What Are Backwardation and Contango? Here's What You Should Know

What Are Backwardation and Contango? Here's What You Should Know

Usually when “contango” comes up in a markets story, one reaction might be “Huh?” while another might be “Where's my oil tanker?” That's because contango and its sister term, backwardation, are used most often in the context of futures markets for commodities. But they can pop up in any derivatives
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India Post Payments Bank to be launched across India from April

India Post Payments Bank today said that it will start pan-India roll out of its network from April this year. “India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) Expansion Programme continues to make brisk progress and a nation-wide roll-out is scheduled beginning April 2018,” the Department of Posts said in a statement.
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ON REAL ESTATE: Get ready to sell this spring

All I've been talking about ever since we got into 2018 was the booming market, and the natural spring time sales boost. Now, you can sell your house any time, and with the right help get a great deal, however spring is the natural time that the market picks up after the winter slow down. So, if you're
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First Midwest Loan Sale

Welcome to First Midwest Bank. We provide more than just loans, mobile banking, and financial planning. We provide momentum. For your business. Your finances. Your life. Want some?
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Sr Home Lending Advisor

Sr Home Lending Advisor – Northbrook, IL Job; Location: Northbrook; Full Time job in J.P. Morgan Chase Company;
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The Flu is Killing Up to 4000 Americans a Week

The amount of influenza ravaging the U.S. this year rivals levels normally seen when an altogether new virus emerges, decimating a vulnerable population that hasn't had a chance to develop any defenses. It's an unexpected phenomenon that public health experts are still trying to decode. The levels of
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Roberts Glore & Co Inc Buys Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF, Central Fund of Canada …

Investment company Roberts Glore & Co Inc buys Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF, Central Fund of Canada, Western Asset Claymore Inf-lkd Opp& Inc, Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond, Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets, Viacom Inc, Roche Holding AG, Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value,
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London bankers resist relocation to Frankfurt for Brexit

While it's not quite time for Plan B, London banks are delaying decisions and scaling back projections for transferring personnel they need to maintain the advantages of offering financial services throughout the European Union once Britain leaves the bloc. The resistance of London bankers to relocation
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Grubhub will deliver Taco Bell and KFC

In celebration of National Pizza Day, restaurants and pizza chains across the country are serving up both discounts and freebies. California Pizza Kitchen: The chain's newly introduced cauliflower crust is available today minus the upcharge. U.S. 30-year mortgage rates hit 13-month high: Freddie Mac
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Clean it up: Top kitchen trends for 2018

The biggest trend in kitchen remodels is tidiness, according to Houzz's survey of more than 1,700 homeowners who use the site nationwide and are either planning a remodel, are in the middle of one or have just completed an update. The 2018 Houzz Kitchen Trends Study found that for 75 percent of
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Financial Survey: CYS Investments (CYS) versus Dynex Capital (DX)

Dynex Capital (NYSE: DX) and CYS Investments (NYSE:CYS) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and
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The Bank of England is no longer messing around with subtlety

The Bank of England is making it very clear that it plans to hike interest rates more than once in 2018. The bank's communications have been unusually forthright in its last handful of announcements. “Former Governor of the Bank of England, Mervyn King, once argued that a successful monetary policy
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Banking services and consumer protection act

The Reserve Banks interact with more than 16,000 de- pository institutions that provide financial services to the public. 4. Act, 1986 was passed, to protect the interest of the consumers. Sec. Complaints by Bank. INTRODUCTION Bank customer under COPRA, 1986- Section 2(d) of the Act. The
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Banking weekly wrap: SBI posts loss, BoB profit falls and RBI maintains status quo in policy rate

Before that, the progress of insolvency and bankruptcy code continued to be in the news with the biggest being real estate player Jaypee Infratech's homebuyers writing to banks seeking moratorium on their EMIs on loans taken till such time that a resolution was hammered out on the delivery of flats.
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Mcq for bank exams

Computer Knowledge. This question bank is created for candidates and it will teach them about the main Government bank clerical cadre practice examination. In this section, we have systematically arranged basic level banking awareness and aptitude notes and study material for aspirants of IBPS
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The most expensive and cheapest areas for houses in the Netherlands

The municipality with the cheapest house prices was Delfzijl. There, house prices were 5,5 times cheaper than in Bloemendaal. The difference in price between these two municipalities has grown in the last year. In 2016 a house in Delfzijl was only 5,1 times cheaper than in Bloemendaal. On average a
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NIC Bank appoints Jonathan Somen to its board

Mr Somen runs Eldama Technologies, a cloud services firm which he founded in 2016 with his wife Petra. He and his brother, David, are some of the most successful investors in the local tech industry. The bank has also tapped former British American Tobacco (BAT) finance director Philip Lopokoiyit.
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Why the Bond Market Trumps All

A decline in the value of their investments spooks consumers into cutting back on spending, higher interest rates discourage corporations from going forward with some planned projects, and millennials decide to remain in their parents' basements rather than enter the housing market. It's called a
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House price rise boosts "property millionaires"

MORE than 2,000 Scottish households became “property millionaires” last year as rising house prices saw the number of homes with a six digit price tag increase by a quarter. A survey of property values at the top end of the market found that there are now 11,101 homes worth £1m or more north of the
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Pinnacle Advisory Group Inc. Has $390000 Holdings in Choice Hotels International Inc (NYSE:CHH)

Pinnacle Advisory Group Inc. reduced its position in shares of Choice Hotels International Inc (NYSE:CHH) by 20.8% in the fourth quarter, according to … Zacks Investment Research upgraded Choice Hotels International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $76.00 target price on the stock in a
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Unconventional means to agent vetting, plus flipping and market value

Unconventional means to agent vetting, plus flipping and market value

Q. We're relocating to Virginia Beach from Maryland in a few months and will purchase a home. To see agents in action before settling on one, I want to do something a little unconventional. We're thinking of coming into town for a weekend and visiting a few open houses in neighborhoods we've
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Critical Comparison: Chimera Investment (CIM) & Granite Point Mortgage Trust (NYSE:GPMT)

Chimera Investment (NYSE: CIM) and Granite Point Mortgage Trust (NYSE:GPMT) are both finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings,
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India's online lending platform collaborates with Microsoft to enhance customer experience through …

Founded in 2014, Paisabazaar.com is India's largest online financial marketplace for loans and Credit Cards and offers a spectrum of lending and investment products for retail customers. As part of the partnership, Paisabazaar.com will move its entire infrastructure to Microsoft Azure. By building
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Dynex Capital (DX) versus CYS Investments (CYS) Critical Analysis

Dynex Capital (NYSE: DX) and CYS Investments (NYSE:CYS) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.
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Foxconn Unit Planning $4 Billion Investment After IPO

Foxconn Industrial Internet Co., is seeking to use proceeds from an initial public offering in China to bankroll 27.3 billion yuan ($4.3 billion) investment in next generation projects. A unit of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., the Taiwanese manufacturing giant responsible for making Apple iPhones and
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Real estate notes from The Oklahoman for Feb. 10, 2018

Plaza Mayor at The Crossroads, formerly Crossroads Mall, closed since last fall, is being offered for sale for $8,273,350 “for anything from industrial distribution to retail,” according to Price Edwards & Co., which has the listing “at far below replacement cost” for owner CRM Properties Group.
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Mortgages | Mortgage Financing

Are you looking to start a business,…. Mortgage Financing Mortgages classified ad of the Richmond News Classifieds. Browse Mortgages classified ads and free ads. Post free Mortgages classified ads.
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ValuEngine Downgrades McDermott International (MDR) to Hold

ValuEngine cut shares of McDermott International (NYSE:MDR) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research report report published on Saturday, February 3rd. Other research analysts have also issued reports about the stock. Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of McDermott International
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Buying where there's chance of a future boom

My condo will be near the International Business Park and the HSR station. There is almost 48ha of land for future mixed developments in the area, turning Jurong into Singapore's second Central Business District. This will hopefully mean good appreciation for my property. I estimate I can rent it out at
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'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune' to air on WATL during Olympics

While many of you are enjoying the 2018 Winter Olympic Games on NBC and 11Alive, we know that some of you just have to have your daily fill of Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! Not to worry — you can watch Wheel of Fortune at 7 p.m. and Jeopardy! at 7:30 p.m. weeknights on WATL while WXIA airs
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China banks' stealth meltdown is just getting started

I understand Beijing's argument for deleveraging, but cracking down on consumer lending as well as wealth management seems too onerous, especially on the nation's smaller lenders. They're the ones providing credit to the real economy, while China's big four banks can afford to hibernate.
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Solano Real Estate Scene: Is your home ready to sell?

The traditional home buying season is just around the corner. If you're looking to make a move during this season, now is the time to start preparing your home for sale. But first, some often ask why spring and summer is referred to as the “buying season.” Well, it has a lot to do with weather and school
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Inside Sales Business Lending

Job Description – Individuals hired for this position are required to effectively manage daily sales call and generate leads through cold calling/ prospecting, build genuine and trust worthy…
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Mercedes-Benz Is Thinking of Leaving the Detroit Auto Show

Mercedes-Benz may pull out of the annual North American International Auto Show in Detroit next year, according to people familiar with the matter, as carmakers increasingly choose to unveil new products at tech shows or their own special events. Daimler AG, Mercedes's parent, is moving toward
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Financial Review: Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT) & Starwood Property Trust (STWD)

Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE: BXMT) and Starwood Property Trust (NYSE:STWD) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk
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Jaitley Says Revenues to Be Comfortable, No Fiscal Slippage Seen

India's revenues will be “reasonably more comfortable” in the financial year starting April 1 and the government will be able to maintain its deficit target, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Saturday. “I can't at this stage say there would be any slippage,” Jaitley told reporters after the customary
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Is Folkestone Limited (ASX:FLK) A Real Estate Industry Laggard Or Leader?

Folkestone Limited (ASX:FLK), a AU$164.90M small-cap, is a real estate company operating in an industry which is the most prevalent industry in the global economy, and as an asset class, it has continued to play a crucial role in the portfolios of various investors. Real estate assets usually exhibit
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Driver for CEO of Real Estate Company

Professional Driver for CEO of Real Estate Company -CEO lives in Westchester and has an office in Williamsburg -Approximately 60 hours a week, Monday – Friday -50k/year The CEO of a Real Estate…
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As North and South Koreans Meet at the Games, Pence Holds Back

Mike Pence, right, and Kim Yo Jong attend the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games on Feb. 9. Photographer: Odd Andersen/AFP via Getty Images. Although Vice President Mike Pence repeatedly floated the prospect of meeting with North Korean leaders in South Korea, he apparently
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How many athletes are competing at the Olympics?

U.S. 30-year mortgage rates hit 13-month high: Freddie Mac To calculate average mortgage rates, Freddie Mac surveys lenders across the country between Monday and Wednesday each week. It's too early to tell for sure, but initial readings indicate housing markets are sustaining their momentum so far
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Traders Buy High Volume of Tempur Sealy International Put Options (NYSE:TPX)

Traders Buy High Volume of Tempur Sealy International Put Options (NYSE:TPX)

TheStreet raised shares of Tempur Sealy International from a “c” rating to a “b” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 2nd. ValuEngine cut shares of Tempur Sealy International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 2nd. Raymond James Financial
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First Foundation Bank parent buying Honolulu Habitat for Humanity loans

The parent of First Foundation Bank said it is purchasing mortgage loans made by Honolulu Habitat for Humanity to 21 Oahu families. First Foundation Inc. (Nasdaq: FFWM) said it will service the loans that Honolulu Habitat for Humanity had issued for properties it built at no cost to the homeowners.
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Standard Chartered Bank FDR Fixed Deposit Rate set to rise in March 2018

As at the time of this article, OCBC has already withdrawn their Fixed Deposit Mortgage Rate (FDMR-36 month) pegged home loans and replaced it with OCBC OHR home loan referenced to the long term (12 years) average of Sibor, while Maybank (MB) has withdrawn their Fixed Deposit Mortgage
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Solano Real Estate Scene: Planners recommend a diversified portfolio

Many of the financially independent senior citizens I have met over my 40-year career own investment real estate. This is real estate that pays a monthly income from rents. I started my career in finance when I was 19 and one of the huge benefits of underwriting and reviewing 20,000 loan applications
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Steve Wynn Surrenders Control Over Ex-Wife Elaine's Shares

Steve Wynn agreed to give up control over his ex-wife's shares of Wynn Resorts Ltd., potentially ending their six-year legal battle days after he resigned from the casino company following accusations of sexual harassment. If a judge approves, Steve Wynn's voting power will shrink to 11.8 percent of the
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Nisa Investment Advisors LLC Grows Position in Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS)

Fortune Brands Home & Security logo Nisa Investment Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) by 3.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 50,663 shares of the
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Eqis Capital Management Inc. Has $2.76 Million Holdings in Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc …

The fund owned 60,946 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 5,918 shares during the period. Eqis Capital Management Inc. owned 0.20% of Schweitzer-Mauduit International worth $2,764,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors
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Dubai Land Department ties up with Aqari Global to promote real estate in US

The Dubai Land Department (DLD), the emirate's property legislator, entered into a strategic cooperation and partnership agreement with Aqari Global Ltd 'Century 21 United Arab Emirates to promote Dubai real estate in the United States. “We pay close attention to the US market, especially as US
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Italy's new large banking groups must be ready to boost capital – central bank

VERONA (Reuters) – Italian lenders set to head two new banking groups being created by merging hundreds of small cooperative banks (BCCs) must be ready to strengthen their capital if needed, the central bank's governor said on Saturday. Italy is forcing its tiny BCC banks to merge and two new
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First homebuyers get back into the Sydney property market

First homebuyers are taking advantage of the government scheme to help them get into the property market. Picture: Sam Ruttyn. Introduced in July 2017 as part of a State Government housing affordability package, the scheme provides first home buyers with a stamp duty exemption on new and existing
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Sodastream International (SODA) Rating Increased to Strong-Buy at BidaskClub

Sodastream International logo Sodastream International (NASDAQ:SODA) was upgraded by equities research analysts at BidaskClub from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report issued on Saturday, February 3rd. A number of other research firms have also recently weighed in on SODA.
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State Treasurer State of Michigan Sells 1600 Shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (FBHS)

Fortune Brands Home & Security logo State Treasurer State of Michigan reduced its holdings in Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) by 3.4% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 45,164 shares of
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Farmers & Merchants Bank welcomes Baird

Baird started his career in banking as a loan officer, where he helped countless customers realize their business dreams. … Farmers & Merchants Bank is a community-based bank dedicated to helping individuals, businesses and municipalities reach financial success by providing expert support and
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CACI International (CACI) Earns “Buy” Rating from Jefferies Group

CACI International logo CACI International (NYSE:CACI)'s stock had its “buy” rating restated by research analysts at Jefferies Group in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, February 1st. They presently have a $168.00 target price on the information technology services provider's stock.
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Looser Regulation Means Bigger Bank Payouts

But that grip has loosened as the health of these banks has improved, along with their capital levels. The benefits of the tax bill, which lowers the U.S. corporate rate from 35% to 21%, should help too. All of this has improved the dividend prospects for this group, which should look good for the next few
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Austin police see surge in bank robberies in first 6 weeks of 2018

Austin police and the FBI have joined forces to run down several bandits who have committed a rash of bank robberies throughout Austin since the turn of the … Staniszewski said most bank robberies happen during the day because of banking hours, and it's highly likely that officers will get footage from
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Hodges Capital Management Has Decreased Cyrusone (CONE) Stake By $5.83 Million; Dynex …

Hodges Capital Management Inc decreased Cyrusone Inc (CONE) stake by 26.31% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. Hodges Capital Management Inc sold 100,445 shares as Cyrusone Inc (CONE)'s stock rose 15.46%. The Hodges Capital Management Inc holds 281,385 shares with $16.58M value,
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India Post Payments Bank will begin nationwide rollout in April

IPPB will also enable more than 17 crore active account-holders of post office savings bank to make interoperable digital payments including the benefit of NEFT, RTGS, UPI and bill payment services. Additionally, the IPPB will enable acceptance of digital payments across post offices in the country in
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Invesco Mortgage Capital (NYSE:IVR) Receiving Somewhat Favorable Press Coverage, Study Finds

Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Invesco Mortgage Capital earned a media sentiment score of 0.10 on Accern's scale. Accern also gave media coverage about the real estate investment trust an impact score of
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Stock Performance to Track: Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (FBHS)

Increased volatility and interest from bargain investors have put the stock on a number of investor's watchlists of late. About 5.89M shares traded or 82.84% up from the average. Fortune Brands Home & Security has a one year low of $55.25 and a one year high of $73.62. (FBHS) is -7.36 percent while its
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Speakers

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The 8th annual InterFace Healthcare Real Estate West conference in Los Angeles is happening on March 7-8, 2017 at the Omni Los Angeles Downtown.
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Png Chance Gamble Lottery Fortune Game Risk Poster Print 24 x 36; We stand behind our products and services to deliver to your doorsteps within the promised delivery window. We appreciate your business for any questions or concerns please contact via email. LAMINATED POSTER Png Chance
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First American Financial Corp (FAF) is Vaughan Nelson Investment Management LP's 2nd Largest …

The firm owned 2,368,997 shares of the insurance provider's stock after selling 369,782 shares during the quarter. First American Financial comprises … The Company operates through the title insurance and services segment, and specialty insurance segment. The title insurance and services segment
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Is Wharf Real Estate Investment Company Limited (HKG:1997) A Real Estate Leader?

Wharf Real Estate Investment Company Limited (SEHK:1997), a HK$152.27B large-cap, is a real estate company operating in an industry which is the most prevalent industry in the global economy, and as an asset class, it has continued to play a crucial role in the portfolios of various investors.
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Leeds city centre property market set to prosper over next five years

A new report by JLL predicts housing market stability and moderate price growth over the next five to 10 years. … It picks Leeds as the standout market to watch for rental growth between 2018 and 2022, saying: “City living has gained strong momentum in Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds over the past
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Oklahoma City is one of the last 'markets to watch' in annual Urban Land Institute, PwC, outlook

Bad news first: Oklahoma City landed near the bottom of 78 “markets to watch” in 2018 in “Emerging Trends in Real Estate,” the annual look at investment prospects compiled by the Urban Land Institute and PwC. Good news that Oklahoma City is still a market to watch, even with an overall ranking at No
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Q1 2018 EPS Estimates for Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) Decreased by …

Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) – Stock analysts at Jefferies Group decreased their Q1 2018 EPS estimates for shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security in a report released on Monday, according to Zacks Investment Research. Jefferies Group analyst P. Ng now anticipates that the
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Number of first time home buyers highest in the UK since 2007-08 financial crisis

While the number of first time buyers is rising in the country overall, some regions – particularly those where home prices have increased at a faster pace – have reported a drop in their share in the market. London – the U.K.'s most expensive city – is one of these places. The number of first time buyers
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'Fake' pound coin

Fake or fortune? its a toss up.. The Examiner's Martin Shaw investigates his strange £1 coin. Martin Shaw with the £1 coin which is either a fake, or a misstruck coin which has reached circulation.1 of 12. Fake or fortune? its a toss up.. The Examiner's Martin Shaw investigates his strange £1 coin.
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Bank of Italy Revises GDP Growth Forecast Up

“The virtuous circle of supply and demand is gaining momentum: the rise in households' disposable income and the decline in firms' spare capacity mean that the improved outlook is increasingly translating into higher consumption and investment,” Visco, who sits on the European Central Bank
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What REITs To Buy And Avoid In Today's Difficult Environment (VNQ)

It invests primarily in agency mortgage-backed securities, which are issued by government-sponsored groups such as Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. It usually finances these through “repurchase agreements,” which are short-term secured loans. To its credit, AGNC performed decently in 2017.
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Vice President of Consumer & Mortgage Lending job in Newburgh, IN

Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the Credit Union's lending services and direct oversight of the Credit Union's loan portfolio performance including, but not limited to, mortgage, real estate loans, consumer loans, and credit cards. Ensures that the lending activities result in maximum
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Commercial real estate transactions from The Oklahoman for Feb. 10, 2018

Tyler Huxley with Kevo Properties was the tenant's agent. • Willeford Insurance Agency leased 1,232 square feet of space from Shops at University North Park LLC at Tecumseh Road and 24th Avenue NW in Norman. Stuart Graham with CBRE was the landlord's agent. McKee was the tenant's agent.
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Q2 2018 Earnings Estimate for Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (FBHS) Issued By Jefferies …

Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) – Jefferies Group increased their Q2 2018 EPS estimates for shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security in a research note issued on Wednesday, according to Zacks Investment Research. Jefferies Group analyst P. Ng now expects that the industrial
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FNF Group of Fidelity National Financial (FNF) Upgraded to “Buy” at Zacks Investment Research

According to Zacks, “Fidelity National Title Group, Inc. is a leading provider of title insurance, specialty insurance and claims management services. FNT is one of the nation's largest title insurance companies through its title insurance underwriters. FNT also provides flood insurance, personal lines
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Yildiz Asks Banks for Biggest Ever Turkish Loan

… additional details. Yildiz and Akbank TAS, Turkey's second-largest private bank, made a deal, according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be named because the talks are private. Representatives for Yildiz and Akbank declined to comment to Bloomberg on Saturday.
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Unavailability of banks hits locals hard

Lack of government and private banks and financial institutions has hit the locals and government employees hard in some local levels in Udayapur. As a result, locals and government employees are compelled to visit Gaighat, the district headquarters, to avail banking services. Udayapur has four
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Fresh mortgage stats, Some underwater, Some walk on water, Some in dead man float

Strain in homeownership grew in Oklahoma over the course of 2017, putting the state, once again, out of step with the country on a major economic metric. In the country as a whole, strength in ownership, measured by mortgage underwater analysis, improved, according to fresh data from ATTOM Data
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Acadian Asset Management LLC Raises Holdings in Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD)

Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. boosted its position in Mettler-Toledo International by 0.4% during the 4th quarter. Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. now owns 88,384 shares of the medical instruments supplier's stock worth $54,756,000 after buying an additional 343 shares
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International Seaways Inc (INSW) Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Strong Buy” from …

International Seaways logo Shares of International Seaways Inc (NYSE:INSW) have been given an average broker rating score of 1.00 (Strong Buy) from the three analysts that cover the company, Zacks Investment Research reports. Three analysts have rated the stock with a strong buy
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Germany's SPD Stands for Solid Finances, Official Tells Spiegel

Germany's SPD Stands for Solid Finances, Official Tells Spiegel

Germany's Social Democrats will soon take over the finance ministry for the first time in eight years. But that doesn't necessarily mean it will jettison the ministry's old habits. The party “stands for solid finances” and will not turn away from the ministry's previous goal of a balanced budget, labeled Black
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6465 Good Fortune Road, Peyton, CO 80831

6465 Good Fortune Road in Peyton, CO, for $336000. Built in 1986 in Rural Peyton, with 2 Beds, 2.00 Baths, and 1352 Sq. Ft. – Be sure to watch Virtual tour under photo ..Gently sloping 5 1/4 acre property providing you with plenty of room for all of your toys. Electric and water to each outbuilding.
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Mortgage fraud forces ANZ to tighten lending controls

ANZ tightened its lending controls after falling victim to a mortgage fraud scheme, which the bank says may have made it more difficult for “hard working New Zealanders to obtain lending for their own homes and business”. The bank was one of three financial institutions which Auckland property
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Jay Thompson announces retirement from Zillow

REPOSTED DIRECTLY FROM INMAN NEWS. THIS CONTENT HAS NOT BEEN MODERATED BY WFG NATIONAL TITLE. Zillow evangelist Jay Thompson will retire and step down from his role as director of industry outreach for the online real estate company this summer, he announced in a blog post
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Evansville hosts annual State of Real Estate

Thursday night was the 24th Annual F.C. Tucker Commercial State of Real Estate Presentation, and it looks like real estate is strong in the Tri-State. The event was held at the Old National Events Plaza in Evansville. Mayor Lloyd Winnecke joined tonights panel to talk about the health of real estate in the
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Banking will be shaken up – by tech giants, not fintech startups

Banking will be shaken up – by tech giants, not fintech startups. The best fintechs now offer services to banks, which then buy them out. Banks must push the use of AI to stay relevant. Fri, Feb … The banks are gearing up against the threat of disruption. At the FinTech Festival at Fusionopolis in late 2016
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Mobile Banking Can Help Consumers Improve Financial Health, As Banks Improve Features

According to a recent survey by Bankrate, 63% of smartphone users use at least one financial app from either traditional banks or fintechs including 55% who have at least one mobile banking app from a full service bank and 40% who use a peer-to-peer payments app. While Millennials (64%) are more
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Limelight Magazine looks for buyer as parent company teeters toward liquidation

Arts Illuminated, the publisher of classical music magazine Limelight, is searching for a buyer for its masthead as the company teeters towards liquidation. … The title has a print circulation of 8,000 a month, with the publisher claiming about 100k unique monthly website views and a roster of over 300
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Money briefs

Twitter made money for the first time in its nearly 12-year history, a milestone that satisfied investors in the short term but might not resolve the company's broader problems any time soon. The company is still struggling to get people to sign up, despite the attention President Donald Trump's
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Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc. (FBHS) Moves Lower on Volume Spike for February 08

Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc. (FBHS) traded on unusually high volume on Feb. 08, as the stock lost 1.51% to close at $62.44. On the day, Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc. saw 3.56 million shares trade hands on 27,430 trades. Considering that the stock averages only a daily volume of 1.28
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Property market flashes 'blue light' in January: survey

10 (CNA) The local property market flashed a 'blue light' in January, pointing to contraction with an index gauging the state of the market falling from the … The housing index for January dropped 0.4 points from a month earlier to 30.2, indicating the local property market flashed a blue light, with a score
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Mortgage Call Centre Advisor

View details & apply online for this Mortgage Call Centre Advisor vacancy on reed.co.uk, the UK's #1 job site.
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First Manhattan Co. Buys 4665 Shares of RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM)

State Street Corp boosted its holdings in RPM International by 0.4% in the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 6,557,057 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock worth $357,688,000 after buying an additional 23,088 shares during the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp boosted
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North Korea says it can't pay UN due to UN bank sanctions

UNITED NATIONS — North Korea said Friday it can't pay nearly $184,000 in dues to the United Nations because of U.N. sanctions that prevent the transfer of funds from Pyongyang. North Korea's U.N. Mission said sanctions imposed by the Security Council in early August on the Foreign Trade Bank of
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Assenagon Asset Management SA Acquires 19404 Shares of Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ …

The institutional investor owned 94,606 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 19,404 shares during the quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A.'s holdings in Marriott International were worth $12,841,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other large
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Embarrassed about stressed assets in banking sector: Uday Kotak

Noted banker Uday Kotak today said that as part of the banking fraternity he is “embarrassed” about the problem of stressed assets and letting “this grass grow under our feet”. “If you look at the last 8 to 10 years and in many ways, I am ashamed to say as a member of the banking profession… (about)
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VASCO Data Security International, Inc. (NASDAQ:VDSI) Position Boosted by Wells Fargo …

Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of VASCO Data Security International by 4.6% in the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 1,666,236 shares of the technology company's stock valued at $23,912,000 after buying an additional 72,648 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund
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10 Things to Know About the Stock-Market Selloff

It is driven by technicals, not fundamentals. The ongoing market correction doesn't reflect a worsening of economic and corporate fundamentals. Rather, it is being driven by technical factors, including the unwinding of “short-volatility” trades (more on these below), the testing of relatively new products
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Dimensional Fund Advisors Lp Acquired Stake in Meritage Homes Corp

As of December 31, 2016, it had homebuilding operations in three regions: West, Central and East, which were consisted of nine states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. It also operates Carefree Title Agency, Inc. (Carefree Title)
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New rental report shows 'Toronto is in the midst of a housing crisis,' says councillor

… making it more expensive for new renters entering the market. In an analysis of 4,895 publicly available rental listings in September 2017, the report found that the average asking monthly rent was $1,829 for all units. In comparison, the Canada Mortgage And Housing Corporation (CMHC) reported the
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Sr. Data Manager

Sr. Data Manager

Job Description. M&T Bank Sr. Data Manager Cheektowaga, NY OverviewM&T Bank established a function to centrally manage master data for the enterprise, which resides within the Enterprise Data Office (“EDO”) reporting to the Chief Data Officer. Master Data Management (“MDM”) is one of the
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Huaneng Power International (HNP) Lifted to “Buy” at Zacks Investment Research

Huaneng Power International Inc logo Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Huaneng Power International (NYSE:HNP) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research report report published on Tuesday, January 23rd. Zacks Investment Research currently has $30.00 price target on the
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Investment Banking Associate/Vice President

Apply for Investment Banking Associate/Vice President – Business Management job with RBC in New York, New York, United States. Finance | Accounting at RBC.
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These Toronto neighbourhoods flipped from sellers' to buyers' markets over the past year

For prospective homebuyers waiting for the right time to make a move in Toronto's hot housing market, now might be your opportunity. A new report from Toronto brokerage Zoocasa found that, as of January 2018, five Toronto neighbourhoods — Willowdale, Leaside/Thorncliffe, Centennial
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Developer jailed over $52m mortgage fraud scheme

SFO director Julie Read said such use of deception and bribery undermined lenders' confidence in borrowers in the mortgage market. “If banks have to introduce additional checks, these costs may be passed on to borrowers increasing the cost of mortgages for all,” she said. “The sentence imposed
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This is an opportunity to join Cairns' only locally based financial institution in an influential role. The Lending Relationships position is aimed primarily at helping to expand and develop our customer base. The person we are seeking will be able to build networks and use their existing networks to
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China Banks' Stealth Meltdown

That news alone can sink bank stocks. Since Guo Shuqing took over as chairman of the CBRC 12 months ago, he's made reining in the sale of wealth-management products — a huge money-spinner for banks — a priority. Financial institutions fell in line quickly, as evidenced by the decline in investment
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Sellers transitioning to assisted living find support, relief with local real estate firm

House Buyers KC works with sellers in a variety of circumstances, including a number of homeowners who opt to sell their homes to move into an assisted living facility. In these situations, an efficient sale and closing are especially important to provide an easy transition — and often financing — for that
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High Tech Boom Leads Bay Area Prices to Soar

Silicon Valley, bolstered by soaring tech stocks in 2017, fueled luxury home sales and price growth in the Bay Area last year, according to market data out this week. “Proximity to the heart of the high-tech boom has been one of the major factors in recent appreciation rates,” wrote Patrick Carlisle, chief
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Budgeting app Moven wants to buy a bank

Seven years after Moven came out with its Mint-like budgeting app and debit card, it's establishing a joint venture with Japanese financial services giant SBI Holdings. The goal: To buy a bank. The U.S. company is about to cross five million users globally this year, said CEO Brett King, who has plans to
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Auckland property developer Kang Huang jailed over $50 million mortgage fraud

A property developer who bribed a banker and used friends, family, staff and fake names to get more than $50 million worth of mortgages has been jailed for four years and seven months. Kang Huang, 49, pleaded guilty to 10 criminal charges in the High Court at Auckland before Christmas. He is one of
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Property developer behind $50m mortgage fraud sentenced to prison

An Auckland property developer at the centre of a $52 million mortgage fraud case has been sentenced to four years and seven months in prison in Auckland's High Court on Friday morning. Kang Huang, also known as 'Gang Wang', plead guilty to 10 charges brough against him by the Serious Fraud
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Germany's Power Traders Are About to See Some Volatility

Bloomberg's Rainer Buergin reports on German Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition agreement with the rival SPD. After wild swings roiled stock markets from Hong Kong to New York this week, Germany's power traders are about to get their own taste of volatility. They might be in for a rocky ride as
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Senate Stumbles Into a Shutdown as a Lone Lawmaker Blocks the Budget Vote

Sen. Rand Paul takes a brief break from the floor of the U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 8, 2018. Win McNamee—Getty Images. By The Associated Press. 12:30 AM EST. The government stumbled into a midnight shutdown Thursday as a rogue Senate Republican blocked a speedy vote on a
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Mystic Mac puts the slap into make-up war as trademark title fights grow

McGregor is also fighting trademark battles over various words and phrases associated with him with a Dutch company that owns the McGregor clothing brand, the German Mac Jeans company and the UK-based Notorious fightwear brand. Most notably, he is also involved in various scuffles in Europe
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What will a government shutdown do to the housing market?

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Falk and Co sales consultant Graham Wombwell said the Camperdown market had been very strong in the past 12 months with a lot of interest from Melbourne, Geelong and … Brian O'Halloran and Co director Brian Hancock said the Warrnambool housing market continued to move along steadily.
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Magna International (MGA) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by KeyCorp

Magna International (NYSE:MGA) (TSE:MG)'s stock had its “buy” rating reissued by stock analysts at KeyCorp in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, January 17th. MGA has been the topic of several other reports. Wells Fargo & Co raised Magna International from a “market perform” rating
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Dilosk plans to raise another €200m-plus for buy-to-let lending

Irish lender Dilosk is planning to raise at least another €200 million to fund new buy-to-let mortgage lending in Ireland to capitalise on the growing demand for rental accommodation in the major urban centres. The news comes as the company, which bought the ICS Mortgages brand from Bank of Ireland
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Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) Shares Sold by ProVise Management Group LLC

Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of Philip Morris International by 2.7% in the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 111,475,174 shares of the company's stock worth $13,092,759,000 after buying an additional 2,972,929 shares in the last quarter. BlackRock Inc. boosted its
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Fire guts four buildings in downtown Vinton; no injuries reported

A massive fire burned through at least four buildings in downtown Vinton from Thursday evening until early Friday. The fire started in the Michael and Dowd furniture store with the first calls coming in at about 7:30 p.m., said Dean Close, a writer for the VintonToday.com, a community news website.
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Senate Banking Panel Advances Fed, Two Other Financial Nominees

The Senate Banking Committee narrowly endorsed Thursday the nomination of Marvin Goodfriend to the Federal Reserve Board as Democrats complained that the economics professor is more focused on fighting inflation than creating jobs. Goodfriend faced opposition from Democrats because of what
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Hero MotoCorp to be the Title Sponsor of the T20 Tri-Nation Cricket Tournament in Sri Lanka

New Delhi headquartered Hero MotoCorp has been associated with cricket for over two decades. The Company was one of the Global Partners of the International Cricket Council. It is currently the Title Sponsor of the Hero Caribbean Premier League, the leading T20 cricket tournament in the Caribbean
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Second charge lending 'resilient' despite regulatory change: FLA

The second charge mortgage market has experienced growth in borrowing levels despite a period of regulatory change, the latest data from the Finance and Leasing Association has found. A total of 21,947 second charge new business loans were completed in the 12 months to December 2017,
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Welcome to Real Estate Friday! More Info … Our Property Of The Week, a sophisticated Stockbridge colonial with a separate guest cottage, offered by Tom Lynch of Berkshire Property Agents. … Property of the Week – Want to indulge in private country living and give your guests their private space, too?
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Why Qualcomm Turned Down Broadcom's $121 Billion Offer—And What Comes Next

Broadcom said its $121 billion acquisition proposal for Qualcomm is the “best and final” offer after the target's board unanimously rejected the sweetened bid, likely leaving the future of the hostile takeover bid to be decided by shareholders next month. Broadcom Chief Executive Officer Hock Tan urged
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Austrian Bitpanda Goes to London for Crypto High Rollers

An Austrian cryptocurrency platform raised its trading limits and is opening a London office, pushing to broaden the market for high-rollers even as monetary policy makers across Europe demand tighter regulation. Bitpanda GmbH recorded 600 million euros ($736 million) of transactions through its
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Sweden's Economic Boom Revisited

The largest Nordic economy has been outpacing most of Europe in recent years, helped by booming domestic demand and rising exports. But under the surface, the growth is a lot less impressive and looking ahead prospects looks positively gloomy. That's because the expansion has been inflated by
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RUMC Foundation Board of Directors Adds Three Prominent Staten Islanders

Joseph Ferrara, Robert Cutrona, Sr. & William D'Angelo Join Prominent Community Leaders Committed to Supporting Medical Center Efforts. STATEN ISLAND, NY – The Richmond University Medical Center Foundation today announced that three prominent members of the Staten Island business
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Trump Administration Is Weighing Emergency Aid for Some Coal Plants

After failing to win a bailout for cash-strapped coal plants, the Trump administration is considering emergency orders that could keep at least some coal generators online, people familiar with the discussions said. Rick Perry may use his authority as U.S. energy secretary to spur emergency
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Recent ICO Enforcement Trends

17, 2018, the state of Massachusetts brought an action against a company based outside Boston that offered a token to residents of Massachusetts, the proceeds of which would be invested in cryptocurrencies and residential real estate. The Securities Division of the state of Massachusetts (the MA
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What Just Happened? Six Views on How the Correction Finally Came

Like everything in markets, this defies easy narratives. Is it rising yields, hedge funds selling out of arcane positions, inflated valuations bursting or none of the above? After two days of relative peace, investors theorized on what drove U.S. stocks into correction territory.
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Kopin Cp (KOPN) and Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (AX-UN.TO) Seeing Needle Moving This …

Currently, the 14-day ADX for Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (AX-UN.TO) is sitting at 30.98. Generally speaking, an ADX value from 0-25 would indicate an absent or weak trend. A value of 25-50 would support a strong trend. A value of 50-75 would identify a very strong trend, and a value of 75-100
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US Trade Deal Isn't Key to Brexit Success, UK's Labour Says

Striking a trade deal with the U.S. isn't crucial to making a success of Brexit, the U.K.'s opposition Labour Party said as it prioritized preserving EU trade and kept its options open on customs union membership. The U.S. is already responsible for about a fifth of U.K. trade, even without a free-trade
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Will an interest-only mortgage work for your situation?

Most homebuyers are cautious about taking out a home loan, looking to find both a property and a mortgage that will be within their financial means. At the same time, they want their home to have enough space and features to meet their needs. One way to keep your loan payments more affordable is to
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Korn/Ferry International to Post FY2020 Earnings of $3.38 Per Share, SunTrust Banks Forecasts …

Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) – Investment analysts at SunTrust Banks issued their FY2020 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Korn/Ferry … Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Korn/Ferry International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $45.00 price target for the
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Global Stock Slump Continues; China Gets Hit Hard: Markets Wrap

Javelin Wealth Management CEO and founder Steve Davies weighs in on the market selloff and his investment strategy. The sell-off in global stocks that briefly looked to have ended mid-week has come back, tipping markets from the U.S. to Asia into declines exceeding 10 percent from their January
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Frederick H. Waddell Buys 610 Shares of International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) Stock

Herndon Capital Management LLC now owns 695 shares of the technology company's stock valued at $107,000 after buying an additional 195 shares during … Vetr upgraded International Business Machines from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating and set a $165.26 target price for the company in a
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Who Really Owns Gem International Resources Inc (CVE:GI)?

However, if you are building an investment case for GI, ownership structure alone should not dictate your decision to buy or sell the stock. Instead, you should be evaluating company-specific factors such as Gem International Resources's past track record and financial health. I urge you to complete your
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Syria Downs Israeli F16 Jet, Pilots Safe, Israeli Army Says

Syria Downs Israeli F16 Jet, Pilots Safe, Israeli Army Says

Israel said Iran sent a drone into its airspace from Syria on Saturday, prompting Israel's air force to shoot down the unmanned aircraft and target a number of Iranian sites in Syria in what could fuel a new round of Middle East violence. An Israeli F-16 was downed by Syrian anti-aircraft fire and the pilots
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Daily Briefing: Singapore mulls buying F-35 jets; Jardine C&C nears 52-week low

The Singapore government is “seriously evaluating” a future purchase of F-35 jets, the head of Lockheed Martin Corp's international business said on Thursday. “They, I think, are seriously evaluating the F-35, as well as other platforms I'm sure,” Lockheed International Executive Vice President Rick
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Using Digital Technology to Improve Banking Inclusion

Piraeus Bank was the first Greek bank to launch a fully automated e-branch that combined the best of high tech with the warmth of high touch. With a focus on consumer education, expanded accessibility and intuitive engagement, transaction costs have been reduced while the customer experience has
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Mortgage broker giant throws weight behind BRAWL

“The consistent message of BRAWL is our customers are our customers, and we are no longer going to allow lenders to steal our customers and us continue to send them new business,” Temko said Wednesday during C2 Financial Corp's annual conference. “Mortgage brokers should be offered the
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Wayne Byres: APRA to maintain vigil on lending

In a speech to the A50 Australian Economic Forum in Sydney, Mr Byres yesterday warned that the bank regulator would continue to keep a close eye on home lending practices following stricter controls introduced in recent years. “While the direction in asset quality is positive, we've not declared victory
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Caddo Commission creates task force to destroy banking deserts

Shreveport, La. – The Caddo Parish Commission unanimously passed Resolution 6 to form a Banking and Development Task Force to battle banking deserts. A banking desert is an area with inadequate mainstream banking facilities to serve the people of a certain community. Communities like elderly
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Nevada lawmaker urges state to take control of housing program

Titus' congressional district is within the city of Las Vegas, which saw a housing market collapse following the Great Recession. She said the Nevada Hard Hit Fund, created in 2010 under the Troubled Asset Relief Program, has been mismanaged by the nonprofit under contract to distribute the funds
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Quinsam Capital Corporation Completes Second Mortgage Financing To Earn a 30% Equity Stake …

The building was purchased for approximately $3 million and Quinsam's mortgage is subordinate to a first mortgage of approximately $2 million. As incentive compensation for providing the mortgage financing, Quinsam has been awarded a 30% stake in a separate company that has made an ACMPR
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Second charge mortgage business tops £1bn in 2017

Fiona Hoyle, head of consumer and mortgage finance at the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA), said: “Second charge mortgage new business volumes have now returned to levels last seen in 2015, before regulation transferred to the FCA's mortgage regime. “The sector has shown resilience during
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Caddo Parish Commission approves new task force to find solutions to "banking deserts"

The resolution lists several Chase and Capital One branches that have either closed or downsized, doing away with bank tellers, leaving behind mostly self-service ATMs. According to the resolution, this creates “banking deserts” where people are left with few options, exposing them to payday loans
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Have a New “Duty” to Serve Rural America

Most people have heard of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. But many, even in the housing business, are not entirely certain what role they play. Fannie Mae was initially established by Congress during the Great Depression to help improve access to mortgage credit (Freddie Mac was set-up later in the
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mortgage payments stopped once banks couldn't evict homeowners

Thousands of people defaulted on their mortgages once they knew they wouldn't be evicted. A Central Bank report has found a direct link between an increase in.
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Manitowoc County real estate transfers and homes sold: Feb. 11, 2018

To determine the purchase price of the real estate, divide the transfer fee by 0.003. For example, a transfer fee of $250 would indicate a purchase price of $83,333. Real estate sold at a price of $100,000 would have a transfer fee of $300. OTHER NEWS: Manitowoc Chamber unveils 2017 businesses,
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Old Republic International Corporation (ORI) is worth Technically buying or selling right now?

On Thursday, Old Republic International Corporation (ORI) made the way into the market negative movers list with falling -3.58%. ORI reported a change of -8.92% over the last week and performed 0.45% over the last month while its year to date (YTD) performance revealed an activity trend of -2.17%.
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Melbourne property market in 2018: Suburbs to watch and where to buy

It's that time of year. As we all pause to draw breath after a scorchingly hot 12 months in real estate, Domain gazes into its crystal ball to see what the new year has in store with the hottest areas and sought-after properties. Can 2018 hope to live up to the standards set by its predecessor, in which all
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Affordable mortgage scheme 'cumbersome' for borrrowers, 'not a threat' to banks – Davy

“The bigger picture is one of a government willing to do whatever it takes to support the housing market, underpinning our confidence in the continued growth in new mortgage lending,” the broker said. Under the new scheme, details of which were unveiled last month, first-time buyers will be able to get
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Payday lenders outraged at frank consumer rights campaign

Meanwhile the payday lenders are not amused. An association headed by Gvido Endlers, also the head of the council at the 4finance payday lending giant, says that the association's own research has produced very different results. “We are acting responsibly. We only give loans to 30 out of 100
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Real estate helps News Corp slash H1 loss

News Corp has cut its first-half loss to $US16 million ($A22 million), helped by a 32 per cent increase in earnings from its digital real estate businesses. The Rupert Murdoch-controlled media firm on Friday said real estate earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation rose to $US214 million
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4 charts that show how foreign buyers' taxes can yank prices down in Vancouver, and elsewhere

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) issued a report this week with some ideas on how to calm soaring home prices in overheated cities like Toronto and Vancouver. And its main conclusion was familiar: encourage more supply. Coverage of Vancouver housing on Globalnews.ca:
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Banks penalise the next generation of customers

But should we want to teach our offspring the value of money — and we very much do — then the offers from our banks are far less 21st century, or come at an unnecessarily high price. While free banking is ubiquitous for adults in the UK these days, it seems that someone has to pay for young children.
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Kim Jong Un Invites South Korea's Moon to Summit in Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un Invites South Korea's Moon to Summit in Pyongyang

Moon Jae-in, third from right, speaks to Kim Yo Jong, second from left, during a meeting in Seoul on Feb. 10. Photographer: Kim Ju-sung/Yonhap via AP. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un invited South Korean President Moon Jae-in to meet in Pyongyang, a dramatic gesture that may raise prospects for
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Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. Announces Fourth Quarter 2017 Financial Results

9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. (“Xinyuan” or the “Company”) (NYSE: XIN), an NYSE-listed real estate developer and property manager operating primarily in China and also in other countries, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter ended December
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Pakistan to Trump: Pay for Our Border Fence to Reduce Terrorism

Pakistan is pushing for the completion of a fence along its disputed border with Afghanistan — and it wants the U.S. to help pay for it. Less than 10 percent of the fence planned along the 1,456 miles (2,343 kilometers) of mountainous border with Afghanistan has been completed so far due to financial
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Walmart Might Be Spending Billions for a Stake in Flipkart

Walmart is in discussions to pay several billion dollars for as much as 20% of India e-commerce leader Flipkart Online Services, according to a person familiar with the matter. The world's biggest retailer would invest in Flipkart as part of a proposed deal that would increase the startup's valuation as high
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Brexit Bulletin: Never Compromise

But Bloomberg's Marcus Ashworth says the pound is soaring in an “imaginary smooth-Brexit world” and it's hard to see how the bank could raise rates if negotiations run into delays or collapse. The BOE is now Brexit-dependent more than data-dependent, he argues. Russian Meddling | Lawmakers who
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Charter Trust Co. Has $2.71 Million Holdings in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF)

Charter Trust Co. grew its holdings in shares of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (NYSE:IFF) by 13.2% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent … Berenberg Bank reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $160.00 target price on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances in a research report on
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Central Banks Are Telling Markets It's Time to Grow Up

An important element in the current volatility tantrum is the return of inflation. Last Friday's U.S. payroll report kicked it off, and the struggle at this week's 10-year and 30-year U.S. Treasury auctions suggests fixed-income investors don't spy an end to the rout. This means the next key event for them is U.S.
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Crown Castle International Corp. (REIT) (NYSE:CCI) Position Reduced by Jennison Associates LLC

RMR Advisors LLC now owns 3,700 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $411,000 after buying an additional 1,200 shares during the … Deutsche Bank increased their target price on shares of Crown Castle International from $117.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a
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Climate Change Just Got a Little Less Terrible

A new analysis rules out the worst case scenario. But without radical change, we're still in plenty of danger. By. Eric Roston. @eroston More stories by Eric Roston. February 9, 2018, 1:00 AM PST. From. Play Video. Play. Mute. Current Time 0:00. /. Duration Time 0:00. Loaded: 0%. Progress: 0%. Stream
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Real Estate Fetching Content

I need to create a website for a real estate agency. they have already a list of their properties featured into another website which lists all properties for all agencies. What they want is to feature these existing contents that are live on the other website into the new website I need to build for them. I imagine
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Trump Jr. Escalates Twitter War Against Probe and Father's Foes

Donald Trump Jr. is tweeting like a man with nothing to fear from Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Never shy about defending his father on Twitter, the younger Trump dialed up his outrage starting Jan. 19. That's the day after Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee drafted a memo alleging
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Senate Democrats in Trump States Raise More Than GOP Challengers

The 10 incumbents facing re-election in states won by Trump raised $19.9 million during the last three months of 2017, while 24 Republicans competing in primaries to select their challengers raised $6.6 million, a Bloomberg analysis of filings this week with the Senate Office of Public Records shows.
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Endo International plc – (NASDAQ:ENDP) Holdings Reduced by First Quadrant LP CA

Riverhead Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Endo International by 64.4% during the second quarter. Riverhead Capital Management LLC now owns 15,025 shares of the company's stock worth $168,000 after buying an additional 5,887 shares during the period. Teachers
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How Shutdown 2.0 Ended in the Blink of an Eye

Want to receive this post in your inbox every morning? Sign up for the Balance of Power newsletter, and follow Bloomberg Politics on Twitter and Facebook for more. Washington's shutdown deja vu is over before it ever really began. The U.S. House earlier today passed legislation ending a partial
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Investors Buy Shares of Marriott International (MAR) on Weakness

Marriott International logo Investors purchased shares of Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) on weakness during trading on Thursday. $151.83 million flowed into the stock on the tick-up and $67.90 million flowed out of the stock on the tick-down, for a money net flow of $83.93 million into the stock
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White House Chief Seeks to Ease Concerns Over Abuse Allegations

Trump didn't know about Porter's history with the two ex-wives before Tuesday, when the DailyMail.com approached the White House with details of an interview with one of the women, two White House officials said. “He was saddened for all of the individuals involved,” Shah said. Porter announced on
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Market Tumble Wipes Out Almost $100 Billion From World's Richest

Jeff Bezos, the world's richest person, saw his fortune drop by $5.3 billion to $113.2 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, as his Amazon.com Inc. tumbled 4.7 percent on the day. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Chairman Warren Buffett 's wealth dropped $3.5 billion and Facebook Inc.'s Mark
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The Daily Record announces 2018 Real Estate Matters honorees

The Daily Record has announced its 2018 Real Estate Matters honorees recognizing top achievers in the industry. An event celebrating the honorees and offering a program of informational seminars will be held March 9 at the BWI Hilton. Universal Title is partnering with The Daily Record to offer the
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First home buyers are returning to Australia's housing market as investors retreat to the sidelines

“This is because of APRA restrictions in relation to the share of new interest only loans and higher interest rates for investors vis a vis owner occupiers.” In response to what were perceived to be building financial stability risks in the housing market, APRA introduced a 30% limit on interest-only lending
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White House Speechwriter Resigns Amid Domestic Abuse Allegations

White House Speechwriter Resigns Amid Domestic Abuse Allegations

A White House speechwriter resigned Friday amid accusations of domestic abuse, becoming the second Trump administration official to depart this week after facing media questions about alleged violence. David Sorensen, who worked at the Council on Environmental Quality, denies the allegations of
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Renaissance Technologies Increased Its Stake in Investors Title Co (ITIC) by $358000 as …

Jim Simons increased its stake in Investors Title Co (ITIC) by 12.35% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Renaissance Technologies Llc bought 2,000 shares as the company's stock rose 40.02% with the market. The hedge fund run by Jim Simons held 18,200 shares of the
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Nationwide warns housing market is slowing down

Britain's biggest building society Nationwide has warned the housing market is showing signs of slowing down after posting a major drop in mortgage lending. The firm said net lending to home buyers in the final three months of last year was £4.7bn, down 43pc on £8.2bn for the same period last year.
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Free Post Earnings Research Report: FNF Group's Q4 Revenue Growth Outperformed Forecasts

For Q4 FY17, the title insurance, mortgage, and other services provider's total expenses were $1.76 billion versus $1.58 billion in the previous year's comparable quarter. The Company reported pre-tax earnings from continuing operations of $220 million in Q4 FY17 compared to $341 million in Q4 FY16.
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Why You Get Hooked on Candy Crush and Snapchat

The perils of smartphone addiction came into sharper focus when a group of investors demanded that Apple Inc. address what the iPhone's success might mean “to the health and development of the next generation.” The compulsion to use a smartphone continuously is often driven by the apps that it
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AT&T, Walmart Bolster Their Tax Savings in Paying Worker Bonuses

Employees restock shelves of school supplies at a Wal-Mart Stores Inc. location in Burbank, California, U.S. Photographer: Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg. The surprise bonuses that corporations like Walmart Inc. and AT&T Inc. are bestowing upon rank-and-file American workers are currying favor with the
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How the Bank of Mum and Dad beats stamp duty rules

Demand is surging for mortgages that allow parents to help their children on to the property ladder without triggering a stamp duty surcharge aimed at second homeowners, brokers and lenders said. First-time buyers are increasingly turning to the Bank of Mum and Dad for help with saving for a deposit
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Ex-Credit Suisse Banker Gets 5 Years for Looting Client Accounts

A former Credit Suisse Group AG wealth manager was found guilty of diverting millions of francs from client accounts to cover mounting trading losses in one of the biggest financial crime cases in Swiss history. Patrice Lescaudron was sentenced to five years in prison Friday in a verdict delivered by a
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BRIEF-Freddie Mac Prices $710 Million Multifamily K-Deal,K-HG1

BRIEF-Freddie Mac Prices $710 Million Multifamily K-Deal,K-HG1. Reuters Staff. 1 Min Read. Feb 9 (Reuters) – Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp: * FREDDIE MAC PRICES $710 MILLION MULTIFAMILY K-DEAL, K-HG1, BACKED BY PROPERTIES CONTROLLED BY HARBOR GROUP
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Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) Stake Increased by Windward Capital Management Co. CA

CA grew its holdings in Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) by 7.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 116,939 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 7,929 shares during the quarter.
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Christian Goossens takes on new role at Euroclear

Christian Goossens has changed roles at Euroclear and will now serve as director of sales, relationship and account management for Europe. Prior to his new role, Goossens served as director and head of sales and relationship for Benelux, Nordics, Baltics and Russia. He started working at Euroclear
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Oro Valley resident wins big on 'Wheel of Fortune'

One Oro Valley resident recently lived out a lifelong dream to spin the wheel, and had her moment to shine last week on “Wheel of Fortune.” Yvette Tucker was featured on a new episode of the hit game show last Tuesday night, and used her 15 minutes of fame to snag nearly $20,000 worth of cash and
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Elk Rim approval ends a decade of no new developments

Dale Gonzales with Pioneer Title explained banks no longer hold escrow accounts unless they are the lender on a project or the developer has a line of credit with the bank. The financial assurances remain with the title company until the developer directs their expenditure, which the county must
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International Paper (NYSE:IP) Upgraded to Buy by ValuEngine

International Paper (NYSE:IP) was upgraded by research analysts at ValuEngine from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday, February 2nd. Several other brokerages also recently weighed in on IP. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed a “buy” rating and
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Cronheim Mortgage secures $22.5m in permanent financing

Shelton, CT Cronheim Mortgage secured permanent financing totaling $22.5 million for The Center at Split Rock, a neighborhood retail property. The 10 year loan was structured with a fixed-rate of 4.12%, and amortizes over a 30 year period. The subject encompasses 91,197 s/f comprised of several
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Get ready to pay higher interest as banks start raising lending rates

Planning to get a loan to buy a house, automobile or the high-end TV you wanted? Get ready to pay higher interest as banks have started raising lending rates now, albeit slightly, even as the Reserve Bank left its benchmark repo rate unchanged in the monetary policy announcement this week.
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What is VantageScore and How Will it Change the Housing Market?

As a result, a major portion of the American demographic is barred from mortgage approval which not only prevents millions from achieving their dreams but also inhibits housing market growth. Inclusion of VantageScore for credit checks would inject a huge sum of money into the housing market, which
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Ford of Europe applies for German banking license amid Brexit uncertainty

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Ford of Europe said it has applied for a German banking license in case the carmaker's British bank is no longer allowed to … “The reason that Ford Credit Europe has submitted an application for a German banking license is to ensure it is able to provide ongoing support for
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Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. Announces Update on its Technology Strategy

BEIJING, Feb. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. (“Xinyuan” or the “Company”) (NYSE: XIN), an NYSE-listed real estate developer and property manager operating primarily in China and also in other countries, today announced an update on its technology initiative with blockchain
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Internship – Banking

Altus Search Limited hat die Stelle Internship – Banking auf jobs.ch ausgeschrieben. Jetzt auf die Stellenausschreibung bewerben!
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