Real Estate Report: remodels on the rise

Real Estate Report: remodels on the rise

“The growth is just unprecedented,” says Ron Haskell, President of Maine Properties, LLC. Haskell is dealing with a dramatic rise in remodels. “Usually by now I'm trying to find out if our phones actually work and right now it's very, very active,” Haskell says. “We're doing a lot of kitchen, bath renovations,
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Kidnapping, Drugs, Scandal and All the Money in the World: Inside the Getty Family Curse

The richest man in the world at the time of his grandson's kidnapping, Getty made the bulk of his eventual billion-dollar fortune extracting oil from the Middle East. A notorious playboy, he married and divorced five different women throughout his life, and was rumored to have countless other affairs.
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The Brutal True Story Behind All the Money in the World

But Getty made the bulk of his eventual billion-dollar fortune after taking a gamble in the Middle East. In 1949, Getty made a deal with the Saudis to purchase a tract of land near the border of Kuwait. For years no oil was found, but eventually his engineers tapped into one of the largest natural oil reserves
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Foreign trade: Banking measures, regulations to contain imports

At the same time, the Bank of Algeria (BA), since early 2017, has issued a series of measures to provide a framework for foreign trade, in order to further contain imports. Banks have thus been requested to suspend all banking domiciliation for imports of citrus fruits and fresh vegetables and to freeze
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How digital signage boosts the real estate customer experience

To be successful in the highly competitive real estate industry, agents are looking to enhance their customer relationships by utilizing technology to provide increased flexibility. Adopting digital media positions an agency as an innovative market leader and is a powerful, cost effective tool for
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Saudi Arabia's Jadwa REIT acquires two properties in Mecca

A number of real estate companies and investment houses have set up real estate investment trusts (reits) in the kingdom in the last few years as financial regulators have allowed them to traded publically. The investment vehicles, which trade on a bourse like a share, invest in income yielding properties
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Japan's SMFG keen to raise stake in Indonesian bank BTPN to majority

TOKYO (Reuters) – Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) is keen to raise its stake to a majority in Indonesian lender BTPN if authorities permit, the Japanese bank's CEO said, as it aims to roll out full-scale banking operations in emerging Asia markets. “Conditional upon regulatory approval, we
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It's now or never for property buyers in Dubai

While off-plan was king in the Dubai real estate market in 2017, secondary market sales are likely to take centrestage next year, say market stakeholders. Buyers are unlikely to see too much of the sales incentives and attractive payment plans that were rolled out by extra-generous developers this year.
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UPDATE 1-Real estate mogul Saidoff offers to buy Israel's Eurocom -source

Saidoff, a real estate mogul who founded California-based Capital Foresight, has put in a bid to take over Eurocom, according a source familiar with the matter, who gave no further details. One Eurocom official confirmed that an offer had been made for the company but declined to say by whom or to
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Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (SBCF) Shares Sold by Bank of New York Mellon Corp

Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida logo Bank of New York Mellon Corp lessened its stake in shares of Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ:SBCF) by 12.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission
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Mortgage growth slower in November

The Reserve Bank figures showed mortgage credit in November grew by $977million and grew 6.2% annually. Household credit grew by $1.16billion and grew 6.2% annually. Business credit fell $110million in November but still grew 7.9% annually and agricultural credit in the month was $29million for
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UAE bank lending grows on economic activity

UAE bank lending grows on economic activity. Staff Report/dubai. Filed on December 25, 2017. Share; More >. Vote. 0. Gross credit increased 0.7 per cent, rising from Dh1.584 trillion at the end of October 2017 to Dh1.594 trillion at the end of November 2017. (File photo). Gross credit increased 0.7 per
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Seven Surprising Facts About Chinese Restaurants in the United States

According to the New York Times, roughly 3 billion fortune cookies are produced each year, mainly in the United States, and served in Chinese restaurants in countries all over the world with one notable exception: China. The best available research suggests that the fortune cookie was invented neither
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Real Estate – 12-27-2017

629 Key Royale Drive, Holmes Beach, a 2,582 sfla / 3,205 sfur a 3bed/3½bath/2car Bayfront home built in 1967 on a 14,700 sq ft lot was sold 10/25/17, Wentworth Property Group Inc. to Bayless for $1,295,000; list $1,295,000. 520 72nd Street, Holmes Beach, a 2,647 sfla / 3,925 sfur 3bed/3bath/2car
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5 real estate trends to watch out for in 2018

However, investors and end-users should be cognizant that price recovery, unlike a price falls, are gradual and steady in real estate assets. Therefore … As the Dubai real estate market continues to mature and the city continues to rapidly develop, we can expect yields to follow suit to international norms.
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'2017 – the year the Limerick property market got firmly back on its feet'

She was proved right when she said this looks set to continue due to the “huge demand and massive shortage” in the housing market. In November, Mr Crosse welcomed over 500 to the launch of Templeville, Ballinacurra Road, Punch's Cross with a number sleeping in their cars on Saturday night.
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Delta Air Lines INC Del (DAL) Shareholder Lansdowne Partners Uk Llp Lowered Its Stake as …

More notable recent Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) news were published by: Reuters.com which released: “Atlanta airport power outage cost Delta Air Lines up to $50 million” on December 20, 2017, also Bloomberg.com with their article: “Delta Plane's Near-Taxiway Landing Prompts US Safety
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Attractive focus from Investors: Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (FBHS)

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (FBHS) stock price is at a -1.76% downfall to its 52-week high and above 28.94% to a 52-week low. Analysts assigned mean rating at 2.30 (1.0 = Strong Buy, 5.0 = Sell). The trailing P/E is at 23.74. The company annual dividend yield is measured at 1.17%.It trades
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Berkshire Hathaway's Ellie Johnson on the Luxury Market's 'Period of Adjustment'

Ellie Johnson: A beautifully renovated townhouse on the Upper East Side. I live in a townhome, and it's just a beautiful lifestyle—affords you a lot of interior space, outdoor space and privacy. MG: Do you have a real estate property that got away? EJ: Not really, I've bought everything that I really wanted.
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UPDATE 2-China's debt crackdown hits cash loan providers

BEIJING, Dec 2 (Reuters) – Executives from Chinese companies specialising in offering consumers small, easy-to-get loans became something of a fixture on Wall Street this year. Led by companies such as Qudian Inc and PPDAI Group Inc, the Chinese micro-lenders raised $1.2 billion with splashy U.S.
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ENI SPA ROMA (OTCMKTS:EIPAF)'s Trend Unknown, Especially After Increased Shorts

ENI SPA ROMA (OTCMKTS:EIPAF)'s Trend Unknown, Especially After Increased Shorts

More notable recent Eni S.p.A. (OTCMKTS:EIPAF) news were published by: Bloomberg.com which released: “Big Oil Looks on as Italian Giant Completes 'Mission Impossible'” on December 22, 2017, also Bloomberg.com with their article: “Eni, Shell to Face Trial in Italy in $1 Billion Bribery Case”
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Mortgage finance funds provided by companies rise to LE 1.1B: EFSA

CAIRO – 25 December 2017: Total funds provided by mortgage finance companies rose to LE 1.1 billion during the first ten months of 2017, up from LE … The mortgage finance given by companies since the beginning of mortgage activity in Egypt amounted to LE 8.1 billion at the end of October 2017,
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AIRBUS GROUP SE ORD (OTCMKTS:EADSF)'s Stock Is Sell After More Market Selling

More interesting news about Airbus SE (OTCMKTS:EADSF) were released by: Bloomberg.com and their article: “Unfinished Business: Outgoing Airbus CEO Tom Enders's To-Do List” published on December 18, 2017 as well as Bloomberg.com's news article titled: “Delta Chooses Airbus Over Boeing in
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Zenith Birla (India) Limited (NSE:ZENITHBIR): Is Now The Time To Bet On Basic Materials?

Zenith Birla (India) Limited (NSEI:ZENITHBIR), a INR₹66.95M small-cap, operates in the basic materials industry which is sensitive to changes in the business cycle, as it supplies materials for construction activities. Furthermore, the basic materials sector can be affected by shifts in the housing market,
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CPM in Kerala bypasses RBI objections, launches foray into Islamic banking in Kannur

A move by the previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala to open an Islamic bank did not take off due to objections from several quarters, especially the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). However, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) that heads the ruling coalition has found a way out to
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Then and Now: Cannon block home to several banking firms

1939: On Wall Street in downtown Spokane, on the left of the alley is the narrow Cannon bank building and on the right is the Crescent department store. After A.M. Cannon's bank failed in 1893, Washington Trust Bank was started there in 1902 and today is the oldest and largest privately held bank in
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Shelton Capital Management Increases Position in TPG Specialty Lending Inc (NYSE:TSLX)

TPG Specialty Lending logo Shelton Capital Management increased its holdings in shares of TPG Specialty Lending Inc (NYSE:TSLX) by 16.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 58,300
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Why people will live in 38sq m lots on the Gold Coast

America offers the most bang for your buck, with a median micro house (152sq m and less) price of $155,455. In London, affordable housing developer Pocket specialises in 38 sqm, one-bedroom apartments that carry an average price tag of $550,827. Demand in Sydney's housing market saw a 155sq
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Creditors to Freedom Furniture put receivers on warm-up bench

The Australian lenders to Freedom Furniture owner Steinhoff are expected to have a receiver on standby next month in case the international … ANZ and NAB are part of a $300 million local lending syndicate to Steinhoff, which also includes Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and it is thought the debt is
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Ellington Residential Mortgage R (NYSE:EARN)'s Trend Unknown, Especially After Increased Shorts

Investors sentiment decreased to 2.11 in Q3 2017. Its down 4.75, from 6.86 in 2017Q2. It worsened, as 6 investors sold Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT shares while 12 reduced holdings. 11 funds opened positions while 27 raised stakes. 8.71 million shares or 45.20% less from 15.89 million shares
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California North Coast housing construction rebounds before fires worsen 'crisis'

It showed a big drop in home and apartment construction from 2007 though 2016, with some pickup last year for building single-family homes. The report noted that county home prices have more than doubled since home values hit bottom in early 2009, in the wake of the Great Recession, and average
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Bank of America Corporation (BAC) Analysts See $0.46 EPS

More interesting news about Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) were released by: Bloomberg.com and their article: “BofA Says Tax Act Forces $3 Billion Fourth-Quarter Earnings Cut” published on December 22, 2017 as well as Bloomberg.com's news article titled: “Bank of America Faces Long
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Iowa City struggles finding housing balance

“If you'd told me then I would be living in a house a block away from it, I would've been like 'yeah, right,'” said Knights, who got some help from a program that seeks to make homes in the out-of-kilter Iowa City market affordable. That market is out of balance because of the mix of people competing for
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Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. Has $13.43 Million Holdings in Invesco Mortgage …

Amalgamated Bank increased its stake in shares of Invesco Mortgage Capital by 1.1% during the 2nd quarter. Amalgamated Bank now owns 14,313 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $239,000 after purchasing an additional 155 shares during the last quarter. Principal Financial
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This is what analysts have to say about Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc. (NYSE:NSM) after last …

Investors sentiment increased to 1.04 in Q3 2017. Its up 0.34, from 0.7 in 2017Q2. It increased, as 13 investors sold Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc. shares while 33 reduced holdings. 19 funds opened positions while 29 raised stakes. 95.15 million shares or 0.16% more from 95.00 million shares in
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A primer on impact of new tax overhaul

Many homeowners, buyers and sellers are left wondering how the tax reform legislation will affect them. Several provisions that have a direct impact on the housing market were added, taken away or altered during the legislative process, leaving confusion about what remains in the bill. Below is a look
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Good fortunes forecast for 2018

Good fortunes forecast for 2018. The EEC, mass transit projects and a brighter economy bring good tidings for the real estate market. Published: 25 Dec 2017 at 05:30 726 viewed0 comments; NEWSPAPER SECTION: Business | WRITER: Kanana Katharangsiporn. Vehicles move past the construction
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Understanding property tax prepayment | Biz Brain

“If your deduction for state and local income taxes plus real estate taxes — commonly referred to of late as the 'SALT' deduction — will exceed $10,000 for 2018 even with you prepaying the Feb. 1 tax bill in December, then you have nothing to lose by doing so as the deduction will otherwise be wasted,”
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Why operating small banks in Kenya is a living nightmare

These boardroom decisions have kept bosses of small lenders fearing a run on their banks as their cash reserves, known as liquidity, wear thin. Due to distrust from peer lenders and big banks, getting money from the inter-bank market also became hard and expensive. This has left small tier lenders
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Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis reveals how you can beat low interest rates AND pay off your …

Around 2million people have mortgages at lenders' standard variable rates (SVR) – this typically means paying 4-5% interest and many of these have gone up this week as lenders waited until December 1 to implement November's UK base rate rise. As overpaying a 4% mortgage is like saving at 4%,
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General American Investors Company Trimmed American Express Company (AXP) Position …

General American Investors Company Trimmed American Express Company (AXP) Position …

Biglari Capital Corp decreased Investors Title Co (ITIC) stake by 19.06% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. Biglari Capital Corp sold 9,300 shares as Investors Title Co (ITIC)'s stock rose 40.02%. The Biglari Capital Corp holds 39,500 shares with $7.07M value, down from 48,800 last quarter. Investors Title
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Emclaire Financial (EMCF) Earns Media Impact Score of 0.05

Accern also gave press coverage about the bank an impact score of 45.5475320613909 out of 100, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to … The Company also provides real estate settlement services through its subsidiary, Emclaire Settlement Services, LLC (the Title Company).
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As Apple (AAPL) Share Price Rose, Holder Mitchell Mcleod Pugh & Williams Has Cut by $411180 …

Confluence Investment Management Llc decreased its stake in Tpg Specialty Lending Inc. (TSLX) by 6.55% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Confluence Investment Management Llc sold 25,178 shares as the company's stock rose 6.27% with the market. The institutional investor
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Susquehanna International Group LLP Has $1.63 Million Holdings in Anworth Mortgage Asset …

Anworth Mortgage Asset logo Susquehanna International Group LLP trimmed its position in shares of Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation (NYSE:ANH) by 40.4% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund
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Muscat Capital launches Al Masha'ar Fund to invest in real estate projects

Muscat: Muscat Capital, the Saudi-based investment banking subsidiary of Bank Muscat, announced the successful closure of its first Real Estate Investment Traded (REIT) fund. The new Al Masha'ar Fund with a size of 572 million Saudi riyals has been launched with an objective to invest in high
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Should You Buy Manitex International Inc (NASDAQ:MNTX) At $9.32?

As a small cap stock, hardly covered by any analysts, there is generally more of an opportunity for mispricing as there is less activity to push the stock closer to fair value. Is there still an opportunity here to buy? Let's examine Manitex International's valuation and outlook in more detail to determine if
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BC premier says housing top issue for 2018, but much more on NDP to-do list

Horgan says February's budget will include measures to dampen speculation in the real estate market. Insurance Corp. of B.C.: : The government ordered a full audit of the Crown auto insurer's operations, with results due in 2018. Attorney General David Eby said ICBC is in crisis, with financial losses
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Axis Bank asked to refund senior citizen after he lost Rs 10 lakh to fraud

A consumer court in the city has ordered Axis Bank to refund Rs 10 lakh to a senior citizen who was a victim of a fraudulent transaction. Sixty-five-year-old CK Sreenathan lost Rs 10 lakh on May 15, 2013. Two transactions of Rs 5 lakh each had been transferred out of his account at Axis Bank's JP Nagar
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3 Days Left To Investors Real Estate Trust (NYSE:IRET)'s Ex-Dividend Date, Should You Buy?

On the 16 January 2018, Investors Real Estate Trust (NYSE:IRET) will be paying shareholders an upcoming dividend amount of $0.07 per share. However, investors must have bought the company's stock before 29 December 2017 in order to qualify for the payment. That means you have only 3 days left
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Real estate mogul Saidoff offers to buy Israel's Eurocom: source

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – U.S.-Israeli businessman Naty Saidoff has offered to buy holding group Eurocom, which controls Bezeq Israel Telecom (BEZQ.TA), a source said on Monday, confirming media reports, though any deal would need approval of banks owed money by Eurocom. Eurocom's
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Wellington Shields Capital Management Has Cut Holding in Fortune Brands Home & Security …

Wellington Shields Capital Management Llc decreased its stake in Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS) by 14.71% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Wellington Shields Capital Management Llc sold 5,000 shares as the company's stock rose 10.95% with the market.
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Belpointe Asset Management LLC Buys Shares of 8211 Vanguard Mortgage Bkd Sects ETF (VMBS)

Vanguard Mortgage Bkd Sects ETF logo Belpointe Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in Vanguard Mortgage Bkd Sects ETF (NASDAQ:VMBS) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund
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Action Chapel International donates to Kumasi prison inmates

“Like I said, it is the Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, my proud father who is the presiding Archbishop of the Action Chapel International all over the world and our Churches, who has seen the need that Prisoners should enjoy as much as we are also enjoying during this Christmas festivities in our
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Five real estate trends to watch out for in 2018

Five real estate trends to watch out for in 2018. Hussain Alladin/ … Making predictions of trends that will shape the coming year requires a leap of faith, but if you are willing to look, it may provide some meaningful insights that will help navigate your decisions and thought process. Infrastructure boom
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China Lending (CLDC) Earning Somewhat Positive Media Coverage, Study Finds

China Lending logo Media stories about China Lending (NASDAQ:CLDC) have trended somewhat positive on Monday, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. Accern identifies positive and negative news coverage by analyzing more than 20 million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks
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Megan McArdle's Dispatches From the Frontiers of Food

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: Megan McArdle at mmcardle3@bloomberg.net. To contact the editor responsible for this story: Philip Gray at philipgray@bloomberg.net. Before it's here, it's on
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Uzbek Leader Purges Finance Ministry to Make Way for New Blood

Uzbek Finance Minister Djamshid Kuchkarov fired about 50 subordinates to comply with an order from President Shavkat Mirziyoev or risk losing his own job. The purge, which included almost all department heads and their deputies, is expected to continue, the Uzbek branch of Radio Free
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The War on Christmas, Final Edition

According to Snopes.com, Ravi Bhalla is not the mayor but the mayor-elect; he's Sikh, not Muslim; and not only has he not tried to ban the word, but he also has used it himself. So the vicious and … This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners.
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A tale of two dinghies: How to BARGE your way onto the London property market for just £50000 …

Owning a property in the capital may seem like an impossible dream for most these days. According to a report from Hometrack, house prices in London are now 14.5 times the earnings of an average Londoner. This is an increase on 0.5 per cent from last year's figures, despite housing prices dipping
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Iraq's Oil Minister Says He's Optimistic Crude Prices Will Rise

Iraq's Oil Minister Jabbar Al-Luaibi said he's optimistic crude prices will rise in 2018, with global stockpiles falling and demand on the rise in China and India. “I am very optimistic that in the first quarter, oil markets will witness balance,” Luaibi told reporters in Baghdad. The Organization of Petroleum
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Nigeria Says It's Solving Issue That Led to Christmas Gas Queues

Nigeria Says It's Solving Issue That Led to Christmas Gas Queues

Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo made a surprise Christmas Eve visit to petrol stations in the commercial hub Lagos, where motorists had been queuing for hours as the nation grappled with a fuel crisis. The government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. are working to address the issue
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Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corp (WMC) Holdings Boosted by OxFORD Asset Management LLP

Western Asset Mortgage Capital logo OxFORD Asset Management LLP grew its holdings in shares of Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corp (NYSE:WMC) by 159.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 67,878
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MA in real estate sector to increase in 2018

The M&A market was expected to touch US$8 billion this year, of which the value of property deals accounted for the largest part, Minh said, adding average value was some $50-60 million per deal. M&A deals in the real estate sector were estimated at some $2 billion this year. According to Phan Xuan
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Manufacturers cautious in November but property sellers upbeat

The TIER's sub-index for the property market hit a 55-month high, however, after a significant rebound in residential and commercial housing … sector came largely from a 24.3 percent month-on-month rebound in transactions of homes, shops and offices in Taiwan's six largest cities in November.
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Granite Point Mortgage Trust (GPMT) Earning Positive Media Coverage, Analysis Shows

Granite Point Mortgage Trust logo News headlines about Granite Point Mortgage Trust (NYSE:GPMT) have trended positive on Monday, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. Accern identifies positive and negative media coverage by reviewing more than twenty million blog and news sources in
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From Record Bankruptcies to Walmart's E-Commerce Leaps, the Year In Retail

For the retail sector, it's been the best of times and it's been the worst of times this year. The year 2017 will go down as one of the most brutal in the industry's history in terms of bankruptcy filings and store closings (8,000 across various national chains.) Major retailers such as Toys R Us, The Limited and
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Berks County Real Estate Transactions

PHOTO/TERRY SCOTT REED Old Dominion Freight Lines is building a terminal at this recently purchased land in Cumru Township at Poplar Neck Road and Route 724. The seller was Reading Bone & Fertilizer Co. and the sale price was $1.1 million. Documents on file in Berks County government
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Richard Ruben Acquires 14550 Shares of Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (OCSL) Stock

Oaktree Specialty Lending logo Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (NASDAQ:OCSL) Director Richard Ruben purchased 14,550 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 6th. The stock was bought at an average price of $4.82 per share, for a total transaction of $70,131.00.
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Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON:LLOY) Insider Antonio Horta-Osorio Purchases 4747 Shares

Lloyds Banking Group logo Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON:LLOY) insider Antonio Horta-Osorio purchased 4,747 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 13th. The stock was purchased at an average price of GBX 67 ($0.90) per share, for a total transaction of
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Time To Buy The GSEs

With the passage of tax legislation, congress and the administration can now focus on housing finance reform, particularly the GSEs [Government-Supported Enterprises], Fannie Mae (OTCQB:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB:FMCC). As most know, the GSEs are in conservatorship, effectively
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Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU): Is Basic Materials Attractive Relative To ASX Peers?

Furthermore, the basic materials sector can be affected by shifts in the housing market, as many produced raw materials are components of construction projects. For example, if new housing development slows, the demand for metal products may also decrease. Basic material analysts are forecasting
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Were Analysts Bullish Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) This Week?

More interesting news about Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) were released by: Bloomberg.com and their article: “Marks & Spencer Shoppers Pay Full Price as Market Shrinks” published on May 24, 2017 as well as Bloomberg.com's news article titled: “New Marks & Spencer Chairman Speeds
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ASP. NET, C# Developer – Break Into Banking

Salary: £30k – £50k pa + Bonus + Pension + Benefits, Job Type: Permanent, Duration: Permanent, Start Date: ASAP – Apply Now for ASP. NET, C# Developer – Break Into Banking – London vacancy.
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Piramal Capital to invest Rs 5000 crore in Hyderabad real estate market in 2 years

HYDERABAD: Piramal Capital, a global business conglomerate, has committed to invest more than `5,000 crore in the next two years in Hyderabad in order to shore up incentive for real estate development projects in the city. Khushru Jijina, MD of Piramal Finance Limited and Piramal Housing Finance
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Despite Slowing Market Overall, Australia Saw Eye-Popping Real Estate Deals in 2017

The brakes might have been applied to some areas of Australia's residential property market, but that hasn't stopped business bigwigs and cashed-up foreign buyers from splashing their money on some of the country's most prestigious homes. In spite of the stagnating growth nationwide–largely led by a
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Trump imposes backdoor tax on global banks

The “America first” measure buried in the tax plan, which the President signed into law on Friday, will leave overseas banks facing US funding costs 25 per cent higher than their American rivals, according to analysis by the consultancy EY. In an early sign of the financial implications for international
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GSA Capital Partners LLP Reduces Stake in Old Republic International Co. (ORI)

GSA Capital Partners LLP trimmed its stake in shares of Old Republic International Co. … The Company conducts its operations through various regulated insurance company subsidiaries, which are organized into three segments: General Insurance Group, Title Insurance Group and the Republic
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Finance Ministry asks PSBs to rationalise overseas, domestic branches

The Finance Ministry has asked public sector banks to look at rationalising their domestic and overseas branches as part of the reform process to strengthen their financials. The banks have been advised to pursue closure of loss-making domestic and international branches as part of capital saving
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Kremlin Sees `Unbearable' Risk to US Ties in New Sanctions

The Kremlin, right, stands illuminated on the banks of the Moscow river in Moscow, Russia, on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Photographer: Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg. The Kremlin is “concerned” about the possibility the U.S. might further expand sanctions on Russia, presidential spokesman Dmitry
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Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (NYSE:IVR) EVP David B. Lyle Purchases 2000 Shares

Invesco Mortgage Capital logo Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (NYSE:IVR) EVP David B. Lyle acquired 2,000 shares of Invesco Mortgage Capital stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 9th. The shares were bought at an average price of $16.97 per share, for a total transaction of $33,940.00.
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Lenders are loosening the reins; what FICO score do you need to get a mortgage?

Lenders are loosening the reins; what FICO score do you need to get a mortgage?

“This is certainly a trend we will continue to watch into the winter months.” It appears this tactic is working, as the share of refinances jumped over the course of November, with refis accounting for 39 percent of all home loans last month. In June, refinances made up just 32 percent of all mortgage activity.
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Blb&B Advisors Lowered Sysco (SYY) Holding; Last Week Ranger Direct Lending Fund Ord (LON …

Among 2 analysts covering Ranger Direct Lending Fund Plc (LON:RDL), 2 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 0 Hold. Therefore 100% are positive. Ranger Direct Lending Fund Plc had 6 analyst reports since July 23, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Liberum Capital maintained the shares of RDL in report on
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Stocks Moves: PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT)

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT) dropped with negative flow of -0.54% during recent week and go up so far this year; showing a rise of 0.55%. The shares price has directed -2.02% toward a lower level throughout last year and swapped 3.39% toward a strong spot during past one month.
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Banking Solicitor

Salary: Neg., Job Type: Permanent, Duration: , Start Date: ASAP – Apply Now for Banking Solicitor vacancy.
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The Boy Fortune Hunters in Egypt

Synopsis: The creator of The WonderfulWizard of Oz spins a gripping tale of mystery, deceit, and murder in a rollicking tale from the turn of the twentieth century that abounds in old-fashioned charm. Join Sam Steele, a resourceful young sailor, for a whirlwind trip to the land of the pyramids, where he and
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Federal National Mortgage Association Fannie Mae (FNMA) Sentiment Worsened, Despite

… National Mortgage Association (OTCMKTS:FNMA) news were published by: Benzinga.com which released: “Fannie And Freddie Watch: The Latest News Out Of Washington” on November 30, 2017, also Benzinga.com published article titled: “'A Sea Change Underway': Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac To
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As domestic liquidity is expected to stay buoyant, keep these five stocks on the radar this Christmas …

Will those events drive the market up or down? The Union Budget along with pick up in IIP, GST collections, housing, rural and job creation should be the next big factor to look out for. Government is expected to give a final push to infra and rural spend before going into elections. For a continued uptrend
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India Sotheby's International Realty raises USD 2 million for expansion

The company's President Ashwin Chadha said: “With additional investments comes greater responsibility and we are fully aware of that as we look at fast emerging as the most preferred partner in the space of luxury real estate.” India Sotheby's International Realty has recently opened office in Mumbai
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Analysts See $0.78 EPS for Morgan Stanley (MS)

This segment also provides sales and trading services, such as sales, financing, and market-making services in equity securities and fixed income products, including foreign exchange and commodities, as well as prime brokerage services; corporate loans, commercial and residential mortgage lending,
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Government directs NGOs to open account in any designated bank in a month for transparency

The directive to the NGOs, companies and individuals to open foreign contribution accounts in banks, which are integrated with the central government's Public Financial Management System (PFMS), came for providing a higher level of transparency and hassle-free reporting compliance, according to
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Govt directs NGOs to open account in any designated bank in a month for transparency

The Home Ministry has directed all NGOs, business entities and individuals who receive funds from abroad to open accounts in any of the 32 designated banks, including one foreign, within a month for higher level of transparency. It also asked them to ensure that such funds are not utilised for activities
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Should You Be Concerned About Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust's (TSE:AAR.UN) Risks?

If you are a shareholder in Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust's (TSX:AAR.UN), or are thinking about investing in the company, knowing how it contributes to the risk and reward profile of your portfolio is important. Broadly speaking, there are two types of risk you should consider when investing in stocks
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All the Stores That Are Open on Christmas Day — And What's Closed

If you're searching for a last-minute gift or don't celebrate Christmas, a number of chain stores and convenience shops around the country will still be open on Dec. 25, or Christmas Day. While many stores like Target and Walmart will be closed, others like CVS and Family Dollar will be open for
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BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) Analysts See $5.93 EPS

More notable recent BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) news were published by: Bloomberg.com which released: “BlackRock Is Buying the Bonds Most at Risk From Added Fed Hikes” on December 10, 2017, also Bloomberg.com with their article: “BlackRock Likes Japanese Stocks Best After Emerging
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Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) Stake Lifted by Parsec Financial Management Inc.

Parsec Financial Management Inc. grew its holdings in Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) by 240.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 19,202 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an
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Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc (BXMT) Receives Consensus Rating of “Buy” from Brokerages

Blackstone Mortgage Trust logo Shares of Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc (NYSE:BXMT) have been assigned a consensus recommendation of “Buy” from the nine analysts that are covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation
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Dorsey & Whitney Trust Company Increased Its Snap On (SNA) Position; First Business Financial …

… transaction accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, and time deposits. It has a 16.67 P/E ratio. The companyÂ's loan product portfolio comprises commercial real estate loans, commercial and industrial loans, direct financing leases, residential mortgage loans, and consumer and other
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Companies prefer bond, commercial papers over banks for capital

According to RBI data, an AAArated company borrowing from the bond markets at yields of 6.99% for a tenure of one year, was getting bank funding at an MCLR (marginal cost of funds based lending rate) rate of 8.3%, a rate differential of more than 130 basis points. But a company rated between A+
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Nomura Now Covering Tesla Motors (NASDAQ:TSLA) With $500.0 Target

More notable recent Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) news were published by: Bloomberg.com which released: “Tesla Is the Exception That Proves the Rule on Board Pay” on November 30, 2017, also Bloomberg.com with their article: “Tesla's Burning Through Nearly Half a Million Dollars Every Hour”
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Small Caps And Financials Are On Fire – 2 Small-Cap Financial Dividend Stocks With Insider Buying

The Russell Small Cap Index has outperformed the market over the past week, month, and quarter. Better yet, community banks have outperformed the Russell Index over the past week, month, and quarter. We look at two community bank dividend stocks and how they're reacting to the recent surge in
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The Consumer's Guide to Hiring an Amazing Real Estate Agent

The Consumer's Guide to Hiring an Amazing Real Estate Agent

When you're buying or selling a home, it's crucial to work with a qualified real estate agent. Not just any professional, but an amazing agent and a market expert. So how do you ensure you're hiring an amazing real estate agent? There are currently more than two million real estate professionals in North
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Yandex to Expand UberEats in Russia With Local Acquisition

Signs for the Yandex.Taxi online booking service sit on taxi cabs operated by the Nexi taxi service, a unit of ASAP Transportation Co., in a parking bay in Moscow, Russia. Photographer: Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg. Yandex NV, Russia's largest search engine, bought local food-delivery firm Foodfox to
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Insider Buying: Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ:AGII) Director Acquires 20000 …

Argo Group International logo Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ:AGII) Director Gary V. Woods purchased 20,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 6th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $61.28 per share, with a total value of $1,225,600.00.
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What's Installed For Sino Prosper (Group) Holdings Limited (HKG:766)?

Moreover, the basic materials sector can be affected by shifts in the housing market, as many produced raw materials are components of construction projects. For example, if new housing development slows, the demand for metal products may also decrease. Basic material analysts are forecasting for
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Govt directs NGOs to open accounts in designated banks within a month for transparency

The 32 designated banks where individuals, NGOs and other entities can open their accounts are: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, ICICI Bank, The Cosmos Co-Operative Bank, Bank of Baroda, State Bank of India, South Indian Bank, IDBI Bank, Central Bank of India, Corporation Bank, Karur Vysya Bank,
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Bankers optimistic about second-tier cities' housing market

Nearly 90 percent of Chinese bankers surveyed predicted the housing sales and price of the second-tier cities to rise or level off in the coming year, according to a recent report. The report, released on Friday by China Banking Association and the accounting and auditing firm Pricewaterhouse Coopers,
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Insider Buying: Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (OCSL) Director Buys 14550 Shares of Stock

Oaktree Specialty Lending logo Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (NASDAQ:OCSL) Director Richard Ruben bought 14,550 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 6th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $4.82 per share, for a total transaction of
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Should Your Next Investment In The Basic Materials Industry Be In Shree Rama Newsprint Limited …

Furthermore, the basic materials sector can be affected by shifts in the housing market, as many produced raw materials are components of construction projects. For example, if new housing development slows, the demand for lumber products may also decrease. Basic material analysts are forecasting
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Bank Dhofar's Maisarah conducts training session on Islamic banking

The session was jointly conducted by Sharia Supervisory Board's Chairman Dr. Salim bin Al Dhahab and its member Dr Mohammad Amin Qattan. Both the dignities discussed in details the Sharia aspects of different Islamic banking products and services offered by Maisarah and stressed the importance
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New York State Common Retirement Fund Has $35.17 Million Stake in ARRIS International plc …

The institutional investor owned 1,234,560 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock after buying an additional 7,610 shares during the quarter. New York State Common Retirement Fund owned 0.66% of ARRIS International worth $35,173,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
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A tight housing market continues to push prices next year while downtown visions will be realized

The trends are going in the right direction for homeowners: an increase in prices and a sharp drop this year in foreclosures, both in Central Massachusetts and across the state. A tight supply market means finding a home is more difficult. Without a major change on the horizon to affect prices – such as a
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Mortgage Loan Officer – Charleston or Hilton Head

Guides Customers through the mortgage application process. Explains information required and other aspects of the loan process to Customers. Ensures applications are completed accurately and contain required information and supporting documentation. Manages Customers' expectations regarding
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Maximum Loan Limits Increase on Fannie, Freddie Mortgages

The maximum conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will increase to $453,100 for most markets in 2018, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced. The increase in the baseline loan limit, mandated by the Housing and Economic Recovery
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Realtors: Tax reform could drive down home values

The Central Valley Association of Realtors fear that the Republican tax reform plan could drive down the value of owning a home, and plan to take their grievances to Congressman Jeff Denham's district office on Tuesday during a protest rally. “We would like to make sure that homeowners and buyers
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A Conservative MP just scuppered a Commons banking debate. People think his other job …

Conservative MP Andrew Mitchell has scuppered a parliamentary debate on banking. Financial activists think Michell's other job may explain why. On 30 November, MPs were about to debate the Royal Bank of Scotland's (RBS) alleged mistreatment of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Leaked
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Zeke Capital Advisors LLC Buys Shares of 5092 Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (FBHS)

Fortune Brands Home & Security logo Zeke Capital Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 5,092
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What the next ten years in global real estate looks like

Savills' forecast for global real estate over the next 10 years are informed by two key factors: where young people gravitate to, and cities with protection from natural disasters. According to Mansion Global, cities earmarked for growth include the youth-dominated Auckland, Austin, and Edinburgh, while
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Fixing the broken National Flood Insurance Program

Real estate officials and flood plain experts alike agree that finding a way to better account for homes built in flood plains is necessary. Shane Johnson, the Cape Fear Realtors' Chief Operating Officer, warned that failing to revamp the program could impact the real estate market. “We can't continue to
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Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC) Holdings Trimmed by Boston Partners

Several other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. BlackRock Inc. raised its position in shares of Stewart Information Services by 53,457.8% during the 1st quarter. … The Company operates through two segments: title insurance and ancillary services and corporate.
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As Echostar (SATS) Market Valuation Rose, Shareholder Kensico Capital Management Decreased …

More notable recent Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) news were published by: Seekingalpha.com which released: “Citigroup: Undervalued Stock With Improving Fundamentals” on November 10, 2017, also Bloomberg.com with their article: “Citigroup's Corbat Sees Saudi Progress Despite Alwaleed's Arrest”
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Protecting the plunderers or the banks?

Protecting the plunderers or the banks?

Much has been said about 'good governance' in the banking sector, though the authorities concerned remain impervious to all criticism. It is clear that the government and the central bank had no intention of even bothering about the Farmers Bank fiasco. It was the media that butted in. The bank had
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Qatar banks need to prepare for upcoming Basel IV

In his keynote speech, Punch noted that the Basel IV standardized approaches will require banks to review their lending portfolios to identify higher risk customers and that generally, higher risk usually contributes to higher interest rates and capital charges. “The way that banks calculate regulatory
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Christmas Vacation

A whole mess of doodles for my favorite Christmas film. Happy Holidayz, everyone!
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Real estate mogul Saidoff offers to buy Israel's Eurocom -source

Saidoff, a real estate mogul who founded California-based Capital Foresight, has put in a bid to take over Eurocom, according a source familiar with the matter, who gave no further details. Officials at Eurocom were not available for immediate comment. Multiple Israeli financial news outlets reported that
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Bitcoin Adds And Wipes $100 Million To Amitabh Bachchan's Fortune

The crazy swings of the cryptocurrency added a whopping $100 million to the megastar's fortunes in a matter of days thanks to a small stake he had in a Hyderabad-based company named Stampede Capital. While many Indians have taken an interest in Bitcoin, Bachchan is arguably the first big name in
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Convergence Investment Partners LLC Buys New Stake in Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (IVR)

Invesco Mortgage Capital logo Convergence Investment Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (NYSE:IVR) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought
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December Top Real Estate Dividend Payers

The real estate sector performs relatively in-line with the wider economy. Prosperous periods bring about high growth and inflation, leading to strong returns in real estate investments. During these times, companies such as LSL Property Services and A & J Mucklow Group generate high dividend
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Southside Brisbane state high school pushing up local house prices

The success fo Mansfield State High School is driving up local house prices. Median house price have rocketed from $472,000 in 2012 to $645,000 in the second half of 2017. Ray White Real Estate agent Shawn Woolf said the school had lifted the suburb out of the doldrums. “It's really the only thing
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Bank Nizwa opens new branch in Al Mabela

Muscat: Expanding the reach of Islamic banking in the Sultanate, Bank Nizwa opened its twelvth branch in Oman in Al Mabela to further drive the sector's rapid growth and penetration across the country. Officially inaugurated under the patronage of Sheikh Ibrahim bin Yahya Al Rawahi, Wali of Seeb, the
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Erdogan Decree Stokes Fears of Legalized Extra-Judicial Violence

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's latest emergency decree risks inciting political violence by giving legal cover to pro-government vigilantes, opposition parties and legal authorities warned. The act, declared in the Official Gazette on Sunday, grants sweeping immunity for acting against
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Dubai Real Estate Institute organizes Innovation in Real Estate Best Practices Event

DUBAI- Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI), the educational arm of Dubai Land Department (DLD), has organised the 'Innovation in Real Estate Best Practices Event' to coincide with the announcement of the second edition of the Gulf Real Estate Awards, which will take place in 2018. A select group of
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China banking sector assets up 10 pct y/y at end-Nov -regulator

BEIJING, Dec 25 (Reuters) – The value of assets held by China's banking sector rose 10.0 percent from a year ago to 244.44 trillion yuan ($37.34 trillion) as of end-November, the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) said on Monday. Liabilities also rose 10.0 percent from a year earlier to
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It pays to go digital: Consumer banking habits in the information age

Our methods of payment and banking are integral to these changing consumer habits, and are far from immune to the influence of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The UK has always been a major global player in the fintech sector: the industry contributed £6.6bn to the national economy last year.
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The 10 Most Ridiculous Home Sales of 2017

From Celine Dion's Jupiter Island water slide to the most expensive home ever sold in San Francisco, the rich were still off-loading this year—even if they were getting less for their properties. By. James Tarmy. @jstarmy More stories by James Tarmy. December 25, 2017, 1:00 AM PST. This was an odd
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China's 2018 growth will slacken to 6.5%: Economists

Many respondents forecast that the housing market, which was showing signs of overheating mainly in metropolitan areas, will cool. … The central bank's clampdown on wealth-management products will likely deal a blow to regional governments, real estate companies and smaller banks, many of
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Ingredion Inc (NYSE:INGR) Stake Raised by Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp

Ingredion logo Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp boosted its holdings in Ingredion Inc (NYSE:INGR) by 9.2% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 163,699 shares of the company's stock after
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Inside the Bitcoin $10000 Party, Apple's Bungled Patch, Uber Security Exodus

Or you can view this Fortune video in which I take up the bull argument in a debate with a colleague. My angle: If Bitcoin really should be considered as “digital gold,” as its proponents contend, then its price could soar much higher, nearing the value of the world's gold supply. Then again, the mania has
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Number of pensioners renting houses to SOAR above a million by 2032

“We are therefore urging the Government to consider ways to refine the housing market to better suit older renters – through options such as open-ended tenancy, with predictable rents and protection.” The proportion of pensioners renting private homes is expected to increase from eight per cent now to
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Here's The Trump Effect On Real Estate

Nevertheless, the real estate market in particular has increased its value on a national level by 6.9 percent so far in 2017 when looking at a year-over-year comparison per Zillow. Increased optimism might be part of the equation. However, larger macro trends such as millennial migration (millennials
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Berenberg Bank's increasingly risky business

Founded in 1590, it is the second-oldest bank in the world, with a long tradition of catering to wealthy clients. However, in recent years, the bank's business has veered away from its traditional business toward a focus on riskier investment banking. The shift has raised questions about the sustainability of
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Businesses, consumers divided over inflation, interest rate in 2018

Businesses, consumers divided over inflation, interest rate in 2018

Though interest rates were stable in 2017, they were excessively high, with lending rates of most banks hovering between 25 and 30 percent. On its part, the naira appreciated from historic high of N520 per dollar in February, to N365 per dollar last week in the parallel market, buoyed by the sustained
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Analysts Cut IPhone X Shipment Forecasts, Citing Lukewarm Demand

Analysts have lowered iPhone X shipment projections for the first quarter of next year, citing signs of lackluster demand at the end of the holiday shopping season. Sinolink Securities Co. analyst Zhang Bin said in a report Monday that handset shipments in the period may be as low as 35 million, or 10
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Cops not lodging FIRs against bank fraud: SBI

BHUBANESWAR: The chief general manager of the State Bank of India (SBI), Venu Gopala Reddy, on December 14 drew the attention of home secretary Asit Tripathy to the non-registration of cases against nine incidents of banking fraud reported from several of its branches, prompting the home
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Wells Fargo & Co Initiates Coverage on Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE:BXMT)

Blackstone Mortgage Trust logo Equities research analysts at Wells Fargo & Co began coverage on shares of Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE:BXMT) in a research note issued on Wednesday, December 6th, MarketBeat reports. The firm set an “outperform” rating on the real estate investment trust's
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DexCom, Inc. (DXCM) Holdings Raised by Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp

DexCom logo Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp grew its stake in DexCom, Inc. (NASDAQ:DXCM) by 0.4% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 400,181 shares of the medical device company's
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. Acquires 555837 Shares of iShares US Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:IYR)

iShares US Real Estate ETF logo JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its position in shares of iShares US Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:IYR) by 548.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned
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Huge bank loans at risk as power sector crisis lingers

“They (banks) have decided not to put more money in the power sector. For all the money that was given out since 2013 – now we are going into 2018 – most banks have stretched out prepayment for another two to three years so that people can find it comfortable to pay,” the Vice-President/Head of
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Anworth Mortgage Asset (ANH) versus Farmland Partners (FPI) Financial Analysis

Anworth Mortgage Asset (NYSE: ANH) and Farmland Partners (NYSE:FPI) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, dividends, valuation
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Economic developers should focus on entrepreneurship, avoid distraction of 'buffalo hunting'

That is if … your city is already having a housing affordability problem, and then you pop tens of thousands of highly paid people into that housing market without some very intentional bumpers to help absorb the effect of that, you're going to make your housing affordability problem much more acute.
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Piramal Capital to invest Rs 5000 cr in Hyd real estate market in 2 years

HYDERABAD: Piramal Capital, a global business conglomerate, has committed to invest more than `5,000 crore in the next two years in Hyderabad in order to shore up incentive for real estate development projects in the city. Khushru Jijina, MD of Piramal Finance Limited and Piramal Housing Finance
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Are you sitting on a goldmine? Rare coins that could be worth a fortune

It's Christmas day, which means – yay! – you have eight new pairs of socks, some generic-brand perfume, and a totally empty bank account. Times are tough, especially on your debit card. But could you be rolling in it without even realising it? What you can do if you're struggling financially at Christmas.
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Is Buying Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) Here Good Idea?

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.06 in 2017 Q2. Its down 0.32, from 1.38 in 2017Q1. It worsened, 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 shares
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WARREN: The problem with mortgage discharge fees

Bank spokesman A.J. Goodman wrote back that: “The discharge fee covers the administrative costs relating to the payout and discharge of a mortgage. Certain provinces regulate the administrative fee that can be charged to discharge the mortgage. Alberta law limits the discharge fee to $5. In Ontario
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Recent Woodbury Home Sales | Local Real Estate Guide

5 recently sold homes in Woodbury, plus homes for sale, foreclosures, local mortgage rate comparison, housing data and nearby offerings. By William Bornhoft, Patch Staff | Dec 2, 2017 8:31 am ET. 0. Recent Woodbury Home Sales | Local Real Estate Guide. Looking for a home to buy? Or are you
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SouFun (SFUN) and Leju (NYSE:LEJU) Financial Comparison

The Company's service offerings include marketing services, E-commerce services, listing services, Financial services and other value-added services. The Company provides secured loans in the form of entrusted loans and mortgage loans and unsecured loans primarily to home buyers, real estate
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Can Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE)'s Tomorrow be Different? The Stock Just Broke Its …

… Inc. (NYSE:ARE) were released by: Prnewswire.com and their article: “Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Announces Pricing Of Public Offering Of …” published on November 09, 2017 as well as Forbes.com's news article titled: “The #1 Real Estate Stock To Own Is Built On Trends – Alexandria Real
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Cryptocurrencies Replace Black Money in India's Real Estate Sector

Real estate has always been an attractive destination to park illegal wealth in India and it still tops the list of businesses that have taken refuge in the virtual world where faceless and stateless cryptocurrencies are traded in exchange for handsome returns, according to brokers contacted by Sputnik.
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Key rates are poised to rise in the first quarter, but what does this mean for Hong Kong borrowers?

Banks kept their best lending rates absolutely flat and Hibor, a benchmark, remained at low levels even though the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the city's de facto central bank, has raised interest rates four times since December 2015, following the US Federal Reserve. Now prime rates and Hibor are
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Sharing your location with your bank seems creepy, but it can be useful

If you are traveling for the holidays, you might have to let your bank know where you are headed. But this year, rather than call and set a travel alert, your bank may want you to do something a little different. Banks are increasingly asking you to share your location through your smartphone. That might
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'There is a solution for everybody': Debtors urged not to put their heads in the sand in 2018

'There is a solution for everybody': Debtors urged not to put their heads in the sand in 2018

MORTGAGE CUSTOMERS WHO are in arrears are being urged to take action in the new year and seek help from the services that were put in place over the last few years. Solicitor Damien Sheridan is a private practitioner who volunteers his time through the Money Advice and Budgeting Service
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These 9 Tax Deductions Are Going Away in 2018

Mortgage interest on purchase loans is still deductible under tax reform up to $750,000, but the deduction for interest on home equity loans becomes nondeductible once 2018 begins. Unlike with purchase loans, there's no grandfathering provision for existing home equity loans, so for those for whom
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NCLT allows hotel buyout without haircut to lenders

In a landmark order that will cheer lenders pursuing recovery of dues under IBC (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code), the principal bench of NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal) New Delhi has allowed the acquisition of a Rajasthan-based hotel, which is facing insolvency, by a nonbanking finance
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PD Editorial: Important lessons from a beloved 'Carol'

Spreading some cheer this holiday will cost no fortune — only time and, perhaps, if extended to a stranger, a little courage. As with the Ghost of Christmas Past, our time, too, grows short. So, here's a simple way of handing out both of the gifts identified above — read to a child a today. You might even
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Now, IT officers can access banking databases to catch defaulters

It is now impossible for the tax defaulters/evaders to escape from the clutches of the Income Tax Department, as the Centre has amended the I-T rules, empowering the tax authority. I-T officials can now reach “hiding” or “untraceable” tax defaulters by accessing their addresses in the
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Bank employees raise awareness of cancer

Third row: Linda Brown, chief administrative officer; Jeff Balestrini, chief lending officer; Michael Thomas, chief financial officer; Jay Reed, chief … assistant vice president business development; Eric Steen, indirect lending specialist; Brett Johnson, vice president lending; George Hunt, facilities and
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Like Odysseus, new Fed chairman must navigate troubled waters

Whereas in 2008, the asset price bubble was largely confined to the U.S. housing and credit markets, today's bubbles are to be found in all too many asset markets around the world. As former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan recently warned, years of highly unorthodox monetary policy by
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Size matters: Investors sweet on real estate investment trusts, but some may be too small

Derayah Financial, a Riyadh-based investment firm, became the latest company to market the terms of a real estate investment trust (REIT) to Saudi investors on Tuesday, with the company claiming that its 1.17 billion Saudi riyal ($312.5 million) Derayah REIT would be one of the biggest and most
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RCN Partners With Virtual Reality Platform Decentraland

Peer-to-peer lending platform RCN (Ripio Credit Network) announced that it is entering into a partnership with Decentraland (MANA), a block chain based virtual reality platform which allows users to acquire virtual land to create and monetize their content. According to the agreement, RCN will integrate
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BOJ says low rates hurting banks but woes won't ease post-stimulus

Many regional banks could suffer losses in the long run as intensifying competition forces them to cut lending rates to attract borrowers in a shrinking … remains ultra-loose, and called on regional banks to seek new revenue sources instead of meeting intensifying competition just by cutting lending rates.
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KBC Group NV Purchases 35138 Shares of MGM Resorts International (MGM)

MGM Resorts International logo KBC Group NV increased its position in MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) by 8.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 458,993 shares of the company's stock after buying
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Manufacturers Life Insurance Company The Increased Position in Goldman Sachs Group INC (GS …

More notable recent The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) news were published by: Businesswire.com which released: “CBRE Group, Inc. to Present at Goldman Sachs US Financial Services Conference” on December 01, 2017, also Bloomberg.com with their article: “Goldman Warns That Market
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Iran, Belarus urge expansion of banking cooperation to boost ties

TEHRAN, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) — Iran and Belarus urged expansion of their banking cooperation to develop economic and political relations, Financial Tribune daily reported on Saturday. Iran is keen on the improvement of Iran-Belarus banking relations, Iran's First Vice President Es'haq Jahangiri said in a
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Commercial real estate transactions from The Oklahoman for Dec. 2, 2017

Ashmore Investments LLC paid $998,004 to Carroll Family Farm LLC for 1.09 acres northeast of 36th Avenue NW and Tecumseh Road in Norman. Karleen Krywucki handled the transaction. • Willoughby Ridley LLC paid $498,000 to Seadrift Properties LLC and Cruce Street Investments LLC for 0.72
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Nxp Semiconductors (NXPI) Position Maintained by Lvm Capital Management Ltd; Comcast New …

More notable recent NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI) news were published by: Bloomberg.com which released: “Qualcomm's NXP Fumble May Cost It the Game” on December 01, 2017, also Bloomberg.com with their article: “Qualcomm's NXP Bid Faces Shortage of Support as Activists
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The new Housing Minister sets out how he plans to "build communities", deal with homlessness …

This is a speech Housing Ministedr Phil Twyford gave to the Salvation Army on December 1, 2017. Kia ora tatou. Good morning. Thank you to the Salvation Army for giving me the opportunity to be with you here today. I want to acknowledge the housing NGOs, the activists, campaigners and community
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RIETER HOLDING AG WINTERTHUR ORD (OTCMKTS:RTRZF) on Focus After Report of More …

More recent RIETER HLDG AG (OTCMKTS:RTRZF) news were published by: Bloomberg.com which released: “Chinese Bid for Stake in Mapping Firm Denied by US Panel” on September 26, 2017. Also Bloomberg.com published the news titled: “Deutsche Bank Among German Firms Hit by Deepening
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Trump Says He's 'Unbeatable' in 2020 on Tax Cut, Stock Rally

WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 02: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media before departing the White House on Marine One, on December 2, 2017 in Washington, DC. Later today U.S. President Donald Trump is traveling to New York city to attend meetings with the Republican National
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VW Bosses Coached Me to Lie, Jailed Manager Tells US Judge

A Volkswagen AG manager scheduled to be sentenced next week for violating U.S. environmental regulations told a judge he was coached by company executives to lie about diesel emissions in a meeting with a U.S. regulator two years ago. Oliver Schmidt. Source: Broward Sheriff's Office.
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Disney renews interest in buying much of Rupert Murdoch's Fox empire

Walt Disney Co. has renewed talks to buy 21st Century Fox's movie studio, television production arm, some cable channels and international television operations, the Wall Street Journal reported Saturday. Earlier this fall, Disney executives approached Rupert Murdoch and his sons about buying key
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Joe Brolly: The GAA could do so much more to help the marginalised in our society

Joe Brolly: The GAA could do so much more to help the marginalised in our society

But towards the end of the '90s, homes became a commodity to be traded like any other. Suddenly, the places where human beings were sheltered, where we cooked, and made love, and reared youngsters, and grew old, became known as The Property Market. With lightning speed, homes became
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Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate KC raises more than $30K for tiny home

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE) Kansas City Homes announced recently that it exceeded its goal of $30,000 to build a second tiny home for the Veteran's Community Project. Eight area BHGRE Kansas City Homes offices, including the College Boulevard, Prairie Village/State Line,
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The Fortune Teller's Prophecy- Part II

This is the story of a young boy whose father is a fortune teller. In part 1, we learnt about the prophecy made by his father. Listen to the adventures of this young man Gangadhar in part II of th…
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China Signals Slower Growth Is Acceptable to Tackle Debt, Smog

… won't be a “huge barrier,” the official Xinhua News Agency cited Yang, deputy head of the Office of the Central Leading Group on Financial and Economic Affairs, as saying. China is seen growing 6.8 percent this year and 6.5 percent in 2018, according to economist estimates compiled by Bloomberg.
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$0.89 EPS Expected for Eagle Bancorp, Inc. (EGBN)

Lpl Financial Limited Liability Company invested in 3,838 shares or 0% of the stock. … home equity lines of credit, personal lines of credit, and term loans; consumer installment loans, such as auto and personal loans; personal credit cards; residential mortgage loans; and real estate secured loans.
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Debt Associate, Commercial Real Estate

Global Real Estate and Agricultural Investments maintain a portfolio invested in commercial real estate and agricultural mortgages, as well as real estate equities. Real Estate Investments sources and manages commercial real estate investments through seven regional field offices in the U.S. and
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Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp Has $18.97 Million Holdings in Zions Bancorp (NASDAQ:ZION)

Zions Bancorp logo Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp reduced its position in shares of Zions Bancorp (NASDAQ:ZION) by 0.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 402,050 shares of the
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Deals Buzz: NCLT allows hotel buyout without haircut to lenders

In a landmark order that will cheer lenders pursuing recovery of dues under IBC (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code), the principal bench of NCLT … The country's largest insurer Life Insurance Corp. of India has increased its stake in public sector lender Punjab National Bank to 13.93% through a qualified
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BRIEF-China Fortune Land Development unit issues offshore bonds worth $500 mln

BRIEF-China Fortune Land Development unit issues offshore bonds worth $500 mln. Reuters Staff. 1 Min Read. Dec 25(Reuters) – China Fortune Land Development Co Ltd. * Says unit CFLD (CAYMAN) INVESTMENT LTD. issues offshore bonds worth $500 million, with coupon rate of 6.5 percent and
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Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk in Agriculture / fishing / forestry, Accounts payable with First Centennial Mortgage Corporation. Apply Today.
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Victoria's cool, weird and wonderful homes that hit the market in 2017

WHILE tens of thousands of properties hit the market in Melbourne in 2017 — there were several that stood out. Hayley Goddard … Set on 3ha, the three bedroom sustainable housing features hay bale and red-brick gabion walls as well as Bakker's trademark grass roof. It also has fruit trees and
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Commercial-cum-residential complex 'Fortune Highway' opens in Moodbidri

Moodbidri, Dec 25: The ultra modern commercial-cum-residential complex, 'Fortune Highway', built near the highway at Jainpete by the side of Badagu Basadi by Fortune Promoters, was inaugurated on the evening of Friday. MLA, K Abhayachandra Jai, inaugurated the commercial complex of 'Fortune
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PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT) vs. Capstead Mortgage (NYSE:CMO) Head-To-Head …

Capstead Mortgage (NYSE: CMO) and PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE:PMT) are both small-cap financials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst
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Senate Passes Major Tax Reform Bill

After a flurry of last-minute amendments closely tracked by the American Bankers Association, the Senate overnight voted 51 to 49 to pass a sweeping tax cut and reform bill. Although the Senate bill resembles the bill passed by the House shortly before Thanksgiving in many ways, it must now be
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Tara Palmer-Tomkinson leaves £2.3million estate to 'her children'

London socialite Tara Palmer-Tomkinson sadly died in February this year at the age of 45 of natural causes. Her passing was a shock to her family, friends and fans. Now details of her will have been reported by The Sun newspaper, revealing that the star left her £2.3million fortune to her children when
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SPOTTLIGHT — Is Winter A Good Time To List My Home, or Not?

The housing market has slowed down, as it always does, this time of year — the holidays and the winter months. Have you taken your home off the market? Or if you're ready to sell, have you convinced yourself to wait until spring? And you're probably thinking, who has time to sell a house now?!
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Tara Palmer-Tomkinson's will leaves fortune to children she never had

In a will written 13 years before her shock death in February, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson left her fortune to the children she hoped to have, but never did. The high-profile socialite and friend to the royal family died in her sleep of a perforated stomach ulcer this year, having never married or had children.
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Credit rating and mortgages

A lack of basic financial knowledge can be the difference between getting a mortgage at a great rate and having a mortgage with an alternative lender where you end up having to make much a higher payment. Your Beacon Score, which is shown on your credit report, indicates to a mortgage lender the
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AG Mortgage Investment Trust Inc (NYSE:MITT) Sentiment Up, Because

AG Mortgage Investment Trust Inc (NYSE:MITT) institutional sentiment increased to 1.29 in 2017 Q2. Its up 0.07, from 1.22 in 2017Q1. The ratio improved, as 54 investment professionals started new or increased holdings, while 42 sold and decreased stock positions in AG Mortgage Investment Trust Inc.
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New York Mortgage Trust (NYMT) and Granite Point Mortgage Trust (GPMT) Financial Analysis

New York Mortgage Trust (NASDAQ: NYMT) and Granite Point Mortgage Trust (NYSE:GPMT) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional
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