Alexa, Pay My Rocket Mortgage

Alexa, Pay My Rocket Mortgage

Quicken Loans aims Rocket Mortgage, which lets people apply for a mortgage on their smartphone through a highly automated process that collects financial and property information for them. Now its developers have created an app to let mortgage holders act on their accounts through Amazon's Alexa.
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California Today: Dark Depictions of a Sunny State

“Wildfires are the price Angelenos pay to live in a city that straddles mountains, builds housing into hillsides, and threads communities through brush-filled canyons,” The Atlantic wrote this month. “We pick this poison, in place of living with tornadoes or hurricanes or winter storms where ice falls from the
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13 biggest St. Louis real estate deals of 2017

With less than a week remaining in the year, 2017 is challenging 2016 as the best 12-month stretch for commercial real estate sales the St. Louis market has seen in the past decade. Through November, according to Real Capital Analytics, commercial real estate sales volume totaled $2.5 billion.
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Impact Checking

Belmont Savings Bank is a full-service community bank offering a wide range of banking products & services for individuals, businesses & commercial real estate companies.
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New Year's Predictions for the Housing Market

By Bill Primavera – There have been times through the many years I've offered advice as The Home Guru when I've made New Year's predictions about the housing market for the coming year, and there have also been times when I have been spectacularly wrong. This year, I'm playing it safe and
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Home Prices Jump in October

The average rate for a 30-year mortgage touched 3.94% last week, up from a year earlier when it averaged 4.3%, according to Freddie Mac. Seattle reported the highest increase in home prices, jumping 12.7% year-over-year. Month-over-month, the U.S. Index rose 0.2% in October before seasonal
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'Cash me outside' girl pays off mother's mortgage

Danielle Bregoli, better known as the viral “Cash Me Outside” girl, gave her mom the ultimate Christmas gift: a check for $65,000 to pay off the mortgage on her house. In a video obtained by TMZ, Bregoli's mom cries in disbelief. “Are you serious?” she asks her daughter before grabbing her for a hug.
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How much? Tompkins County real estate transactions

Estate Of Malcolm C. Peckham sold 1790 Dryden Road to Aaron D. Cornelius for $65,000 Oct 5. Enfield. Glen A. Griffin sold 1029 Bostwick Road to Jamie Taylor for $130,000 Oct 5. Ithaca. Melanie C.G. Hamilton sold 807 North Tioga Street to Alisha B. Gaines for $209,500 Oct 2. Jenna Hye Ryung Lee
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Federal banking agencies increase loan commitment threshold for Shared National Credit

The aggregate loan commitment threshold for inclusion in the Shared National Credit (SNC) program will increase from $20 million to $100 million starting Jan. 1, 2018, said the federal banking agencies. The change was made to adjust for inflation and shifts in the average loan size. It will provide
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Fannie and Freddie Continue in Limbo while Congress Looks for a Permanent Fix for the Housing …

If we were creating our nation's housing mortgage regulatory environment from scratch it would not look anything like our current morass, most people would agree. For instance, it is doubtful that anyone would agitate for creating anything akin to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, the government-sponsored
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BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Sells 385795 Shares of Weatherford …

GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS INC. raised its position in Weatherford International by 1.5% during the 2nd quarter. GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS INC. now owns 33,000 shares of the oil and gas company's stock worth $128,000 after buying an additional 500 shares during the last
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Kenneth Hayne needs to explain banking royal commission focus

The letters are asking them to report on any cases of misconduct or behaviour short of community expectations going back to 2008. But not everyone has received a letter. Players in the banking, insurance and superannuation sector are now quietly asking each other who received letters and who didn't.
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International Markets Beat US in 2017: 3 Best Country ETFs

Political instability in the United States, fear of lofty valuation as well as the prospects to end the cheap monetary policy era, especially in Europe, makes international investing more tempting. The European Central Bank (ECB) will start scaling back its massive €60 billion per month asset buying program
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How to Use Face ID® to Access the VyStar Mobile Banking App on iPhone® X

An easier way for Apple® users to log in to their VyStar accounts.
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Reviewing the 2017 fintech ecosystem and what its startups are looking forward to in 2018

RBI's recognition of P2P lending startups as a new category of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), was celebrated all-round by the sector. Surendra Kumar Jalan, Founder and CEO of OHMY Technologies Private Ltd, shared his thoughts saying, “ Year 2017 was a milestone year for the 'P2P
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8 ways to crush your real estate sales goals in 2018

Did you hit your income and production goals in 2017? What it will take for you to go the distance and hit your goals in 2018 is more than persistence and self-discipline. Achieving your goals is a marathon, not a sprint. It requires a sustained effort over time. Here are eight steps to follow that will help you
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Banking royal commission: best and worst-case scenarios from Qld's small lenders

A key concern is the commission could spatter all lenders with wrongdoing from major banks, lugging smaller rivals with any subsequent public backlash or regulatory response. But chief executive officers of small lenders also see the commission as offering an opportunity to benefit by differentiating
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Diamondbacks player pays off parent's mortgage with first pro contract

Here's a great moment. Pavin Smith is a 21-year-old first baseman who played college ball at the University of Virginia. The #7 overall pick in the 2017 draft, he signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks and pocketed a handy $5 million signing bonus. On Christmas Day, he put that bonus to good use:.
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Technologies that will Shape the Future of How Content is Served in Real Estate

Real estate is no exception to the technology-driven growth that every sector is experiencing. On one hand, we are witnessing the emergence of construction techniques that facilitate fast project execution; on the other hand, we are developing immersive visualisation techniques for project planning and
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'Star Wars 9' Latest News: Upcoming Film's Working Title Has Ties to Supreme Leader Snoke's Ring?

The working title for “Star Wars 9,” “Black Diamond,” has been linked with the production company behind the upcoming film, Carbonado Industries UK Ltd. Technically, a carbonado refers to the most durable form of natural diamond. However, although some fans speculate that the “Black Diamond”
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Home remodelers in demand in Pittsburgh

Home remodelers in demand in Pittsburgh

It had a masonry crew and a painting crew, doing as much as possible in-house. Then the housing market collapsed and the recession hit. Today, the company has four workers in the office and six in the field, working the higher-end homes in the triangle between Mt. Lebanon, Cranberry and Murrysville
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CFPB won't require resubmission for errors in data collected under HDMA

HMDA requires lenders to report information on applications they receive for certain types of mortgage loans. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act directed the CFPB to expand the amount of data collected. Among the new types of data required to be collected, the bureau
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Why it's time to swap your rent cheques for a mortgage

The mortgage cap imposed by the UAE Central Bank which stipulates that expatriates must pay a minimum of 25 per cent deposit, plus up to seven per cent in transaction costs for completed property on their first purchase below Dh5 million, 35 per cent deposit plus costs (above Dh5 million) and 40 per
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Federal Housing Finance Agency, Treasury reinstate capital reserves for Fannie, Freddie

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and the Treasury Department agreed to reinstate a $3 billion capital reserve … Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) criticized the move, saying it will increase the cost of Fannie and Freddie and rollback taxpayer protections.
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TPG Specialty Lending (TSLX) Given Media Impact Rating of 0.07

TPG Specialty Lending logo Headlines about TPG Specialty Lending (NYSE:TSLX) have trended somewhat positive this week, according to Accern. The research group identifies negative and positive media coverage by reviewing more than 20 million blog and news sources in real time. Accern ranks
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Bond Investors' Next Big Trade Is Betting On US Homeowners

One of the best bond trades of 2018 might be one of the top from this year: betting that U.S. homeowners won't default on their mortgages. Money managers piled into relatively new Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac bonds known as “credit risk transfer” securities in 2017 in part because they are floating rate,
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11300 Fortune Ave, Cleveland, OH 44111

Are you looking for 11300 Fortune Ave listings? View our home listings and estimates for houses for sale in Ohio at RE/MAX.
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What 2018 has in store for interest rates and house prices

Fraught as it is to make predictions, it's that time of year, when taking a stab at what 2018 will hold is expected of business columnists. Rather than forecast where the stock market will travel in 2018 – because that is way too dangerous – of even where commodities will go – which would be another
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SEE IT: Diamondbacks' top draft pick pays off parents' mortgage for Christmas

A minor-league prospect for the Diamondbacks got his parents a major-league gift for Christmas. Pavin Smith, the seventh overall pick in this year's MLB draft, paid off his parents' mortgage using some of his $5 million bonus he earned by signing with Arizona in June. In a video posted to Twitter on
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Lending in Brazil likely to expand in 2018

The volume of loans in Brazil's financial system is expected to expand during the next year driven by the country's improved … Subscriber-Only Content. BNamericas develops thousands of news articles, analyses and features every month, always concentrating on how to make or save money in Latin
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Oaktree Specialty Lending Corpo (OCSL) stock traded -0.55% down comparative to avg of last 20 …

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corpo (OCSL)'s underwent a drastic change in their shares price and moved -1.42% during the last trading session. At the moment, stock is trading at $4.85. Meanwhile, the stock investors and analysts deem this stock on the go as it shuffled with 0.8 million shares contrasting
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Nationwide Fund Advisors Boosts Holdings in CACI International Inc (NYSE:CACI)

Strs Ohio increased its position in CACI International by 22.9% in the second quarter. Strs Ohio now owns 11,800 shares of the information technology services provider's stock worth $1,475,000 after buying an additional 2,200 shares in the last quarter. World Asset Management Inc increased its
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Russia Plans National Biometric Database Starting Next Year

Russia will get a country-wide biometric database for financial services starting next summer, the central bank said. The system will expand access to banking by letting people open accounts without having to visit a branch and is a key milestone in digitizing financial services, the Bank of Russia said in
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Is Buying Expeditors International Washington (NASDAQ:EXPD) Here Good Idea?

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.04 in Q3 2017. Its down 0.02, from 1.06 in 2017Q2. It worsened, as 29 investors sold Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. shares while 155 reduced holdings. 43 funds opened positions while 149 raised stakes. 160.89 million shares or 0.51% less from 161.72
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US home prices surge 6.2%, outpacing wage growth

But the sales growth hasn't compelled more people to list their homes for sale, as the number of properties on the market has tumbled nearly 10% in the past 12 months. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac said last week that the rate on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 3.94%, down from 4.30% a year
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UK house price growth to slow dramatically in 2018, say experts

Many homeowners had become used to viewing their property as a money-making machine, and some will find it hard to disagree with the assessment of Miles Shipside, housing market analyst at property website Rightmove, that “homeowners have had a good run,” with the national average price rise
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Buffett Should Buy This REIT

With tax reform now a “done deal,” every income group should see a tax cut, and the manufactured housing REITs are well positioned to participate in the ongoing recovery. It has taken a while for the broader market to come to appreciate the tremendous growth characteristics in the manufactured
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What's chipping away at the big four's dominance?

Dr Lowe also highlighted the impact of this regulation, implemented to dampen risks in the housing market, which until recently, appeared to be over-heating. These restrictions were affecting the big four most, he said. “They [the big four] were the ones who had more interest-only loans and often with
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WATCH: Diamondbacks prospect Pavin Smith pays off parents' mortgage for Christmas

The holiday season is a time for giving, and this Christmas, Diamondbacks prospect Pavin Smith gave his parents the gift of a lifetime. On Monday, Smith gave his parents Pamela and Tim a letter informing them he has paid off the mortgage on their house. Here's the sweet reveal: Thank you for
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Six factors influencing the UK property market in 2018

First-time buyers should be in the ascendant in 2018, with lending for buy-to-let in retreat. As recently as 2015 landlords snapped up 120,000 houses using buy-to-let finance, but the Council of Mortgage Lenders expects this to fall below 80,000 in 2018. Rising taxes and tougher lending criteria are
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How much? Broome County real estate transactions

How much? Broome County real estate transactions

Clarke48, LLC sold 102 Chapin St. to Light Hall Properties, LLC for $77,000 on Oct 4. Michael J. Barrett sold 12 Thompson St. to Finale Associates, LLC for $25,000 on Oct 4. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. sold 4 Lanesboro St. to Castlerock 2017 LLC for $24,100 on Oct 4. Nancy Libous sold 10 Sturges St. to
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Is China Yuchai International Limited's (NYSE:CYD) PE Ratio A Signal To Buy For Investors?

China Yuchai International Limited (NYSE:CYD) is currently trading at a trailing P/E of 8.8x, which is lower than the industry average of 23.9x. While this makes CYD appear like a great stock to buy, you might change your mind after I explain the assumptions behind the P/E ratio. In this article, I will
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Verianos Real Estate AG (VROS.DE): Share Price Drips Lower -1.21%

Shares of Verianos Real Estate AG (VROS.DE) have a 7-day moving average of 1.64. Moving averages can help spot trends and price reversals. They may also be used to help find support or resistance levels. Moving averages are considered to be lagging indicators meaning that they confirm trends.
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Broker Connect tackles threats and shares opportunities for real estate

Being a real estate broker is the best job in the world, but carries some of the biggest challenges — from how to manage, hire and release agents effectively, to whether and how you should be working with up-and-coming technology platforms. Your attention gets pulled in a thousand different directions
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How much? Chemung County real estate transactions

Larue R. Frickel (estate) sold 2059 Lake Rd. to Cortland Woodward for $80,000 Oct 4. Chad J. Hohmann sold 113 Vargo Rd. to Raymond F. Grandner for $230,000 on Oct 5. Amanda H. Callahan sold 1026 Sing Sing Rd. to Chad J. Hohmann for $155,200 on Oct 6. William H. Garrison sold 405 Hickory
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VIDEO: Diamondbacks prospect pays off parents' mortgage with touching Christmas surprise

Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Pavin Smith surprised his parents with a letter telling them he paid off their mortgage for Christmas on Monday, Dec. 25, 2017. … Smith's parents were recorded reading a letter Smith wrote sharing his love for them and revealing that he paid off his parents' mortgage.
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Diamondbacks prospect pays off parents' mortgage for Christmas

The Diamondbacks prospect wrote a heartfelt letter to his parents, thanking them for their years of sacrifice and explaining he had paid off the mortgage to their house as a way of giving back. He shared a video of their emotional reaction in a post on Twitter as he continued to express his gratitude.
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Global P2P Lending Industry: Which Factors Increased the Demand for P2P Lending Market and …

This P2P Lending Market Report scrutinizes the competition subtitles and keeps you in the forefront. It offers an in-depth analysis of the different verticals which brings to the spotlight the working of the P2P Lending Market. It provides a guiding light in helping you make well-informed business decisions
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Redfin Housing Demand Index Fell 6.2% from October to November

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–(NASDAQ: RDFN) — The Redfin Housing Demand Index fell 6.2 percent from 136 in October to 127 in November, according to Redfin (www.redfin.com), the next-generation real estate brokerage. The seasonally adjusted number of buyers requesting home tours fell
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Stocks seek rebound in final trading days of 2017

Despite the market moves, 2017 will go down as a bullish year for U.S. stocks. (CNBC). Bitcoin, the world's biggest and … The day's lone economic report focuses on the housing market, with the October S&P/Case-Shiller report on home prices due out at 9 a.m. ET. In September, home prices had posted
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Fortune Street

Race Record, Runs, Wins, Places, Win Rate. All Flat Races, 1, 0, 0, 0%. NH Flat, 1, 0, 0, 0%. Conditions. Course and Distance, 0, 0, 0, -. Course, 0, 0, 0, -. Distance, 1, 0, 0, 0%. Similar Going, 1, 0, 0, 0%. Headgear. Today (No Headgear), 1, 0, 0, 0%. Class & Handicap Rating. Class 1, 0, 0, 0, -.
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Stock Review for REIT's Investors — Invesco Mortgage Capital, CYS Investments, Chimera …

This Tuesday, WallStEquities.com has initiated reports coverage on the following REIT – Diversified equities: Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. (NYSE: IVR), CYS Investments Inc. (NYSE: CYS), Chimera Investment Corp. (NYSE: CIM), and Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Inc. (NYSE: ARI). All you
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Banks extend remote area fee-free ATMs for another five years

“The five-year extension means that as long as their bank is one of the 15 that are participating, they can make withdrawals or balance inquiries at no cost. “Until remote communities get better access to phone or internet technology to do their banking, the ATM is a lifeline for them. “The ABA and the
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Bank Notes: Wells Fargo gives mixed message on pay raises; BofA offering paid sabbaticals

Wells Fargo & Co. said its much publicized decision to raise its minimum wage for employees to $15 wasn't linked to the Republican tax overhaul passed this week, a claim which later was reversed with the bank saying the two issues were connected, according to a San Francisco Business Times report
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SLCM ties up with HDFC, IndusInd bank for post harvest credit

KOLKATA: Agri service solutions provider Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM) having operations across India and Myanmar has tied up with HDFC Bank and IndusInd Bank to provide collateral management services. SLCM will leverage its proprietary (patent pending) technology 'Agri Reach'
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Watch out for these 5 website trends in 2018

There's no crystal ball here (if you know where to find one, I'm all ears). But I've paid close attention to web design and functionality trends this year. Although not all web trends originated or are heavily used in real estate, there are definitely some that I recommend you take into account when sprucing
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JTC launches 2 sites under Industrial Government Land Sales programme

JTC has launched a confirmed list site at Tuas South Link 3 and a reserve list site at Braddell Road under the second half 2017 Industrial Government Land Sales (IGLS) programme. It said on Tuesday that this is the last of eight confirmed list sites and the last of six reserve list sites for the second half of
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Real estate attorney Claude Castro suspended

They had hired Castro in 2010 to represent them in a dispute with their landlord, Milstein Properties. The Martins stopped paying rent due to a bug infestation in their building at 201 East 87th Street, according to their complaint. They instead diverted their rent money to Castro, to be held in escrow while
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Significant Mover of Yesterday: Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (ARI)

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (ARI) closed its previous trading session at $18.89 with the gain of 0.16%. The company's market cap … Moving average is significant analytical tool used to discover current price trends and the possibility for a change in an established trend. Simple moving
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Insider Buying: MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) Director Buys 25000 Shares of Stock

MGM Resorts International logo MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) Director Sean Charland bought 25,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 6th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $22.50 per share, for a total transaction of $562,500.00.
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When Should You Buy Taptica International Ltd (LON:TAP)?

When Should You Buy Taptica International Ltd (LON:TAP)?

This high level of volatility gives investors the opportunity to enter into the stock, and potentially buy at an artificially low price. A question to answer is whether Taptica International's current trading price of £3.98 reflective of the actual value of the small-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with
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The Next Big Trade for Bond Investors Is Betting on US Homeowners

Money managers piled into relatively new Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac bonds known as “credit risk transfer” securities in 2017 in part because they are floating rate, a boon when the Federal Reserve is projecting three rate hikes in the coming year. Investors who bought subprime mortgage bonds after
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Demand in real estate market slow

Demand in the real estate market started to decline in the late 2015 and, in 2017, there was no significant progress, according to House.com.mm on Monday. “In the early months of 2016, the real estate market seemed to bring a bright future. But, in the middle of the year, the market froze,” said Thet
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Bitcoin Looks Like it's Shaking Off its Holiday Hangover

Bitcoin rallied past $15,000 on Tuesday as traders of the world's biggest digital currency sought to draw a line under its roller coaster five-day slump. The tokens rose 10 percent to $15,116.50 as of 11:26 a.m. in London, the biggest gain on a closing basis in more than two weeks and the first in six days.
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Edelweiss Securities' Sahil Kapoor is betting on this theme going forward

If the initial signs of pickup in investment demand are true, that area will also pick up and that is an interesting fact because if you look at investments, almost 40% to 45% of it comes from the housing market which is more or less private and individual driven market and is a big part of how capex
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Federal Lawsuit Could Impact How Austin Landlords Screen People With Criminal Records

“That was before the Sand Castle found out what Fortune actually is and does and that it helps people with criminal records,” he says. “Sand Castle discovered that all of their clients have criminal records and that this is their client population. They told them, in no uncertain terms, 'No, we don't accept
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Azerbaijan's mortgage and credit guarantee funds merge (UPDATE)

Thus, the newly established Azerbaijan Mortgage and Credit Guarantee Fund is a legal successor of the Azerbaijan Mortgage Fund OJSC and the Credit Guarantee Fund, and all their rights and responsibilities, as well as property are transferred to the Azerbaijan Mortgage and Credit Guarantee Fund.
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Alexa, pay my mortgage: Amazon partners with Quicken for game-changing mortgage offering

“Through proprietary technology like Rocket Mortgage, Quicken Loans continues to deliver radical simplicity and crystal-clear transparency for all homebuyers and those looking to refinance their existing homes,” Farner said. “Our outstanding Rocket Mortgage technology team in Detroit developed this
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Korea's Central Bank Urged to “Seriously Consider”

A senior researcher at the Korea Institute of Finance (KIF) has called on the central bank to issue digitized tokens of the fiat won as a cryptocurrency over a blockchain.
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Hotter housing: Brea or Placentia?

This house-hunting report tracks listing, buying and selling of existing detached and attached residences in the community. Analysis includes October trends based on closed sales: sale counts; average price vs. average list price; high and low price paid in the month; average cost per square foot and
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Going digital aids lead-generation for real estate firms

Dealbot, a business-to-business company that specializes in lead-generation for real estate firm, has implemented CallRail, a system for analyzing and qualifying the large volume of leads. The president of Dealbot explains how.
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Banks register near double digit profit fall on rate caps

Quarter three banking sector profit fell by 9.4 per cent to Sh76.6 billion even as lenders turned to non-funded income and government securities to … by 14 per cent to Sh213 billion in the nine month period, lenders turned to government lending and cheaper sources of funds to finance their loan books.
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McDermott International Inc (MDR) Shares Bought by Great West Life Assurance Co. Can

McDermott International logo Great West Life Assurance Co. Can raised its stake in McDermott International Inc (NYSE:MDR) by 20.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 537,560 shares of the oil and gas company's stock after purchasing an additional
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Experts' views on what changed in the banking and fintech sector in 2017

The government's decision to bear the merchant discount rate (MDR) on digital payments of up to Rs2,000 will bring greater level of acceptability for digital payment systems. Digital payments will become a way of life both for consumers and merchants and bring a cultural shift in digital payments.
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'DeMon, GST made lending to SMEs easier'

'DeMon, GST made lending to SMEs easier' … Speaking to TOI, Rakesh Singh, CEO, ABFL said ABFL has a loan book of Rs 38,900 crore as on September-end and would maintain its growth rate of … ABFL has an associate Aditya Birla Housing Finance which does mortgage lending in the group.
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Since when is Miss Fortune a Jungler?

Yeah. Aparrently she can jungle better than junglers can, and her W allows for the ganks to be 400+ move speed without boots. Hard to beat a jungler who at 218 AD can 1 shot everyone. Maybe she's been overtuned? Login to comment; Edit; Disable Commenting; Disable Voting; View in Mod Tool.
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Why SMEs should fear megabank restructure

Big banks have long been known for turning the cold shoulders to small- and medium-size companies (SMEs) in times of need, as reflected in the frequent complaint that “the bank offers to lend an umbrella when the sun is shining but takes it away when it starts raining.” Changes to the loan screening
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Banking Protocol prevents £200000 of fraud in Hertfordshire

A fraud prevention scheme has prevented more than£200,000 ending up in criminal hands in the county in the first 12 months of operation. Launched in 2016 and piloted in London, the Banking Protocol was rolled out nationwide in May. It lets banks contact police quickly when they think customers are
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King Luther Capital Management Corp Sells 2235 Shares of American International Group Inc (AIG)

Rational Advisors LLC increased its position in American International Group by 100.0% in the third quarter. Rational Advisors LLC now owns 3,000 shares of the insurance provider's stock worth $184,000 after buying an additional 1,500 shares during the period. Bronfman E.L. Rothschild L.P.
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Mackenzie Financial Corp Decreases Position in Restaurant Brands International Inc (QSR)

Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI grew its position in shares of Restaurant Brands International by 60.2% during the third quarter. Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI now owns 10,226 shares of the restaurant operator's stock worth $653,000 after purchasing an additional 3,841 shares in the last
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Hugh Hefner, Roger Ailes, David Rockefeller: The Year in Deaths

Hugh Hefner, Roger Ailes, David Rockefeller: The Year in Deaths

Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner, Fox News Channel Chief Executive Officer Roger Ailes and billionaire philanthropist David Rockefeller were among newsmakers in business, finance and public affairs who died in 2017. The business world lost Raymond Sackler, who bought Purdue Pharma LP
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Blockchain Pumping New Life Into Old-School Companies Like IBM

Demand for the technology, best known for supporting bitcoin, is growing so much that it will be one of the largest users of capacity next year at about 60 data centers that International Business Machines Corp. rents out to other companies around the globe. IBM was one of the first big companies to see
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A Road Map for Reviving the Midwest

John Austin is a man with a mission: to revive the Rust Belt. The president of the Michigan State Board of Education, he is also a researcher at the Brookings Institution and has been the director of multiple nonprofit organizations and government commissions. In 2006 he produced a plan for Rust Belt
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Mother of nine commits suicide in Kasese

Nine children were on Tuesday orphaned in Kasese district after their mother allegedly committed suicide ahead of Christmas after failing to repay loans from several money-lending organisations. Confirming the incident, the LC3 chairperson of neighbouring Kyondo sub-county, Juvenali Muke, said he
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Major League Baseball first-round pick pays family's mortgage for Christmas, captures emotional …

Pavin Smith, a 21-year-old first baseman in the Arizona Diamondbacks' system who starred collegiately at Virginia, gave his parents a letter for Christmas. As a “thank you for raising (him) in a great home filled with love”, Smith paid off his family's mortgage. Smith tweeted a video of his mother and father
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Bada Boom, Bada Bust! These NYC Neighborhoods' Prices Are Rising—and Falling—the Fastest

We teamed up with national real estate appraiser Jonathan Miller, co-founder of Miller Samuel, to figure out which NYC neighborhoods were … The main culprit behind both trends is the slew of ultraluxe developments that have come online in the past few years as the city pulled out of the recession.
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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to you, your family and friends! All of us at The Tico Times wish you the best of holidays with your loved ones… and a Christmas Night beside a tree as lovely as the Children's Hospital tree in downtown San José. Would you like to submit a photo to our #TTPicOfTheDay series – the view
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Average home seller gains £92466 in 2017

With the highest house prices, sellers in London and the South East tend to make the most. Nine of the ten places where this year's sellers made the largest gains were in the capital, with Elmbridge the only local authority outside London (table 2). Like in 2016, sellers in Kensington and Chelsea gained
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WATCH: Minor league baseball player pays off parents' mortage

He paid off his parents mortgage. Smith, who signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks back in June, tweeted a video of his parents learning of the surprise. He wrote, “Thank you for everything you have done for me! This doesn't make up for any of it. Love you both so much. Our home is finally all YOURS.
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Holiday hangover; China debts; US housing data

LONDON (CNNMoney) — 1. And we're back: Investors are returning from the holiday break to a full day of trading in the United States. U.S. stock futures were flat, and trading volumes are expected to be thin. A smattering of Asia markets were back in business, but trading was muted. Most European
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11 Great Overlooked Albums from 2017: Jaden Smith, White Reaper and More Gems

PETER MATTHEW BAUER, MOUNT QAF (DIVINE LOVE) (Fortune Tellers, Kobalt). Mount Qaf 'Mount Qaf' is the new album by Peter Matthew Bauer. Fortune Tellers/Kobalt. Peter Matthew Bauer used to be in The Walkmen. Since the band called a hiatus four years ago, he has kept active with endeavors
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New Year, New State Wage Floors and US Tax Brackets: Eco Pulse

The new year is fast approaching, and it's going to bring big changes to some U.S. paychecks. That's the focus of the first two items in this week's research roundup. The lead blurb summarizes a rundown of state-by-state minimum wage changes coming in 2018, and the second looks at what bank
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Home loan customers do not know the interest rate they are paying

Mortgage digital platform Uno founder Vincent Turner urges borrowers to take notice of the fees and charges on their home loan. “It is on your statement and on your internet banking but it's one of those things when you first take out the loan you are probably on a pretty decent rate,'' he said. “But over
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Russian finance ministry to increase foreign currency buying in 2018

FILE PHOTO: Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attends a session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Russia, June 2, … According to the rule, the finance ministry will buy dollars and other foreign currency when Russia's crude blend Urals URL-E trades above $40 per
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PRIVATE MORTGAGE FINANCING

To Purchase, Refinance and Second Mortgage on any type of Residential / Commercial Properties in Toronto (G.T. A. area) RESIDENTIAL SECOND MORTGAGE UP TO 85% Loan to Value on House and Condos. – the…
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Heartwarming video shows minor league baseball player pay off parents' mortgage

In June, infielder Pavin Smith was drafted seventh overall in this year's amateur baseball draft and given a $5 million bonus for signing with the team, ESPN reports. To thank his parents for all they've done, he decided to pay off their mortgage. He posted a video of the beautiful moment on Facebook with
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Barbara Fortune Lussier – Obituary

Barbara Fortune Lussier, 80 of Craftsbury, Vt. and Hawthorne, Fla. passed away on Dec. 23, 2017 after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Lois and Hollis.
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Lumina Fund Management LLC Has Decreased Holding in Blackrock INC (Call) (BLK) by $7.10 …

More notable recent BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) news were published by: Bloomberg.com which released: “BlackRock Likes Japanese Stocks Best After Emerging Markets” on December 21, 2017, also Bloomberg.com with their article: “BlackRock and Vanguard Are Less Than a Decade Away From
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'I want our family home to be yours': Baseball prospect pays off parents' mortgage for Christmas

Smith, a first baseman who played college ball at the University of Virginia, wrote his parents Pamela and Tim a letter and then recorded a video of their reaction. He posted the video on Twitter. “Thank you for everything you have done for me!” he wrote in the post. “This doesn't make up for any of it.
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Spinal-Cord Implants to Numb Pain Emerge as Alternative to Pills

For millions of Americans suffering from debilitating nerve pain, a once-overlooked option has emerged as an alternative to high doses of opioids: implanted medical devices using electricity to counteract pain signals the same way noise-canceling headphones work against sound. The approach, called
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Programmable bank account Root launching next year

Programmable bank account Root launching next year

2018 will see the commercial launch of Root – a bank account which comes with a programmable credit card, online banking interface, mobile app, and APIs. OfferZen said Root is developed in partnership with Standard Bank, which provides the underlying banking service. A Root account enables
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A day in the life of an RSPCA worker

Supreme Fortune was born in Ireland and came to England when he was four. He went on to win lots a number of races, including Aintree and Haydock. When Supreme turned nine he was injured and would never race again. Fortune would have it that the RSPCA rescued the veteran racer before he
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Australia v England – Story of day one

Joe Root's tourists, in this case debutant Tom Curran, arguably contributed to their own problems with an overstep which granted Warner (103) a moment of outrageous fortune on 99 when he was reprieved after being caught at mid-on. But they had done much to stifle the free-scoring opener, and then
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Monsanto Company (MON) EPS Estimated At $0.38; Huntington Bancshrs (HBAN) SI Increased By …

… trading, and underwriting services; commercial property and casualty, employee benefits, personal lines, life and disability, and specialty lines of insurance; and brokerage and agency services for residential and commercial title insurance, as well as excess and surplus product lines of insurance.
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With so Much Debt, Financial Planning Can Help

That's followed by mortgage payments (41 percent), insufficient income (36 percent), car payments (33 percent) and health care costs (32 percent). Millennials … While 11.2 percent of aggregate student loan debt was at least 90 days delinquent or in default, delinquency rates likely understate the actual
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Poll: Should the public banking model be introduced in Ireland?

LAST MONTH REPRESENTATIVES from Germany's Sparkasse public banking sector presented the model to Irish politicians. Public banking falls between the private commercial banking model and the credit union sector. These banks are regional and customer-focused rather than profit-focused.
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Tata Steel to Seek $5.1 Billion to Help Refinance Debt

Tata Steel Ltd. has sounded out banks about raising the equivalent of $5.1 billion through loan facilities and a bond issue to help refinance debt, according to people familiar with the matter. The Indian steelmaker plans a $2.15 billion six-year syndicated facility to refinance loans in the books of units,
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ADIA Invests In HDFC Capital's $1 Billion Housing Fund

“India's housing market presents a compelling investment opportunity driven by the country's continued economic growth and backed by supportive government initiatives”, said Khadem Al Remeithi, the Executive Director of ADIA's Real Estate and Infrastructure Department. He further added, “Our
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Ilham Aliyev appoints chairman to Mortgage and Credit Guarantee Fund's Management Board

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has signed an order appointing Fakhri Kazimov as the chairman of the Management Board of the Mortgage and Credit Guarantee Fund. Cabinet of Ministers was tasked to prepare proposals on bringing the acts of the president of Azerbaijan in compliance with this
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Squeeze on incomes could spell subdued property market in 2018, say experts

The squeeze on households' spending power is likely to mean house prices grow slowly or grind to a halt altogether across 2018, according to experts. But beneath the national figures there could be some strong regional variations, with cities such as Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow having been
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Bank closures: 'RBS has left us out in the cold'

A twice-weekly replacement mobile banking service has been in operation since October. But loyal customers have complained they have been left queuing without being served when the mobile bank left after its allotted hour – despite people still waiting. Stonehaven and District Community Council's
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Turkmenistan preparing laws on loans, mortgage, transport security

The Turkmen Parliament continues work on a number of projects, including the laws on transport security, loans and mortgage, TV and radio broadcasting, as well as on legal status of researchers, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reported. The corresponding report on the mentioned issues was
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Level-5 planning major 20th anniversary title, Team Ninja wants to make Nioh even bigger, and …

In 2018, Ni no Kuni and Yo-kai Watch studio Level-5 will celebrate its 20th anniversary. Speaking to the latest issue of Dengeki PlayStation for a “Creator Interviews” feature, Level-5 president Akihiro Hino said the company is working on “a major title” to commemorate the company's milestone
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Hyundai Heavy Plans to Raise $1.2 Billion in Sale of New Shares

Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., the world's second-biggest shipbuilder, plans to raise about 1.29 trillion won ($1.2 billion) selling new shares for working capital amid shrinking orders in the global industry. The company intends to sell 12.5 million new shares before the end of March at an estimated price
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Is Bitcoin Back? Cryptocurrency Passes $15000 as Rebound Begins

“The most important question facing it is whether the recent price correction will prove to be what market participants refer to as 'healthy',” Mohammed El-Erian wrote in a Bloomberg View column Tuesday. In other words, one that shakes out “excessive irrational exuberance, provides for the entry of
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Och-Ziff Drops Levin as CEO Pick, Highlighting Succession Woes

Dan Och's note to clients two days before Christmas, telling them that star trader Jimmy Levin wasn't going to get the top job at Och-Ziff Capital Management Group after all, shows how tough succession can be at hedge funds. Och, who founded Och-Ziff more than two decades ago and is still its chief
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Real estate's party poopers

The annual holiday party, New York real estate's holiest of holies, is under threat. After years of trying to outdo each other with ostentatious blowouts
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Inner city partners on a mission to deliver affordable housing

“We are excited about the public/private partnership collaboration which will make the inner city housing market work better for the poor.” Ngobeni said both the City and Afhco are committed to ensuring the heritage significance of the building is preserved even as the building undergoes refurbishment to
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These Are Bill Gates' 5 Must-Read Books of 2017

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation co-founder Bill Gates speaks speaks at Goalkeepers 2017, at Jazz at Lincoln Center on September 20, 2017 in New York City. Goalkeepers is organized by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to highlight progress against global
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Triton International (TRTN) Downgraded by ValuEngine

ValuEngine cut shares of Triton International (NYSE:TRTN) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research note released on Friday morning. Several other research analysts have also recently issued reports on TRTN. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reiterated a hold rating and issued a $35.00 price objective
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Trump's Border Wall One Year Into Term Is No More Than Prototype

Trump's Border Wall One Year Into Term Is No More Than Prototype

Almost a year into Donald Trump's presidency, the border wall he passionately promoted throughout his election campaign amounts to eight prototypes, no more than 30 feet long each, sitting in a desert outside San Diego. No funding has been appropriated by Congress to advance the project beyond
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Ernest Gbwaboubou banking on artisanal mining to revive sector

With the view that it will be easier for the Cameroonian State to increase its revenue from the mining sector if local communities are able to better monitor what is happening on their territories, the minister of mines, industry and technological development, Ernest Gbwaboubou, hosted a workshop on the
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Fair opportunity for banks to re-enter MSME lending: CRISIL

New Delhi, Dec 26 (KNN) An analysis of over 200 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by CRISIL reveals that there is a positive trend of working capital requirement of MSMEs in the auto component sector as the sector is registering new orders from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
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The sovereign-debt doom loop still threatens banks

-BASEL] The world's central banks recently signed off on the Basel III rules for bank capital. The new system, years in the making, is a step forward: It will make banks stronger and safer. But there are several loose ends. One of the most important concerns the treatment of sovereign bonds on banks'
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Danielle Bregoli Pays Off Mother's Mortgage For Christmas

Now, on Christmas Day, Bregoli took to the social media to showcase her giving her mother, Barbara Ann Bregoli, a $65,000 check to pay off her mortgage debt. In the clip, you'll find Barbara Ann asking her daughter if her gesture is serious before tearing up in a moment that even the harshest of critics
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Why Greece is banking on China's modern-day Silk Road to help its economic recovery

Greece hopes to transform its ancient port of Piraeus into the entry point for an extensive network of roads and railways that will allow China to penetrate into the heart of Europe, its ambassador to Beijing has said. China's ambitious push to build a modern-day Silk Road through Asia and Europe has
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Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (FBHS) Updates FY17 Earnings Guidance

Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) updated its FY17 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $3.00-3.12 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $3.03. Several research firms recently issued
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Bonsai bonanza at palace as New Year decorations prepared

Gardeners have been arranging “good fortune” bonsai trees at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to be used to greet the New Year. The preparation of about 20 plant pots was taking place in earnest Dec. 26. The bonsai will be used as decorations in the palace and the homes of imperial family members.
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Analysts See $1.27 EPS for IBERIABANK Corporation (IBKC)

Alphaone Inv Limited Company reported 0.01% of its portfolio in IBERIABANK Corporation (NASDAQ:IBKC). … The firm also provides various title insurance and loan closing services for residential and commercial customers; one-to-four family residential mortgage loans; equity research, institutional
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An End-of-Day Technical Review: Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (ARI), SunPower …

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. has a consensus hold rating from 6 Wall Street analysts, and the number of shares currently sold short amount to at least 9.59% of shares outstanding. The stock spiked 1.12% last month and is up 13.66 this year. Wall Street is only getting more bullish on the
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Diamondbacks first-rounder Pavin Smith pays off parents' mortgage for Christmas

As a “thank you for raising (him) in a great home filled with love,” Smith paid off his family's mortgage. “Because of all the sacrifices you made to get me where I am, I want our family home to be yours,” Smith wrote in a letter to his parents. Smith tweeted a video of his mother and father crying as his mother
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Nomura Real Estate issued special warning by labor bureau

According to the labor bureau, Nomura Real Estate had a majority of employees subject to a discretionary labor system for research and planning perform sales and other work. Under the system, wages are paid to employees for the hours they are supposed to have worked regardless of the actual time
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Real Estate Forecast for 2018: Mostly Sunny, With a Few Clouds

The experts agree that now is still a great time to be invested in Philadelphia real estate. Even if, as one local real estate mogul said, we're sailing into
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Harbor Group Affiliate Acquires 9677-Unit Multifamily Portfolio for $1.8B

Berkadia secured roughly $927 million in fixed- and floating-rate debt through Freddie Mac, while Meridian Capital secured approximately $512 million in fixed-rate debt through New York Community Bank. Among the portion of the financing arranged by Berkadia, 11 of the properties totaling $789
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Walker & Dunlop Closes $33.5M Green Loan for Apartment Community in San Antonio

Walker & Dunlop arranged the refinancing of The Place at Castle Hills in San Antonio through Freddie Mac's Green Up program. SAN ANTONIO — Walker & Dunlop has closed a $33.5 million green loan for the refinancing of The Place at Castle Hills, a 680-unit multifamily community located at 11800
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Q&A: With SBA lending up, local landscape has more access to capital

The Memphis Business Journal's annual “Largest Memphis Area SBA Lenders” list, which is ranked by local SBA dollar amounts, was published Friday, Dec. 1. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is forecasting an increase in 2018, over a record 2017. SBA 7(a) loans by banks should total $29
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Bank war teams set for Hayne banking royal commission

The big four banks' group legal counsels have set up war rooms backed by the country's top lawyers, QCs and accounting firms to focus on
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Disney Resumes Talks About Buying Fox Assets—Reports

The Walt Disney Co. is again expressing interested in buying media assets from 21st Century Fox, according to media reports. Fox is also reportedly talking to Comcast about assets including some cable entertainment networks, studio business and international holdings. The Murdoch family, which
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Institutional Investors Are Buying Walker & Dunlop Inc (NYSE:WD)

on November 27, 2017, also Nasdaq.com with their article: “Walker & Dunlop, Inc. Bottom Line Advances 16% In Q3” published on November 08, 2017, Prnewswire.com published: “$33.5 Million Freddie Mac Green Up® Loan Closed by Walker & Dunlop for …” on November 30, 2017. More interesting
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Home Depot and these other Dow stocks are the best bets for December, history shows

Home Depot's stock averages a return of 4.89 percent in the final month of the year, the best out of any Dow component, according to CNBC analysis using Kensho … Home Depot shares have benefited from swelling momentum in the housing market and e-commerce initiatives that have largely paid off.
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​Europe's Banking System: Still Waiting For Decisive Action

​Europe's Banking System: Still Waiting For Decisive Action

Our regular readers know that for several years, we have suggested that the next trouble spot for the global economy could be a European banking crisis. U.S. regulators acted decisively, and for the most part effectively, to counter the weaknesses that led to the crash of 2008. We have our quibbles with
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Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) Position Boosted by Cornerstone Capital Management …

The firm owned 166,956 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 113,303 shares during the period. Cornerstone Capital Management Holdings LLC.'s holdings in Marriott International were worth $18,407,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other hedge funds and
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Rethinking Hong Kong's future housing policy commitment – rental or ownership?

Everyone in Hong Kong knows that there is a huge shortage of housing in the city. The government has been working very hard to increase supply and manage (or suppress) demand. But the effort has not yielded much success so far. Property prices and rents in the private sector have continued to soar
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Dear Monty: Six big real estate mistakes to avoid when listing your home

Why would real estate agents, who have far less education and training in appraisal methodology be any different? You will witness that three good agents, just like appraisers, vary in their opinions. Those differences can vary up to 25%, or more, depending on neighborhood market conditions and the
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Royce & Associates LP Has $24.82 Million Stake in Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE …

Royce & Associates LP increased its position in Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE:CMP) by 13.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 382,370 shares of the basic materials company's stock after buying an
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These were New York's priciest real estate sales in 2017

The city's 10 priciest home sales this year totaled more than a half-billion dollars — fueled by the purchases of three apartments at a Midtown building modeled after a trash can. The top three sales were all in 432 Park Avenue, whose design, its developer, Harry Macklowe, has said, was inspired by a
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Piramal Finance eyes hospitality sector, in talks with hotel firms

The Ajay Piramal group firm, which mostly funds residential and commercial real estate projects, is diversifying its portfolio with a foray into the hospitality sector which has started turning around in the last two years, said one of the people cited earlier on condition of anonymity. “Piramal Finance has
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2017 Richmond Banking Recap: A busy year of M&A and branch shuffling

The biggest Richmond M&A bomb was dropped in May when Union Bank & Trust announced its plan to acquire local peer Xenith Bank. The marriage, which will become effective at yearend, will create a $12 billion statewide giant that Union CEO John Asbury touts as “the new Crestar,” hearkening back
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Ken Smith's Diary: Buttering them up; Banking on it; and Boxing clever

ANYONE doing internet banking over the holiday period? A few will identify with former Glasgow MP Tom Harris's experience. As he explained: “Phone call to TSB online banking, 'I can't seem to get online access to my new account.' 'Okay, let's go through some security. Can you tell me how much was
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Breaking the Sovereign-Debt Doom Loop

The world's central banks recently signed off on the Basel III rules for bank capital. The new system, years in the making, is a step forward: It will make banks stronger and safer. But there are several loose ends. One of the most important concerns the treatment of sovereign bonds on banks' balance
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Those responsible for the horror of the Grenfell Tower fire must face trial

When it comes to housing, our national psyche has cast the “social” in social housing as a dirty word, while the “market” in the housing market has come to reign supreme. In a world of right to buy, buy to let, help to buy, buying off-plan, marketing suites and section 106 (affordable housing obligations for
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From Our Archives: Shake post-holiday doldrums by focusing on future

In the face of this decline the housing market is taking a beating on all fronts. The Commerce Department reported Tuesdaythat new home sales dropped 2.9 percent in November to an annual sales rate of 407,000 units, the slowest pace in nearly 18 years. The sameday, the National Association of
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What's Installed For Man Sang International Limited (HKG:938)?

Man Sang International Limited (SEHK:938), a HKDHK$781.53M small-cap, operates in the real estate industry which is the most prevalent industry in the global economy, and as an asset class, it has continued to play a crucial role in the portfolios of various investors. Real estate assets usually exhibit
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BRIEF-Resona Holdings to implement ToB for shares of Minato Bank and Kansai Urban Banking

… * Says it will implement the takeover bid for 6.2 million shares (or no more than 6.2 million shares) of Minato Bank Ltd , with offer price of 2,233 yen per share and takeover bid total amount at 13.81 billion yen, during the period from Dec. 27 to Feb. 14, 2018. * Says it will implement the takeover bid for
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Japan's Brother Industries banking on karaoke popularity in Thailand

BANGKOK – Electronics and electrical equipment manufacturer Brother Industries Ltd. is bringing its popular home karaoke system to Thailand for the first time during this merry-making season following its launch in six countries in the Asia-Pacific region and the United States. Its local sales unit, Brother
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Ararat Bendigo Bank manager Therese Roper retires after almost 30 years working in the Barkly …

RETIRED: Ararat Bendigo Bank branch manager Therese Roper retired this month after almost 30 years. Picture: REX MARTINICH. Ararat Bendigo Bank manager Therese Roper retired this month after almost 30 years working in the Barkly Street branch. “It's just under 30 years. I started off as a
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This May Be Bitcoin's Moment of Truth

Bitcoin has had a terrific year overall, thanks to a small but dedicated set of believers in the disruptive power of cryptocurrencies who have also enabled many other individual investors to participate in the eye-popping phenomenon. Yet after bitcoin's value fell by more than a third in just a few days last
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Real estate developer Woodbridge files for bankruptcy amid SEC probe

Dec 4 (Reuters) – Real estate developer Woodbridge Group of Companies filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday, citing costs of expansion,
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Breakingviews – Rushed US tax bill rewards oil, real estate

The Republican Senate plan snuck in tax breaks for oil and gas partnerships, real-estate investment trusts and other sectors. One hiccup, though, puts
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Comcast Also Interested in Buying Fox

Deadline reports that Comcast has approached 21st Century Fox and is interested in purchasing the company's movie and TV studios, namely 20th Century Fox, as well as their international networks and news outlets. Details are scarce at this stage, but if a sale were to go through, Comcast would be
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China Top Copper Producer Halts Output After Pollution Order

China Top Copper Producer Halts Output After Pollution Order

Jiangxi Copper Co., China's largest producer, is halting all output in the province after the local government ordered the curbs to reduce pollution, a company official said Tuesday. The smelter received the order on Monday evening to stop production for at least a week before a further assessment based
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Methuen attorney loses license after fraud conviction

Jasmin Polanco, 37, a real estate closing attorney in the Greater Lawrence area, was one of several individuals who pleaded guilty in connection with a “sweeping conspiracy to defraud banks and mortgage companies by engaging in sham short sales of residential properties in the Merrimack Valley,”
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Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (NASDAQ:OCSL) Director Acquires $70131.00 in Stock

Oaktree Specialty Lending logo Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (NASDAQ:OCSL) Director Richard Ruben bought 14,550 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 6th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $4.82 per share, with a total value of $70,131.00
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Somewhat Positive News Coverage Somewhat Unlikely to Impact Ryland Group (RYL) Share Price

RMC Mortgage Corporation and its subsidiaries (RMCMC) and Ryland Mortgage Company provides mortgage financing and related services for more than 255,000 homebuyers. The Company consists of six reportable segments: four geographically determined homebuilding regions; financial services,
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One in three home sellers in London are doubling their money

One in three people who sold their home in London this year doubled their money, according to research by Hamptons International. They sold up after an average of around nine years, over which time house price growth has soared. It came as separate analysis by eMoov found that demand for homes
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Henry Cisneros gives life lessons on building dreams

FILE PHOTO: Henry Cisneros, Executive Chairman, City View, former Secretary, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and former San Antonio Mayor, takes part in a panel discussion titled “Fixer-Upper: Repairing the U.S. Housing Market” at the Milken Institute Global Conference in
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Groundbreaking: Commercial real estate year in review

The ledger for Richmond-area commercial real estate deals in 2017 is almost closed, ending a year in which everything was in play. From big industrial deals to continued interest in the city's urban core, both local and out-of-players made waves in the region this year.
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TSB 'will spot fraudulent transactions more efficiently' on new banking system

The boss of TSB has said the bank will be able to spot fraudulent transactions more efficiently when it moves to a new banking platform next year. TSB separated from Lloyds Bank two years ago, but has remained on Lloyds' IT systems since then. It is now in the process of moving to its own platform,
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Government-backed lender taps ex-Finance Ministry official as chief in 'amakudari' appointment

Former Vice Finance Minister Kazuho Tanaka has been tapped as the next governor and chief executive of Japan Finance Corp. to succeed Koichi Hosokawa, 70, one of Tanaka's predecessors at the ministry. The transfer of the top post of a government-affiliated financial institution from one Finance
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Japan's glut of abandoned homes: Hard to sell but bargains when opportunity knocks

“I knew there was something to be made from the growing number of properties ignored by the mainstream real estate market,” Fujiki said. It's not only homes that are being abandoned. This year an independent expert study group headed by former Iwate Gov. Hiroya Masuda estimated that around 4.1
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Market Live: Sensex trades lower, Nifty below 10490, banking stocks fall

12.30 pm IST Banking stocks trade lowerBanking stocks fell. Syndicate Bank fell 3.2%, Indian Overseas Bank 1.8%, Punjab National Bank 1.2%, Allahabad Bank 1.1%, Union Bank of India 1%, Andhra Bank 0.8%, Oriental Bank of Commerce 0.8%, Indian Bank 0.6%, Dena Bank 0.6%, Canara Bank 0.6%
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China Lending Corp (CLDC) MACD Histogram Levels Above The Zero Line

Investors are paying close attention to the charts of China Lending Corp (CLDC), as the shares are holding above the MACD Histogram zero line. The equity recently moved 0.47, touching 3.036 on a recent tick. MACD-Histogram bridges the time gap between the price movement and MACD. It offers a
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Cologne cardinal Rainer Woelki decries 'inhumane' property speculation

Cologne cardinal Rainer Woelki has used his Christmas sermon to call on the government to provide more affordable housing. … Cologne cardinal Rainer Woelki said that Germany's increasingly strained social cohesion was the fault of a housing market that had become buoyed by property speculators
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Looking ahead to 2018: Businesses predict strong growth, demand for housing

“I think we're going to have a very strong year for housing, because we still have the inventory a little low,” said Gillard, who also sits on the city Planning Commission. “New construction will pick up, there's plenty of demand for new construction, interest rates will be low, the economy is thriving. “I think it's
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D-backs draftee Pavin Smith surprises parents with mortgage payoff

Smith, the seventh overall pick in this year's amateur draft,?paid off their mortgage with some of the proceeds from a $5 million bonus he earned by signing with Arizona in June. But instead of sliding a receipt into a Hallmark to let them know, Smith wrote them heartfelt letter, which he watched them read
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Pushback time

As a new legislative session looms and another attempt to expand payday lending is expected, she agreed to speak about her experience anonymously to avoid embarrassment in her current job. Beth, who used payday loans and other kinds of short-term loans for about a decade, said getting that quick
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CBRE Facilitates Sale, Acquisition Financing for 207-Unit Multifamily Property in Mohegan Lake …

Jeffrey Dunne, Gene Pride and Eric Apfel of CBRE represented the seller in the deal. James Gunning and Donna Falzarano of CBRE Debt & Structured Finance represented the buyer in procuring a 10-year loan through Freddie Mac for the acquisition of the property. Completed in 1999, the community
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Are Investors Buying or Selling Philip Morris International Inc. (PM), and What Should You Do?

Recent insider trends for Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) have caught the attention of investors. Insider data is useful because it can reveal what a company's executives and largest shareholders feel about a stock. In this case, the data has some interesting things to say about how PM might
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Insider Buying: Wilhelmina International Inc (WHLM) Major Shareholder Buys 10107 Shares of Stock

Wilhelmina International logo Wilhelmina International Inc (NASDAQ:WHLM) major shareholder Ralph Bartel bought 10,107 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 21st. The shares were bought at an average cost of $6.50 per share, with a total value of $65,695.50. Following the
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Factbox: Central Bankers on Home Stretch With Bank Capital Rules

LONDON (Reuters) – Central bankers are expected to give the green light on Thursday to a set of capital requirements for banks, a decade after
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Budget 2018: Corporate tax cut, NPA resolution, home loan subsidy may be on agenda; keep …

Budget 2018: Corporate tax cut, NPA resolution, home loan subsidy may be on agenda; keep …

It will be closely watch event with expectation of corporate tax rate cut coupled with major spending outline by government among others which will be the market in volatile regime. However, it will be too early to comment on market momentum but it will likely be positive event for the market if the
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China's banking sector's total assets rise to 244 trln yuan

BEIJING, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) — China's banking sector's total assets were 244.44 trillion yuan (about 37 trillion U.S. dollars) at the end of November, up 10 percent year on year. Meanwhile, total liabilities of financial institutions in the banking industry rose 10 percent year-on-year to 225.37 trillion yuan, the
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OPINION: Fortune of the Kildare curlew is canary in the mine

Maybe it's because we're a small country, but we have this terrible compulsion to never allow any square inch of ground to just be. It has to have a house on it, a lawn, a football field or — God come between us and all harm — a golf course. Or, if it's agricultural land, it has to have fertiliser spread, and
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China Holds Meeting to Broker Peace in Afghan-Pakistan Conflict

China hosted top diplomats from Afghanistan and Pakistan on Tuesday in a bit to mediate a long-simmering conflict between the neighboring countries. Afghan Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani and Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif joined their Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Tuesday to
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Oil Holds Gains Above $58 as US Drillers Pause Rig Expansion

Oil held gains above $58 a barrel as trading resumed following the Christmas holiday and after U.S. explorers refrained from adding rigs for a second week. Futures were little changed in New York after gaining 2 percent last week. The number of U.S. rigs targeting oil remained unchanged at 747, Baker
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Eye on defaulters: Lenders circle over Videocon, JP Associates close to resolution

Lenders to debt-ridden Videocon Industries are set to refer the company to the bankruptcy court because they are unsure about whether the company's proposed debt recast program will meet the Reserve Bank of India's conditions to deal with defaulters. On a related note, the restructuring of Jaiprakash
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Bitcoin rises 10%, recovers from last week's brutal selloff

[SINGAPORE] Bitcoin extended its recovery in holiday-thinned trading on Tuesday, rising 10 per cent to be up more than a third from last week's lows below US$12,000. Bitcoin, the world's biggest and best-known cryptocurrency, fell nearly 30 per cent at one stage on Friday to US$11,159.93 and,
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60 years and not yet ready to retire

ALL FRIENDS AND ASSOCIATES are invited to the open house celebration for Margaret Keister from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Brill Title Company at 204 West Main St. in West Plains. Keister has worked 60 years in the land title and escrow business and said she has no plans to retire. ×
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D-backs' first-round pick pays off parents' mortgage for Christmas

Virginia's Pavin Smith celebrates his two-run home run against Vanderbilt during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the best-of-three NCAA baseball College World Series finals, Wednesday, June 24, 2015. (Source: AP Photo/Mike Theiler)
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First Business Financial Services, Inc. (FBIZ) Analysts See $0.39 EPS

Wells Fargo & Communication Mn stated it has 0% of its portfolio in First Business Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBIZ). … The companyÂ's loan product portfolio comprises commercial real estate loans, commercial and industrial loans, direct financing leases, residential mortgage loans, and
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A little hope for a homeless solution: Tiny housing units sprout in the Bay Area

Tiny units can be built in a fraction of the time it takes to construct typical affordable housing, at a sliver of the cost, and that means a lot of homeless people can be housed quickly. In one of the most expensive housing markets in the nation, with tent-camp problems everywhere, that prospect sounds like
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'Cash Me Outside' girl pays off mother's mortgage for Christmas

“Cashe me outside” girl Danielle Bregoli gave her mother a $65,000 check for Christmas. Photo by Bhad Babie/Instagram. Dec. 26 (UPI) — Danielle Bregoli, commonly known as the “Cash Me Outside” girl, showed her mother some Christmas love with a $65,000 check to pay the mortgage. “Mama don't
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SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL: Experts predict upcoming shape of commercial real estate lending

At a recent conference, National Association of Realtors® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said he believes the outlook for commercial real estate in 2018 is “sunny.” He predicted … Mixed-use development is not a new concept but, according to industry experts, it will also be a continuing trend for 2018.
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China central bank skips open market operations for 3rd consecutive working day

BEIJING, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) — China's central bank suspended open market operations for the third working day Tuesday, citing sufficient liquidity in the banking system. Liquidity was at a “relatively high level” after increased fiscal spending at the end of the year offset the effect of matured reverse repos,
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Your zodiac fortune for 2018, forecast by Taiwan's Jesse Tang

Let Taiwanese astrologer Jesse Tang tell you what to expect, whether you're a Scorpio or a Virgo or other. Tang, a pioneer in the webcasting field, has also taken her predictions to Facebook Live. With a record of over 26,000 viewing her live webcasts, it's no wonder that she has a large following in
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Shops make fortune from unused festive gift cards

Millions of pounds worth of presents handed over on Christmas Day are likely to be lost, in the form of gift cards which are never spent, an MP has warned. The Scottish National Party's consumer affairs spokeswoman Patricia Gibson has called for changes to the law to protect those who give and receive
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Should Your Next Investment In The Real Estate Industry Be In Sino Land Company Limited (HKG …

Sino Land Company Limited (SEHK:83), a HKDHK$87.31B large-cap, operates in the real estate industry which is the most prevalent industry in the global economy, and as an asset class, it has continued to play a crucial role in the portfolios of various investors. Real estate investments typically display
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Hospital bills? Short of school fees? You can bank on these startups

With quality private schooling becoming unaffordable for most parents, Bengaluru-based Finmomenta is targeting to meet their specific requirements through an affordable lending product.”We will fund the entire school fees for the year or part of the fees as per the needs and the loan can be repaid over
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Greystone Provides $44.6 Million in Fannie Mae Financing for Estero, FL Multifamily Property

Our range of services includes commercial lending across a variety of platforms such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, CMBS, FHA, USDA, bridge and proprietary loan products. Loans are offered through Greystone Servicing Corporation, Inc., Greystone Funding Corporation and/or other Greystone affiliates
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T&K Welcomes Real Estate Counsel

Mr. Ives focuses his practice on commercial real estate transactions. He has extensive experience in the development, acquisition, and disposition of retail, office, mixed-use, and multi-family properties; leasing on behalf of landlords and tenants for retail, office, and industrial properties, including national
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