the process
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Movement Mortgage starts second building in HQ expansion

Movement Mortgage is starting a second building in Fort Mill — a move that doubles the size of its National Sales Support Center. The company is investing $18 million to build a three-story, 90,000-square-foot building at the Bailes Ridge Corporate Park on S.C. 160 in Lancaster County that will open in
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The hottest housing market of 2017

Not only is Washington's largest city home to internet juggernaut Amazon (Yahoo FInance's Company of 2017), it also holds the title for the city with the fastest-growing home prices. Since September 2016, Seattle has been leading the S&P CoreLogic Case Shiller Home Price 20-City Composite Index
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Mortgage rates today, December 20, plus lock recommendations

Today's most prominent report, the National Association of Realtors existing home sales for November, was not the main driving force for interest rate movements. However, the news was bad for mortgage rates — for the third straight month, sales increased and at the fastest pace in almost 11 years.
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Irish Central Bank identifies 13600 more overcharged mortgage customers

Irish Central Bank identifies 13600 more overcharged mortgage customers

DUBLIN, Dec 20 (Reuters) – Ireland's main banks have accepted that they will have to compensate another 13,600 mortgage customers they overcharged, the Central Bank said on Wednesday, bringing the total of affected borrowers to 33,700. Irish banks are under threat of being penalised by the
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Top 50 Real Estate Sector Stocks Fetch Juicy Yields & Big Net Gains To December 2018

UNIT led in net gains and Bluerock led in analyst estimated price growth. Top ten gainers, ORC, CHMI, EARN, LADR, SBRA, WPG, SNR, GMRE, BRG, & UNIT ranged 15.7%-37.8% 12/18/17. The Real Estate sector has 9 component industries. The top 50 firms selected by yield represented 7 of them.
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Fair Housing Matters: Discrimination Has No Place In Real Estate

As an openly gay woman, and President of Stribling & Associates — one of New York's largest residential brokerages — I am extremely proud that my chosen profession is one that strives to include people from all walks of life. Equal treatment, or lack of it, is a theme that has unfortunately been thrust
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Tandem's acquisition of Harrods Bank, the banking arm of UK department store, is approved by …

Back in August, 'challenger' bank Tandem said that it had signed an agreement to acquire Harrods Bank, the banking arm of the U.K.'s most famous luxury department store, subject to regulatory approval. Today, the startup bank is announcing that it has now received the go-ahead from the Prudential
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The Billion-Dollar Loophole

… the issue has reached Congress so far, the result has been to preserve or strengthen the deduction. It might not quite qualify as the cockroach of the tax code—the provision that survives every calamity—but it will take a lot to kill it. A version of this article appears in the Jan. 1, 2018 issue of Fortune.
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In the New Era of IT, a CIO Needs to be the Business

Rob Lux, the CIO of Freddie Mac was in a computer club in high school. You know, they took apart computers, that kind of thing. And one day this guy from Microsoft comes to see them. He had written to them and said he had something he wanted them to demo. So they said, “OK, fine.” And he shows
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How an industry outsider taught me to be a better real estate agent

That makes a positive impact on those I have the privilege to touch. For me the decision is clear: To achieve this, it takes patience, it takes forgoing immediate gratification for the future. Above all this, it takes placing others first. Onyi Silmon is a luxury real estate agent with The Silmon Group in Houston,
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Direct lending managers 'move to boost fees by lowering hurdle rates'

Many asset managers selling direct lending investment vehicles have made moves to lower hurdle rates in the latest round of fundraising, which would effectively increase their overall fees, according to consultancy bfinance. Niels Bodenheim, London-based senior director of private markets at bfinance,
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Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) Shares Bought by Rhumbline Advisers

BlackRock Inc. lifted its position in shares of Compass Minerals International by 22.8% during the 2nd quarter. BlackRock Inc. now owns 3,532,489 shares of the basic materials company's stock worth $230,671,000 after buying an additional 656,762 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc.
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Number of people affected by tracker mortgage scandal has more than doubled in past three months

Almost €300m has been paid out in refunds of overcharged interest and compensation to mortgage holders denied the use of money that should never have been taken from them. Governor of Central Bank Philip Lane reacted to the latest surge in the number of cases by slating banks he regulates,
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Top 5 Benefits of Hiring a Real Estate Agent

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released their 2017 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers in which they surveyed recent home buyers and sellers about their experiences. An entire section of the profile is dedicated to buyers' experiences with their real estate agents. If you are looking
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USAA Named 2017 Blue Ribbon Company by Fortune

In addition to appearing on four Fortune lists in 2017, USAA also was recognized as one the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, ranked as the “Most Reputable Bank” among customers in the 2017 Annual Bank Reputation Survey, and named the No. 1 Military Friendly ® Brand.
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Two Big Banks Set to Launch Their Own Online Lending Platforms

A little over a year ago Goldman Sachs launched their consumer lending platform Marcus as part of a digital strategy to move into the retail banking segment. They have since grown faster than any online lending platform with originations approaching $2 billion. Goldman Sachs now believes revenues
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Independent Bank Corp (NASDAQ:IBCP) Sentiment Up in 2017 Q2

It also provides title insurance, and investment and insurance services; and acquires and services payment plans used by clients to purchase vehicle service contracts provided and administered by third parties. The stock decreased 1.28% or $0.3 during the last trading session, reaching $23.2.
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This Real Estate Startup Uses Data Science to Predict Home Listings Before They Happen

It's well known in the real estate business that agents get most of their work through personal relationships. When someone needs help selling their home, they'll often turn to the agent who lives three houses down the street or did a great job selling a friend or family member's property two years ago.
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Shares Higher Over the Last Five Trading Sessions: Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC)

Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC) performed nicely this week, continuing its impressive near-term upward movement. The stock has moved north 6.03% over the past week of trading. Looking further out, over the past twelve months, Investors Title Company's stock was 21.96% and 12.37% over
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Inpixon (NASDAQ:INPX) Reports Customer Victory With Cadillac Fairview

Nadir Ali, the CEO of Inpixon, expressed that they are extremely proud to associate with one of the leading real estate operators in Canada and North America. This is an evidence that the brick-and-mortar retail market is embracing unique technologies that improve the retail setting. Cadillac Fairview is
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Malawi's central bank cuts key lending rate to 16 percent

LILONGWE, Dec 20 (Reuters) – Malawi's central bank has cut the benchmark lending rate by 200 basis points to 16 percent as consumer price inflation slowed, the regulator said on Wednesday after a Monetary Policy Committee meeting. “In arriving at this decision, the Committee took into account the
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Barry Sherman's orphaned cousins fight for cut of Apotex fortune in lawsuit appeal

The Toronto billionaire's orphaned cousins sued Sherman for a cut of his Apotex fortune in 2007. A judge dismissed the case in September as an abuse of process, but court records show they filed an appeal a month later. Four brothers — Kerry, Jeffrey, Paul and Dana Winter — started the action a
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Children's home receives assistance from Real Estate Board

Members of staff of the Real Estate Board (REB)/Commission of Strata Corporations paint the front of the Strathmore Gardens Place of Safety in Spanish Town, during a 'work' day at the facility on … It's a good Christmas gift, but the real gift is ours as we got a real good feeling doing this,” she said.
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Bank of England to shield European banks from tougher post-Brexit rules

Bank of England to shield European banks from tougher post-Brexit rules

The Bank of England will not force all European-headquartered investment banks to ringfence their capital and liquidity in the UK after Brexit, allaying concerns that banking supervisors would require investment banks such as Deutsche Bank to establish expensive new subsidiaries. Under plans to be
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Manitou Investment Management Ltd. Has $13.32 Million Position in International Business …

Manitou Investment Management Ltd. increased its position in International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) by 6.6% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 86,574 shares of the technology company's stock after buying an additional 5,380
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The dream home: What does it look like for different buyers?

It appears the ultimate dream home looks very different from buyer to buyer. According to a new study, men, women, parents, non-parents and even dog- and cat-owners have distinct preferences when it comes to homes they'll buy. There are even big differences between Android and iPhone users.
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Fosun buys out Asahi's stake in Tsingtao Brewery as it turns its acquisitions back to its home turf

Fosun International , together with its wholly and majority owned subsidiaries, agreed to buy 243.1 million H shares, or 37.11 per cent of Tsingtao's issued capital, giving it close to 18 per cent of the brewery, while China's state-owned Tsingtao Brewery Group retains the largest stake . The acquisition
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Three Need-To-Know Secrets Of Investing In Real Estate

Real estate is likely missing from your investment portfolio. It's not your fault — the deck is stacked against you. From many investment advisors not wanting to provide advice for investments they don't earn a commission on, to the horror stories of becoming a landlord and dealing with stopped up toilets
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Wells Fargo Taps Mary Mack To Fix Consumer Lending Business

The consumer lending unit includes student lending and personal lines of credit businesses, as well as two businesses that are undergoing regulatory scrutiny: mortgage and auto lending. In July, the company announced it would refund $80 million to as many as 570,000 customers who had been
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Paul Krugman Compares Bitcoin to Housing Bubble

Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman is warning that the ongoing mania surrounding Bitcoin threatens to dwarf the chaos created in the rise and fall of the housing market. In an interview with Business Insider, Krugman dismissed Bitcoin by stating there has “been no demonstration yet that it
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How open is the housing market to Bitcoin?

Without a doubt, the current Bitcoin boom has led some investors clamouring to increase national exposure to the cryptocurrency market. This unregulated digital coin is shaking up the financial and investment space, and many believe it will not take long for Bitcoin to dominate the property market.
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RBI places restrictions on Bank of India after bad loan spike

Last week, RBI had placed similar restrictions on Corporation Bank. In the past, RBI has placed restrictions on seven banks which include Oriental Bank of Commerce, Dena Bank, Central Bank of India, IDBI Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Bank of Maharashtra and UCO Bank. The RBI has also clarified in
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Fake Meat As A Fix for Climate Change

This article first appeared in Data Sheet, Fortune's daily newsletter on the top tech news. Sign up here. Maybe it's because I have vacation on the brain that I keep coming back to the topic that everything old is new again. NOTHING will replace the good old-fashioned resting I plan to do for the next two
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Canada Economic Growth Slows, SMB Lending Cools

Data is expected to show slower economic growth across Canada for the second half of 2017 and, along with it, a slowdown in small- and medium-sized business (SMB) lending, according to new research from small business credit data and analysis firm PayNet. In its “Small Business Lending Index,”
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LCH establishes clearing of credit index options

The central counterparty (CCP) is the first clearinghouse to design, develop and implement a risk framework specifically for the clearing of credit index options. The index extends opportunities for clients by offsetting their European and US products through CDSClear. This addition to LCH's credit
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Founder of Bitcoin Rival Litecoin Sells His Cryptocurrency After 7500% Rally

The creator of the world's fifth-biggest cryptocurrency cashed in his profits during a 75-fold rally this year. Charlie Lee, a San Francisco-based software engineer who founded litecoin in 2013, said in a reddit post that he sold and donated all of his holdings over the past few days. The disposal is aimed at
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TF Cornerstone lands big refi on Wall Street

TF Cornerstone refinanced its residential tower 45 Wall Street with a $144 million Freddie Mac mortgage issued by Wells Fargo. The new loan replaces a $134 million Fannie Mae mortgage issued by JPMorgan Chase, Commercial Observer reported. Built in 1959 as office space, the 27-story,
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Canada home prices to cool in 2018 as rates rise, mortgage rules hit: Poll

OTTAWA – Canadian home prices are expected to cool significantly next year as tighter mortgage rules come into effect and as further expected interest rate hikes are likely to dampen a market that has been stoked by cheap borrowing, a Reuters poll found. While home price gains in Toronto and
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Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ) Holdings Raised by Lee Danner & Bass Inc.

Private Capital Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Mondelez International by 12.8% during the third quarter. Private Capital Management Inc. now owns 14,500 shares of the company's stock valued at $590,000 after buying an additional 1,650 shares during the period. Stack Financial
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We Should Look Anew At Real Estate Investment Trusts

This past year Alexander & Baldwin announced, like many Hawaii commercial real estate companies before it, that it too, would become a real estate investment trust. At this rate, I too, would like to be a REIT, but alas, a REIT requires a minimum of 100 shareholders and I barely have that many
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Broker processing platform One Mortgage System launches

One Mortgage System (OMS) has launched a processing platform taking brokers from enquiry to completion. OMS officially launched today with over 3000 advisers registered to use the system. The system was piloted with packager/distributor, AToM and is said to save users two hours per case on
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NCC worries over cases of e-banking fraud

NCC worries over cases of e-banking fraud

NCC disclosed this in Port Harcourt,Rivers State, yesterday during a one-day workshop on Electronic Banking Fraud in Nigeria: Challenges and Way Forward. Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, NCC, Mr. Ubale Maska, at the event, expressed concerns over the level in which fraudsters take
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Kabila Crisis Fuels Conflict in Eastern Congo as UN Targeted

UN peacekeepers attend a memorial ceremony in Beni, eastern Congo, on, Dec. 11. Photographer: Al-Hadji Kudra Maliro/AP Photo. The Democratic Republic of Congo's succession crisis is adding fuel to the fire in the rebellion-wracked east, where 14 peacekeepers were killed in the deadliest attack
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What $400000 Buys You in Austin Real Estate

Because the house is the model home for the subdivision, it has $24,000 worth of upgrades, such as oak floors, that don't come standard. If a homebuyer is interested in purchasing the furniture in the model, that can be negotiated, says real estate agent Elissa Sexton. One drawback of the house being
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Aggressive lending: BB blocks funds of One bank, Prime Bank

Bangladesh Bank has frozen Tk 51 crore from ONE Bank's current account with the banking regulator and Tk 25 crore from Premier Bank's for their aggressive lending practices that took them way past the permissible limit for advance-deposit ratio (ADR). The central bank blocked the amounts on
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Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (VRX) Downgraded by Vetr to “Buy”

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. logo Vetr downgraded shares of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (NYSE:VRX) (TSE:VRX) from a strong-buy rating to a buy rating in a research note issued to investors on Monday, December 4th. The brokerage currently has $19.18 target price on the
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Mortgage Loan Rates Moved Sideways Last Week, Applications Down 5%

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released its weekly report on mortgage applications Wednesday morning, noting a decrease of 4.9% in the group's seasonally adjusted composite index for the week ending December 15. Mortgage loan rates dipped last week on three of five loan types that the
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Homeownership will get more expensive for some Californians under the GOP tax bill

The Republican tax bill that appears headed for President Trump's desk reduces the ability of home buyers to deduct mortgage interest, which will be a hit to home shoppers in Southern California and the Bay Area, where housing costs are sky-high. But the interest provision is far more limited in scope
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Real Estate Veteran Bob Dyson Is Changing the Industry Paradigm With His Third Act, Home.Chat

California real estate veteran Bob Dyson is out to change the real estate industry paradigm for real estate agents as the old model in Dyson's estimation is broken. “For years, a six percent commission was fairly standard around the country. Those were all great times. But, with technology advancements,
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A bitcoin millionaire's fortune will fund psychedelic research, a cure for aging, and clean water

Philanthropy has entered the bitcoin era. Last week, a cryptocurrency enthusiast named “Pine” founded the $86 million (5,057 BTC) Pineapple Fund (motto: “Because once you have enough money, money doesn't matter.”). As of Dec. 19, the Pineapple Fund had committed about $8 million to eight
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A Hotel Charged This Couple $350 and Threatened Legal Action After They Left a Negative …

A customer who stayed at an Indiana hotel has said she was charged $350 and threatened with legal action after leaving a negative review about her experience. Call 6–the investigative arm of ABC affiliate The Indy Channel in Indiana–reports that when Katrina Arthur and her husband stayed at the
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MBA: Applications drop nearly 5% before Christmas holiday

The MBA reported mortgage interest rates for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($424,100 or less) decreased from last week's 4.2% to 4.16%. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with jumbo loan balances (greater than $424,100) increased to
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Putin views promoting mortgages and lowering interest rates as essential

MOSCOW, December 20. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin considers it vital to further develop mortgage programs and lower interest rates, he said on Wednesday. “It is crucial to ensure further growth of mortgage lending and to lower interest rates, to continue developing the mortgage securities
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Central Bank keeps bank lending mechanism unchanged

The Central Bank has again left a key control mechanism for bank lending unchanged, amid a generally subdued picture for bank lending. The Central Bank said the countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) rate would stay at 0% from January 1. It noted that while aggregate credit conditions remain subdued
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6/67 Barraclough Crescent,Monash ACT 2904

6/67 Barraclough Crescent is a townhouse for rent in Monash. View more about this property and browse similar listings in Monash on Allhomes.com.au.
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House prices UK: Property up North will BOOM in 2018 – but it's bad news for London homes

Current indications are that the total number of residential properties sold in 2017 is likely to be approximately 1.2million, which if correct when the final figures are available in January from HMRC, would mean that the market was slightly lower than 2016, when a total of 1.23million residential properties
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SALT lending platform to allow WAX tokens as collateral

The SALT Lending platform allows holders of blockchain assets to leverage their holdings as collateral for cash loans. SALT is the first asset-backed lending platform to give blockchain asset holders access to cash without having to sell their tokens. SALT also provides investors with an innovative and
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Titan International (TWI) Stock Price Up 8.9% Following Insider Buying Activity

Titan International logo Shares of Titan International Inc (NYSE:TWI) rose 8.9% during mid-day trading on Monday following insider buying activity. The company traded as high as $13.35 and last traded at $12.84. Approximately 544,251 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 44%
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Aces trying to regain form, banking on new talents

MANILA, Philippines — As the new PBA year opens, Alex Compton is just happy that Calvin Abueva and Carl Bryan Cruz are back in their fold. And why wouldn't he? With their new hooping year about to unfold, the third-year Aces coach said they're on the phase of polishing the little kinks, so when the
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Household balance sheets look better with more superannuation and less borrowing

Australian household balance sheets improved substantially in the September quarter as superannuation funds grew strongly and new lending fell 25 per cent, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The ABS reported that household financial flows were positive to the tune of
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Global Organic Binders Market Top Emerging Trends, Application, Products, Foam and Key …

“The Organic Binders Market report includes a comprehensive analysis of the present state of the market. The report starts with the basic Organic Binders … Further, a slowing domestic real estate market remains the biggest downside risk for steel. Europe will be followed by North America and Latin
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Blockchain-Based Lending Platform SALT to Allow WAX Tokens as Collateral for Loans

Blockchain-Based Lending Platform SALT to Allow WAX Tokens as Collateral for Loans

SALT (an acronym for Secured Automated Lending Technology) is a tech company that has created a lending platform that allows bitcoin and ethereum to be used as collateral for cash loans in various national fiat currencies through a network of lenders. The company makes its money by selling its
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Ben Anderson Recognized as a Most Influential Mortgage Pro in America

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RPM Mortgage a division of LendUS, LLC, a leading retail mortgage lender, is proud to announce that Ben Anderson, one of the nation's top producing mortgage originators and #1 originator in Orange County, has been honored as a Top 40 Most Influential Mortgage
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Nets, OpenWay collaborate to monetize PSD2, open banking

“PSD2 Consumer Solution: for payment players adopting PSD2 as a step towards open banking services and revenue streams” explores opportunities in open banking and addresses challenges presented by shifting consumer attitudes and expectations, according to a press release. It also highlights
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Commercial Real Estate Director I at Fifth Third

In addition to traditional lending and depository offerings, our commercial products and services include global cash management, foreign exchange and international trade finance, derivatives and capital markets services, asset-based lending, real estate finance, commercial leasing, and syndicated
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Housing market defies winter slowdown with price increases: MAB

The housing market proved “reasonably resilient” in November despite a rate rise, with prices holding firm in many areas, according to the latest Mortgage Advice Bureau data. Although growth was limited, MAB expected to see a slight cool-down in prices in the run up to the holidays as is seasonally the
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Buying property in Delhi NCR? See what homebuyers look for the most while making real estate …

Talking about their study, Irwin Preet Singh Anand, COO, OLX India, says, “The report helps us in recognizing emerging consumer trends in the real estate market. Delhi NCR is one of the fastest-growing markets on our real estate section, with one third of the buyers seeking ready to move inventory,
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The EU's Top Court Just Blew a Big Hole in Uber's Business Model

Uber received the biggest setback yet to its business in Europe Wednesday, as the European Union's top court ruled that it should be treated and regulated as a transportation company. The ruling means that Uber can no longer use the argument that it is simply a technology platform that matches
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Desperate Bitcoin Investors Who Forget Their Passwords Are Resorting to Hypnotherapy

Help is in sight for that batch of early-Bitcoin-adopters who are sitting on untapped bounties because they've forgotten the passwords needed to get into their 'wallets'. A hypnotist in South Carolina has recently begun offering to help people recall forgotten passwords or find misplaced storage devices.
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OLD National Bancorp IN Raises Holdings in Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ)

The institutional investor owned 32,645 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 3,702 shares during the period. OLD National Bancorp IN's holdings in Mondelez International were worth $1,328,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other hedge funds have also
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The UK Will Make Concessions to EU Banks to Keep Them in London After Brexit

The Bank of England will allow European banks to continue selling their services in the United Kingdom without having to create expensive subsidiaries after Britain leaves the EU, the BBC reported on Wednesday. The decision, if confirmed, would mean European banks offering wholesale services
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BREAKING: Landmark Native Title win in WA

At the heart of the appeal was the question of when the obligation by companies to negotiate in good faith ended — if it did at all — in Native Title dealings. In a majority decision handed down in Melbourne, Justices Anthony North and John Griffiths ruled in the Mount Jowlaenga people's favour, finding
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Envoy Mortgage Correspondent Lending Division Announces Non-Delegated Program Expansion

The Correspondent Lending Division of Envoy Mortgage announces the expansion of its non-delegated loan program with enhanced underwriting services, private mortgage insurance resources and complete fulfillment options. Providing technology and solutions to manage risk and increase
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This holiday gift for seniors can save them a fortune

As you celebrate the holidays this year with older relatives and friends, you may want to take the opportunity to alert them to scams that target retirees who have money. Sure, it's not the jolliest topic of conversation, but you could be giving them a valuable present. “Common scams that pop up around the
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UBS Asset Management names new European real estate chief

UBS Asset Management has named a new European head of its real estate business, marking another senior appointment in the Swiss group's property division this month. The firm has appointed Reto Ketterer as head of real estate for Europe, excluding Switzerland, in its real estate and private
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Mortgage Lending Services will change name in the New Year

Mortgage Lending Services will change its name to TruStone Home Mortgage, beginning in the New Year. This new name will better reflect its relationship to parent company, TruStone Financial Federal Credit Union. TruStone Financial CEO Tim Bosiacki said this in a statement: “The new TruStone
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Lending has become riskier says CoreLogic

Mortgage credit risk increased between the third quarter of 2016 and the same period this year. CoreLogic says that its Housing Credit Index was 111.1, an 18 point rise from a the 93.1 seen in Q3 2016. However, this means that it remained within the index's benchmark range of 90-120. CoreLogic's
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Do You Feel Rich Yet?

Knowing that you will soon be free of that pesky health insurance that's been weighing you down and chains of financial regulation are finally getting smashed open—feels good, right?
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Collins Says News Coverage of Her Tax Vote 'Unbelievably Sexist'

Senator Susan Collins, a Republican from Maine, speaks to members of the media at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Nov. 28, 2017. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg. Republican Senator Susan Collins ripped news coverage of her decision to vote for the GOP tax-cut bill as “unbelievably
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First American Corporation (New) (FAF) Moves Higher on Volume Spike for December 19

First American Financial Corp is a financial service provider offering title insurance, closing and/or escrow services, and related services in connection with residential and commercial real estate transactions. Headquartered in Santa Ana, CA, First American Corporation (New) has 19,531 employees and
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Net lending value on credit cards in the United Kingdom (UK)

Net lending value on credit cards in the United Kingdom (UK)

This statistic shows the yearly net lending value on credit cards in the United Kingdom from 2011 to 2016. In 2011, the yearly net lending value on credit cards was almost 1,3 billion British pounds (GBP). Net lending is gross lending net of repayments and other adjustments. As of 2016, net lending value
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Guidance issued to credit unions on Long Term Lending

Central Bank supportive of such lending where it is prudently undertaken, well-managed and in line with credit union strategy and capabilities; Credit Union management and Boards expected to adopt a structured risk-based approach to Long Term Lending; Revised application process also launched
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Tax Cut Expected to Trigger Fannie, Freddie Infusion

WASHINGTON—Enactment of the Republican tax plan could trigger a roughly $14 billion accounting loss at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, leading to the first taxpayer-funded infusion since they became profitable firms in 2012. At issue is an accounting change tied to lower corporate tax rates in the
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12 unbelievable real estate facts that will make you question everything

Think you've seen and heard everything in the real estate business? You might be surprised to learn about some of these fascinating real estate facts from around the world. If you want some fun conversation starters the next time you're chatting with a client or colleague, don't miss these fun pieces of
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Australia: Housing market clearly cooling, but construction indicators surprisingly resilient

Analysts at NAB explain that Australian housing market continued to cool in November, ahead of the usual pre-Christmas slow period as auction clearance rates have eased, but that has been largely driven by Sydney where the rate has dipped below 60% on average over recent weeks (having been
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Philly real estate market: A good time to buy, a hard time to sell

Those properties tended to sell around $544,100 — more than $200,000 above the national average. And, researchers found, those homes sold for just less than $200 below listing price. Markets where sellers stand to gain the most include all the usual West Coast spots, as well as a few in Texas.
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High Yields from Two Top Mortgage REITs

Unlike equity REITs, mortgage REITs generally don't own properties. Instead, mortgage REITs are more like bond fund managers than landlords. They invest in debt by originating or buying mortgage securities that they manage in a loan portfolio. Here's a look at my two top picks among mortgage REITs
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No. 267: On good fellows, spoon benders, Octomoms and trends to come

With our broad experience in land use, development, real estate and environmental law, we have the vision to serve our clients and our communities. Please … Looking good: There's plenty of strong economic activity ahead, according to Deloitte's new survey, The State of the Deal: M&A Trends 2018.
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Lending a Hand to the Military

One way to create more jobs for military spouses? Let the lawyers among them practice across state lines. Bliss Lawyers Suzie Scanlon Rabinowitz on CEO Radio, part 10.
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Young Thai-American surprised with billion-dollar fortune from deceased Californian grandma

Thai-American woman Erica Jasmine Baldwin Gibson never knew about her deceased American father's family fortune, until she was surprised with a letter earlier this year that her Californian grandmother left her $US1 billion dollar (THB32 billion) in bonds and stocks from the family's oil company when
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App based lender MoneyTap – ABFL signs collaboration, MSME lending on chart

New Delhi, Dec 20 (KNN) Eyeing at increasing credit to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country, app based credit service provider MoneyTap recently entered into collaboration with Aditya Birla Finance Ltd. Under the new collaboration, MoneyTap clients from over 20 cities
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Global Ex-US Real Estate Wisdomtree (DRW) Sees Schaff Trend Cycle Trend Upward Near-Term

Global Ex-US Real Estate Wisdomtree (DRW) are being monitored this week as the Schaff Trend Cycle levels have shown a consistent uptrend over the course of the past 5 trading sessions. If the levels breach the key 70 level, a market reversal will be likely, according to this signal. The Schaff indicator
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House officially passes sweeping tax reform

[Update 1] Due to three provisions Democrats say were violated in the Republican's bill, the House will be forced to vote again Wednesday after the provisions are removed. Republicans in the House of Representatives officially passed sweeping tax reform, hinging the party's hopes for reform on a final
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RICS expects house price growth to grind to a halt in 2018

RICS expects the overriding issue of near-record low stocks on estate agents books to continue impacting behaviour in the housing market in 2018, with no signs that the year will see a turnaround in supply in the second hand market. Political and economic uncertainty, combined with the lack of stock,
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Today Lending takes the Section 184 Loans for Native Americans t

Leading mortgage options provider, Today Lending, takes the Section 184 Loans for Native Americans to more states and tribes in the U.S. to allow more people Purchase, Build or Refinance a…
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Germany's Powerful Finance Post Is Back in Play and Here's Why

Chancellor Angela Merkel may have to offer the Social Democrats an especially tempting carrot if she is to persuade them to join her in government for a third time: Germany's powerful finance portfolio. With government talks due to resume on Wednesday, SPD members still need convincing that it's in
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Elon Musk Accidentally Shared His Personal Phone Number On Twitter

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk arrives at the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Feb. 26, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images. By Eli Meixler. 9:03 PM EST. Even tech moguls make mistakes online. Elon Musk committed a bit of a Twitter blunder late Tuesday.
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Dem Senator Says His Identity Was Stolen For “Fraudulent” Net Neutrality Comment

Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon said Monday that someone impersonated him while posting an anti-net neutrality comment to the FCC's public comment system. Merkley posted an image of the comment on Twitter, saying it was “further proof of forged comments in this process.” Fake public
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5 housing market trends to watch in 2018

The housing market was on fire in 2017. If you're wondering what this might mean for 2018, here is what real estate professionals are saying.
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Angry Indians are complaining about their banks like never before

Angry Indians are complaining about their banks like never before

Tired of being pushed around by banks over unresolved problems and unsatisfactory services, more and more customers in India are now dragging lenders to higher authorities. Grievances registered with the various banking ombudsmen across the country increased by 27% in financial year 2017
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Japan Needs Ability to Strike North Korea, Ex-Defense Chief Says

Japan needs the “overwhelming” capacity to retaliate against a possible North Korean attack as a way to deter the isolated nation from using nuclear weapons, former Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said in an interview this week. “North Korea won't abandon its missile development and nuclear tests,”
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Bitcoin: Coinbase Users Get 'Cash' Windfall

… windfall for Coinbase customer, it also has the potential to create a nightmare when it comes to dealing with the IRS. As Fortune explained last month, some lawyers think Bitcoin Cash could amount to a taxable event like a dividend while others believe the tax obligation will only arise when they sell it.
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Austin's Crossroads Systems acquires provider of affordable housing, mortgage financing

“Eric Donnelly and his team have built a profitable and growing social enterprise providing affordable housing and mortgage financing to low income and well deserving borrowers.” Coleman said the acquisition delivers on Crossroads' “commitment to create long-term shareholder value while delivering
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Micro-finance lender Spandana Sphoorty raises Rs 125 cr in equity, month after raising Rs 400 cr …

Barely a month after raising Rs 400 crore from Birla Sun Life Asset Mutual Fund, micro-lending firm Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited has raised Rs … Capital and OTPP during their initial investment in March which was contingent on the micro-lending firm showing a healthy growth post its CDR.
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The Biggest Housing Bubble of Them All Might Be Norwegian

A widening chasm between housing prices and rental cost could be a sign that a correction is right around the corner. … The thinking goes that when rising home values fail to trigger a move into the rental market, it may be a sign that households may have unrealistic expectations of further price
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Insider Buying: Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (OCSL) Director Purchases 28784 Shares of Stock

Oaktree Specialty Lending logo Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (NASDAQ:OCSL) Director John Frank purchased 28,784 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 15th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $4.74 per share, for a total transaction of $136,436.16.
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Mortgage Equity Partners Hires Veteran Renovation Lending Manager

LYNNFIELD, MA, December 20, 2017 — Mortgage Equity Partners is excited to announce that Shawn Patrick McGee recently joined as a Renovation Lending Manager. With over 40 years of experience in the mortgage and real estate industry, Shawn specializes in renovation lending – a program that
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Winter Solstice: What and When Is It?

Get ready for the winter solstice, signifying the start of winter and the shortest day of the year. The winter solstice for 2017 will occur at 11:28 am ET on Thursday, Dec. 21. At that moment, the sun will be directly over the Tropic of Capricorn, south of the equator, as the U.S. National Weather Service notes.
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Captive of Fortune

Metacritic Game Reviews, Captive of Fortune for PC, …
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Office Assistant/ Receptionist

Interaudi Bank, a leading private bank in the heart of midtown NYC, seeks entry-level candidates for a dual role Office Assistant 50% and Receptionist 50%. Find a career in banking with this…
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Counter to Seasonal Trends, Demand for Real Estate Exhibits Strong Growth in November

“Although the residential real estate industry has entered its regular seasonal slowdown period, demand continues to be strong relative to the supply of homes,” ShowingTime Chief Analytics Officer Daniil Cherkasskiy said. “This trend should continue across the board throughout the holiday season with
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Real estate agent is lucky winner of trip for two to Hawaii

THERE were howls of excitement, hugs and kisses all round as Jerome McPhail, a real estate agent, emerged winner of the JN 'Off You Go Again' promotion 2017. McPhail was surprised by representatives of JN Bank at his Half-Way-Tree offices last Thursday where he was presented with the top prize
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Understanding Poland's Battles With the EU

Two years into Poland's populist revolution, the European Union is set to launch an unprecedented disciplinary process that could lead to penalties against Poland for failing to respect democratic standards. At stake is the value of Polish assets, with the zloty weakening when conflicts with the EU
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UK housing market projected to be lifeless in 2018

“Price growth may fade to produce a virtually flat outturn for 2018.” The report adds to evidence that the property market will continue to have a tough time next year. Real-estate website operator Rightmove said this month that home values in London are likely to fall 2% in 2018, and that they will cool to a
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Women Flee a Hellscape in Yemen. Here Are Their Lives Now

Those lucky enough to escape the nation's brutal war are scrabbling to adapt — and setting themselves up in business. The aftermath of an air strike in the Yemeni capital of Sana'a on Nov. 11, 2017. Photographer: AFP via Getty Images. By. Nafeesa Syeed. @NafeesaSyeed More stories by Nafeesa
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Global investors banking on macro stability being institutionalised: Sajjid Chinoy

Sajjid Chinoy , Chief India Economist at JP Morgan , said India is among the most fortified of emerging market economies, from the standpoint of macro-economic stability, in the event of global turbulence. Therefore, in an environment where interest rates in the US are rising, other emerging markets will
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Sweden Says #MeToo

Sweden is one of the world's most gender-equal countries. It topped the European Union's gender-equality index in 2017 and ranked fifth on this year's Global Gender Gap Index from the World Economic Forum. When adjusted for differences in jobs, sectors, education, age, and working time, the wage
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Real Estate Rumors: Park Ave. Apartments, TA Realty, Duke

Real Estate Rumors: Park Ave. Apartments, TA Realty, Duke

Law360, Minneapolis (December 19, 2017, 4:31 PM EST) — Three apartments on Park Avenue in Manhattan have sold to a Chinese buyer for a total of $91.1 million, The Real Deal reported Tuesday. The deal is for units 92, 92B and 93B at 432 Park Ave., which combined have 11,906 square feet of
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Director (Ackman-Ziff Real Estate Group, LLC)

Ackman-Ziff Real Estate Group is currently seeking a highly qualified and motivated Director level professional who is interested in developing a career in commercial real estate investing & finance to join our Los Angeles office. About Ackman-Ziff. Ackman-Ziff Real Estate Group is the industry's
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Federal tax bill boosts New York real estate, hurts home ownership

However, tax analysts believe filing under the new code, which is expected to be signed into law by the end of the week, will require just a bit more paper for many New Yorkers and most real estate professionals. “A postcard? No, a pass-through return will look more like a telephone book,” Abe
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The Senate Has Approved Sweeping Tax Reform, Handing It Back to the House for One Last Vote

Speaker Paul Ryan arrives for a news conference in the Capitol after the House passed the Republican tax plan on Dec. 19, 2017. Tom Williams—CQ-Roll Call,Inc/Getty Images. By The Associated Press. 12:58 AM EST. Jubilant Republicans pushed on early Wednesday to the verge of the most
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Murphy taps another assemblywoman to lead a state department

“And as a real estate attorney, she has ensured that consumers are treated fairly by mortgage companies in the purchases of their homes.” All important work, for sure, but hardly the stuff of a Banking and Insurance commissioner in a state where the governor-elect is proposing a new, state-run bank.
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Orlando gains momentum: A look back at 2017's biggest commercial real estate deals

Orlando gains momentum: A look back at 2017's biggest commercial real estate deals … to position Lake Nona as one of the fastest-growing communities in America with at least $3 billion worth of construction underway — not to mention being a significant job creator for both the region and the state.
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Brokers+Engineers Brings New Technology to NNN Sector

Earlier this month, Brokers+Engineers launched an online brokerage and trading platform for the net lease real estate sector, which in the U.S. encompasses an estimated 1.3 million properties with a total market value of $6.5 trillion. NREI talked with CEO and co-founder Camille Renshaw to learn more
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Take Out Is Costing Us A Small Fortune!

Take Out Is Costing Us A Small Fortune! By Scott Childers. |. Dec 19, 2017 @ 5:28 PM. This number is staggering! According to a new study, the average American will spend $70,000 on delivery and takeout in their life . . . or about $1,175 a year. 82% of us order out at least twice a month! The top three
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Bangladesh Fires Two Bank CEOs in a Month, Seeks to Avert Crisis

The central bank on Tuesday said it ousted the chief executive officer of Farmers Bank, a small private-sector lender, accusing him of “gross irregularities in lending.” That followed the removal earlier in the month of the CEO of another small lender, NRB Commercial Bank, accused by Bangladesh Bank
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Ex-Im Bank on course for full lending

If approved, Ex-Im would see its full lending powers restored and could quickly begin clearing a USD42 billion backlog of deals in its pipeline. Exim opponents, who branded the bank as a source of 'corporate welfare' for Boeing, GE, and other big manufacturers, effectively shut down the bank's lending
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Edminster finds new home with Windermere Real Estate

Windermere Chewelah has a new agent and she's enjoying her move to Chewelah. Christa Edminster and her family bought their Chewelah house three years ago and used it mainly as a vacation home. Living at the time in Adna, on the western side of the state, they were waiting for their daughter to
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Matka Nordic Travel Fair 2018 to fly international travel buyers to Finland

Matka Nordic Travel Fair, together with its cooperation partners, Visit Finland and Finnair, will fly almost 100 international travel service buyers to the Matka Workshop Day event in Finland. Matka Workshop Day is the most significant buying event in the travel industry in Finland and the Nordic countries.
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Canada home prices to cool in 2018 as rates rise, mortgage rules hit

OTTAWA, Dec 20 (Reuters) – Canadian home prices are expected to cool significantly next year as tighter mortgage rules come into effect and as further expected interest rate hikes are likely to dampen a market that has been stoked by cheap borrowing, a Reuters poll found. While home price gains in
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Real Estate agents concerned about potential impact of new tax bill

BOSTON — There's concern about the republican tax overhaul moving through Washington and its potential impact on the state's already strained housing market. Many people looking to purchase or sell property are concerned that the bill puts home values at risk and undercuts most of the incentives to
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City Council passes bills on landlord transparency, construction penalties

New York City Council passed several bills Tuesday that will affect real estate and housing in the five boroughs. Those include rezonings, new regulations for self-storage and for the department of Housing Preservation and Development to create a data portal for New Yorkers to see all properties owned
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Fund Files: Berkowitz cuts fees; Franklin merges funds

Some of this one year performance is down to Berkowitz's big stakes in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which saw the fund lose 13% in a single day following an adverse court ruling in February about the companies paying out profits. By April investors had already withdrawn $200 million from the then
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US Treasury Sales Are About to Double 2018. Who's Buying?

With the U.S. about to sell the most debt in eight years, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin may find himself relying on a buyer base that needs to see higher yields before loading up. Government debt sales are set to more than double in 2018, lifting net issuance to $1.3 trillion, the most since 2010,
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Is It Time To Buy Hi-P International Limited (SGX:H17)?

Hi-P International Limited (SGX:H17), a electronic company based in Singapore, led the SGX gainers with a relatively large price hike in the past couple of weeks. Less-covered, small caps tend to present more of an opportunity for mispricing due to the lack of information available to the public, which
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Commentary: Don't Blame Trump for Lower Health Insurance Signups. Blame Obamacare.

Obamacare's fifth open enrollment period ended Friday. In the 39 states using the federal HealthCare.gov insurance exchange, 4.7 million people signed up for 2018 coverage, as of Dec. 9. At this point, that's about 4.5 million fewer people who signed up than last year. This year's lower numbers
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ValuEngine Downgrades Triton International (TRTN) to Hold

A number of other research analysts have also recently weighed in on the stock. BidaskClub raised shares of Triton International from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 7th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on shares of Triton International
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Sheffield Financial and Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA announce a new multi-year retail financing …

Sheffield Financial and Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA announce a new multi-year retail financing …

30, 2017. Building on a long tradition of excellence in community banking, BB&T offers a wide range of financial services including retail and commercial banking, investments, insurance, wealth management, asset management, mortgage, corporate banking, capital markets and specialized lending.
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BNY Mellon Statement on 2017 Title 1 Resolution Plan Feedback

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — BNY Mellon today received feedback on its 2017 resolution plan from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Federal Reserve acknowledging the important steps the company has taken to enhance its resolvability and facilitate its orderly
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What's the cost of a banking complaint? Nearly Rs 4000, says RBI

In the total 20 offices of Banking Ombudsman (OBO) of RBI in the country, “In 2016-17, the OBOs handled 136,511 complaints (5,524 from the previous year) of which 92 percent were disposed within the year. The complaints received by OBOs increased by 27 percent in 2016-17 as compared to a rise of
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Pooled Lending Service Illustration

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Surveyors warn that first-time buyers are being squeezed out of mortgage market

The proportion of mortgage approvals to those with small deposits continued to fall during November, surveyors claim. The latest e.surv Mortgage Monitor estimates there were 66,167 mortgage approvals during November, up 2.5% on October but down 1% annually. The share of small deposit
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New specialist mortgage lender targeting banking licence

It also expects its equity release market entry to take place in the first half of 2018 – almost a year ahead of previous expectations. The newly-launched property and financial services firm, which is already a leasing and loans provider, said that the application for a banking licence will shortly be
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Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (OCSL) Receives Average Rating of “Hold” from Analysts

Oaktree Specialty Lending logo Shares of Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (NASDAQ:OCSL) have been given an average recommendation of “Hold” by the thirteen ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell
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Start-up firm launches bid for 2018 title

Forty-eight entrepreneurs are set to face Dragon's Den-style pitches, interviews and the creation of an official trade stand – all while studying for their degrees with the college, before winners from across the country go head to head at the Start-Up Company of the Year national final, which will be hosted
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Musk Sends His Phone Number to 16 Million Twitter Followers

Elon Musk gave his 16.7 million Twitter followers what he meant to send to the chief technology officer of virtual-reality company Oculus: his phone number. “Do you have a sec to talk? My cell is …” Musk wrote from his account on Tuesday to John Carmack, the CTO of Facebook Inc.-owned Oculus.
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IBERIABANK (NASDAQ:IBKC) Earns Daily News Sentiment Score of 0.15

The Company is a holding company for IBERIABANK, a Louisiana state chartered banking corporation; Lenders Title Company, an Arkansas-chartered title insurance and closing services agency (Lenders Title); IBERIA Capital Partners LLC (ICP), a corporate finance services firm; 1887 Leasing, LLC,
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Canada home prices to cool in 2018 as rates rise, mortgage rules hit: Reuters poll

With tougher new rules on mortgage lending to take effect at the beginning of next year and the Bank of Canada expected to raise interest rates again, economists are watching to see how indebted consumers will cope. Home prices are expected to grow by just 1.9 percent next year after a gain of 8.5
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Bendigo makes banking easier

BENDIGO Bank in Yeppoon opened its doors in November and is already looking to see what more it can do for the Capricorn Coast community. Customer relationship branch manager Rachel Harper said it was an exciting time for the community she called home. “I live in Yeppoon with my partner and
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Coinbase Adds Bitcoin Cash, Giving Momentum to Bitcoin Rival

Coinbase Inc., one of the most popular U.S. cryptocurrency exchanges, is adding bitcoin cash to its offerings, giving momentum to a rival to the most popular digital unit. The San Francisco-based exchange said in a blog post announcing the move that all customers who held a bitcoin balance at the time
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Centuries-Old Gibraltar Dispute Threatens Brexit Progress

A group of people cross the border of the British Colony of Gibraltar in La Linea de la Concepcion. Photographer: Jorge Guerrero/AFP via Getty Images. A 300-year-old argument between Britain and Spain over a small piece of land is threatening to derail Theresa May's plans to help businesses
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China Says Trump Risks US Leadership

Just a month after President Trump's trip to Beijing, it looks like China and the U.S. are on the verge of yet another diplomatic spat. Beijing hit back at the U.S. and its claims that it is undermining American influence and criticizing the president for what it called his “you win, I lose” mentality. Bloomberg's
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House Passes Sweeping Tax Cuts, Moving Trump Closer to Major Win

House Republicans passed a sweeping tax overhaul that delivers a deep, lasting cut for corporations and temporary benefits for individuals, putting President Donald Trump one step away from his first major legislative victory. The bill, dubbed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed 227 to 203. Only 12
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CoreLogic: Mortgage Credit Risk Increased in Q3

Mortgage credit risk increased in the third quarter to reach a score of 111.1 on the CoreLogic Housing Credit Index (HCI), up 18 points from a score of 93.1 in the third quarter of 2016. Even with this increase, credit risk in the third quarter was still within the benchmark range of the HCI, the software, data
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Disney Adds an Odd-Looking Trump to Hall of Presidents

The Magic Kingdom has officially added President Trump to its Hall of Presidents, there's just one problem: it doesn't look a lot like him. The Disney attraction includes animatronic versions of all of the past presidents.The Trump addition was officially revealed Tuesday, and Twitter users were quick to
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Conference Agreement Splits The Difference Between House And Senate On Commercial Real …

No guaranty how realistic it is. A bicyclist rides past commercial real estate on Roosevelt Island in New York, U.S., on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. … It is common for the lease to be triple net – meaning that the tenant pays the real estate taxes, building insurance and maintenance. Daddy's whole job is to
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