Monsanto Earns Spot on Fortune Magazine's 2018 World's Most Admired Companies List

Monsanto Earns Spot on Fortune Magazine's 2018 World's Most Admired Companies List

“Being named a World's Most Admired Company by Fortune – especially in our first year of eligibility – is an exciting recognition and one that all of us at Voya are very proud to have earned”, said Rodney O. Martin, Jr., chairman and CEO, Voya Financial, Inc. The list of 330 companies was compiled by
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Weirton ranked in top 5 most affordable housing markets

A brand new report ranks the city of Weirton as the 5th most affordable housing market in the country. Officials said this recognition is all thanks to three main factors: Weirton's crime rate is half the national average, unemployment numbers are dropping as more jobs are opening up, and Weirton's
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Weatherford International PLC (WFT) Receives Buy Rating from RBC Capital Markets

RBC Capital Markets reaffirmed their buy rating on shares of Weatherford International PLC (NYSE:WFT) in a report published on Friday morning. The brokerage currently has a $8.00 target price on the stock. Several other research firms have also issued reports on WFT. Cowen and Company lowered
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Direct-to-consumer title insurer OneTitle expands to New Jersey

Through OneTitle, homebuyers (along with their lenders or attorneys), investors, and developers can buy title insurance directly, which OneTItle claims can result in up to 25% lower premiums. Through this new agreement, the companies will now jointly serve clients throughout the New York/New Jersey
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Real Estate Investment Trusts, Publicly Traded Partnerships And The 20% Business Deduction

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) and Publicly Traded Partnerships (PTP) get special treatment in the Tax Cuts And Jobs Act (TCJA)- Sorry I just can't call it tax reform. Maybe tax deform, but that sounds silly. TCJA repealed Section 199, a kind of freebie 9% deduction, that created a frenzy of gaming
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First American Corporation (New) (FAF) Moves Higher on Volume Spike for January 16

First American Financial Corp is a financial service provider offering title insurance, closing and/or escrow services, and related services in connection with residential and commercial real estate transactions. Headquartered in Santa Ana, CA, First American Corporation (New) has 19,531 employees and
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US Warns Investors to Avoid Venezuela's 'Petro' Cryptocurrency

The U.S. Treasury Department is concerned about Venezuela's new “petro” cryptocurrency and is warning investors to steer clear or face unspecified consequences. The U.S. Treasury said Tuesday that Venezuela's petro could put U.S. citizens at “legal risk” because investing in the cryptocurrency
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Senate Measure Is Start of Election-Year Pressure on Net Neutrality

All 49 senators who caucus with the Democrats have signed on to a measure to undo the Republican gutting of Obama-era net neutrality rules, a clear signal that they have more than internet policy in mind as they move to force a vote. They're looking forward to wielding the issue in the fall elections.
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Auction results – 2017 in Review

2017 was a year of remarkable opportunity and consistency for South Australia's real estate market; a review of the stunning highs and negligible lows painting an impressive picture. … In addition to this, a general downward trend can be seen in the weekly clearance rates over the course of the year.
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Lending Administration Trainee

Lending Administration Trainee. Our Organisation. Select Encompass Credit Union has 30,000 members, $634 million in assets and 11 offices in and around Sydney, Central Coast and Newcastle. From 1 February 2018, Select Encompass Credit Union will change its name to Endeavour Mutual Bank.
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Plate banks try to reduce disposables by lending utensils

Plate banks try to reduce disposables by lending utensils. Chitra V Ramani. Bengaluru, January 17, 2018 07:41 IST. Updated: January 17, 2018 07:41 IST. Share Article; PRINT; A A A. The number of organisations that have their own 'plate banks' to reduce disposables going to the landfill, is increasing.
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Renting vs. buying: Study looks at which gives Louisvillians the most bang for their buck

The ATTOM Data Solutions study takes a broad look at places like Louisville; for a more individualized look at whether to buy or rent, The New York Times created a calculator where people can enter a home price, mortgage rate, how many years they expect to live in the house and other data to
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Investors Buy Marriott International (MAR) on Weakness

Zacks Investment Research raised shares of Marriott International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $130.00 price objective on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 26th. Royal Bank of Canada reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Marriott International in a research note on
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There's a Secret Sticker on Every Label of Sailor Jerry Rum

If you're a regular Sailor Jerry drinker, there's a good chance you've been accidentally throwing out a collectible sticker every time you finish a bottle of the rum. The key is taking off the label. Behind the traditional label of every bottle, the brand has placed a clear collectible sticker featuring the art of
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State Attorneys General Press Feds On Marijuana Banking

The attorneys general of 17 states, the District of Columbia and Guam joined forces on Tuesday to press the federal government to allow legal marijuana businesses to access the banking system. “We are a bipartisan group of state attorneys general who recognize that the states and federal government
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AK Attorney General asks Congress to open banking for pot businesses

Alaska's Attorney General has joined a bipartisan group calling on lawmakers to change federal banking rules over handling legal marijuana sales. Alaska Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth and 18 other attorneys general sent a letter to congressional leaders asking for legislation that would establish a
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Attorney Generals push for updated banking laws for marijuana businesses

DENVER (KKTV) – Colorado's Attorney General is joining other Attorney Generals across the country in urging Congress to allow legal marijuana businesses better access to banking services. “Opening a bank account is often one of the first steps a new business takes, but given the currently outdated
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Home loans rebound as prices cool

Cooling property prices appear to have inspired a surprise rebound in lending, particularly from first home buyers, late last year. Figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show, in seasonally adjusted terms, the value of home loans rose by 2.3 per cent in November, well ahead of the flat
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End of an era as John McGrath steps down from real estate business REA

Once dubbed “Mr Sydney Real Estate” for his high profile and long-running stint in the real estate industry, John McGrath has been scaling back his roles within the industry after a few tumultuous years. In 2016 he stepped down as CEO of the real estate agency he founded in 1988, after 30 years in
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SoFi approaches Twitter executive about CEO job

SoFi approaches Twitter executive about CEO job

SoFi, the online lender, is talking to Anthony Noto, chief operating officer at Twitter, about becoming the permanent replacement for Mike Cagney, the founder and former chief executive who left last year amid accusations he had fostered a boorish workplace culture. Mr Noto, a former Goldman Sachs
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Barclays climbs on talk of investment bank cutbacks

Speculation of another round of cost-cutting at its investment bank helped Barclays outperform on Monday. Investec turned positive on Barclays with a 215p target price, which helped the stock creep 0.5 per cent higher to 195.5p. “Things can't go on like this,” the broker told clients. A month of
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Mark Zuckerberg Has Lost This Much Money for Changing Facebook's Feed

Facebook stock took a hit after the social network announced massive changes to its news feed. And no one felt that hit more than Mark Zuckerberg. The founder and CEO of Facebook owns over 400 million shares of the company, meaning stock fluctuations hit him the hardest. The trick is figuring out
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Canadian Housing Agency Shuffles Management as CFO Leaves

The shuffle at CMHC comes amid rapid changes in the Canada mortgage market. The government is trying to reduce taxpayer exposure to the market and has implemented a slate of new regulations to curb rising home prices and household indebtedness, including stress tests that went into effect this
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Firms buy insurance 'in mad panic' as cyber-attacks soar

But US retailer Target, which had more than 40 million customer credit card details stolen in 2013, had to fork out $279m in total as a result of the breach, says specialist insurance market Lloyd's of London in a report compiled with consultancy KPMG and international law firm DCA Beachcroft.
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Electric cars, larger models in spotlight at North American International Auto Show

Consumers set the trend in 2017, choosing to purchase larger SUVs and pickup trucks. The change in buying lead to a 2.2% decline in the Lordstown made Chevy Cruze. Overall, however, GM sales of all vehicles were up 2 percent for the year, according to the automaker. GM said it set new annual
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Chinese donors 'buying influence' at American universities

The decision made by the University of Texas at Austin is a rare setback for the Chinese Communist Party's campaign to soften global perceptions of the country by funding research programmes at universities around the world, sponsoring cultural initiatives and expanding its international media reach.
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The 2017 State of Regulation Crowdfunding: US Securities-based Crowdfunding under Title III of …

Recently, my company crafted a report for the US Securities and Exchange Commission that summarizes progress on Title III of the JOBS Act of 2012, also referred to Regulation Crowdfunding or Reg CF. This newest securities exemption was added to the options that smaller companies could utilize to
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Bitcoin Can't Save World's Autocrats From the Sanctions Squeeze

Vladimir Putin's finance ministry wants to let cryptocurrencies trade on official Russian exchanges. Kim Jong Un's hackers are stealing digital cash. Nicolas Maduro hopes a cryptocurrency backed by oil will lure investment back to Venezuela. All three leaders are wading into the crypto-craze as their
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High-Level Banking Talks With Turkey

T op officials from the Central Bank of Iran and Turkey along with senior bankers met in Tehran on Sunday to discuss new ways of developing banking relations between the two neighboring states. Leading the talks were Ahmad Araqchi, CBI's deputy for foreign exchange affairs, and Murat Uysal, vice
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Federal National Mortgage Association's (OTCMKTS:FNMA) “Underperform” Rating Reiterated at …

Shares of Federal National Mortgage Association (OTCMKTS:FNMA) traded down $0.04 during trading on Friday, reaching $2.15. 3,390,522 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 5,840,000. The company has a market capitalization of $2,490.00, a PE ratio of
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Xi Jinping's Debt Clampdown Has Left a Trail of Dead Projects

In most of China, the economy is powering through Xi's borrowing bottleneck, with economists surveyed by Bloomberg projecting the nation's gross domestic product grew 6.8 percent last year, the first annual acceleration in seven years. But for less-developed areas like Gansu the story is not so simple.
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It's Blue Monday, the Most Miserable Day of the Year

It's a holiday in the U.S., but if you're feeling gloomy nonetheless, you're hardly alone. Besides being Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, today is also Blue Monday, a day many believe to be the most depressing day of the year. The term got started in the 2005. Dr. Cliff Arnall, a South Wales lecturer, determined
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CAI International (CAI) Rating Increased to Buy at Zacks Investment Research

CAI International logo CAI International (NYSE:CAI) was upgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report issued on Tuesday. The firm presently has a $34.00 target price on the transportation company's stock. Zacks Investment Research's price target
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Real estate tech execs gain more traction in this year's Swanepoel Power 200

“The big news is that Gary Keller is number one, and a big reason is that Keller Williams is now the largest real estate brand by sales volume, not just agent size. That's a big move,” said Aman Daro Vice President, Marketing of T3 Sixty. “There was lots of other movement, including leaders of innovative
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CFPB signals plan to kill payday rule

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Tuesday that it plans to reopen its payday lending rule, issuing the announcement on the same day that the rule — written by the bureau's previous leadership — technically went into effect. “The bureau intends to engage in a rulemaking process so that
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UPDATE 1-Wells Fargo loses bid to end Philadelphia predatory lending lawsuit

Mike Dunn, a spokesman for Philadelphia, said the city “looks forward to developing further evidence of Wells Fargo's alleged discriminatory practices.” The lawsuit is one of several against big lenders by major U.S. cities claiming that mortgage lending discrimination causes more defaults by minority
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Banks open doors to home-loan borrowers with low deposits

Mortgage brokers are pointing to early signs of the major banks opening the door to more low-deposit borrowers in the wake of an easing in home-loan restrictions. On January 1 the Reserve Bank increased the cap on banks from 10 per cent to 15 per cent of lending to home buyers with a deposit of less
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Mortgage Rates Still Working on That Ceiling

Mortgage rates didn't move much today. Most lenders were just slightly lower/better this morning, but mid-day market weakness prompted several of them to reissue higher rates. In the bigger picture, however, the past several days represent a welcome stint of relative calm. The general trend had been
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Investors Buy Shares of Crown Castle International (CCI) on Weakness

Investors Buy Shares of Crown Castle International (CCI) on Weakness

Macquarie reissued a “buy” rating and set a $119.00 price objective on shares of Crown Castle International in a research report on Sunday, October 22nd. Zacks Investment Research lowered Crown Castle International from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday,
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Housing or Dotcom: Which Bubble Does Cryptocurrency Mania Resemble?

So: dotcom or housing? Pick one, professor. Because there's a meaningful difference. Debt bubbles, like the one that overheated the U.S. housing market in the 2000s and ultimately sparked a global financial crisis, leave behind encumbrances. Tech bubbles, like the 1990s internet mania, leave behind
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Democrats Add Momentum to GOP Push to Loosen Banking Rules

The bill would allow hundreds of smaller banks to avoid certain elements of federal oversight, including stress tests, which measure a bank's ability to withstand a severe economic downturn. Under current law, banks with assets of $50 billion or more are considered “systemically important financial
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A light-hearted start to the year at Fortune

Fortune Theatre Director Jonathon Hendry says, “We're very excited to have Jordan on board for a mainstage show. After his hilarious work in our Family Season over the last year, I can't wait to see what he does with three of the country's finest young comic actors and the Goodale Brothers' writing,”.
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Audi Debuts the A7, a Sexier Answer to Station Wagons

The second-generation Audi A7 took the spotlight at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Monday. The sloped roof, angular grille, and broad sides of the car continue the design language Audi introduced with the A8 sedan last year, now in “sportback” form. They also continue the
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How Tech Is Transforming Your Rental Market

In an effort to attract more tenants, landlords are adding unique amenities and putting technology at the forefront of their services. Real estate professionals should stay on top of these trends; finding memorable rental properties for clients can translate into a renter who sticks by their agent and eventually
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BidaskClub Upgrades Investors Title (ITIC) to “Buy”

Investors Title (NASDAQ ITIC) traded down $0.33 on Friday, reaching $195.74. 1,800 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 3,112. The stock has a market cap of $369.37, a P/E ratio of 17.56 and a beta of 0.81. Investors Title has a 1 year low of $118.10 and
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ECB's Hansson Says Bond Purchases Could End After September

The European Central Bank should adjust its policy guidance before the summer and shouldn't have any problems ending net asset purchases in one swoop after September, Governing Council member Ardo Hansson said on Monday. While the Estonian policy maker judged the ECB's current stance
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Fair-housing suit settled with Garden City defendants

It's also simply unfair and makes it difficult for folks to find housing in an already-tight housing market.'' Representatives ofthe defendants declined to comment, citing matters still pending in the courts. Westgate, which contained 94 dwelling units in 10, one-and-two-story buildings, and two story buildings
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17 Fortune Street Scarborough Qld 4020

2 Bedroom home – close to beaches. 2 bedrooms House for Rent. $325. 17 Fortune Street Scarborough Qld 4020. Listed by Century 21 Scarborough – SCARBOROUGH. Features: Carport Spaces.
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Relaxing cap in Hong Kong's mortgage scheme will offer more choices to first-time buyers

First time homebuyers in Hong Kong have little choice under existing mortgage rules for mass flats unless they settle for old, tiny apartments in far off areas. Under the current home financing scheme, first time buyers only can receive loan-to-value ratio of 90 per cent for flats that cost HK$4 million
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Brain Power Pays Off With Japan's Intellectual Property Exports

Intellectual property is generating soaring revenue for Japan, jumping by 74 percent over the past five years to a record in 2017, according to the latest government data. Developing and protecting it is a key element of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's long-term growth strategy, which calls for greater
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Don't be duped into buying ILRI land, warns Alfred Mutua

Machakos residents should not be duped into buying pieces of ILRI's land next to the proposed Konza city. Governor Alfred Mutua issued this warning at his office on Monday after a meeting with Jimmy Smith , who is director general of the International Livestock Research Institute, and county security
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Hurricane Harvey wreaks new damage on Texas homeowners as mortgage delinquencies soar

Storm-damaged Rockport, Texas homes are seen in this Sunday, Aug. 25, 2017 aerial photo. Mortgage delinquency rates soared in September and October in many of the coastal and other cities flooded by Harvey, including Houston, Beaumont and Corpus Christi, according to new data from real
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Top backer of US subprime lenders eyes overseas opportunities

One of the top backers of subprime lenders in the US is eyeing opportunities overseas, seeking to cash in on the consumers that battle-scarred banks remain reluctant to serve. Victory Park Capital, a Chicago-based investment firm, has been a vital source of debt capital for a string of online lenders,
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AgSouth Farm Credit welcomes back Christy Marsh

Theron Anderson, director of SMM & Related Services at AgSouth Farm Credit, announced that Christy Marsh has joined the cooperative as Country Home loan manager. Marsh will manage the association's mortgage loan originators and will be based in the company's headquarters in Statesboro.
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Cadillac Mortgage makes major donation to local schools

“The community is what means the most to me and I just want to help the schools,” said Candice Vickery, who owns Cadillac Mortgage. “I thought that was the best place to start.” “To have that type of donation allows us to have a large impact on all kids,” said CAPS Superintendent Jennifer Brown.
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Property Conference on trends, insights and challenges

The conference brings together leading thinkers and practitioners in disciplines of property and real estate. Its 2018 theme is “Property research for our changing world”, and it covers broad ground, including housing markets, urban planning and design, sustainability, behaviour economics, property
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Inside FCA's Ford F-150 Challenger: The Ram 1500 Truck

ike Manley, Head of Ram Brand at FCA Global, introduces the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 and the Ram 1500 Rebel at the truck's 2018 North American International Auto Show global debut. Courtesy of FCA/ Photo by Joe Wilssens. By Kirsten Korosec. January 15, 2018. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles on
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Shutdown Shadows Pence in Cairo as He Begins Rescheduled Trip

Shutdown Shadows Pence in Cairo as He Begins Rescheduled Trip

Mike Pence arrived in the Middle East on Saturday, leaving his boss to fight Democrats over an federal government shutdown while he makes good on a three-country visit aimed at consolidating U.S. partnerships in the region. The vice president was still crossing the Atlantic Ocean on Air Force Two
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How Nicolas Cage blew his $150million fortune

Actor Nicolas Cage once had a fortune worth $150million before he blew it on a plethora of items including 15 houses, a dinosaur skull, and the first edition of the Superman comic book….
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Google CEO Has No Regrets About Firing Author of Anti-Diversity Memo

Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Friday expressed no regret over the firing of James Damore, author of an infamous memo criticizing Google's pro-diversity policies and culture. During an appearance with YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, Pichai said, “I don't regret it,” when asked about Damore's firing by
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A. Levi & Company, Banking began by accident

The Levi family soon separated the “banking” part of their business from the wholesale grocery business, operating the bank as A. Levi & Company. In 1875 the first Levi bank building was constructed at 116 South Main Street, and, in 1891, the second Levi Bank building, adjacent to the first and
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Sundance Film Review: 'Lizzie'

She and her spinster older sister Emma (Kim Dickens), an invisible presence, were the Menendez Brothers of the Gilded Age, two siblings in line to inherit a fortune. (Though at 22, considerably younger than in Macneill's portrayal, Lizzie's marriage prospects wouldn't have been as dire.) Still, a wealthy
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Resale market ends 2017 with a bang

The Calgary resale home market finished 2017 in a strong fashion, according to the year-end report from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). December's activity saw year-over-year increases in dollar volume (up 1.8 percent), sales (an 11.3 percent increase) and new listings (up 23.7
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Here is why real estate deals in Oman have dipped

It was not all doom and gloom, as there were some positive indicators for the real estate market, though they accounted for little in the larger picture. For instance, fees collected from real estate transactions rose to more than OMR80 million, registering an increase of 22 per cent. In 2016, OMR65 million
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BofA's Malik Exited After Complaint of Sexual Misconduct, Source Says

Omeed Malik, a Bank of America Corp. prime brokerage executive who left the firm this month, departed after the lender began investigating an accusation of inappropriate sexual conduct, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. A young woman who's been at the bank for less than two
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US Government Shutdown Starts as Senators Keep Negotiating

The U.S. government officially entered a partial shutdown early Saturday as Senate leaders struggled to reach a deal to at least temporarily resume funding for federal operations before Americans awoke to a political breakdown. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell held a key procedural vote
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Two Koreas Form Single Ice Hockey Team in Show of Olympic Unity

North and South Korea solidified plans to march together under a unified flag at next month's Winter Olympics and agreed to compete with a joint women's ice hockey team in a rare show of unity amid heightened tensions about Kim Jong Un's nuclear program. With the games to be held in South Korea,
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Macquarie Reaffirms Outperform Rating for Magna International (NYSE:MGA)

BMO Capital Markets restated a hold rating on shares of Magna International in a research report on Monday, November 6th. Zacks Investment Research cut shares of Magna International from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research report on Thursday, October 26th. ValuEngine upgraded shares of
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Minnesota Vikings Rapid Reaction

As if all of the bad luck and misery that had attended so many of their big games was reversed by one strange, inexplicable, fortune- and reality-altering play. The Vikings were desperate. Case Keenum dropped back and threw a high pass to the right sideline. Stefon Diggs leapt, caught the pass, and
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Analysts Showing Optimistic Trends For Platform Specialty Products Corporation (PAH)

Platform Specialty Products Corporation (PAH) performance during the last one year upgraded 2.59 percent, while its year to date (YTD) performance showed a positive trend of 1.12 percent. Schwab Charles Inv Management invested in 0.05% or 729,731 shares. Platform Specialty Products Corporation
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China banking regulator vows to step up oversight to curb risks

China's banking regulator has pledged to step up oversight to reduce financial risks, stressing that long-term efforts are needed to resolve some problems plaguing the sector. In a statement late Saturday, the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) said its priorities include increasing
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7 ways to spruce up your resume without lying

Make sure the resume is skimmable so that the recruiter can capture highlights in a single glance. Convert each job experience headline into bold format and divide your resume into visually separate sections. When you put in a job headline use the sequence – Job title, company name, location followed
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Orlando in top 10 nationally for sales, real estate jobs

Three of the top five cities for sales and real estate pros are in the state of Florida (Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Miami). Sales and real estate pros earn the most in San Francisco, San Jose and Boulder, Colo. Sales and real estate workers' income-to-rent ratio is far worse than many major industries,
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Airbnb Has Some Breathtaking Listings in 'Shithole' Countries

Responding to President Donald Trump's reported denigrating comments in a meeting on immigration, vacation-rental platform Airbnb says it will spend at least $100,000 on digital ads promoting listings in Haiti, El Salvador and African countries. Airbnb says the 75,000 hosts in those locales earned
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House sellers 'put up average asking prices by over £2000' at the start of 2018

The price of property coming to market jumped by just over £2,000 on average in January, according to a website. Asking prices were up by £2,067 or 0.7% month-on-month, according to Rightmove, showing a similar increase to a 0.6% rise a year earlier. The latest increase took the average price tag
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Singapore Real Estate Comeback?

In 1965, the small island nation of Singapore was in bad shape. It had few natural resources, double-digit unemployment and an uneducated population. At just 275 square miles (a third the size of Greater London and four-fifths the size of the U.S. city of San Diego), it was one of the smallest countries in
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Pakistan Aims To Sell National Airline PIA Before Election: Report

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), haemorrhaging money and losing market share to Gulf-based rivals such as Etihad and Emirates, has been hit by … Both Emirates and Etihad had shown interest in buying PIA before the government backed down from privatisation in 2016, the English-language
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High Real Interest Rates Disadvantage Banks

High Real Interest Rates Disadvantage Banks

I ranian banks still have to pay high interests on their deposits while their income from loan allocations has dropped significantly due to a serious credit crunch, increasing their losses and ruining the balance of their financial statements. According to the latest report published by Majlis Research Center,
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Billions of dollars worth of commercial property goes untaxed under South Carolina laws

When South Carolina radically altered the way real estate is taxed, the focus was on homeowners, but changes effective in 2007 and 2012 have also taken billions of dollars worth of commercial property off the tax rolls across the state. In Charleston County, for example, real estate worth more than $3.6
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Divaris Real Estate's Hampton Roads Office Completes Six Transactions for 14298 Square Feet

VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Divaris Real Estate, Inc. (DRE) announces the completion of six transactions for 14,298 square feet of new and renewed commercial space in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Lease Transactions. Executive Cove Center. Surf Side Restaurant leased 4,340 square feet of retail
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S'pore banks big funders of region's coal projects: Study

Yet Market Forces, the Australian financial green group that conducted the study, says coal lending is at odds with the need to cut greenhouse gas emissions and the rapid growth of affordable renewable energy. Market Forces says DBS Bank, OCBC Bank and United Overseas Bank have financed 21
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Brokers Set Expectations for Ally Financial Inc's FY2017 Earnings (NYSE:ALLY)

Ally Financial Inc (NYSE:ALLY) – Research analysts at Jefferies Group lifted their FY2017 earnings estimates for Ally Financial in a research report issued on … Its segments include Automotive Finance operations, Insurance operations, Mortgage Finance operations, Corporate Finance operations, and
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The robots are coming – to lend a hand at work

Diminutive droid R2-D2 zips around the screen in the Star Wars movies, repairing machines, taking orders and saving the day. Enduring the harsh void of space and surviving alien swamps, the bleeping and whistling automaton provides Luke Skywalker with much needed company, too. Unlikely as it
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Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT (NYSE:EARN) Receives Media Impact Rating of 0.01

Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT logo News headlines about Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT (NYSE:EARN) have trended somewhat positive recently, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. The research firm scores the sentiment of news coverage by reviewing more than twenty million news
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Grameen Bank on track to log its highest profit

Grameen Bank is on course for record profit in 2017 in what can be described as a pat on the back to the stewardship of the three government-appointed directors and the acting managing director. The Nobel Prize-winning organisation recorded Tk 310 crore as operating profit for 2017, up 16.54 percent
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Is Buying HISPANICA INTERNATIONAL DELIGHTS (OTCMKTS:HISP), Having Lower Short …

The stock of HISPANICA INTERNATIONAL DELIGHTS (OTCMKTS:HISP) registered a decrease of 61.54% in short interest. HISP's total short interest was 2,500 shares in January as published by FINRA. Its down 61.54% from 6,500 shares, reported previously. With 28,700 shares average volume, it will
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Former BC premier Christy Clark booked as featured speaker by the Ontario Real Estate Association

According to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV), in December 2017, the benchmark price for a single-family detached home on the city of Vancouver's east side was $1.6 million, up 61 percent from just three years earlier. On Vancouver's west side, that number reached an insane $3.6
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Lengthy-term mortgage charges rise: 30-year hits four.04 pc

WASHINGTON (AP) — Interest rates on long-term home loans rose this week. The rate on the benchmark 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage hit the highest level since May 2017. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac says the 30-year rate rose to 4.04 percent this week from 3.99 percent last week. The rate on 15-year,
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Right here's what occurs if the federal authorities shuts down

Also open: the Postal Service, Transportation Security Administration, and mortgage buyers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , Mulvaney said. “It will look very different than under the previous administration,” Mulvaney said at a White House briefing. “The Obama administration weaponized the shutdown in
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Beautiful brick walkway welcomes you into this sunny three bedroom ranch-style home. The kitchen boasts plenty of cabinetry, granite counters, tile flooring, sky light and a cozy breakfast bar perfect for coffee, paying bills or doing homework. The dining room has a lovely picture window and gleaming
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International investment in US real estate on the rise

From Washington state to Miami, real estate property is being purchased in increasing numbers from overseas buyers with money in a strong but slowing global economy. Wealth Migrate marketplace expects investments to expand in 2018. The KPMG FinTech 50 company is branching out its
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Real Estate Tax and Lease Analyst

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Real Estate | Marshfield Real Estate, Pembroke Real Estate, Hanover Real Estate, Duxbury

Fabulous culdesac neighborhood with access to Oldham Pond! Minutes to the commuter rail or Route 3, or to Pembroke Town Center for shopping, banking, library, town hall, senior center, or post office. This lovely home is situated on a large, private lot and has winter views of the pond. Enjoy the
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Two sure things in life – death and taxes (and real estate)

And since these are facts, not fairy tales, we need to face them head on and have a frank discussion about the importance of having your affairs in order, especially when you have loved ones who count on you to provide for them and most certainly when you own real property, so that things are as easy
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-32.89 % to Target, Deutsche Bank Maintains '”Sell”' Rating on Ocado Group Plc (LON:OCDO …

More important recent Ocado Group plc (LON:OCDO) news were published by: Forbes.com which released: “Ocado Shares Fly On First International 'Retail Deal' Involving Smart Platform …” on June 05, 2017, also Bloomberg.com published article titled: “Ocado Short Squeeze Wipes Out $73 Million
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Scarce supply: Steamboat facing shortage in housing inventory

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — 2018 isn't even a month old and already there are signs the Steamboat Springs housing market could be constrained by a severe shortage of inventory – there just aren't many homes for sale as the new year begins. The shortage of supply is especially acute for single-family
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These 13 Banks Got the Fewest Complaints. Did Yours Make the Cut?

All banks are not created equal. Some bend over backward to help their customers, some are impersonal and hard to deal with, and some are downright predatory. Fortunately, there are records of the complaints consumers make against banks, and they can help steer us toward banks that are more
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Chuck Sweeny: Governor of Illinois race; following the money

Chuck Sweeny: Governor of Illinois race; following the money

Since the beginning of 2018, Rauner's campaign has taken in $3,000 in large contributions, according to the election board. Rauner is pouring vast sums of his own fortune into the race. In late December 2016 he contributed $50 million to his re-election campaign, the largest donation in state history.
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As Boeing Co (BA) Stock Value Rose, Shareholder Evercore Trust Company Decreased Its Stake …

More interesting news about The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) were released by: Bloomberg.com and their article: “Boeing Analysts Play Catch Up to the Stock's Rally” published on January 16, 2018 as well as Bloomberg.com's news article titled: “Boeing Barges Into Aircraft-Seat Business in Threat to
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Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT (EARN) Upgraded to Hold at Zacks Investment Research

Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT (NYSE:EARN) announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, December 13th, Wall Street Journal reports. Equities research analysts expect Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT to earn $1.51 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be
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Transformational Mortgage Solutions Announces New President & COO

Austin, Texas-based mortgage industry management consulting firm Transformational Mortgage Solutions (TMS) announced that it has named Beth Ozenghar its new president and COO. Ozenghar, whose mortgage career spans three decades, had been in the role of Senior Executive Advisor with TMS
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Gordon Ramsay wants to move to Las Vegas 'to save fortune paying tax'

TV chef Gordon Ramsay wants to cook up a move to Las Vegas – to save a fortune in tax. Ramsay, 51, who has had run-ins with the UK taxman , said he'd … Since then Ramsay has gone on to build a fortune worth more than £100million. He owns 12 bars and restaurants in Mayfair, Knightsbridge and
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Distributing Insurance Funds After a Natural Disaster

Editor's note: This story was originally featured in the January issue of DS News, out now. One of the biggest mortgage servicing issues facing lenders in Texas, Florida, California, and other states that have suffered from declared disasters relates to insurance claims on damaged properties when the
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Long-term mortgage rates still rising

Mortgage giant Freddie Mac said Thursday that the rate on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages rose to 4.04 percent this week, highest since May and up from 3.99 percent last week. The rate on 15-year, fixed-rate mortgages rose to 3.49 percent, highest since last March and up from 3.44 percent last week.
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Fleischman Estates Real Estate

Instantly search and view photos of all homes for sale in Fleischman Estates, Sandy, OR now. Fleischman Estates, Sandy, OR real estate listings updated every 15 to 30 minutes.
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International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research to “Buy”

International Flavors & Fragrances logo International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) was upgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, January 9th. The brokerage presently has a $175.00 price objective on the
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Dublin South County: Critically low supply in south county continues

While shortage has applied an upwards pressure on prices, the high price of homes in this location coupled with lending restrictions, has kept inflation … Wise also notes that the relaxation of the Central Bank's lending rules increased the availability of credit for buyers who were very active up to the
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Mike Tyson says he aims to gets his squandered fortune back selling marijuana

Mike Tyson says he aims to gets his squandered fortune back selling marijuana. Tyson, 51, revealed he plans to deliver the “best marijuana around” now it is legal to sell over the counter in California. Share; Comments. By. James Desborough. 21:39, 20 JAN 2018; Updated 22:15, 20 JAN 2018. Celebs.
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Editorial: Payday lenders find friends at the Consumer Financial Destruction Bureau

Last fall, after five years of study and a review of more than a million comments from interested parties, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule requiring payday lenders to make sure borrowers can afford to repay loans within 30 days before lenders can hand over the money. Now
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Live like a lord: Tremendous Tudor properties – including the gem that comes complete with a title …

'We saw a picture and thought it was worth taking a look,' says Raymond, who runs a company that restores old market halls. 'We fell in love with it before we'd even walked through the front door.' The couple started learning more about the property's history through a book they found on Amazon.
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London: Ocado Group Plc (LON:OCDO) Stock Has Just Had Its “Sell” Rating Reiterated by …

More important recent Ocado Group plc (LON:OCDO) news were published by: Bloomberg.com which released: “Ocado Surges on Landing French Client for Smart Technology” on November 28, 2017, also Forbes.com published article titled: “Ocado Shares Fly On First International 'Retail Deal'
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Is there a Bearish outlook for Mylan NV (NASDAQ:MYL) this week?

More recent Mylan N.V. (NASDAQ:MYL) news were published by: Streetinsider.com which released: “Momenta Phama (MNTA), Mylan NV (MYL) Announce Development Strategy for M710” on January 03, 2018. Also Bloomberg.com published the news titled: “Generic-Drug Firms Fall as US Threatens
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First Republic Investment Management INC Lifted Position in Home Depot INC (HD) as Shares Rose

More interesting news about The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) were released by: Bloomberg.com and their article: “Lowe's Activist Believes Stock Value Could Triple” published on January 19, 2018 as well as Bloomberg.com's news article titled: “XPO Logistics Surges on Report of Possible Home
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MoviePass Says It Will Start Acquiring Films Directly

MoviePass, the startup that is now subsidizing the moviegoing habits of 1.5 million subscribers, is shopping for movies to call its very own. Variety reports that MoviePass, a subsidiary of Helios and Matheson Analytics, is creating a subsidiary, MoviePass Ventures, to acquire films in conjunction with
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Wicklow North: High supply keeps north Wicklow on an even keel

… of rules that lower the number of exceptions banks can make on mortgage lending to 10pc from 20pc of mortgage applicants planning to buy pre-owned stock. “Even though these customers are on very good salaries, more than half of them will no longer qualify for a mortgage in 2018,” Lennox says.
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Will US government shutdown impact US real estate market?

… be a delay approving or rejecting mortgage applications which require tax records and financial certification by government departments. Ironically, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, long seen as government controlled bodies, will not be impacted because they are “government-sponsored enterprises”.
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Leitrim: 'No bargains in Leitrim' as supply dries up – and Brexit begins to bite

The Leitrim property market hit the headlines last December after an online auction for a rural cottage there that was priced for “less than a family car” drew interest from 30 would-be buyers across the world. Killasanowel Cottage, on 1.7 acres of farmland 5km outside Carrick-On-Shannon and was
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If Chicago lands Amazon's HQ2, will scores of residents be priced out of their neighborhoods?

If Chicago lands Amazon's HQ2, will scores of residents be priced out of their neighborhoods?

With all the usual caveats applying — even if Amazon chooses Chicago for HQ2, no one yet knows which part of the city or suburbs the company would select — economists were quick to acknowledge that while Amazon's arrival would be a nice stimulant for Chicago's housing market, it would hardly
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Limerick City Centre: Limerick city has little at entry level

Limerick is now showing signs of benefiting from a normalised market following a few years of exuberant bounce-back inflation.When it comes to standard family homes, three-bed semis are up in value from €269,000 to €290,000 while four-bed versions have hiked high from €291,000 to €320,000.
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Celebrities lend voices to Los Angeles Women's March

Celebrities lend voices to Los Angeles Women's March. Thousands gathered Saturday in Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles for the second Women's March, lending their vo… Posted: Jan. 20, 2018 1:16 PM. Updated: Jan. 20, 2018 1:17 PM. AddThis Sharing Buttons. Share to Facebook Share to
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Nationstar Mortgage (NSM) Cut to Hold at Zacks Investment Research

Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc logo Zacks Investment Research cut shares of Nationstar Mortgage (NYSE:NSM) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday morning. According to Zacks, “Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc. is a mortgage lender. It services
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Rento Fortune

Get Rento Fortune, Simulation game for PS4 console from the official PlayStation website. Explore Rento Fortune game detail, demo, images, videos, reviews.
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Why Writing Network Startups Are Banking On Serialized Storytelling

Adam Rowe , Contributor I write about the future of books and the business of storytelling. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Pexels.com. Writing networks bring stories to mobile. The publishing industry might not be as buzzy as film or TV, but it still attracts its share of startups:
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How Corruption and Cronyism in Banking Fueled Iran's Protests

The closings have destroyed the savings of thousands of people, imperiled the banking system and helped fuel the antigovernment protests that roiled the country late last year. The weeklong demonstrations across Iran, centered in religiously conservative, working class towns and cities rather than
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Perry Ellis International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PERY) Stake Lowered by Bank of New York Mellon Corp

Prudential Financial Inc. increased its stake in Perry Ellis International by 19.7% during the 3rd quarter. Prudential Financial Inc. now owns 159,903 shares of the textile maker's stock worth $3,783,000 after buying an additional 26,370 shares during the period. American Century Companies Inc.
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Quotes of the Week

Austinburg Fiscal Officer David Thomas, a member of the Ohioans for Payday Loan Reform Coalition, during testimony Wednesday in the Ohio House in favor of a bill to reform the payday lending industry. “There is a real need in the African American and urban communities for more legal credit
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Taxman won't benefit from big-ticket Muskoka real estate boom: MPAC

MUSKOKA — Do inflated real estate sale prices mean more property tax revenue for municipalities this tax season? Apparently not. Julie Stevens, commissioner of finance and corporate services for the District of Muskoka, told this newspaper that properties that sell at higher prices than their Municipal
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Former Chase Bank El Paso President Plays New Role in Community Banking

Western Heritage Bank has announced that Robert A. “Bob” Snow has been named Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, as well as Executive Vice President of New Mexico First Financial, Inc., the holding company of Western Heritage Bank. Here is the information provided by Western Heritage
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Magna International (MGA) Earns “Buy” Rating from KeyCorp

Magna International Inc. logo KeyCorp reissued their buy rating on shares of Magna International (NYSE:MGA) (TSE:MG) in a research note released on Wednesday morning. Several other research firms have also commented on MGA. Macquarie reiterated an outperform rating and issued a $72.00
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Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE:FBHS) Earning Somewhat Positive Media Coverage …

Fortune Brands Home & Security logo News articles about Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE:FBHS) have trended somewhat positive this week, Accern Sentiment reports. The research group identifies positive and negative news coverage by analyzing more than 20 million blog and news sources
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Acadian Asset Management LLC Raises Position in Expeditors International of Washington (EXPD)

Acadian Asset Management LLC increased its position in Expeditors International of Washington (NASDAQ:EXPD) by 19.9% during the 4th quarter, … Zacks Investment Research raised Expeditors International of Washington from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $74.00 price objective on the
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Trump's Davos Trip Is 'Day-to-Day' During Government Shutdown

The White House will decide “day-to-day” on whether President Donald Trump, members of his Cabinet and other administration officials will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week. Mick Mulvaney, director of the Office of Management and Budget, said at a press briefing on
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Bank Amer Corp Com (BAC) Share Value Declined While Quantitative Investment Management …

More interesting news about Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) were released by: Bloomberg.com and their article: “Stampede Is On for Stocks as Investors Fear Missing Out on Rally” published on January 19, 2018 as well as Reuters.com's news article titled: “Bank of America profit slumps on
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Trump, aides seek to resolve shutdown with congressional leaders

… key Senate hurdle Overnight Finance: Lawmakers see shutdown odds rising | Trump calls for looser rules for bank loans | Consumer bureau moves to revise payday lending rule | Trump warns China on trade deficit MORE (R-Ky.) on Saturday to discuss measures to end the government shutdown.
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Brisbane's auction hot spots: The suburbs where you're more likely to sell your home at auction

More homes were taken to auction in Sunnybank Hills than anywhere in Brisbane in the final quarter of 2017, while Coorparoo saw the most properties sell at auction; recording a clearance rate of 63 per cent. Just 5km from the CBD, Coorparoo has a median house price of $860,000. Michael and
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Is Buying GUANGZHOU AUTOMOBILE GROUP COMPANY LIGHT (OTCMKTS:GNZUF) Here …

More interesting news about Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (OTCMKTS:GNZUF) were released by: Bloomberg.com and their article: “HNA Group CEO to Skip Gathering of Leaders at Davos” published on January 19, 2018 as well as Prnewswire.com's news article titled: “Visteon and
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Bipartisan Senators Seek to Negotiate New Plan: Shutdown Update

A bipartisan group of about 18 senators were meeting in Republican Senator Susan Collins' office with the goal of agreeing on a plan to present to leadership on Sunday, said Democratic Senator Joe Manchin. Manchin, who joined most Republicans in blocking the House-passed stopgap spending bill
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Bankers give Guptas extra time to keep records secret

Bankers give Guptas extra time to keep records secret

The Bank of Baroda has given the Gupta family and their associates until March 21 to launch legal action to keep their banking records secret in what appears to be a play for time. Should any of the Gupta brothers or a corporate persona of their associate Salim Essa launch such action, it would delay
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San Angelo's Timeclock Plus earns national recognition as one of the best workplaces in tech

San Angelo's Timeclock Plus has earned national recognition, earning its way into the ranks of the best workplaces in technology according to Fortune.com. The effort to create a fun, unique and upbeat atmosphere might explain why. Originating in San Angelo in 1988, Timeclock found itself as number
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Saturday Thumbs

This effectively stopped rural home development as uncertainty skyrocketed and lenders stopped lending. The Legislature has now come to an agreement, and Gov. Jay Inslee has given his intent to sign the legislation that largely will restore well permitting to what it was previously. A landowner in the
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Critical Survey: MFA Financial (NYSE:MFA) & Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR)

MFA Financial (NYSE: MFA) and Invesco Mortgage Capital (NYSE:IVR) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and earnings.
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Six More Years of Surveillance

It's been an eventful week in Washington and, amidst the shutdown shenanigans, Congress did something significant: they renewed a law that lets intelligence agencies collect a massive trove of communication data, which includes everything from Facebook messages to Gmail accounts to browser
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Apple Tops Fortune's List for World's Most Admired Companies for the 11th Year

For the 11th year in a row, Apple has topped Fortune's list of the World's Most Admired Companies. … Corporations eligible for the Fortune list were picked from the 1,000 biggest U.S. firms in terms of revenue, combined with foreign Global 500 businesses with revenue over $10 billion. The only other
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Galway County: Tuam revival spearheads big rise in Co Galway values

The property market in Tuam, now just a 30-minute drive from Galway city, has been the primary beneficiary of the influx of new commuters. They are increasingly drawn to the town because of relatively cheaper house prices, amenities such as a leisure centre and a growing number of shops, and
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Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. Has $2.05 Million Stake in Franks International NV (FI)

Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Franks International NV (NYSE:FI) by 6.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to the … Finally, Royal Bank of Canada set a $10.00 price objective on shares of Franks International and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on
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How federal tax reform impacts Texas real estate

If you've ever bought, sold, or leased property using a Texas Realtor, you know that we are always watching out for your best interests. But Texas Realtors don't just advocate for you during transactions — we also advocate for you at all levels of government to ensure lawmakers support public policy that
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS: M/I Homes completes new model in Twin Rivers

M/I Homes of Sarasota, LLC has completed its new model home in the Twin Rivers community, at 15306 37th Court East, in Parrish. Now open for viewing, the Solace Model is the homebuilder's largest model home to date in this area, and one of 10 available floor plans in Twin Rivers. Decorated by
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Huntsman (HUN) Reaches $34.80 High on Jan, 19; Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) Sentiment Is …

… commercial title insurance, as well as excess and surplus product lines of insurance. The stock of Huntsman Corporation (NYSE:HUN) reached all time high today, Jan, 19 and still has $36.89 target or 6.00% above today's $34.80 share price. This indicates more upside for the $8.35 billion company.
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Economic Watch: Softer but better growth expected for Chinese economy in 2018

The property sector remains one of the major uncertainties facing China's economic growth in 2018. No collapse or major loosening of property market management is in sight this year, but government policies including supporting rental housing and a faster-than-expected legislative progress for
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Local real estate team announces discounts for area heroes

The Parker Group at Linda Vista Real Estate Services has created a home-buying program to help local heroes who serve in law enforcement, military, education, fire/emergency services and healthcare. The program is called #localheroes: Welcoming our Heroes Home, and it does exactly that.
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How Nicolas Cage blew his $150m fortune: 'National Treasure' star squandered wealth by …

Nicolas Cage was once one of Hollywood's top earners, with movies such as 'National Treasure' and 'Leaving Las Vegas' making him an A-List star. Cage, 54, acquired a $150million fortune and soon became the most infamous Hollywood, quickly squandering his fortune. From an $8million castle to
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Tim Cook 'Won't Allow' His Nephew on Social Media

Speaking at Harlow College in the U.K., Apple CEO Tim Cook warned against “overuse” of technology, and said he didn't want young members of his own family to use social media. Cook's comments, reported by The Guardian, came as part of a tour of Europe to support Apple's Everyone Can Code
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Macron Raises Hope for Britain's Post-Brexit EU Market Access

French President Emmanuel Macron may have raised hopes for Britain's post-Brexit relations with the European Union, saying the U.K. will likely end up with something “between full access and a trade agreement.” “To get full access you need to contribute to the budget and agree to the four freedoms
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Across the Globe, Rallies Against Trump, Sexual Misconduct

New York (AP) — Across the globe, people are hitting the streets on the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump's inauguration, marching against his policies and in support of the #MeToo movement against sexual assault and harassment. A protest in New York was among more than 200 such
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Off Deadline: Is Silicon Valley's painfully severe 'housing crisis' insoluble?

Last November, nonprofit and neighborhood groups co-sponsored community-discussion forums about the price of homes and apartment rents. People from many income levels, job types and family situations met in varying-sized groups to share their stories about housing hardships and how they
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Heartbroken fiancée of footballer refused life insurance struggling to pay off mortgage after tragic …

The widowed fiancée of a footballer who collapsed and died during a match has been left struggling to pay the couple's mortgage after he was refused life insurance, it has been revealed. Mitchell Joseph, a 33-year-old full-back for St Joseph's AFC, collapsed shortly before half-time during their match on
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Ask the experts: Can you remember a period when supply of residential property was so tight …

Even then, public house-building programmes continued to be delivered. While supply in the private housing market has always ebbed and flowed over the years, I cannot recall a time when public-housing supply was as low as it is today. The challenge for both sectors (residential and commercial
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Hebei Fortune China coach Pellegrini: The plan is Mascherano joins us

Hebei Fortune China coach Pellegrini: The plan is Mascherano joins us

Hebei Fortune China coach Manuel Pellegrini admits they're keen to sign Barcelona veteran Javier Mascherano. His transfer could be confirmed in the upcoming days. “The plan is that he comes,” Pellegrini said in a recent interview. “We have to see his situation at Barcelona, but he is a player that I am
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IS IT TOO LATE TO MAKE A BITCOIN FORTUNE?

Bitcoin is a digital currency, known as cryptocurrency, which began in 2009 and were initially worth just a few cents. In 2013 they hit the USD$100 mark for the first time, before rising to USD$900 at the start of 2017. Today they are worth USD$12,000 (AUD$17,000). Thousands of amateur traders are
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'Scaremongering' banks called to account over open banking warnings

Britain's big banks have been accused of “scaremongering” about changes designed to boost online competition by predicting it could spark a crime wave. Fast-growing digital bank Monzo told The Telegraph high street lenders were “digging their heels in” by not embracing so-called “Open Banking”
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Barcelona's Javier Mascherano set to join Hebei China Fortune – Pellegrini

Hebei China Fortune coach Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed he expects to sign Javier Mascherano this month, with the Barcelona defender anticipated to complete his move to the Chinese side within two weeks. Mascherano has been linked with a switch to China since December, although there has
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Unique Dallas Houses: Weekend Real Estate Roundup

DALLAS, TX — Dallas real estate is top-notch, as evidenced by this week's Real Estate Roundup. As part of the Weekend Roundup, we're bringing you some of Dallas' most unique and coveted houses. This week we've featured modern townhomes with magnificent views, Swedish-style homes with
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A cooling market, but not for long — what economists are saying about Canadian housing this month

It's too soon to say for certain what the first few months of 2018 will bring for the Canadian housing market — but that isn't stopping Canadian economists from making their best guesses. Canadian home resales set a record high in December, with 551,700 units sold. That had economists scrambling to
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Grieving fiancee of footballer who collapsed and died mid-game can't pay off £60k mortgage

Grieving fiancee of footballer who collapsed and died mid-game can't pay off £60k mortgage. THE devastated fiancée of a footballer who died … And now his grieving bride−to−be Laura Davies, has been left with a £60k mortgage because he had been denied life insurance. Friends and family are now
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Egypt real estate sector remains hotbed of economy, with great demand for New Administrative …

Real estate developers expressed that their sector is the fastest growing in Egypt, achieving higher growth than the Egyptian government achieved in the economy in general, with expectations of reaching 7%, especially with new offers by the government and the development of housing projects in
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Manuel Pellegrini hopes Mascherano will join Hebei Fortune as Rafinha closes in on Inter Milan …

Pellegrini – the Hebei Fortune manager – is hoping to conclude a deal for the veteran defender at the earliest, but admitted that nothing is finalised yet. “The plan is that he comes,” Pellegrini said when asked about Mascherano's move to Fortune, as quoted by Spanish publication Marca. “We have to see
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Home Capital bond investors set to reap rewards of gamble

Home Capital Group Inc debt investors who took a bet on the Canadian mortgage lender when its survival was in doubt are poised to reap the rewards of their … Less than 12 months later, the notes are trading close to their original value, thanks in part to a bailout and a C$2bn loan from Warren Buffett's
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The year of the long distance commuter

The tight lending restrictions levelled by the Central Bank for some years now are curtailing city dwellers from buying near home but now driving them much further afield in search of homes they can acquire with a mortgage – in most cases for significantly smaller repayments than the equivalent rental
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The Road Ahead for Mortgage & Housing

DS News recently spoke to McBride about the state of the mortgage and housing industry, the impacts of tax reform, and which emerging technologies have the chance to reshape the industry. You've predicted that HELOC borrowers might see an increase of around 75 basis points during 2018.
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Ask the experts: What is your view on the progress (or lack of) regarding the Rebuilding Ireland plan?

It's frustratingly slow, particularly for anyone waiting in temporary accommodation for a home. Creating momentum in a housing market that has been at a full stop is never easy, particularly when finances are constrained, but we still need to consider other measures. For instance, what about using our
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Lenders to take JSPL account off bad-loan list

Mumbai: After HDFC Bank upgraded Jindal Steel and Power's (JSPL's) loan account, other banks which are part of a joint lenders' forum (JLF), are set to follow suit. A Reserve Bank of India (RBI) directive had forced several banks to qualify the account as a non-performing asset, forcing the country's
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Kyiv sees sharp decline in housing sales

Read alsoKyiv sees 4.35% decline in housing rental prices in past year The drop in sales could be connected with a stable exchange rate. Housing on the primary market is sold in the hryvnia. So, the developers need at least two weeks to increase prices after the devaluation. During this period, the
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Five main aspects of theto United Bank's work strategy in 2018: chairperson

El Kady explained that the strategy includes launching a package of new digital solutions and raising clients' financial awareness out of the bank's belief in the importance of offering non-traditional banking solutions and financial services that suit global changes, especially that the bank has an
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How Amazon's 20 contenders stack up

… go far in the heartland, and choosing Indianapolis would make Amazon arguably the most important employer in middle America. Cons: The sheer of size of the Amazon HQ could swamp the city's residential and commercial real estate markets. As in Columbus, the cheap housing here isn't a mystery.
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Federal Reserve to Deregulate Banking Sector Via Tailored Approach

Additionally, the inability of banks to increase their lending has adverse effects to broaden economic growth, as many enterprises in non-financial … By revising the Fed's rules, Quarles said, the central bank could promote higher non-GSI bank lending activity, but the banks will have to responsibly take
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Dire Military Warnings on Shutdown at Odds With Pentagon Chief

Republicans, from President Donald Trump on down, said the federal government shutdown puts the nation's defenses at risk, at odds with comments from the Pentagon chief that essential military efforts will continue unimpeded. Democratic leaders, looking to shape the narrative of the shutdown, also
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Granite Point Mortgage Trust (GPMT) Upgraded to “Hold” by Zacks Investment Research

Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc logo Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Granite Point Mortgage Trust (NYSE:GPMT) from a sell rating to a hold rating in a report released on Tuesday, January 9th. According to Zacks, “Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. focuses primarily on directly
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Bartlett & Co. LLC Takes $2.57 Million Position in Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF …

Bartlett & Co. LLC Takes $2.57 Million Position in Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF …

LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (NASDAQ:VYMI) during the fourth quarter, according to the … First Hawaiian Bank now owns 20,059 shares of the company's stock worth $1,344,000 after buying an additional 10,070 shares during the period.
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Ask the experts: By how much do you think house prices might rise (or fall) in 2018?

It is likely that property prices will rise by 5pc-7pc in 2018 based on a new trend we have noted on the DNG House Price Gauge. An increase in the supply of new homes, especially in Dublin, coupled with a continuation and recent tightening of Central Bank regulations for mortgage lending will overall
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Columbia Banking System (COLB) Given “Buy” Rating at Piper Jaffray Companies

Columbia Banking System logo Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:COLB)'s stock had its “buy” rating reiterated by stock analysts at Piper Jaffray Companies in a report issued on Tuesday, January 9th. They currently have a $53.00 price objective on the financial services provider's stock. Piper Jaffray
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Reader: If Amazon Comes to Denver, My Home's Value Will Increase!

But there are inevitable downsides to such a big company moving into town, including the stress that its workforce would add to any housing market, including Denver's, which is already struggling under staggering population growth that has occurred over the last decade. Readers are mixed about
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Saudi market ripe for Japanese banks and theme parks

The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ reached and agreement with the Saudi Ministry of Finance aimed at developing banking talent in the kingdom. BTMU and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. plan to open offices in Saudi Arabia this year. Mizuho Bank, Japan's other megabank, already has an office in the
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Victims urged to report loan sharks

Victims of loan sharks are being encouraged to report their experience to a national team supported by Nottinghamshire County Council's Trading Standards team. The Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) — a national team that investigates and prosecutes loan sharks — works with councils, the
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Nintendo Stock Surges After Surprise Cardboard Accessory Reveal

Nintendo clearly spent 2017 doing more than just basking in the huge success of its Switch console. The company was also preparing to maintain its momentum into 2018 – and in a uniquely Nintendo way. On Friday, Nintendo stock jumped more than 4% on the Tokyo Stock Exchange after the
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Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP Welcomes Steven Horne to the Firm

Prior to Sherman, he started MSV which quickly became a major outsourcing partner for Freddie Mac and prior to that he ran Default Servicing during Ocwen's emergence as a dominant player in the mortgage industry in the mid-90s. Additionally, at Fannie Mae, he was director of servicing risk strategy
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Bank Branches and ATMs in Baltimore, MD

M&T Bank in Baltimore. M&T Bank branch locations and ATMs in Baltimore. Easily manage your finances when you open a savings account or checking account at M&T Bank.
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Is Huntington Bancshrs Incorporated (NASDAQ:HBAN) a Buy? The Stock Reported more Sellers

The Company's Commercial Banking segment provides corporate risk management and institutional sales, trading, and underwriting services; … personal lines, life and disability, and specialty lines of insurance; and brokerage and agency services for residential and commercial title insurance, as well
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Data Reveals 2017 Foreclosure Rates For Connecticut

HARTFORD, CT — Connecticut had some of the highest rates of foreclosure filings in the United States for 2017, according to a new report. The total number of housing units with foreclosure filings in Connecticut for the year represented 0.78 percent of total housing units in the state, but overall the
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Expeditors International of Washington's (EXPD) “Buy” Rating Reaffirmed at Barclays

Barclays reiterated their buy rating on shares of Expeditors International of Washington (NASDAQ:EXPD) in a report released on Tuesday, January 9th. Barclays currently has a $70.00 price target on the transportation company's stock. Several other analysts have also recently weighed in on the stock.
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US – China relations: the gathering storm?

… corporate finance and property rights. China Money Network. Crypto crackdown China, home to the world's biggest community of Bitcoin miners, is cracking down on cryptocurrency activity, haling trade of virtual currencies on domestic exchanges and banning initial currency offerings. Fortune
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Bellator 192: Quinton Jackson vs. Chael Sonnen Toe-to-Toe preview – A complete breakdown

David: I think Rampage's general toughness will be enough to stay in Chael's face long enough to feel the heat of a title company. Quinton Jackson by TKO, round 1. Phil: Rampage is going to have a massive size advantage, and his strength and durability remain largely intact. I think Chael fails on a
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Why Hollywood A-listers Are Buying Historic Homes in Pasadena

In 2017, the median sales price of a home in Pasadena — about $1.2 million in the fourth quarter — climbed 6 percent, according to Pacific Union International. Compared to 17 percent year-over-year growth in Pacific Palisades, Pasadena prices — even in the ritzier South Pasadena neighborhood
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SBS Bank is the first to change a mortgage interest rate in 2018, cutting their one year fixed by -15 …

SBS Bank is the first to change a mortgage interest rate in 2018, cutting their one year fixed by -15 bps. Recent wholesale rate rises don't put special upward pressure … It's been a long time since any bank changed a mortgage rate in New Zealand. In fact, there have been no changes in 2018. Until now.
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The New One's nearly paid my mortgage – I'll have to rename my house after him

He got through the £1 million barrier last time and has nearly paid my mortgage – I'll have to rename my house after him. Haydock has always been a place he's shown what he's made of – every time he's got in a fight here he's come out on top. I wasn't sure he was going to pick up Ch'Tibello but you
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Turkey Launches New Syria Offensive Against Kurdish YPG in Afrin

Turkey launched airstrikes against Kurdish separatist fighters and Islamic State positions in northwest Syria Saturday after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ignored calls from the U.S. to avoid attacking Afrin. Turkish F-16s fired missiles at Kurdish YPG and Islamic State positions, NTV Television reported
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Protesters Gather Near Trump's Florida Home, Bow Their Heads

New York (AP) — In Palm Beach, Florida, home to President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, several hundred people gathered carrying anti-Trump signs as they prepared to march as part of Saturday's planned protests. Across the globe, people hit the streets on the anniversary of Trump's
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For Investors Used to Political Drama, Shutdown Is One More Sideshow

Barclays Plc estimates that the shutdown will shave 0.1 percentage point off gross domestic product in the quarter, not much in an economy forecast to rise by 2.8 percent, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg. Unless the stalemate lingers, the impact may have a hard time rattling markets that
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