Le Pen Seeks to Revive France's National Front With Name Change

Le Pen Seeks to Revive France's National Front With Name Change

Marine Le Pen, still reeling after last year's French presidential defeat, is pushing to rebrand the National Front and seek alliances to revive her far-right, anti-establishment party. “If we are changing the National Front today, then we also need to change the name,” Le Pen said Sunday at a press
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One Upstate NY city makes Fortune top ten list for new Amazon headquarters

A new report says that Rochester is high in the running for Amazon's second headquarters. Last year, over 200 cities across North America submitted bids to the online retail giant, each hoping to the company would select them for the location of its new “HQ2.” Fortune Magazine, using betting website
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Metrovacesa plans IPO as investors eye Spanish property market

One of the Spanish property groups that blew up most spectacularly during the global financial crisis is planning a return to the stock market, hoping to capitalise on the growing investor appetite as the country's house prices start to recover. A decision was expected by Metrovacesa on Monday morning,
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Here is how you can invest on Omani real estate

Regarding the new scheme, Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Salemi, Chief Executive Officer of the General Authority of CMA, said: “The regulation of real estate investment funds will contribute to the activation of an important financing tool that will open the way for a large segment of the community to
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This single mom of 6 believes she has the solution to lift struggling single parents out of poverty

Monica Wright is a real estate agent, single mother and, most importantly, no longer in poverty. Now, she's working to ensure other single and low-income parents can someday say the same. Wright, who works as an agent at DJCRE in Philadelphia, Pa. and with the organization Association of Child
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Chord of Confidence: Making Real Estate Agents Look Like Rock Stars

And it's not just borrowers who are viewed as clients; real estate agents also play an integral part in the online lender's mortgage process. On one hand, it's no secret that the mortgage industry has been slow to adopt technology into its rigid systems and underwriting processes. On the other hand,
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Finmin asks PSBs to back stressed small businesses

Banks will also synergise their lending through Mudra Yojana, Stand Up India and Start-Up India to the MSME sector. After announcing a Rs 2.11 lakh crore bank recapitalisation plan recently, the government had said that in order to aggregate MSME products, it will initiate a drive to put them on the
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The Consumer Electronics Showcase Will Be a Battleground in the Digital Assistant War

The 2018 Consumer Electronics Showcase kicks off in earnest this week, and one story seems likely to dominate – Google's push to gain traction for its voice-controlled Google Assistant and related gadgets. Google's effort is quite literally visible across Las Vegas, which CES turns into the focal point of
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Habitat homes aren't free

Rather than conventional financing through a bank, Habitat Mortgages are financed directly through Habitat for Humanity of Utah County. Mortgage payments are made directly to Habitat, and are then used to fund future homes for families in need in our community. Prospective Habitat homeowner
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Base effect lifts credit growth to 10.65% in December

Due to the demonetisation last year, the base figures are getting revised and so that is where you are seeing the growth,” State Bank of India's … The recently released Financial Stability Report showed that the credit growth of scheduled commercial banks, on a y-o-y basis, increased from 4.4 per cent to
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Communication trends to watch out for in 2018

Communication trends to watch out for in 2018 … With communication playing such an important role in the growth of a business – both in terms of brand and sales, here are a few trends that are expected … But it comes with a lot of baggage like high capex, real estate occupancy, heavy equipment, etc.
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Aban Offshore promoters offer $600 million one-time settlement to lenders

While emails sent to Aban Offshore's management including company's managing director Reji Abraham remained unanswered until press time, a spokesperson for State Bank of India ( SBI), one of its lenders, said, “It is a policy of the bank not to comment upon individual accounts and its treatment”.
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The New Tax Plan: When It Comes To Real Estate, There are Still Winners

We have all heard a lot about the new tax plan. Depending on your individual financial situation, you may have a positive or negative take on the tax bill. But how does it impact real estate? That also depends on a few things, like where you are buying a house, how much money you have, and what you
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Sanchayapatra and cost of borrowing

First, cost of borrowing/lending rate for private firms will rise even more if Sanchayapatra is removed, compared to a case where sale of Sanchayapatra is continued. Second, the additional expense the government incurs by issuing Sanchayapatra is significantly overstated compared to bank borrowing.
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Analysts See $1.14 EPS for Macerich Company (MAC)

on January 05, 2018, also Streetinsider.com with their article: “Form 4 MACERICH CO For: Jun 21 Filed by: COPPOLA EDWARD C” published on January 04, 2018, Bloomberg.com published: “Loeb's Third Point Takes Stake in Mall-Owner Macerich” on November 09, 2017. More interesting news about
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SEC launches investigation into Jared Kushner's real estate company for its use of the …

The real estate company of Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's senior adviser and son-in-law, is being investigated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for its use of a federal program that grants visas to wealthy foreigners investing in the United States, the Wall Street Journal
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International Bancshares (IBOC) Rating Lowered to Sell at BidaskClub

Suntrust Banks Inc. increased its position in International Bancshares by 0.7% during the second quarter. Suntrust Banks Inc. now owns 9,879 shares of the bank's stock worth $346,000 after buying an additional 72 shares during the period. Amalgamated Bank increased its position in International
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New India Assurance wants more time to seed Aadhaar with insurance policies

Coimbatore: State-owned general insurance major New India Assurance Company has requested the government to provide time beyond the March 31 deadline for seeding Aadhaar numbers with insurance policies, a top official said. New India would also launch a title insurance policy for builders
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Wisconsin Bank Offers Teller Machine With Video Conferencing

Wisconsin Bank Offers Teller Machine With Video Conferencing

The change comes despite the growing usage of mobile and online banking options over in-person branches. UnitedOne has seen a 32 percent decline of in-branch teller transactions since 2009, while electronic transactions increased by 82 percent. But the majority of consumers say they still plan on
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When Will My 2018 Tax Forms Come?

If you're due a refund, you'll want to file your taxes as soon as possible. The IRS hasn't even said when it expects to start the new tax season, but most people can't really finalize their returns until they get all the tax forms they need from employers, financial institutions, and other sources of vital tax
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HCM City property market to grow in 2018

“Condotels and land plots in housing projects will continue to be in great demand. “Disputes over apartment buildings will be more knotty and need to be resolved in a timely manner.” Le Hoang Chau, chairman of HoREA, said the city real estate market would expand this year to neighbouring regions.
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City trader whose cheating husband was awarded half of her £5.45m fortune when their four-year …

Julie Arnold is at the centre of a landmark divorce case by challenging 'out of date' legislation that saw her adulterous husband handed half of their £5.45million fortune, despite being married to him for less than four years. Ms Arnold, formerly Sharp, has called for divorce laws to be modernised to fit
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Mortgage Advisor Jobs in Cromer

My client has an exciting new opportunity to join their existing team of face to face advisers working from a brand new, central based Norwich office in a completely new role working as an office based Mortgage Adviser. Working for this unique company offers experienced Mortgage Advisers something
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Are YOUR childhood toys worth a fortune? The sought-after Polly Pocket playsets that are being …

Many of us have thrown away our childhood toys, or cast them aside to gather dust in the attic. But for the lucky few who have taken care of those once-prized possessions, there could be a small fortune waiting to be claimed. Sets of the popular Polly Pocket toys are selling for thousands of pounds on
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Sandy Spring Bank Purchases 3521 Shares of Honeywell International Inc. (HON)

Sandy Spring Bank lifted its position in shares of Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON) by 17.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 23,649 shares of the conglomerate's stock after purchasing an
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'reputation' index

This study examines competing measurement models of the Fortune reputation data and argues that, for research purposes, its usefulness is limited to measuring the extent to which a firm is perceived as striving for financial goals. The generalizability of this conclusion is evaluated and past research
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Buy a sofa, hire a helper: Handy expands retail partnerships

These days, lots of customers don't want to just buy sell TVs and sofas. They also want someone to come over to hang up the flat screen or put the furniture together. Handy CEO Oisin Hanrahan says that's been an opportunity for the company to expand its partnerships with retailers. Launched nearly six
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FRDI: depositor trust is key to banking

The banking system of any country is built on an edifice of trust that depositors have in their banks. The confidence that money is safe, keeps depositors away from withdrawing their funds unless they really need it. Meanwhile, it allows banks to lend out the money to borrowers which generates interest
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Banking union is not enough to save the eurozone

Some leading economists, including Barry Eichengreen and Dani Rodrik, have been engaged in an important debate in recent months over the extent to which a fully operational banking union in Europe makes fiscal union redundant. This is not the case, and the reasons why go to the heart of Europe's
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Calls for farmers to get unique finance restructuring solutions to avoid being 'destroyed'

“For a farmer in mortgage arrears, it is not just the family home that is at risk; it also includes the family business, income and livelihood, often for a number of family members.” He writes that agri-lending was very attractive to banks in boom times, but that the value of sites and land may not now cover that
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Income tax cuts could ease mortgage burden, lift consumer spending

“On average, Australian mortgagees are now close to three years ahead on their monthly mortgage repayments, so the urgency to build buffers is now likely somewhat less than over recent years. “Secondly, the majority of Australian households” – about 60 per cent – “do not have any household debt to
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An Irish Franciscan nun has left a fortune of €10m in her will

Veronica 'Lal' Kidney, known otherwise as Sister Francis of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters, of St. Joseph's in Littlehampton, England left an estate valued at €10,187,524, according to the Irish Independent. The Dublin-born nun died at her convent on 30 September, 2016. Sister Francis was part of the
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'Mulling health insurance acquisition'

The other opportunity we are looking at is getting into some kind of foray in stressed real estate. We have a lot of expertise in housing. We understand the housing market all over the country. Over the years we have seen so many cases pan-India where there is some stress in real estate projects.
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Watch: NU'EST's JR, FTISLAND's Lee Hong Ki, And Jang Ki Ha Wow With Impromptu Concert On …

The cast of “Night Goblin” held a successful surprise performance for the students of Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH). See Also: SEVENTEEN's Mingyu, NU'EST's JR + Ren, And ZE:A's Kim Dong Jun Heat Up Pyeongchang In Final Episode Of “Master Key”. The most recent
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Q&A: Kevin Jacques, former economist with the US Department Treasury

With a career that includes 14 years with the U.S. Department of the Treasury and a decade as a bank regulator, Kevin Jacques has claimed a seat among national experts on banking, financial and governmental policy. Having spent much of his time advising administrations of former presidents Bill
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Real estate trading amounts to JOD6.062bln in 2017

7 (Petra) — Real estate trading in 2017 amounted to JD6.062 billion, down by 14 percent when compared with the JOD7.057 billion recorded in 2016, … The figures by the Department of Land and Survey (DLS) revealed that Amman accounted for the largest chunk of real estate trading in the Kingdom in
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Labor says Treasury document shows negative gearing claims 'outright lies'

Labor has released a Treasury document that states its negative gearing policies could cut house prices in the short term but, over time, the impact will be “relatively modest”. The opposition has seized on the document, released under freedom of information, as proof the government exaggerated claims
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Bannon Apologizes, Celebrates Trump After White House Backlash

Following harsh criticism from President Donald Trump and his allies, former top White House aide Steve Bannon expressed “regret” for comments attributed to him in an explosive new book, according to a statement he provided to the political website Axios. “My support is also unwavering for the
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Banks plan to keep feedback on new banking code under wraps, until it's a done deal

Banks plan to keep feedback on new banking code under wraps, until it's a done deal

Banks plan to keep submissions on a new banking code that may water-down internet banking protections secret – until any changes are a done deal. The New Zealand Bankers Association – which represents the major banks and bills itself as the voice of the banking industry – issued a draft code of
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Trump Allies Flood Airwaves to Defend the President

Donald Trump's allies turned out in force to defend the president from assertions in a new book that he's seen by aides and confidants as unfit for office, with CIA Director Mike Pompeo saying he's found the president “engaged.” Trump is an “avid consumer” of the CIA's daily intelligence briefing, Pompeo
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Biglari Capital Stake in Investors Title Co (ITIC) Lowered by $1.66 Million; Raub Brock Capital …

Raub Brock Capital Management Lp decreased its stake in Unitedhealth Group Inc. (UNH) by 5.83% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Raub Brock Capital Management Lp sold 5,647 shares as the company's stock rose 9.50% with the market. The institutional investor held
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Earls acquires ownership in Re/Max Real Estate 10

Monty Sams recently sold half his ownership of Re/Max Real Estate Ten to Travis Earls in a move that reflects the trust he has in his business partner of 10 years. Earls started as a real estate agent with the company in 2005, and Sams said he saw great potential for him from the beginning. “I thought he
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International Paper Company (NYSE:IP) Shares Bought by Moors & Cabot Inc

ValuEngine lowered shares of International Paper from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 15th. Quadrant Capital Group LLC boosted its stake in International Paper by 2.4% in the second quarter. Iridian Asset Management LLC CT now owns 5,342,050 shares of the
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Mitsubishi Ufj Trust & Banking Has Upped Its Yy Inc(Adr) (YY) Holding; Impac Mortgage Holdings …

Impac Mortgage Holdings, Inc. operates as an independent residential mortgage lender in the United States. The company has market cap of $221.86 million. It operates through three divisions: Mortgage Lending, Real Estate Services, and Long-Term Mortgage Portfolio. It has a 6.52 P/E ratio.
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GSA Capital Partners LLP Sells 8679 Shares of Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (HSII)

BNP Paribas Arbitrage SA lifted its position in Heidrick & Struggles International by 49.8% in the 2nd quarter. BNP Paribas Arbitrage SA now owns 7,449 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $162,000 after purchasing an additional 2,477 shares during the last quarter. PNC Financial
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Fortune Feimster Engaged To Girlfriend, Mindy Kaling Wants To Officiate Wedding

Feimster, who played lesbian nurse Colette Kimball-Kinney on Hulu's The Mindy Project, shared the happy news Friday on social media, along with photos of her and Smith celebrating their engagement while on vacation in Big Sur, California.
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Investors Purchase High Volume of RPM International Call Options (RPM)

Oakbrook Investments LLC increased its position in shares of RPM International by 14.5% in the 3rd quarter. Oakbrook Investments LLC now owns 12,650 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock valued at $649,000 after buying an additional 1,600 shares in the last quarter. Russell
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Will Prince Harry be sharing his royal fortune with Meghan Markle after their wedding?

WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM – DECEMBER: In this handout photo provided by Kensington Palace, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pose for one of two official engagement photos at Frogmore House in December, 2017 in Windsor, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alexi Lubomirski via Getty Images).
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Property Market Comment with Soffi Searle of Searles Consultancy

I am not sure we need to give a backward glance to the year that has just passed, especially in the first week of the New Year. We need not mention the Lettings Market doldrums of 2017 here, that – like clockwork – came and went throughout the year as they have always done. Nor should we applaud
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Analyzing KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) and Dynex Capital (DX)

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (NYSE: KREF) and Dynex Capital (NYSE:DX) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, valuation, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations
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Aramco Joins Saudi Companies Boosting Pay After Royal Orders

Aramco, preparing for what could be the world's largest initial public offering, will pay “eligible employees” an extra 1,000 riyals ($267) a month for one year beginning in January, it said in response to questions from Bloomberg. The payments will be for workers inside the kingdom who make 20,000
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San Francisco's housing market is so dire that renters are paying $1100 a month to live in …

HomeShare, a startup based in San Francisco, converts living rooms in above-market-rate buildings into bedrooms so tenants can save on rent. Each of HomeShare's customers gets their own bedroom, a closet, and a private or shared bathroom. In San Francisco, desperate renters are finding their
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2017's strong housing market in metro Phoenix gives 2018 a lot to live up to

Todd Abruzzo and his wife, Elsa, purchased this mansion in Paradise Valley. Todd is head of neuroendovascularsurgery at Phoenix Children's Hospital and Elsa is vice president of regulatory affairs for Intralink Spine Inc. The mansion is in Paradise Valley's Stone Canyon East. The 6,308-square-foot
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Congress Will Be Different in 2018. Trump Won't.

Last year, congressional Republicans had the leverage to ram through a huge tax cut, repeal the requirement to buy health-insurance coverage and put a conservative jurist on the Supreme Court. This year the tables have turned. Democrats, though still in the minority, have more leverage on spending
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Another good year ahead

Expert prognostications about future events are a pretty safe bet. By the time the event is supposed to occur everyone has forgotten what the clairvoyant predicted. A year ago my column was dedicated to where I believed the 2017 real estate market was headed. Thankfully, my enlightened forecasting
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Analysts noticed Salt Lending (SALT)'s 24 hours increase of 1.79%

It was good day for Salt Lending (SALT), as it jumped by $0.2166 or 1.79%, touching $12.3504. International Cryptocoin Analysts believe that Salt Lending (SALT) is looking for the $13.58544 goal. According to 5 analysts could reach $20.7228562643057. The highest price was $14.6869 and lowest of
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Impac Mortgage Holdings Inc. New (IMH) Plunges 5.02% on January 05

Impac Mortgage Holdings Inc. New (IMH) had a rough trading day for Friday January 05 as shares tumbled 5.02%, or a loss of $-0.56 per share, to close at $10.59. After opening the day at $11.12, shares of Impac Mortgage Holdings Inc. New traded as high as $11.12 and as low as $10.54. Volume was
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Foreigners are banned from buying property in New Zealand — Canada should do the same

As of January 1, foreigners are banned from buying property in New Zealand because of soaring real estate prices. Canada should have done the same years ago. But Canadian governments remain clueless. Last month, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation claimed misleadingly that
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Enova International Inc (ENVA) Shares Bought by New York State Common Retirement Fund

Enova International Inc (ENVA) Shares Bought by New York State Common Retirement Fund

New York State Common Retirement Fund increased its stake in shares of Enova International Inc (NYSE:ENVA) by 38.1% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 48,886 shares of the credit services provider's stock after buying an additional 13,486
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Deutsche Bank trading slump puts pressure on CEO John Cryan

Deutsche Bank's sustained trading slump is increasing pressure on chief executive John Cryan to prove he can win back investment-banking market share. Revenue at the securities unit slumped about 22 per cent in the final quarter because of persistent low volatility in markets and muted client activity,
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Business People: Oklahoma firms' new hires and promotions

RCB Bank adds Ryan Odom as vice president, commercial lending for the Norman market. Odom has been in banking for 17 years, working his way up from a part-time teller to vice president. Past roles include senior financial services officer and branch manager. He has a Bachelor of Science from the
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Should You Be Fearful or Greedy Regarding Housing Stocks Right Now?

Late last year, I'd covered Canada housing and explained why the action, or inaction, of the Bank of Canada and new OSFI mortgage rules could determine the fate of housing in 2018. Real estate industry experts have warned that the new stress test for uninsured buyers could noticeably slow the
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$5.16 EPS Expected for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) has risen 4.86% since January 6, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 11.84% the S&P500. The stock of International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) has “Buy” rating given on Wednesday, October 21 by S&P
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Robert Pitt Czechs in while Kerry looks for acquisitions

Mortgage move. Businessman Billy Kane's specialist lender, Finance Ireland, is mulling an entry into the mortgage market, reports the Sunday Times. Kane says it will make a decision on whether to go into competition with the five mainstream lenders during “this quarter”.
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Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) Stake Raised by Global X MANAGEMENT CO LLC

Philip Morris International logo Global X MANAGEMENT CO LLC raised its holdings in Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) by 2.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 88,565 shares of the company's stock after buying an
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History's richest man

The film, based on the non-fiction book Painfully Rich: The Outrageous Fortune and Misfortunes of the Heirs of J. Paul Getty by John Pearson, focuses on the 1973 kidnapping of Getty's grandson, 16-year-old John Paul Getty III – known as Paul (Charlie Plummer). The youth is snatched in Rome by the
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Banking royal commission could raise insurance premiums

The looming banking royal commission could put more upwards pressure on the insurance premiums of some of the country's biggest financial companies. Premiums for directors and officers insurance have surged by as much as 300 per cent in the past six months following a sharp rise in the number of
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Ithmaar Bank queuing app reduces customer waiting time

CUSTOMERS of Ithmaar Bank, a Bahrain-based Islamic retail bank, can now plan visits to the Bank's branches in advance, significantly reducing and potentially even eliminating waiting time altogether. The announcement follows the successful launch of the Ithmaar eQ app, the bank's electronic
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White House Doesn't See Need for Faster Fed Hikes

16 Bloomberg interview. The White House economist also pointed to the tepid level of inflation, which is below the Fed's 2 percent target, in suggesting that the tax cuts would not lead to a faster pace of central bank rate increases. Monetary policy makers attending the annual economists' meeting
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For renters, the new normal: lower expectations and shrinking apartments

Many renters have stories like Rodarte's, stories of frustration and struggle in a housing market that has forced them to move from place to place, to double up and to give up on the idea of ever having a stable home of their own. Ashante and Jennifer Parker missed a single rent payment and wound up
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Arlington Asset Investment (AI) Upgraded to Hold by ValuEngine

… are guaranteed by a United States Government agency or government-sponsored enterprise (GSE), such as the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac). To view ValuEngine's full report, visit ValuEngine's official website.
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Netanyahu Backs Trump on Palestinian Refugee Agency

The U.S., which is the biggest contributor to the agency, put a hold on a Jan. 2 payment of $125 million while the administration reviews its next steps, two people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg News, asking not to be identified discussing private deliberations. An UNRWA official in the Gaza Strip
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GoPro Lays off Hundreds of Workers In Its Karma Drone Unit

GoPro's new year has begun with a round of layoffs, primarily affecting the company's Karma drone business unit. Around 200 to 300 workers were laid off this week, according to a report Thursday by tech news site TechCrunch that cites unnamed sources. The report highlights an internal letter to laid off
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Living in Style: The Nation's Top Luxury Housing Markets

What does it take to live in luxury? According to new data by Realtor.com, at least $800,400. At least, that's where it placed the entry point for the luxury home market in 2017, a 5.1 percent jump year-over-year. Although this figure may be the start of where the luxury market begins, to buy a luxury
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Edison International (NYSE:EIX) Stake Lowered by First Republic Investment Management Inc.

Prudential Financial Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Edison International by 18.4% in the second quarter. Prudential Financial Inc. now owns 552,076 shares of the utilities provider's stock worth $43,167,000 after buying an additional 85,968 shares during the last quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted its
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'I was duped by an OAP loan shark'

More than 300,000 UK households are currently using illegal money lenders to make ends meet, says the Illegal Money Lending Team, the body that investigates and prosecutes loan sharks. Loans sharks are operating in Post Offices, casinos and even at school gates – handing out cards to children
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Hunt Mortgage Provides Refi for 2 MI Affordable Properties

After providing two multifamily acquisition loans for the acquisition of two communities in North Carolina and Virginia, Hunt Mortgage Group has secured FHA loans to refinance two affordable apartment properties in Michigan. The total investment is $9.5 million. The properties include Village of Joseph's
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Real estate transactions: Jan. 8, 2018

Real estate transactions: Jan. 8, 2018

$270,000 Brown Real Estate Ventures LLC to 2808 29Th LLC; Blk B United Industrial Park; Dec. 22. $270,000 Conway Thomas F to Gerardi Joseph, Gerardi Peggy Jean; Lot 22 Parkside; Dec. 22. $270,000 Lennar Homes LLC to Mendizabal Family Revocable Trust; Coach Homes Vi at River Strand
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Government negative gearing claims contradicted by official advice, FOI reveals

Federal Labor's negative gearing overhaul would likely have a “small” impact on home values, official documents reveal, contradicting Government claims the policy would “smash” Australia's housing market. The previously confidential advice to Treasurer Scott Morrison from his own department said
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Philipstown Collects $2.5M in Early Tax Payments

The new law also affects owners of second homes by reducing from $1 million to $750,000 the total amount of mortgage debt on which interest can be deducted on itemized returns for houses purchased after Dec. 15, 2017. If your primary residence is worth $750,000 or more, that change eliminates the
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Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC Invests $276000 in CAI International Inc (CAI) Stock

Bank of New York Mellon Corp increased its stake in CAI International by 5.6% in the 2nd quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 60,656 shares of the transportation company's stock worth $1,432,000 after purchasing an additional 3,232 shares during the period. Chicago Equity Partners LLC
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Traders Purchase Large Volume of Put Options on RPM International (RPM)

Finally, Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of RPM International from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 12th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, four have issued a hold rating and three have given a buy rating to the stock.
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Endo International (ENDP) Bonds Rise 1.9% During Trading

ValuEngine lowered Endo International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, December 31st. Mizuho restated a “buy” rating and set a $12.00 price target (down previously from $14.00) on shares of Endo International in a report on Wednesday. Cantor Fitzgerald decreased their
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Uco Bank union tells members to work more for bank's revival

Reserve Bank of India placed Uco Bank under its prompt correction action plan in June last year and put restrictions on lending, branch expansion and distribution of profit among shareholders. The bank reported Rs 1286 crore of net losses for the first half of this fiscal while its gross non performing
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International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) Shares Bought by Wedbush Securities Inc.

The firm owned 12,811 shares of the technology company's stock after purchasing an additional 3,789 shares during the quarter. Wedbush Securities Inc.'s holdings in International Business Machines were worth $1,859,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Several
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Susan Orth is 'Realtor of Year'

She began her career after taking an elective course in real estate, a requirement for licensing, then decided to take the state real-estate licensing test. She quickly signed up with a local brokerage and her career was born. Susan enjoys the outdoors here in Santa Fe, remarking on the number of
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Improving Your Credit in 4 Steps

We can put you on the path toward a special finance dealer in your area. We work with dealers that have the lending resources available to help people with bad credit car loans – whether you have no credit, low credit, repossession, or bankruptcy. Let us help you take the first step today, simply fill out
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Electoral bonds would lend substantial transparency in system of political funding: Jaitley

NEW DELHI: Terming the present system of cash donations to political parties as ”a wholly non-transparent system”, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday said the electoral bond scheme, placed by him before the Parliament in the winter session, would lend substantial transparency in system of
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FY2018 EPS Estimates for Tempur Sealy International Inc Increased by KeyCorp (TPX)

Zacks Investment Research downgraded Tempur Sealy International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday. SunTrust Banks reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a $60.00 target price on shares of Tempur Sealy International in a report on Monday, October 2nd. Stifel Nicolaus reaffirmed
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Gabelli Weighs in on Weatherford International Plc's FY2020 Earnings (WFT)

Jefferies Group set a $5.00 price target on Weatherford International and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 5th. Citigroup increased their price objective on Weatherford International from $5.30 to $5.60 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on
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Dubai's residential market stable; nets strong ROI

The report said the iconic Dubai Marina was once again the most sought-after area for renting flats followed by Dubai International City, Dubai … International City is the most affordable popular area for both renting and buying flats; Mirdif and The Villa offer lowest-priced villas and townhouses, it added.
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Job losses as NCB suits up for digital disruptors

Job separation is a natural outcome of the constant drive to improve business processes, according to Dennis Cohen, the second in command at NCB Financial Group. He confirmed that jobs were eliminated at the banking group at year end, which Gleaner Business sources have said were in the order
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FY2018 Earnings Forecast for Masonite International Corp Issued By B. Riley (DOOR)

BidaskClub downgraded Masonite International from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 1st. Zacks Investment Research raised Masonite International from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 31st. Robert W. Baird reaffirmed a “buy”
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Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC Decreases Position in MGM Resorts International (MGM)

Caxton Associates LP raised its holdings in shares of MGM Resorts International by 65.4% during the 3rd quarter. Caxton Associates LP now owns 215,000 shares of the company's stock valued at $7,007,000 after buying an additional 85,000 shares in the last quarter. Vident Investment Advisory LLC
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Oceaneering International (OII) Lowered to “Sell” at Zacks Investment Research

Barclays initiated coverage on Oceaneering International in a report on Friday, October 6th. They set an equal weight rating and a $28.00 price target for the company. Royal Bank of Canada set a $22.00 price target on Oceaneering International and gave the company a buy rating in a report on
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FY2018 EPS Estimates for International Paper Company (IP) Reduced by Analyst

KeyCorp reissued a “hold” rating on shares of International Paper in a research report on Thursday, October 12th. Royal Bank of Canada reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $65.00 target price on shares of International Paper in a research report on Monday, October 23rd. Finally, Stephens started
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Looking forward to amaryllis blooms

December entertained us with parties and family gatherings, but this month falls short on activities and the weather can make even the most active of us feel like crawling back under the covers and hibernating. Luckily there are ways to combat this month's winter doldrums. If you are like many who
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Ameriprise Financial Inc. Boosts Position in Oil States International, Inc. (NYSE:OIS)

Ameriprise Financial Inc. Boosts Position in Oil States International, Inc. (NYSE:OIS)

The institutional investor owned 210,216 shares of the oil and gas company's stock after buying an additional 54,770 shares during the quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. owned about 0.41% of Oil States International worth $5,329,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange
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5 ways the techno-industrial revolution impacts your business in 2018

I recently spent the day with one of the premier futurists and business strategists, Dr. James Canton. He is not an ivory tower guy – he is an “in the trenches, make the future happen” type guy with many world governments and Fortune 500 companies as clients. Many of our conversations were around the
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The downtown Portland paradox explained in 10 charts

But this wave of new residents – coupled with a nationwide market recovery – has pushed housing prices up, up and up. … Though Multnomah County has added more than 650 year-around shelter beds in the last two years, and the city's Housing Bureau plans to complete 283 units of affordable
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Gifford's 'Hooghan Hozho' awarded

A compelling urban assemblage of handsome, cubist buildings in vibrant colors seems like a stretch from the Navajo (Diné) residential norm of remote and organic hooghans, but this one has another quality: refuge. Thomas Gifford Architect (TGA) designed the Hooghan Hozho residential block near
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Company plans $34M in housing redevelopments here

A Milwaukee-based company intends to spend approximately $34 million to redevelop three Racine and Caledonia properties into market-rate housing, including the Western Publishing building. … Myers owned, and then sold, a title company in Dallas before coming north to make Milwaukee her home.
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FINTQ records double-digit loan growth through Lendr

FINTQ–the financial technology arm of PLDT and Smart's Voyager Innovations–saw loan disbursements processed through Lendr, its digital lending platform, balloon by nearly a third in 2017 from a year ago with most of the borrowers coming from the 'starting out' segment, an executive said.
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Churchill Brothers look for first win

Vasco, Jan 7 (PTI) Enduring a difficult season, Churchill Brothers would hope for a change in fortune in the new year when they face table-toppers East … The decision, however, did not change their fortune as they kept on losing but assistant coach Alfred Fernandes is determined that his team will do
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Tips for pre-retirement planning

Calculate how much income you will realistically need for monthly living expenses — mortgage or rent, food (including dining out), utilities, transportation, taxes, hobbies and … The rent or monthly mortgage payment could be less, and exterior maintenance is usually included, for a separate monthly fee.
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Owens Realty Mortgage Inc (ORM) Shares Sold by Russell Investments Group Ltd.

Owens Realty Mortgage logo Russell Investments Group Ltd. trimmed its position in Owens Realty Mortgage Inc (NYSEAMERICAN:ORM) by 27.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 18,622 shares of
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It's cheaper to buy a house in this town than it is to rent one

Russell and Emily Janson and their son Oliver, 18 months, have made the leap and are paying less in mortgage repayments than they were in rent. The couple have bought a three-bedroom home in Kingaroy for $160,000. They were renting a home in the area for $280 a week and their mortgage
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Incentives for home ownership reduced

While we are blessed with reasonably low tax rates in New Mexico, many states have higher income and property taxes. The National Association of Realtors believes that these two new key points of legislation will have an impact on our real-estate market and is predicting slower growth in housing
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Why Children Don't Grow Up to Be Inventors

Recognizing the problem, then, is the first step to retaining these lost Einsteins. “This is not just the lives of the people who fall out of the pipeline that we're talking about,” Bell says. “This is something very important to all of society.” A version of this article appears in the Jan. 1, 2018 issue of Fortune with
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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (NYSE:IFF) Stake Raised by Parametric Portfolio Associates …

Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. boosted its stake in International Flavors & Fragrances by 6.9% during the 2nd quarter. Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. now owns 359,024 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock valued at $48,469,000 after purchasing an
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Time to say good buy to over-inflated property prices

Although prices remain elevated in east coast capitals, some buyers have managed to spend less than they originally thought, and more affordable regional areas are seeing demand from commuters and tree-changers. Most capital cities saw housing prices fall or hold steady last month, according to
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Down payment amounts are up—here's what you need to know

That's because you must tighten the financial belt and make sacrifices. Some pros suggest putting down at least 20 percent. Those who put down less may face less favorable loan terms. Plus, they'll have to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI). PMI safeguards the lender if you're not able to pay your
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Army veteran, family get new home mortgage free

“[I'm] dumbfounded,” Turner said. “I can't put it any other way. It's just so gorgeous and beautiful.” The Turner's have been renting for the past 14 years. Now, they have their dream house mortgage free. “It's amazing,” he said. “I got a place we can call home, kick back, relax and we have nothing to worry
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Retail banking transformation: what does the future hold?

The positivity was palpable at Marketforce's 2017 'Future of Retail Banking' conference, and it was easy to see why. Despite 12 months of turbulent geopolitical change, the industry has grown, contributing £35 billion to UK public finances — up from £34 billion last year. And the key to this resilience is
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Miami County Real Estate Transactions

Estate of Janet Teach to Connie McKenzie, one lot, $0. Northwood Group Inc., Swift Run LLC to Gregory Stephens Declarations of Trust, Gregory Stephens, two lots, $1,117,400. Fifth Third Bank of Western Ohio, trustee, Samuel Jackson Jr. Revocable Living Trust to Gregory Stephens Declaration of
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A former Royals player won big on 'Wheel of Fortune'

Former Royals player outfielder Les Norman never hit a home run in his two seasons in the majors, but he came up big during Friday's episode of “Wheel of Fortune. Norman, who hit .169 in 78 games for the Royals in 1995-96, solved four puzzles and took home $17,650. However, Norman missed the
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White House Demands for Immigration Bill Rejected by Democrats

Democrats rejected a Trump administration proposal for $18 billion over 10 years for a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border, including 722 miles of new and replacement barriers, the latest development in a political battle that could lead to a government shutdown. Senators from both parties had sought input
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Has the good fortune for ETFs run its course?

Has the good fortune for ETFs run its course?

Investors all over the world have fallen in love with exchange traded funds (ETFs) as a flexible, low-cost way of investing in the stock market. ETFs have conquered all since the S&P 500 Depository Receipt fund tracking the US market was released without fanfare in 1993. They are particularly attractive
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First Green Bank on why it no longer accepts medical marijuana biz

Banks in general have been steering clear of the hassle and headache of being put under a microscope by the U.S. Department of Justice and Homeland Security. What specifically triggered the big decision: Two factors. First, the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment, which protected the medical
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Eau Claire housing market isn't slowing down

(WEAU) — After a fast-paced housing market in 2017, area professionals are saying 2018 won't be slowing down any time soon. While packing up and moving to a new home doesn't may not sound ideal in the middle of January, Eau Claire RE/MAX Real Estate owner and manager Jeff and Tina
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Homes for Sale, Rent

Discover your new home. Homes.com gives you access to millions of homes for sale and for rent across the United States. With our real estate app, you can procrastinate for days searching interactive maps, high-res property photos and other nifty things. Peep on the neighbors with our home values.
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Banks Continue Passing on Tax Savings to Customers, Employees

With banks continuing to announce post-tax reform initiatives to share savings with customers, employees and communities, the American Bankers Association is refreshing daily its page at aba.com/EnergizingTheEconomy documenting these efforts. The page helps the public and policymakers
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Trump Administration's Shift On Marijuana Could Imperil Banking Arrangements

Banking has always been a challenge for the cannabis industry in states that allow sale and possession of the drug. Marijuana remains illegal at the federal level, and federal law requires banks to steer clear of participating in illegal activity. Still, thanks to the Obama-era guidance, a growing number of
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Ex-SEC Enforcement Chief Khuzami Named No. 2 NY Prosecutor

The Trump Justice Department pressed ahead with a leadership makeover atop the federal prosecutor's office that oversees Wall Street, naming a former Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement chief to the No. 2 post in the U.S. Attorney's office in Manhattan. The appointment of Robert
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Investors Title (NASDAQ:ITIC) Receiving Somewhat Positive News Coverage, Report Shows

Investors Title logo Media stories about Investors Title (NASDAQ:ITIC) have trended somewhat positive on Friday, Accern Sentiment reports. The research group scores the sentiment of press coverage by reviewing more than twenty million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of
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Insider Buying: SOCO International plc (SIA) Insider Acquires 8070 Shares of Stock

SOCO International logo SOCO International plc (LON:SIA) insider Jann M. Brown bought 8,070 shares of SOCO International stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, December 21st. The shares were bought at an average cost of GBX 107 ($1.43) per share, with a total value of £8,634.90
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Racer Scott Tucker Sentenced To Over 16 Years In Prison For Illegal Payday Lending Scheme

Former American Le Mans Series champion Scott Tucker was sentenced to 16 years and 8 months in prison for illegal payday lending practices, reports The Kansas City Star. The $2 billion lending enterprise funded Tucker's lavish lifestyle, which included racing an Audi LMP1 at Le Mans as well as his
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Mortgage watch: buy-to-let

Tenants and landlords will have peace of mind as lenders relax their rules about the length of rental agreements allowed under buy-to-let mortgages. Santander is allowing buy-to-let investors to offer 36-month tenancy agreements, giving them greater stability — landlords were previously limited to
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Seattle Man Is the First Ever to Purchase a Home With Bitcoin Cash

Paying for homes with cryptocurrency certainly sounds novel, but realty firm Sotheby's Realty International has reported that using bitcoin to buy and sell property is becoming more common. Sotheby's said it has recently encountered a growing number of bitcoin-based property transactions. But instead
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Eastside home prices surge to new record; Capitol Hill area hits $1 million median

The priciest year in history for Puget Sound-area real estate ended with even more dramatic price increases — led by a zooming market on the Eastside, a median price that hit $1 million in the Capitol Hill area and a surge in condo prices across all of King County. The median single-family house on the
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MOVES- HSBC beefs up investment banking team with three new hires

NEW YORK, Jan 5 (Reuters) – HSBC has brought on three new investment bankers as it seeks to build out its North American global banking business, according to sources. Sarah Salih in December joined the bank as managing director, head of financial institutions group (FIG) for North America.
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Chris Todd Named Director Of Professional Development At Real Estate Partners Chattanooga

The Work2Win program is a reflection of Real Estate Partners corporate philosophy and company culture. “We are implementing an ongoing multi-faceted, dynamic program to give both our new agents and experienced professionals the specific information, tools and accountability support to Work2Win
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Oregon among most popular states to move to in 2017

On the downside, Oregon's new residents were met with high costs of living, including a tight, relatively expensive housing market and low unemployment, which creates stiffer competition for family-wage jobs. The United Van Lines study showed 75 new moves — families and individuals — into Marion
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Median housing prices on Oahu hit record highs in 2017

For the fifth year in a row median housing prices on Oahu hit record highs in 2017. Real estate firm Locations says the price for a single-family home increased three percent from 2016 to $760,000. The median price for a condominium increased five percent to $410,000. Listings stayed on the market for
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What will LA homebuyers face in 2018?

In 2017, Los Angeles housing prices shattered records, reaching previously unseen heights and eclipsing prices seen in the run-up to the 2007 mortgage crisis. Does that mean we're in a real estate bubble? Not necessarily. A recent report from real estate tracker CoreLogic noted that prices across all of
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December's home market set up 2018 as even more competitive

January is setting up to be another “aggressive” month when it comes to home buying. Without Seattle Seahawks football to keep people occupied, “the 2018 housing market will be more intense earlier in January rather than heating up after the Super Bowl,” J. Lennox Scott, chairman and CEO of John
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US Regulator Ordered Bitcoin Lending Platform Bitconnect to Stop Operations

Without a doubt, Bitconnect is dealing with some serious issues. The Texas Securities Commissioner (TSC) has ordered the platform to stop from operating. The authorities sent a cease and desist order to Bitconnect's office, signed by the TSC. Bitconnect has become a popular bitcoin lending platform,
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Real Estate Corner: Lover of the light

I've previously mentioned my adorable 300-square-foot cabin that I called home for a couple of years over in Lincoln. The one thing that always really bugged me was the poor insulation. It didn't bother me (necessarily) because of the increased heating costs; it was mostly the lack of light.
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Tucker sentenced to more than 16 months in prison in payday lending case

TILA (Truth In Lending Act) and RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) offenses proved to be Tucker's undoing; the predatory lending practices locked many who took out loans from one of Tucker's numerous businesses into impossible repayment scenarios due to incredible interest
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Freestone Settles With Owens Realty Mortgage

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Banks, ranked by number of consumer complaints

LendEDU, a student loan refinancing website, analyzed the data and set up a ranking of banks by complaints, both banking-related and general. Sitting at the top of both lists is the TCF Financial Corporation (TCF), a bank that pulled in almost twice as many complaints per $1 billion in deposits as the
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Akron man says "Wheel of Fortune" host told him to kill his mother

A 48-year-old Akron man on trial for murdering his mother has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. MOREAdditional LinksPoll. Attorneys for Derrick Williams said when he heard his hometown mentioned on “Wheel of Fortune” and heard Pat Sajak say, “Do it,” he believed that was a message from
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Saudis Get Extra Pay After Price Surge Sparked Public Complaints

King Salman ordered extra pay for Saudi government workers and soldiers this year after the implementation of value-added taxation and a surge in fuel prices stirred grumbling among citizens, highlighting the kingdom's struggle to overhaul its economy without risking a public backlash. Royal orders
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Tax bill: California unveils plan to skirt Trump's SALT deduction cap

But in cities with expensive housing markets in high-tax states, the cap could lead to huge tax bills. The markets most affected by the change are coastal cities that tend to vote for Democrats, as lawmakers in those states have accused Republicans of weaponizing the tax code against Democrats.
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Embracing ERM at Community Banks

Ask any five bankers to define what risk management means to them, and you'll likely hear five distinctly different answers. But the one thing that bankers can agree on is that regulatory focus is increasing around enterprise risk management, and regulators are expecting banks of all asset sizes to have a
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Patti Payne's Cool Pads: Real estate investor's Medina waterfront estate listed for $7.9M

To start the brand new year, I've chosen a unique and venerable old waterfront estate for Patti Payne's Cool Pads, one that was established 93 years ago in Medina on the shores of Lake Washington, with 130 feet of waterfront. The original house on this property was built in 1924 as a summer place for
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Waterloo Region housing sales cool after wild year that was

WATERLOO REGION — The average sale price of a home in Waterloo Region rose more than 21 per cent last year, as desperate buyers drove prices to record highs before new government regulations cooled down the market. After the wild ride of 2017, realtors say people are second-guessing their
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Quidel Completes Sale of Alere Real Estate Asset for $149M

The Summers Ridge campus was included in the firm's acquisition of the Triage business from Abbott subsidiary Alere. Quidel has sold the property to an affiliate of Alexandria Real Estate Equities and will lease back two of the four buildings on the site for a term of 15 years, according to a statement.
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Lyon Real Estate names Murray to manage its Davis office

Laura Murray has been appointed office manager of Lyon Real Estate's Davis office, Lyon President Pat Shea announced. Murray has more than 10 years of sales, marketing, construction and land development experience in the new home industry. She has been a Realtor with Lyon Real Estate for 14
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Inside one credit union's unique 'thank you' to mortgage clients

Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union has an unusual way of celebrating when members finalize their mortgages with the credit union — by sponsoring a housewarming party for them. Recently, the $1.3 billion institution held a party for an engaged couple who had just bought a home in Deerfield, N.H., Derek
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OCBC launches OneAdvisor Mortgage Portal

OCBC mortgage team launches a one-stop mortgage service for property buyers. The application features the ability … The OCBC retail bankers in the future may be desk bound and instead meet customers at their desks through video chats or mobile application messaging. Many of the mortgage loan
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SLO County needs more affordable housing. Here are three ways to get it

It's not news that Central Coast housing costs are among the least affordable in the country. The median price of a home is just over 100 percent higher than the national median while the median household income is only 16 percent higher than the national median, according to the SLOCOG 2050
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House Aims to Pass Revised Surveillance Bill as Deadline Looms

House leaders intend to take another stab next week at advancing a long-term extension of a program for conducting foreign surveillance that is about to expire, but there are opponents on both sides of the aisle. A key issue has been demands by some lawmakers for more stringent limits on when
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How to cut the cost of your mortgage in 2018

As resolutions go, being proactive with your mortgage might seem a bit dull. But a bit of planning could save you a pretty penny in 2018, especially if you're coming to the end of your fixed term. Here, we offer an overview of the mortgage market, and David Blake from Which? Mortgage Advisers shares
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Open Letter to Mayor de Blasio

Open Letter to Mayor de Blasio

As a resident of New York City, taxpayer, community member, criminal justice advocate and a formerly incarcerated individual, I am deeply concerned with your administration's new proposals that would further exclude people with certain violent convictions from receiving legal representation during
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Banking Regulators Downgraded Wells Fargo's (WFC) 'CAMELS' Score – WSJ

Banking regulators downgraded Wells Fargo's (NYSE: WFC) CAMELS score, a secret assessment of the bank's health and strength, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter. The report also said the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is weighing a new enforcement
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Changing faces of Erie real estate

At one time the Erie real estate scene included more than a dozen real estate offices with local owners. Some were small … Herbert said real estate is a tough business with a high percentage of agents getting out of the industry after only three years. … What are the trends in real estate office ownership?
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China Tightens Scrutiny on Commercial Lender Shareholders

BEIJING (Reuters) – China's banking regulator has published interim measures to increase scrutiny over shareholdings of commercial lenders, while … introduced a series of new measures aimed at controlling risk and leverage in the financial system, with everything from lending practices to shadow
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Ocbc OneAdvisor Mortgage Portal changes Property landscape

The OCBC retail bankers in the future may be desk bound and instead meet customers at their desks through video chats or mobile application messaging. Many of the mortgage loan sales may be served by desk-bound mortgage sales team. Perhaps OCBC bankers of the future could be a virtual reality
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Real-estate transactions: Jan. 5, 2018

8123 W. Thorngate Drive, Mapleton, Matthew R. and Christa R. Rosenak to Sharon S. Pitts, $230,000. 927 SW Washington St., Peoria, SR Property Holdings LLC to EPIC Peoria LLC, $230,000. 10604 N. Strawn Court, Peoria, Greg L. and Damienne M. Skeels to Stephen and Susan Tady, $273,000.
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'The Mindy Project' Star Fortune Feimster and Jacquelyn Smith Are Engaged

The Mindy Project star and comedian took to social media on Friday to announce her engagement to her longtime girlfriend, Jacquelyn Smith. “After two and a half years with my beautiful lady, she's officially my feyoncé. ❤ ❤ ❤ ,” Feimster wrote alongside an Instagram slideshow of the two hugging
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Lack of Foreign Banking Ties Impeding Single FX Rates

D eputy Economy Minister Hossein Mirshojaiyan has underplayed the gap between the official and open market foreign exchange rates, saying that a 17% difference between the two would not deter the Central Bank of Iran from moving ahead with rate unification. The longstanding pledge to unify the
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International Bancshares (NASDAQ:IBOC) Raised to Hold at BidaskClub

Quantbot Technologies LP boosted its holdings in International Bancshares by 387.1% in the 2nd quarter. Quantbot Technologies LP now owns 6,819 shares of the bank's stock worth $239,000 after buying an additional 5,419 shares during the period. Amalgamated Bank boosted its holdings in
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MDC Holdings Announces 2017 Fourth Quarter Earnings Release Schedule And Conference Call

MDC's subsidiaries also provide mortgage financing, insurance and title services, primarily for Richmond American homebuyers, through HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation, American Home Insurance Agency, Inc. and American Home Title and Escrow Company, respectively. MDC's stock is traded
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Cyber scammers want your wired funds

Anytime you receive a request for a change in funds, whether it be for a real estate transaction or anything else via email, do not send the funds until you can confirm on the phone with either the title company or attorney in the transaction that they authorized the change. Never wire funds without
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Corporate Citizenship Meets Senior Citizens

Banks across the country are on alert and adopting new strategies to help older customers protect their life savings and smoothly transition to retirement, according to a new survey by the ABA Foundation. The foundation set out to benchmark what banks of all sizes are doing to prevent and stop elder
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How 2017 fared for co-working spaces and the trends expected in 2018

However, the ground reality proved otherwise- a report published by CBRE Group, the largest commercial real estate services and investment firm in the world, stated that the co-working space segment in India is expected to touch 10 million sq ft by 2020, with 2017 witnessing the absorption of nearly
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Upton to discuss new 40B housing project

Brindisi said that though 25 percent of the units will be priced as affordable in relation to the town's housing market, all 44 units will count towards the town's 40B requirement. Municipalities in Massachusetts are required to reach 10 percent housing affordability. Upton currently sits at about 6 percent.
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Bank of New York Mellon Corp Lowers Position in WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE:WCC)

Neuberger Berman Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of WESCO International by 3.4% in the second quarter. Neuberger Berman Group LLC now owns 9,878 shares of the technology company's stock worth $566,000 after buying an additional 326 shares in the last quarter. TIAA CREF Investment
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Are you self-employed and applying for a mortgage?

Much of the documentation required for filing your income taxes is the same documentation I need for the mortgage application. Both processes go hand in hand, and the scenario is even more intertwined with borrowers who are self-employed. Underwriting a self-employed borrower's tax returns in
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AG reaches settlement with shady-real estate group over nursing home sales

The scandal rocked Mayor de Blasio's administration because city officials approved the deal that had Allure Group pay the city $16.1 million in exchange for lifting deed restrictions that required the properties be used to aid the needy. “The processes that led to the closure of Rivington House and CABS
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A book for bread lovers

According to reporter Kate Krader, “It's a momentous time for bread in America. That's especially satisfying given the years it spent as a bad word in our diet vocabulary: High carb! High gluten! Unhealthy!” (www.Bloomberg.com, Dec. 26, 2017, “Bread Is the Dish of the Year”). Krader reports that high-end
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Venezuela to Issue Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency in `Coming Days'

President Nicolas Maduro on Friday said Venezuela in the coming days will issue 100 million units of an oil-backed cryptocurrency known as the petro, which will be worth the price of one barrel in Venezuela's oil basket. Speaking at a meeting of his ministers broadcast on state television, Maduro said
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Payday Loan Mogul Trades Ferrari-Racing Life for Prison Term

Scott Tucker says he's a pioneering self-made man who, without a college degree, founded successful businesses in a variety of fields and contributed billions of dollars to the U.S. economy. A judge says he's an unrepentant fraud and sentenced him to almost 17 years in prison. The disgraced payday
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California Cannabis Rush May Not Bring A Fortune For Stock Investors

The California Gold Rush of 1848 brought fame and fortune to a select few and trouble for many. Recreational cannabis may do the same. It was legalized in California as of 1st January. It will almost certainly be legal in Canada this coming July. This presents many traps for the unwary investor.
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Solano Real Estate Scene: Blue collar wealth

The key to Solano County achieving greatness as a real estate market is building the middle and upper-middle class. Educating the blue collar class of our community with financial intelligence is critical to making Solano County a destination for Bay Area residents and their families to relocate here and
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Half a million mortgages will mature in 2018: here's how you could save £600 a year

Analysis for Telegraph Money suggests that more than half a million mortgages could be due to mature in the next 12 months. And thanks to current low mortgage rates, a typical borrower could save £50 a month – or £600 a year – by switching from an old two-year fix, the most popular type of loan, to a
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New Residential Investment (NRZ) and Western Asset Mortgage Capital (NYSE:WMC) Financial …

Western Asset Mortgage Capital (NYSE: WMC) and New Residential Investment (NYSE:NRZ) are both financials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations,
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United One expands service area

“We are expanding our service area, adding settlement offices, and increasing our capabilities to extend our value of convenient closing locations and flexible closing times for our customers.” Greater Pittston Abstracting and Effort Abstract will continue to operate as full-service title insurance providers.
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Uzbek bank boosts lending at expense of Germany's Commerzbank

The maximum period of lending under the terms of the credit line is 5 years, the minimum amount of credit is 1 million euros at Euribor annual interest rate plus the margin of Uzbek and German banks, this is while Libor 9+ rate is up to 12 months. The issued funds are backed by an export credit agency
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Spotify confidentially files to go public on the New York Stock Exchange

Most companies that have pursued direct listings have been much smaller, with the exception of Freddie Mac in 1989. Pandora, which went public in 2011, has had a tough time on the stock market. Last year, short on cash and with its growth slowed, Pandora accepted a $480 million investment from
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Letters: Stop the denial and fix Vancouver's housing crisis

Recent articles about housing accurately express the frustration and even despair that so many people are experiencing. People have been priced out of the housing market and now rental units are unaffordable. The council for years has played into the hands realtors and developers. The situation has
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Analysts Set WESCO International, Inc. (WCC) PT at $68.78

KeyCorp reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $64.00 price target on shares of WESCO International in a report on Thursday, October 12th. Zacks Investment Research upgraded WESCO International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $70.00 price target for the company in a report on
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Hot 2017 Central Okanagan real estate market predicted to cool this year

The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board has released its 2017 real estate numbers for the Central Okanagan. The number shows the average price for a single-family home has risen almost 13 per cent since December of 2016, but the number of houses sold is down by almost 17 per cent. “It's Econ
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How to do Veganuary right – and save a small fortune in the process

How to do Veganuary right – and save a small fortune in the process. Better for you, better of the planet – but unless you're careful it can also cost you a packet and make you sad. Here's hoe to do Veganuary right. Share. By. Felicity Hannah. 07:04, 6 JAN 2018. Money. Video Loading. Video Unavailable.
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Yorkshire housing market predictions 2018

“In the coming months of this year I believe it will be more of the same, as many of those wishing to move refuse to offer their homes for sale unless they first see something to entice them. It is a classic Catch 22 situation. However, when the more individual and sought-after properties do come to market,
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Axa Has $10.21 Million Position in MGM Resorts International (MGM)

AXA grew its holdings in shares of MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) by 22.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 313,177 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 56,566 shares
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AquaBounty Technologies, Inc. (AQB) Reaches $7.10 After 5.00% Up Move; Dynex Capital Has …

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. The stock of AquaBounty Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AQB) is a huge mover today! The stock increased 11.81% or $0.75 during the
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It Was the Best Week for Stocks in a Year

Companies in the S&P 500 will earn $148.3 a share in 2018, compared with $128.6 in 2017, according to Wall Street analysts tracked by Bloomberg. The implied 15 percent growth rate compares with a projection of 14 percent at this time last year and would represent the fastest increase since 2010.
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US Sees `Much Work' to Revising South Korea Free-Trade Pact

Officials from the U.S. and South Korea said further talks were needed to revise their free-trade pact, a negotiation straining ties between the allies as they grapple with Kim Jong Un's growing nuclear-weapons threat. The U.S. presented proposals to improve auto exports and lift trade barriers during a
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First Amazon Alexa-Enabled Digital Glasses to Debut at CES

Vuzix Corp. will show off a pair of smart glasses that can talk to Amazon.com Inc.'s voice-activated digital assistant and display information to the wearer's field of view, Vuzix Chief Executive Officer Paul Travers said in an interview. Vuzix's Alexa integration is part of an Amazon program that allows
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