Shkreli Lawyer Facing Prison Hears Juror Inform Judge of Doubts

Shkreli Lawyer Facing Prison Hears Juror Inform Judge of Doubts

Last month 12 jurors said they found enough evidence to convict lawyer Evan Greebel of conspiring with Martin Shkreli in fraud schemes. By the next day, one member of the panel had second thoughts. A federal judge in Brooklyn, New York, must decide whether the juror's doubts are enough to reopen
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AT&T Is Skipping Annual Appearance at Citi Investor Conference

AT&T Inc., which is fighting the U.S. Justice Department in court over its proposed $85.4 billion purchase of Time Warner Inc., withdrew from an annual investor conference scheduled for Las Vegas next week. The company didn't give a reason. John Donovan, who oversees AT&T's phone and pay-TV
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German, Turkish Foreign Ministers Pledge to Improve Ties

Germany and Turkey will work to improve relations, the foreign ministers of both countries said, signaling that tensions in the wake of a failed coup against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan may be easing. Sigmar Gabriel, Germany's acting foreign minister, said he and his Turkish counterpart,
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FY2018 EPS Estimates for International Paper Company (IP) Cut by DA Davidson

KeyCorp reissued a “hold” rating on shares of International Paper in a report on Tuesday. Stephens began coverage on International Paper in a report on Tuesday, October 24th. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $60.00 target price on the stock. Royal Bank of Canada reissued a “buy” rating
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EM Review: Last Year's Winning Run Extends to First Week of 2018

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index of equities climbed 3.8 percent this week, its best performance since July, while the MSCI Emerging Markets Currency Index gained 0.9 percent. A Bloomberg Barclays index tracking the EM local-currency government bonds had its best week in almost six months.
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Edison International (EIX) Analyst see declines for

Temporary downside caused buying opportunity with money flow recorded at $40.50MN this was driven by Edison International up down ratio came in at 2.52X for yesterday with buying at $67.09 ML in positive, while buying at dips stood at $26.59 ML , for the investor in you block trades occurred at
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Client Account Director, Environmental Consulting Services

Learn more about this job opportunity in the mining industry and find more Client Account Director, Environmental Consulting Services – Fortune 500 Consumer Products Firm mining jobs on CareerMine.
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Fighting for fairness: 43 years of BC real estate assessments

Thousands of B.C. homeowners experienced a centuries-old tradition this week: the annual shock of getting their real estate assessments and vowing to combat them. As CBC's Jason Proctor reports, this year thousands of homeowners are expected to contest the property evaluations that will determine
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Tips on saving for a new home

If one of your New Year's resolutions is to become a homeowner, now is the time to start a plan to save for that new dream house. While a 20 percent down payment is often no longer necessary, you'll still need a bit of savings even for lower rates in San Diego's pricey housing market. And keep in mind,
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Banks must work for society as taxpayers making sacrifices: Arun Jaitley

New Delhi: Finance minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said the resilience of the country's banking system is under test and banks must restore their credibility and work for the society as taxpayers are making sacrifices to keep them afloat. Jaitley said it is taxpayers' money which is being infused into the
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Somebody Is Selling a Rare Working Version of One of Apple's First Computers on Ebay

Ellen Nold, the manager for support programs for the Apple Link program, sits with a Lisa 1. Corbis Corbis/VCG via Getty Images. By Jamie Ducharme. 12:15 PM EST. You could be the proud owner of one of Apple's earliest computers — if you have at least $55,000 to spare. An eBay user is auctioning
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Open banking is about to launch – what does it means for your data?

A BANKING revolution that promises to herald new freedoms in managing our money is about to dawn, but few consumers know anything about it. Open banking, which arrives in the UK a week today, will allow customers to direct their bank to make their closely guarded account data available to
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Ameriprise Financial Inc. Buys 23900 Shares of Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM)

Federal Agricultural Mortgage logo Ameriprise Financial Inc. boosted its stake in Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (NYSE:AGM) by 52.1% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned
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It's been a crucial week for Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. (NYSE:IVR); here's what analysts have to …

Investors sentiment increased to 1.69 in Q3 2017. Its up 0.04, from 1.65 in 2017Q2. It improved, as 14 investors sold Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. shares while 44 reduced holdings. 33 funds opened positions while 65 raised stakes. 66.50 million shares or 0.33% more from 66.29 million shares in
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The Mindy Project's Fortune Feimster Is Engaged

The Mindy Project star and comedienne Fortune Feimster is engaged to her partner, Jacquelyn Smith. The two announced the news on Instagram on Friday. Feinster recently proposed to Smith during a trip to Big Sur, California. And The Mindy Project creator and star Mindy Kaling has offered to officiate
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KB Home to report Q4 numbers

KB Home ( KBH ) will announce its fourth-quarter numbers after the market close on January 10, with the consensus calling for earnings of $0.77 per share. The company earned $0.40 during the same period last year, and the stock has appreciated 36.9% since the end of June.
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Principal Financial Group Inc. Lowers Stake in TowneBank (TOWN)

Principal Financial Group Inc. lowered its position in shares of TowneBank (NASDAQ:TOWN) by 85.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form … real estate services, originations of a range of mortgage loans, resort property management, and residential and commercial title insurance.
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Somewhat Favorable Media Coverage Somewhat Unlikely to Affect TPG Specialty Lending (TSLX …

TPG Specialty Lending logo Media coverage about TPG Specialty Lending (NYSE:TSLX) has been trending somewhat positive on Saturday, Accern reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative media coverage by analyzing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern
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Earnings Estimates Revision Trends: Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR)

Clearbridge Limited Liability holds 3,250 shares. Thompson Davis & accumulated 75 shares. (NASDAQ:SRPT) for 27,813 shares. Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT, a real estate investment trust, specializes in acquiring, investing in, and managing residential mortgage-and real estate-related assets.
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Pacific Union International Brand Launches in Los Angeles to Create the Ultimate California Real …

One of those unique resources is Pacific Union's in-house Chief Economist Selma Hepp, a nationally recognized leader who delivers in-depth analyses of economic trends in real estate. Southern California real estate professionals have access to Hepp's timely intelligence, which delivers powerful
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The Dow's Biggest Loser Last Year Was Its Biggest Winner This Week

The Dow's Biggest Loser Last Year Was Its Biggest Winner This Week

… biggest weekly increase in more than a year. That followed last year's 45 percent plunge, which wiped out $128 billion in shareholder value and was the worst drop on the Dow. GE is likely to rise 10 percent in the next 12 months, according to the average of analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg.
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Trump Says He's a `Stable Genius' in Response to Critical Book

Donald Trump said he's a “ very stable genius,” a day after a new book about the president's first year in the White House claimed that many of his top aides and confidants consider him unfit to hold office. “Throughout my life, my two greatest assets have been mental stability and being, like, really smart.
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SBI leads banks' charge against errant borrowers

MUMBAI: State Bank of India doesn't just lead in lending and deposits, but even in taking action against errant borrowers. The largest lender in the country has taken the lead among banks to take defaulters to the bankruptcy courts, making up for 25 per cent of the cases filed by banks since the law came
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Jacqi Lien Promoted at Town & Country Credit Union

Jacqi Lien was promoted to Executive Mortgage Officer on January 1, 2018. Originally from Adams, N.D., she now lives in West Fargo, N.D. Lien joined Town & Country Credit Union in 2006 and has progressed through many positions since then, including teller, mortgage loan processor, mortgage loan
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Banking sector posts 10.7 pct YoY growth in Dec'17

New Delhi [India], Jan 6 : The banking sector sustained its growth momentum post the Centre's public sector bank (PSB) recapitalisation plan by driving a significant surge in credit growth. As per latest statistics, the banking sector posted a double digit growth of 10.7 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in
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Fortune 500 Retailer Drives Incremental Revenue using CJ Customer-Level Omni-Channel Insights

A Fortune 500 retailer drives significant, incremental revenue by leveraging CJ's Affiliate Customer Insights to understand offline consumer behavior.
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Pro Racecar Driver Scott Tucker Gets Over 16 Years in Prison

Prosecutors said Tucker's lending enterprise, based in Overland Park, Kansas, employed over 1,500 people as it did business as Ameriloan, Cash Advance, OneClickCash, Preferred Cash Loans, United Cash Loans, US FastCash, 500 FastCash, Advantage Cash Services and Star Cash Processing.
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Banks' performance to be under scrutiny: Arun Jaitley

“The tax payers in India are making a sacrifice to keep the banking system in good health. This money which is being infused could be used in other social purposes. But that is the money being infused into the banking system to make sure that you are kept in good health so that you (banks) are able to
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Somewhat Favorable Media Coverage Somewhat Unlikely to Affect Javelin Mortgage Investment …

Javelin Mortgage Investment logo Headlines about Javelin Mortgage Investment (NYSE:JMI) have been trending somewhat positive this week, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group identifies negative and positive news coverage by analyzing more than twenty million blog and news
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AG Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE:MITT) vs. Five Oaks Investment (OAKS) Head to Head Survey

Five Oaks Investment (NYSE: OAKS) and AG Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE:MITT) are both small-cap financials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional
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Equities Analysts Issue Forecasts for International Paper Company's FY2018 Earnings (IP)

After $1.08 actual earnings per share reported by International Paper Company for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts 10.19% EPS growth. Public Employees Retirement System of OH now owns 5,947 shares of the basic materials company's stock valued at $123,000 after buying an
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Ex-con Jeremy McConnell debuts electronic tag as he squeezes in a gym session before his curfew

To celebrate his release, Jeremy recently changed his name, taking a leaf out of Scott Disick's book and buying himself a posh new title. He'll now be referred to – at least by himself, anyway – as Lord . The star also revealed his real first name on the certificate – which turns out to be Adrian and not
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Resilience of banking system being tested: Jaitley

However, in the recent past, challenges have appeared before the banking system, and it is the resilience of the system that is undergoing a test today. It is the responsibility of the banking system to restore its credibility and help spur growth of the economy. Taxpayers are making a sacrifice to keep you
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Stockton Mortgage Controller Salary

Average salaries for Stockton Mortgage Controller: $70109. Stockton Mortgage salary trends based on salaries posted anonymously by Stockton Mortgage employees.
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Check list for purchasing an investment property in the UK

When considering investment in buy-to-let property, make sure you secure a mortgage first. While buy to let or home of multiple occupancies (HMO) are often marketed to non-residents and foreign nationals as high yield investment opportunities, many UK mortgage lenders see these as high-risk
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Mobile users beware: Android banking trojan targets Indian bank apps

An Android Banking Trojan/Malware that targets around 200 apps, including those offered by Indian banks, has been detected, prompting security researchers and banks to alert … The malware has targeted banking apps of Axis Bank, HDFC, ICICI, IDBI and Union Bank among others says the blog.
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100190 Shares in TPG Specialty Lending Inc (NYSE:TSLX) Acquired by Atlantic Trust Group LLC

TPG Specialty Lending logo Atlantic Trust Group LLC purchased a new stake in TPG Specialty Lending Inc (NYSE:TSLX) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 100,190 shares of the
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More Banks Announce Wage Increases, Bonuses After Tax Reform

Regions Financial, headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., said it would raise its minimum wage to $15 per hour by year's end, affecting 25 percent of its workforce. It said it would increase its capital expenditures by $100 million, or 50 percent, over 2017 levels to enhance the customer experience and
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Barclays Capital asks what if Whitbread decides to sell Costa Coffee and its real estate?

However, they think that, more encouragingly, Q4 trends have been better, and given that this will be Whitbread management's first opportunity to comment on the potential separation of the group since Sachem Head's stake disclosure, any open-minded commentary in this regard combined with
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AG Brnovich & 48 States Reach $45 Million Settlement with PHH Mortgage Corporation

govPHOENIX – Attorney General Mark Brnovich, 48 other state attorneys general, and the District of Columbia have reached a $45 million settlement with New Jersey-based mortgage lender and servicer PHH Mortgage Corporation. More than 2000 Arizona families are expected to qualify for settlement
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Oceaneering International (NYSE:OII) Stake Lifted by California Public Employees Retirement …

Oceaneering International (NYSE:OII) Stake Lifted by California Public Employees Retirement …

The institutional investor owned 368,327 shares of the oil and gas company's stock after buying an additional 19,627 shares during the quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System owned about 0.37% of Oceaneering International worth $9,676,000 as of its most recent filing with the
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Do you need travel insurance? What should you look for when choosing the right cover?

For example, in 2016, I took five international trips and made two claims against my policy – one for a cancelled flight and one for delayed luggage. … Obviously you need to buy your travel insurance before you go away, but some experts actually advise you should buy your insurance as soon as you
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Dutta: Consensus Likely Too Conservative On US Economic Growth For 2018

Global economic growth is still healthy, Neil said, with retail sales and trade data in emerging market economies also positive. Domestically, the US has a number of idiosyncratic things going for it right now, as well. The US housing market appears strong with home sales at a cycle high, Dutta noted.
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FCRA Ruling Rejects Argument that Foreclosure and Acceleration of Mortgage loan Rendered …

Rushmore Loan Management Services, LLC (Rushmore), 2017 WL 6343622 (S.D. Fla. Dec. 11, 2017), the plaintiff defaulted on her mortgage loan. Rushmore's predecessor accelerated the loan and filed a separate mortgage foreclosure action. Rushmore subsequently took over servicing and reported,
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Spring Real Estate: Attend An Open House Event This Weekend

Thinking of buying a home in Spring? Opedn house events area great place to start. By Bryan Kirk, Patch Staff | Jan 6, 2018 1:00 am ET | Updated Jan 6, 2018 2:00 am ET. 0. Spring Real Estate: Attend An Open House Event This Weekend. SPRING, TX — If you are thinking of buying a home in Spring,
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Sugar Land Real Estate: Weekend Open House Events

Ready to buy your first home in Sugar Land? Open House events can help you get started. By Bryan Kirk, Patch Staff | Jan 6, 2018 1:00 am ET | Updated Jan 6, 2018 2:00 am ET. 0. Sugar Land Real Estate: Weekend Open House Events. SUGAR LAND, TX — If you are in the market for a new home, take
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China tightens regulations on investment and shadow banking

The China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) published regulations on its website late on Friday that put limits on the number of commercial banks that single investors can have major holdings in. The rules are aimed at tackling “disorder” in the banking sector, including the abuse of rights by
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Reducing the complexity of buying a home

Why? Because the costs of not paying attention could increase your overall cost of owning this home, and could simply change your financial future. There are many factors to consider when you're planning for your home: the home itself, the mortgage to finance, and your exit strategy. And yes, you need
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China moves to regulate entrusted loans

BEIJING, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) — China's top banking regulator on Saturday issued rules to tighten management over entrusted loans, a form of business-to-business lending that involves commercial lenders as intermediaries. Under the new rules, as intermediaries, commercial banks should neither
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Baxter International (BAX) Lifted to “Overweight” at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Zacks Investment Research cut Baxter International from a buy rating to a hold rating in a report on Tuesday, December 26th. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on Baxter International from $59.00 to $62.00 and gave the stock an equal weight rating in a report on Thursday, October 26th. Bank of
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VN real estate marks successful 2017

HÀ NỘI – Việt Nam witnessed positive development in the real estate market in 2017 with increased transactions of apartments and reduction in real estate inventory. According to the National Financial Supervision Commission's report on financial markets in 2017, the market did not see much change
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Greek lenders' sour loans set to face reality check in 2018

Beware of Greeks bearing gifts was the apocryphal advice one ancient skeptic offered upon seeing the Trojan horse. After years of heavy losses, investors in Greek banks have learned to be similarly wary. Lenders have ambitious plans to shed more than a third of their bad and doubtful debts.
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'Wheel of Fortune' episode featuring local couple airs Monday

'Wheel of Fortune'. The “Wheel of Fortune” episode featuring Kari and Eric McGaughey is scheduled to air at 6:30 p.m. on Monday on CBS 58. … RACINE — A local couple who have been fans of “Wheel of Fortune” since they were kids will get to watch themselves spin the big wheel on Monday.
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What Wall Street Is Looking For at CES

Automobiles are again expected to dominate the annual CES technology gathering in Las Vegas that kicks off on Tuesday. Electric- and driverless car technologies, together with infotainment innovations, will be a focus at the show, according to analysts. Other technologies likely to be in the spotlight
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Warren's Huntington building bought by real estate investment group

The Huntington Building in Warren has been acquired by the real estate investment group, Midwest Ventures & Consulting LLC. Steven R. Lewis, President of MVC, is the managing partner that purchased the property. “We are very pleased to complete this transaction. The Huntington Building
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Boeing's Embraer Bid Is Anything But Highflying

Boeing has been aggressively pursuing a takeover of the Brazilian regional jet maker, a remarkable shift for a company that dubbed a similar combination struck by Airbus SE and Bombardier Inc. in October “a questionable deal” that wouldn't force it to change its strategic path. Many details are still
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Five Charts That Explain Canada's Blockbuster Year in Jobs

… drop in the number of jobless workers last year was the second-largest annual decline in four decades and brought the jobless rate — at 5.7 percent — to the lowest since at least 1976. That was a big surprise. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg at the beginning of 2017 forecast the unemployment rate
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Taiwan's property market shows contraction: survey

6 (CNA) Taiwan's property market flashed a “blue light” in December, pointing to contraction as the number of new residential listings dropped, according to a … Citing the survey, the magazine said its housing index fell 2.9 points in December from a month earlier to 30.6 points, flashing a blue light that
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How to get to Fortune Lane in Trentham North by Bus, Train

Moovit gives you the best routes to Fortune Lane using public transport. Free step-by-step journey directions and updated timetables for Bus, Train in Trentham North.
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'Big Ball of Fire.' Plane Carrying 168 Passengers Involved in Crash at Toronto Airport

A ground collision between two planes at Toronto's Pearson International Airport Friday night sparked a fire on one of the planes and led to the evacuation of the other. A WestJet flight arriving from Cancun was carrying 168 passengers and six crew onboard when a Sunwing plane carrying no
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Welcome to Earnings: Big Banks To Get Things Started After Strong January Open

Welcome to Earnings: Big Banks To Get Things Started After Strong January Open

Speaking of big banks, earnings get started late this coming week and major banking companies form the vanguard. The action commences Friday morning with Q4 results from JP Morgan and Wells Fargo. Things get really exciting the following week when earnings season really hits full steam.
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San Francisco's most and least expensive homes this week

A lot can happen in a week on San Francisco's molten-hot housing market. To keep caught up, every Friday Curbed SF examines the High & the Low, a look at the single most and least expensive publicly listed homes sold in San Francisco over the last seven days. This is who broke the ceiling and who
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Why Insiders Believe Apple Is Planning to Release Its Biggest iPhone Ever in 2018

As we kick off 2018, it's perhaps no surprise that some of the biggest Apple news items centered on the iPhone. The week kicked off in a big way with reports that Apple has signed deals with manufacturing partners to build the company a 6.5-inch iPhone that could be released later this year.
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Property buyers should be aware of real estate lawyers' legal standards

A fact sheet published last month by LawPRO — the Lawyers' Professional Indemnity Company — provides an interesting insight into the practice standards expected of Ontario real estate lawyers. LawPRO is the Law Society-owned insurance company, which provides a mandatory $1 million in liability
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Marketplace Lending News Roundup – January 6

During the week I share the latest marketplace lending and fintech news on Twitter as it happens. Then every Saturday I take the most interesting news items and blog posts from the past week and share them here. Funding Circle poised for £1bn float from Peer2Peer Finance News – We begin the year
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Review of Fortune Hotel & Suites

poor service. staff were only there to earn their living and never assisted any tourist. They were rude and arragunt.
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Federal agency taps GW real estate expert to oversee DC region

GW's senior property manager has been appointed to lead the General Services Administration's operations in the D.C. region, the Washington Business Journal reported Thursday. Scott Anderson, who has advised officials on real estate investment for the past seven years, became an administrator for
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REAL ESTATE OUTLOOK: Officials predict continued growth in '18

Athens and Limestone County has enjoyed a robust real estate market over the last several years, and there's reason to believe that will continue in 2018. Realtor Deborah Lamb of Southern Home Realty of North Alabama said home sales were sluggish after the summer but picked up again at year's
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OxFORD Asset Management LLP Buys 93784 Shares of TPG Specialty Lending Inc (NYSE:TSLX)

TPG Specialty Lending logo OxFORD Asset Management LLP raised its position in shares of TPG Specialty Lending Inc (NYSE:TSLX) by 767.3% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 106,007
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Baylor couple take spin on "Wheel of Fortune"

Baylor University professors Allison and Joe Alford will be contestants on a Monday episode of the syndicated game show “Wheel of Fortune,” shown at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8 on KCEN-TV, Channel 6. Allison is a clinical assistant professor in business communication in the Hankamer School of Business while
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Real estate market update: 2017 a good year, but 2018 could prove better

Increasing sales and dollar volume made 2017 the best year for the Mesa County real estate market in a decade. But 2018 could prove even better if trends continue. “I don't see anything changing that,” said Robert Bray, chief executive officer of Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction. Annette Miller, senior
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House prices set to continue to rise

What's striking is that less than 2 per cent of the housing stock in Sligo is transacting – in a more normal market that would be around 3 per cent. It's an overhang from the collapse of the property market but also to do with the lack of housing development in Sligo with no great new supply,” he said.
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Deutsche Bank Initiates Coverage of Discover Financial

We are initiating coverage on Discover Financial, a leading closed-loop network, the sixth-largest credit-card issuer in the U.S., and direct banking company, with a Buy rating and target price of $92. Discover's focus on mass-affluent customers helps deliver lower charge-offs than [some rivals].
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Bucking employment trend

Vantage West Realty released the winter edition of The Vantage Report today, providing a hyper-local analysis of Kelowna's real estate market. The report presents an overview of real estate trends in 15 Kelowna neighbourhoods, and the latest edition highlights some of the major real estate trends in
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SodaStream International (NASDAQ:SODA) Lifted to Buy at BidaskClub

BidaskClub upgraded shares of SodaStream International (NASDAQ:SODA) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a report released on Wednesday, December 27th. SODA has been the topic of several other reports. ValuEngine cut SodaStream International from a buy rating to a hold rating in a report on
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Saudi Arabia Arrests 11 Princes Protesting Over Bills, Okaz Says

Saudi authorities made a fresh round of arrests of royal-family members as a group of princes staged a protest at the royal palace over the non-payment of their electricity and water bills, Okaz newspaper reported. The royal guard arrested 11 princes objecting to a decree that ordered the state to stop
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Credit score gap between homebuyers, consumers at widest point in 12 years

At the same time, the average credit score for purchase mortgage borrowers was 745. That gap between average consumer and homebuyer credit scores has widened significantly and now sits at its highest point in 12 years. In 2005, the national average credit score was 688, only nine points shy of the
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Property market finally on the upturn

Pearlbank Apartments is among several residential developments that were put up for collective sale in 2017. Although developers' bullish land bids have led to perceived over-exuberance in the en-bloc market, some observers see initial signs that the collective sales fever may be starting to ease.
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In the Age of Trump, a Chicagoan Created a Lending Library For Protest Banners

Sifuentes saw sewing as her way to lend her voice to what was happening in politics and speak out about immigrants' and women's rights. She began making protest banners at home by herself and then started to invite friends over to create their own designs. The first three banners she made read
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Kilroy Realty Announces Dates for 2017 Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call

Kilroy Realty Corporation (KRC), a publicly traded real estate investment trust and member of the S&P MidCap 400 Index, is one of the West Coast's premier … Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks, changes in circumstances, trends and factors that are difficult to predict,
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Hollywood's China Challenge

Hollywood's China Challenge

The breakneck growth of China's box office between 2010 and 2015—when ticket sales soared from $1.51 billion to $6.8 billion—led many US film industry analysts to predict that 2017 would be the year China finally overtook the United States as the world's No. 1 movie market. Alas, a shock slump in
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Banking sector wrap: New Rs 10 notes in the offing, SBI reviews minimum balance

For banks, the first week of 2018 revolved more around the new currency notes in the market along with State Bank of India (SBI) facing a backlash on the amount it earned from penalties from customers for non-maintenance of minimum balance in the bank accounts. While, Insolvency and Bankruptcy
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Lending gets easier for Millennial home buyers

“With the average credit score dipping, lenders are extending credit to borrowers who may have had no previous access to the housing market,” Tyrell said. “While these scores are still significantly above the levels seen a few years ago, it is encouraging to see increased accessibility, especially as the
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Lucas Capital Management Has Decreased Magellan Midstream Partners LP (MMP) Stake By …

Agency MBS have a guaranty of principal payment by an agency of the U.S. government or a U.S. government-sponsored entity, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Investors sentiment increased to 2.03 in 2017 Q3. Its up 0.63, from 1.4 in 2017Q2. It improved, as 5 investors sold Dynex Capital, Inc.
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SeaChange International (SEAC) Sees Large Decrease in Short Interest

Bank of New York Mellon Corp grew its position in SeaChange International by 0.9% during the second quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 213,810 shares of the software maker's stock valued at $569,000 after buying an additional 1,918 shares during the period. Ameriprise Financial Inc.
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Negative Interest Rates

A few years ago, most economic models presumed that interest rates were subject to a lower bound of zero. Why lend a dollar to someone who only promises to pay you back 99 cents, when you could just hold on to the dollar yourself? But we now have several years of experience from Sweden,
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Framing the new year — Employer transplants and downsizing retirees eye infill, affordable …

To experience greater Charleston's growth trends, go no further than Chuck Dawley Boulevard. … Infill neighborhoods are but one real estate trend this year in the Lowcountry. … Yet Mungo also bought property in the Jedburg area for a new neighborhood, putting it close to major manufacturers. “That's
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Humble Area Real Estate: Weekend Open House Events

Ready to buy your first home in Humble? Check the open house listings and get started. By Bryan Kirk, Patch Staff | Jan 6, 2018 1:00 am ET | Updated Jan 6, 2018 2:00 am ET. 0. Humble Area Real Estate: Weekend Open House Events. HUMBLE, TX — When you're making the biggest investment of
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Stocks Are Pricey? It Depends

How should you do this? Maybe start by trying to find similar periods so as to make a better comparison. As my other Bloomberg Gadfly colleague, Charles Lieberman put it, “If we focus on those periods when inflation and interest rates were low, as they are today, the implied equilibrium P/E multiple is
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There Are More New TV Shows Than Ever in America

Amazon.com Inc. releases dozens of TV shows and movies to build loyalty among its online shoppers, and Apple Inc. is funding TV to help sell mobile phones. John Landgraf, FX Networks' chief executive officer, has tracked production in recent years to call attention to what he says is an unsustainable
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President Donald Trump Kills 'Voter Fraud' Commission

Trump said on Wednesday that he is terminating the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity, created in May to investigate voting fraud allegations. He explained the move by saying that “many states” were not complying with the commission's requests for “basic information relevant to its
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Blockchain Redefines Emerging Markets: Capital, Assets and Securities

According to Savills Global Research Report “Trends in Global Real Estate Market in 2016,” the total market cap of global real estate is approximately worth $217 tln. This roughly equals 2.7 times of global GDP, 36 times of global gold mining worth (six tln) and accounts for 60 percent of global main
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Blackstone takes Harvard's majority stake in A&E portfolio for $244M

Harvard had owned the properties, which are spread through Manhattan and Queens, in partnership with multifamily giant A&E Real Estate Holdings and investment manager Edge Principal Advisors. Property records filed with the city Wednesday show an entity tied to Blackstone acquired Harvard's
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AP-TX–Texas News Digest 5 pm, TX

TITLE COMPANY-PONZI SCHEME — The former owner of a North Texas title company who stole millions from customers and referred to herself as the “Millennium Mobster” has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. — COUPLE SLAIN — Two people in Central Texas have been shot and killed in what
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Rogue real estate agent sent to prison after scamming AFL star

Silver-tongued property spruiker Cameron Deal, 46, has been sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to scamming almost $100,000 from Geelong footballer Stewart Crameri in a hoax real estate venture. The former real estate agent and buyer's advocate blamed alcohol and drug abuse
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LawBreakers Publisher Nexon Says Title Fell “Below Our Expectations”; PUBG Made Shooter …

Publisher Nexon released a transcript of the company's earnings call for Q3 2017, and while the company overall saw a 36% increase in overall revenue year-over-year, one of the more notable points discussed revolved around the company's North American earnings in relation to last year's release of
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CLICC Laptop Lending (SEL/Geo)

CLICC Laptop Lending (SEL/Geo). 4697 Geology Building, Los Angeles, CA 90095-6704 | (310) 825-1055. Exterior doorway. Science and Engineering Library lobby. Circulation Desk. Book Stacks
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Annapolis bank is one of the first in Maryland to accept medical cannabis business

An Annapolis-based community bank has become one of the first financial institutions in the state to allow medical marijuana businesses to open accounts and avoid running cash-only operations. Severn Bank decided shortly after the state legalized marijuana for medical use in 2013 that the fledgling
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American International Group Inc. Purchases 7164 Shares of First Midwest Bancorp Inc (FMBI)

The firm owned 80,960 shares of the financial services provider's stock after buying an additional 7,164 shares during the period. American International Group Inc. owned approximately 0.08% of First Midwest Bancorp worth $1,896,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other hedge
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Fortune Cookies Valentine's Day Card

Fortune Cookies Valentine's Day Card

Front Message: A big hug is coming your way / Hugs & kisses / Today brings lots of love; Inside Message: Wishing you love and good fortune on Valentine's Day and always; Brand: PAPYRUS; Contents: 1 card with corresponding envelope; Size: 5 in. x 7 in. (127 mm x 178 mm); Process: Glitter, tip-ons,
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VIREB: Lack of supply dictating Nanaimo real estate market

NANAIMO — A supply shortage combined with increased demand continues shooting up residential housing prices in Nanaimo. New data from the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) shows a little more than 1,600 homes sold in the Nanaimo area last year, down 5 per cent from 2016.
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International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) Shares Bought by Douglas Lane & Associates …

The fund owned 58,094 shares of the technology company's stock after buying an additional 5,643 shares during the period. Douglas Lane & Associates LLC's holdings in International Business Machines were worth $8,428,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other large investors have also recently
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Forecasting a better tax climate for real estate

The full impact of a new federal law likely won't be evident for a few years, but some stakeholders are optimistic. Subscribe; Login. Print, Digital & Mobile 1 Year $230. Monthly Rate Intro Rate $9. PROJECT CENTER + DJC 1 Year $629. PROJECT CENTER + DJC Monthly Autorenew $57. Print, Digital &
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Forget Face ID. The Future of Secure Authentication Is Your Voice

… doctors using telemedicine identify the early onset of conditions like Parkinson's disease. It's the tip of the iceberg of possibility. Says Singh: “Just like your DNA defines you, your voice captures your entire persona.” A version of this article appears in the Jan. 1, 2018 issue of Fortune with the headline,
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All Things Real Estate: Talk to city planner about 'no parking' signs

Q: I have a problem with my neighbor across the street from me. We live on a deadend street with only eight houses on it. But on both sides of the street it says, “No Parking.” I only have enough room for maybe three cars to fit in my driveway. If I have more than that, the rest of my guests would have to
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The Mindy Project's Fortune Feimster Is Engaged — and Mindy Kaling 'Will' Officiate Her Wedding!

“A few days ago Fortune asked me to join her on a magical adventure to Big Sur….yes, yes, a thousand times, yes,” Smith captioned her three photos. And no one was happier about the engagement than Mindy Project star and creator, Mindy Kaling! “This is exciting!! I will officiate,” the actress, 38, wrote
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Markets Are Less Stable Than They Seem

Since 2009, as policy makers have sought to return the global economy to normal, “stability” has usually been their byword. Unfortunately, their actions have only created a false calm — a “stable instability,” to coin a paradoxical phrase. Although a repeat of the financial crisis has so far been avoided, this
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Manafort Suit Seeks to Undermine Mueller's Legal Authority

Paul Manafort claims that U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller overstepped his authority in charging Manafort with crimes related to business conducted long before he became President Donald Trump's campaign chairman and that involve events unrelated to Russian election meddling. In a lawsuit
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Ellie Mae: Millennial homebuyer credit scores decreasing

“With the average credit score dipping, lenders are extending credit to borrowers who may have had no previous access to the housing market,” said Joe Tyrrell, executive vice president of corporate strategy at Ellie Mae. “While these scores are still significantly above the levels seen a few years ago, it is
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How the Liberals could fix the housing affordability crisis and win young voters

Fewer Australians are owning their own home and house prices surged 70 per cent in the last five years. There is huge political opportunity in providing the aspirational young people of our country with a pathway to homeownership. However, neither major political party is taking the necessary action.
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Bank rates: Where are lending rates and bond yields headed?

Interest rate cycles are taking a turn, banks have started to hike deposit rates and government yields are also hardening. The yields may stabilise in the long term over next few quarters. An upward risk to inflation and weaker credit off-take will likely bottom out the lending rates and borrowers may have to
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Paxton, other attorneys general reach $45M mortgage foreclosure settlement

Paxton, other attorneys general reach $45M mortgage foreclosure settlement … and 48 other attorneys general reached a $45 million settlement Tuesday with PHH Mortgage Corporation for improperly serviced mortgage loans, … The agreement only applies to loans improperly mortgaged from Jan.
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What will happen in the property market in 2018?

As we move into a new year and a quieter housing market, these are the things you need to know.
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Tax law likely to spur crisis in affordable housing

Investments in low-income housing tax credits also depend on whether alternative investments are attractive or not. In past years, the tax credits have been in such demand by banks that they have been oversubscribed, but lowering corporate rates could change that dynamic, experts said. “When you
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'Mr. Flip It' from defunct HGTV reality series Flip It to Win It 'stole at least $200000 each from four …

Garcia-Sen said that Hill's track record should make would-be real estate investors think twice about giving him their money. 'If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,' she said. 'Whenever a person enters into a business relationship, they need to do a background check.' Flip It to Win It was a reality
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California Bankers, Western Independent Bankers Merge

The California Bankers Association and Western Independent Bankers on Jan. 1 finalized a merger. WIB merged into CBA, which changed its name to the Western Bankers Association. The Sacramento-based WBA is retaining both corporate identities for different purposes: CBA will focus on policy
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Jim's Real Estate startup fees too high, critics say

The startup costs for the newly created Jim's Real Estate service are too high for would-be franchisees looking to start their own business at a time of slowing real estate markets in the country's two largest cities, real estate agents say. Franchise documents for the real estate arm of the business empire
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Two West Coast banking trade organizations complete merger

The California Bankers Association and Western Independent Bankers completed a merger that's been in the works since last fall, coming together under the name Western Bankers Association.The new organization now serves more than 200 members throughout the 13 Western states, including six in
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China puts commercial bank shareholders under tighter scrutiny

China's banking regulator has published interim measures to increase scrutiny over shareholdings of commercial lenders, while restricting the number of significant investments any shareholder can make in a domestic bank. The China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC), which published the new
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The future of banking

“Banking isn't what it used to be,” said Geoff Williams at US News. The industry is fast “on its way to being even more futuristic.” Experts say most credit and debit cards will soon be able to be turned on or off “instantaneously” via an app. For instance, to protect your card's security, you could “leave it off”
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Trump Tax Reform Has States Hungry for Lower Utility Bills

It's been less than a month since Congress approved a sweeping tax overhaul and states are already chomping at the bit to get a piece of the action. Regulators from Montana to Kentucky have ordered utilities to act now to ensure ratepayers share in the windfall from the tax bill signed into law by
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WINTON GROUP Ltd Has $67.75 Million Stake in Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM)

Wedbush Securities Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Philip Morris International by 28.0% in the 2nd quarter. Wedbush Securities Inc. now owns 18,832 shares of the company's stock valued at $2,212,000 after buying an additional 4,123 shares during the period. Suffolk Capital Management LLC
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3 Retail Trends Investors Should Watch in 2018

To reach new, densely populated neighborhoods, we've completely changed our approach to choosing the location for our small-format stores. In the past, we had a relatively rigid prototype for store size and layout, and our real estate team focused on finding sites that would accommodate that prototype
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Insider Selling: WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE:WCC) Director Sells 3288 Shares of Stock

Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of WESCO International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 27th. ValuEngine upgraded WESCO International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, December 1st. Credit Suisse Group set a
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This Spanish Firm Is Negotiating Big Wind Power Deals in Brazil

The orders may be worth as much as 2 billion reais ($619 million), according to estimates from Helena Chung, an analyst at Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Gamesa, Enel and Neoenergia declined to comment Friday. Voltalia said it has an agreement with a supplier and declined to provide additional
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Fed Weighs 2018 Rate Hikes Against New Tax Law

The Federal Open Market Committee said it expects economic growth from the new tax legislation but was unsure about the pace of growth in deciding when and how many times to raise rates this year, according to minutes following the FOMC's Dec. 12-13, 2017, meeting. During the meeting, the
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Time Bank re-opens on Monday

Time Bank of Zimbabwe, one of only four remaining indigenous banks will finally open its doors to the public on Monday next week after over a decade of dormancy and running court battles. The commercial bank was placed under curatorship by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe for a period of 18 months
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'Bomb Cyclone' Grayson May Bring Record Snow to These Southern States

“Bomb cyclone” Grayson is delivering freezing temperatures, sleet, ice, and snow from Maine to Florida. And while the Northeast is expected to receive the brunt of the “winter hurricane”, potentially record-breaking weather is also hitting Southeast states. On Wednesday morning, Grayson delivered 0.1
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RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Date of Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2017 …

TORONTO, Jan. 03, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (“RioCan”) (TSX:REI.UN) today announced that it is scheduled to release its financial results for the three months and year-ended December 31, 2017 after the close of the market on Tuesday, February 13, 2018.
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Largest US Banks Expected To Report Lower Q4 M&A Advisory Fees As Market Shares Fall

The fourth quarter of 2017 proved to be an overall weak period for the global M&A advisory industry in terms of deals closed despite the flurry of new M&A deals announced over the period. At the same time, the period witnessed record number of M&A deals being announced as well as completed.
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As the US Retreats, Europe Moves to Strengthen Ties With Cuba

The European Union's Foreign Policy head Federica Mogherini and Havana's historian Eusebio Leal in Havana, Cuba on Jan. 3, 2018. Adalberto Roque—AFP/Getty Images. By Reuters. 9:40 PM EST. The European Union's top diplomat, Federica Mogherini, arrived in Cuba on Wednesday to help
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Idaho helped pursue company whose mortgage practices hurt homeowners

More than 200 people in Idaho who borrowed money to buy homes will benefit from a combined $112,590 from a settlement with New Jersey-based mortgage company PHH Mortgage Corp, the Idaho Statesman reports. Idaho and almost every other state had accused PHH of “premature and
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Is Buying Philip Morris International Incorporated (NYSE:PM) Here Good Idea?

Investors sentiment increased to 0.97 in Q3 2017. Its up 0.09, from 0.88 in 2017Q2. It improved, as 55 investors sold Philip Morris International Inc. shares while 524 reduced holdings. 112 funds opened positions while 452 raised stakes. 1.10 billion shares or 0.12% more from 1.10 billion shares in
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Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Has $71.64 Million Holdings in FNF Group of Fidelity National …

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its stake in shares of FNF Group of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF) by 6.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with … FNF, through its subsidiaries, provides title insurance, mortgage services and diversified services.
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Fate of Maryland's medical cannabis industry could depend on single bank

One bank in Maryland has been willing to take the risk on dealing with funds related to medical cannabis sales still considered illegal by the federal government. Severn Savings Bank in Anne Arundel County is, so far, the lone institution in the state where medical cannabis growing, processing or
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Got Good Credit? Your Car-Loan Interest Rate May Depend on It

Even with the proliferation of six- and seven-year auto loans, interest rates don't affect a car payment as much as, say, a mortgage payment. Consider: Moving from 4.25 percent to 4.5 percent on a 30-year mortgage for $300,000 adds $44, or about 3 percent, to your monthly payment. But the same rate
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Cuomo Plans to Sue US Government Over State Tax Break Change

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said his administration plans to sue the federal government over the new Republican tax law, on the grounds that it's unconstitutional because it discriminates against New York and other states that voted against President Donald Trump. “Make no mistake, they're
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State joins $40M settlement with NJ mortgage firm

State joins $40M settlement with NJ mortgage firm

The California Department of Business Oversight on Wednesday joined in a $40.3 million multistate settlement with PHH Mortgage Corp. to settle allegations that the company violated state and federal laws on foreclosures, loan modifications and servicing. A spokesman for the DBO, Mark Leyes, made
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China's Didi Chuxing Just Made a Major Inroad in Latin America

China's ride-hailing application Didi Chuxing has agreed to acquire control of Brazil's 99, the companies said in a statement on Wednesday, potentially creating a formidable rival to Uber (uber, +0.00%) in Latin America's largest economy. The companies did not disclose the stake acquired not the value,
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Didi Chuxing confirms it's buying Brazilian ride-hailing startup 99

“With enhanced investments in AI capabilities and smart transportation solutions, we will continue to advance the transformation of global transportation and automotive industries through diversified international operations and partnerships.” As a result of this purchase, Wei suggested that his company
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PHH settles robosigning allegations, but more regulatory battles loom

The allegations of misconduct by PHH Mortgage, a division of PHH Corp., were raised following a 2010 Multistate Mortgage Committee examination of its servicing activities. The MMC is a joint committee of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors and the American Association of Residential Mortgage
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Perth property experts predict investor pleasure, renter pain in 2018

Experts are predicting Perth property prices to rebound in 2018. Photo: Rob Homer. The last truly significant period of growth was around 2007, when the mining boom was “really raging”. It caused Perth's prices to almost double over 18 months, until they were almost comparable with Sydney values.
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Take Rs 200 notes to ATMs, RBI tells banks

“RBI has asked banks and ATM manufacturers to ensure that ATMs start dispensing Rs 200 notes as soon as possible… it's a good move as we need lower-denomination notes vis-avis the Rs 2,000 notes,” said a banker aware of the directive, who did not want to be identified. “It could take 5-6 months to
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Stifel Nicolaus Upgrades Navistar International (NAV) to “Buy”

Navistar International logo Navistar International (NYSE:NAV) was upgraded by investment analysts at Stifel Nicolaus from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, December 12th, Marketbeat Ratings reports. The firm presently has a $50.00 target price on the stock,
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Why You Need To Look At This Factor Before Buying Pharmesis International Ltd (SGX:BFK)

For Pharmesis International Ltd's (SGX:BFK) shareholders, and also potential investors in the stock, understanding how the stock's risk and return characteristics can impact your portfolio is important. Generally, an investor should consider two types of risk that impact the market value of BFK. The first risk
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Capital One "all hands on deck" after banking customers double-charged

Capital One “all hands on deck” after banking customers double-charged … Debit card bank transactions have us seeing double today. … The company cautioned that wait times for phone support are long and encouraged customers to connect with the company through online banking or its mobile app.
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New regulations could protect homeowners from unfair mortgage practices

Thanks to a new law that regulates mortgage loan servicing companies, 2018 could be a safer year for Oregon's homeowners. Senate Bill 98 passed during the 2017 legislative session. It puts the Department of Consumer and Business Services in charge of overseeing those mortgage companies,
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Housing bubble or not, the property market is repeating US mortgage mistakes

I don't know if there's a bubble in the Australian housing market, but there are some very troubling markers that suggest imprudent borrowing and lending. Just the sort of things that preceded the US housing implosion nearly a decade ago. And I worry that bankers, borrowers, and regulators seem not to
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Busy December pushes 2017 US ABS issuance to $510B

The RMBS-related category also includes single-family rental bonds backed by loans to landlords as well as securities used by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to transfer credit risk on the mortgages they insure. The “other ABS” category, which S&P defines as personal loans, mobile phone financing, and
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Home construction soars to 12-year high in Colorado Springs

Long-term rates have been hovering around 4 percent; last week, 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 3.99 percent nationally, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac. In fact, there's an increasing concern among builders that rising home prices and interest rates could put single-family homes and
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Moody's assigns Aa3 to Banco del Estado de Chile's USD500 million fixed rate senior issuance

Banco Estado is 100% owned by the Repulic of Chile, and is the sole government bank and the country's largest deposit-taking institution and mortgage lender. It plays a significant public policy role by (i) catering to low-income individuals with an explicit mandate towards promoting home ownership
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The Briefcase: NC borrowers gain refund from PHH Mortgage

Attorneys general from 49 states and the District of Columbia, including North Carolina, and more than 40 state mortgage regulators have reached a $45 … The settlement resolves allegations that PHH, the nation's ninth largest non-bank residential mortgage originator and servicer, improperly serviced
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Great Southern Bank, with branches in Kansas other states, plans $1K bonuses for employees …

Great Southern President and CEO Joseph Turner says the tax reforms should boost the U.S. economy, which will help the banking business. Great Southern is based in Springfield, Mo. It runs 104 bank branches in Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri and Nebraska. Turner says the bank will
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$390000 settlement for Nevada from mortgage company

The settlement resolves allegations PHH, the nation's ninth largest non-bank residential mortgage originator and servicer, improperly serviced mortgage loans from Jan. 1, 2009 through Dec. 31, 2012. The settlement doesn't release PHH from liability for any conduct that may have occurred since 2013.
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Study: Fortune cookies might be a good place to find winning lottery numbers

DENVER — Powerball is getting big. That means more people are playing. But, what numbers do you pick? What you need is a little luck. And what could be more lucky than a fortune cookie? According to a study by FiveThirtyEight.com, there just may be something to those lucky little digits found in
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Robert J. Eck Sells 174 Shares of Anixter International Inc. (AXE) Stock

Zacks Investment Research upgraded Anixter International from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 26th. Finally, ValuEngine upgraded Anixter International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, December 29th. One research analyst
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Citi Forgot to Fix its Money Laundering Systems

Citi Forgot to Fix its Money Laundering Systems

In 2012, Citigroup Inc. got in trouble for not having good enough systems to prevent and report money laundering. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, one of Citi's regulators, ordered the bank to get its act together, in numbing detail. The 2012 consent order goes on for 22 pages and covers
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Landlords Woo Startups With Built-In Clubs and Office Beers

People talk by the beer kegs on the amenities floor at Equity Office's 100 Summer Street building in Boston on Jan. 3, 2018. Photographer: Adam Glanzman/Bloomberg. Brian Flaherty, a 25-year-old in green sneakers and a North Face fleece, quaffs his second Lord Hobo. At home, a four-pack normally
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Brexit Bulletin: How the Deal Could Unravel

Reply using #AskBarnier and Nigel will pick the best three pic.twitter.com/c4ky04tsvS. — LBC (@LBC) January 4, 2018. — With assistance from Ian Wishart and Alex Morales. For more on Brexit follow Bloomberg on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Before it's here, it's on the Bloomberg Terminal.
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Banks reap rewards from record US lending

Banks reap rewards from record US lending. IFR 2215 6 January to 12 January 2018 By Lynn Adler. This content is only available to IFRe.com subscribers. This content is available to IFRe.com subscribers. Please login if you have a subscription. Alternatively, you can request a trial, or contact your IFR
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Moneygram International (MGI) Lowered to “Underweight” at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

BidaskClub raised Moneygram International from a strong sell rating to a sell rating in a research report on Saturday, September 30th. ValuEngine cut Moneygram International from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research report on Monday, October 2nd. Finally, Northland Securities reissued a hold
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Congress Leaders Signal Progress on Budget as New Deadline Looms

Congressional leaders signaled progress but no final deal on a budget agreement after emerging from a meeting Wednesday with White House officials. White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney and Legislative Director Marc Short were at the Capitol to revisit discussions on lifting budget limits on
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Banks asked not to move NCLT against Jaiprakash Associates

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India has ordered banks not to initiate bankruptcy proceedings against Jaiprakash Associates, possibly in anticipation of legal complications after a Supreme Court ruling barred its promoters from selling or transferring assets, said bank executives. The ruling was aimed at
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Fire in Secret Service Building at Clintons' Home Extinguished

Chappaqua, N.Y. (AP) — Firefighters responded to Bill and Hillary Clinton's home outside New York City after a small fire in a building on the property. New Castle Police say a call came in around 2:50 p.m. Wednesday about a fire in Chappaqua (CHAP'-uh-kwah). The fire was out by 3:15 p.m..
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Joseph M. Colturi (1928-2017)

Through his wide contacts in real estate and otherwise, he helped build business for the title company. “He could work a room better than anybody we knew,” his daughter said. Mr. Colturi served as the firm's community ambassador to the downtown parking authority, Downtown Toledo Vision, the
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Low resale inventory keep real estate industry in check; builders rising to meet demand in St …

While Raymos is certainly not complaining about the current state of the real estate market, he's simply agreeing with the conclusion of Yun. According to the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors, which doesn't incorporate every transaction in St. Johns County, there was just 4.3 months of housing
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Encore Wire Corporation (WIRE) Moves Lower on Volume Spike for January 03

Encore Wire Corporation has a P/B ratio of 1.66. It also has a P/E ratio of 20.4. Encore Wire Corp is engaged in manufacturing electrical building wire & cable. It supplies building wire for interior electrical wiring in commercial and industrial buildings, homes, apartments, and manufactured housing.
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CIB QR – Quantitative Research – Investor Services- Agency Lending Vice President

Agency Lending is a market-facing business that lends clients securities held in custody at JPMorgan and other custodian banks in a competitive and dynamic market. JPMorgan Investor Services Quantitative Research team is looking for a strong quant developer to support all quantitative aspects of the
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Administrative Assistant III- Business Banking (San Francisco)

Job Description:Performs diverse, advanced and confidential administrative support functions including composing, signing and releasing routine but somewhat complex correspondence. Usually relieves ma…
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Steady progress seen on housing solution

“The conference set the tone for the housing market in 2018 and for years to come,” said Hu Jinghui, vice-president of real estate agency 5i5j.com. “Implementation of the long-term solution will be speeded up, with more resources allocated to the rental market.” The size of China's leasing market, now
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USS Pasadena Joins Community Bank for Rose Parade

Pasadena's city streets were filled with giant floats for the Annual Rose Parade this past New Year's Day. But the Parade is not the only annual tradition this time of year – Cheering from the street-side bleachers were approximately 30 USS Pasadena sailors and their families, alongside Community Bank
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Weak sales cause average 2017 price of Vancouver detached homes to tumble 6.5%

With 2017 behind us, for the first time in a decade, so may be some of the highest housing prices. Real estate agent and industry blogger Steve Saretsky says the average price of detached homes in Vancouver fell 6.5 per cent last year. Most of the price movement was at the higher end of the market,
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HDFC-ADIA JV to invest $500 million in affordable housing

MUMBAI: The joint investment platform of Housing Development Finance Corporation and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is set to commit more than $500 million … The investments will be made through funds raised by HDFC Capital Advisors, a wholly owned subsidiary of India's top mortgage lender.
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Mortgage Retail Closer

Learn more about applying for Mortgage Retail Closer at Santander Bank.
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Mortgage Administrator I – FHA Closer

Job Description. M&T Realty Capital Corporation is a full-service mortgage banking company that specializes in providing competitive financing nationwide for commercial properties, including multifamily, healthcare facilities, office, industrial, retail, and student, senior, and military housing.
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LawBreakers Publisher Nexon Officially Writes Off Title as a Loss; Claims Release Timing with …

In the company's Q&A session with investors, they revealed the title's results in North American in the third quarter of the year performed below the company's expectations. They continued to blame the timing of release as the main result of failure, due to the fact it was released around the same time
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Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. Acquires 5724 Shares of Anixter International Inc …

Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. Acquires 5724 Shares of Anixter International Inc …

Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. raised its holdings in Anixter International Inc. (NYSE:AXE) by 2.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 206,805 shares of the technology company's stock after buying an
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Review of Fortune Select JP Cosmos

Fortune Select JP Cosmos 5 stars. No. 49, Cunningham Cresent Road, Behind Sigma Mall, 560052 Bangalore, India. See the hotel. Hotel image. Reviewed: January 5, 2018
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US Added Fewer Jobs Than Expected in December

While such vendors have been suffering in recent years at the hands of online sellers led by Amazon.com Inc., the category of warehousing and storage — partly associated with Internet shopping — also lost 4,800 jobs in December. Other data indicate retail spending was solid during the holiday season
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Mortgage rates today, January 5, plus lock recommendations

We will look to the stock market, global economic news, and political imsanity to predict mortgage rate movements. However, it's typical for rates to rise on Friday and fall on Monday if nothing else occurs to move them. That's just the way lenders protect themselves from events that might occur while they
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Data Sheet—Angered by the Rise of the 'Raw Water' Startup? Don't Be.

The dust has hardly settled on abandoned Juicero machines, yet already the world has moved on to the latest tech lifestyle outrage: unfiltered, untreated, unsterilized spring water, sold at upwards of $20 a gallon. A recent report by Nellie Bowles in the New York Times noted a rise in untreated water
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More on the cover story: Colorado's condo market is growing slowly after state's 2017 actions

The first people that got back into the market would be entrepreneurs,” Whiton said. “I think it's significant too that projects that had been abandoned are restarted again.” Metro mayors, business organizations and affordable-housing advocates have argued since 2013 that the reason only 2 to 3 percent
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$1.2 billion scammed from investors in phony hard-money lending scam – SEC

According to the SEC, Robert H. Shapiro and a group of unregistered investment companies called the Woodbridge Group of Companies scammed more than 8,400 investors who thought they were investing with a hard-money lender. Woodbridge advertised its primary business as issuing hard-money
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What Has the BOE Actually Said About Starting a Cryptocurrency?

With the amount of money pouring into bitcoin and other crytocurrencies, the Bank of England has drawn attention with reports that it is — or isn't — planning to launch its own version as soon as this year. The bank itself says it isn't, and it may not ever have planned to. According to the BOE website,
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Prince Harry unlikely to share his royal fortune with Meghan Markle

PRINCE Harry is unlikely to share his fortune with Meghan Markle even after they're married — because she'd be stung by American income tax. Although the actor … Meghan is unlikely to share in Prince Harry's fortune as she'd be taxed heavily on it by America's Internal Revenue Service. Picture:
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New India to unveil title cover for realty developers

New India Assurance shortly plans to introduce title insurance cover for property developers, a top official said. The product would insure the property developer against any defect in the title deeds, said G. Srinivasan, CMD, New India Assurance.
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Refund checks coming from mortgage company settlement

PHH is the nation's ninth largest residential mortgage servicer. Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood announced the $45 million settlement Wednesday, after the company was accused of improperly servicing mortgage loans from 2009 through 2012. Related: More Americans are carrying mortgages
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Oil Dips From 3-Year High As Untapped US Fuel Supplies Swell

Oil retreated from its highest closing price in three years as expanding inventories of gasoline and diesel in the world's biggest economy tempered enthusiasm about shrinking crude supplies. Futures lost 0.7 percent in New York, trimming this week's advance to 1.9 percent. Gasoline stored in U.S.
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Trump-Bannon Feud Is the Death of Truth: CEO Daily for January 5, 2018

Fortune. Sessions' marijuana moves threaten multi-billion-dollar industry. Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded Obama Era policies that pushed federal non-interference with individual state laws legalizing marijuana. The move takes federal policy from a hands-off approach to one where federal
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Janus Henderson Group PLC Has $32.90 Million Position in Oceaneering International (NYSE:OII)

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its position in Oceaneering International by 39.5% in the 2nd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 4,205,338 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $96,049,000 after buying an additional 1,190,224 shares during the last quarter. Balyasny
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Securities firms seek margin lending funds

Hanoi (VNA) – Many securities companies have opted to issue corporate bonds to raise capital to finance their margin lending service, following upbeat … The boom on the securities market has helped brokerage companies expand their margin lending, but also illustrates that their capital growth has not
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Hillcrest Asset Management Has Cut Its Black Hills (BKH) Stake; First American Financial (FAF)'s …

The company has market cap of $6.38 billion. It operates through Title Insurance and Services, and Specialty Insurance divisions. It has a 22.75 P/E ratio. The Title Insurance and Services segment issues title insurance policies on residential and commercial property, as well as offers related services
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Stewart Chief Corporate Development Officer to provide strategic oversight to direct operations

In a release from the company, Stewart said that Magness' extensive leadership experience will allow for the title company's rapid expansion, effective management of potential acquisitions and continued growth opportunities. Magness works across all business lines to increase market share and
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Analyzing Stonegate Mortgage (NYSE:SGM) & The Competition

Stonegate Mortgage (NYSE: SGM) is one of 25 publicly-traded companies in the “Consumer Lending” industry, but how does it compare to its peers? We will compare Stonegate Mortgage to similar businesses based on the strength of its analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, valuation, risk,
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2018 outlook: Housing supply to chase demand

Buying a home in the Triangle was not the easiest task in 2017. Prices were up more than 8.2 percent through November, and because of low inventory, the amount of time a homebuyer had to close on a deal was miniscule. Across the region, the average time a house sat on the market through
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Ten years after the housing crisis, this St. Louis startup is trying to make real estate more transparent

This fall marked the ten-year anniversary of the implosion in the housing market. If you weren't old enough to be a homeowner then, you should know that the Great Recession really, really wasn't a fun time to live through. Not only did people lose their homes, many others lost their jobs, and the recovery
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