'No Cash' Signs Everywhere Has Sweden Worried It's Gone Too Far

'No Cash' Signs Everywhere Has Sweden Worried It's Gone Too Far

“No cash accepted” signs are becoming an increasingly common sight in shops and eateries across Sweden as payments go digital and mobile. But the pace at which cash is vanishing has authorities worried. A broad review of central bank legislation that's underway is now taking a special look at the
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Oil Finds Relief in Weaker Dollar as Equities Recover From Rout

Oil shook off some of the fears that had rattled the market to extend gains above $62 a barrel as the dollar weakened and global equities rebounded from a rout. Futures rose as much as 1.4 percent in New York after advancing 4.2 percent last week, propped up by a relief rally that helped U.S. equities
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Analysts See $0.30 EPS for Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (WMC)

Investors sentiment increased to 1.71 in 2017 Q3. Its up 0.07, from 1.64 in 2017Q2. It is positive, as 2 investors sold Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation shares while 22 reduced holdings. 12 funds opened positions while 29 raised stakes. 16.14 million shares or 6.72% more from 15.12 million
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US Has No `Bloody Nose Strategy' for North Korea, Senators Say

President Donald Trump's national security adviser told a group of senators that the U.S. doesn't have a so-called bloody nose policy to strike North Korea. “We are here to echo that there has not and has never been a bloody nose strategy,” said Sheldon Whitehouse, a Democratic senator from Rhode
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2018: The role of blockchain in the banking sphere

Bussmann Advisory Founder Oliver T. Bussmann, Bank Pekao CEO Michal Krupinski and Tomicah Tillemann, chairman from the Global Blockchain Business Council, discuss the current positioning of banks and how blockchain technology is influencing the sector.
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Dozens of tax breaks were tucked into legislation to prevent government shutdown

Allowing private mortgage insurance premiums to be deducted as if they were mortgage interest. Not counting discharged debt from a residence as income. That means if a person got a mortgage modification, or lost their home because they couldn't pay the mortgage and it was sold for less than was
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Westpac and ANZ removes fee for customers using other banks' ATMs

ANZ New Zealand Retail and Business Banking Managing Director Antonia Watson says “In recent times we've been getting more and more feedback from our customers that they don't think this type of fee is fair because even though they're using another bank's ATM they're still accessing their money”.
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An economist explains why tighter restrictions on Australian home lending are likely to continue …

After years of strong, predominantly Sydney and Melbourne-led growth, Australian house prices have softened noticeably over recent months, raising concerns what impact it could have on household spending, residential construction and, as a consequence of both, the broader Australian economy.
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Eyes wide shut: The US$1.8b Indian bank fraud that went unnoticed

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: The Punjab National Bank branch in south Mumbai sits just down the road from both the Bombay Stock Exchange and the Reserve Bank of India, at a physical centre of one of the world's fastest growing major economies. The branch, clad in a stately colonial edifice, is now also at
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Financiers tell EU to get radical on financing green projects

A high-level group on sustainable finance has advised European regulators to incentivise a more favourable treatment for energy saving loans and mortgages, which could unlock billions in lending for green building renovation programs and other green projects. The group's final report says that almost
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Here's what you need to know about getting a mortgage from digital-only banks — plus how to …

Starling and Revolut are also looking to launch mortgages, so the market could soon be even more competitive. Of course, you will still have to pass all the checks a traditional bank carries out before you get a mortgage approved. 4. Are they safe to use? Check whether your chosen bank is regulated by
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The US$1.8b Indian bank fraud that went unnoticed

It was here, according to accounts from Punjab National Bank executives and government investigators, that a lone middle-aged manager, later aided by his young subordinate, engineered fraudulent transactions totalling about US$1.8 billion from 2011 to 2017. The bank says it is still investigating how
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Singapore property stocks show 'fatigue' with surge in en-blocs

[SINGAPORE] A spate of enbloc sales, coupled with a rebound in the property market at the start of the year, may indicate that Singapore developers will be more cautious in adding to landbanks and about their pricing strategies, analysts say. Collective apartment sales in the first two months of 2018
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Nirav 'Modi operandi' and the rot in Indian banking

It is unfortunate that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares the same surname as Nirav Modi, the bank swindler who supposedly got away with somewhere in the vicinity of $1.7 billion from the Punjab National Bank branch in Mumbai. This whole explanation of his taking the money and running
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Religare Enterprises Top Revamped After Founders Exit From Board

Religare Enterprises Ltd., whose founders stepped down from the board following accusations they siphoned funds, named an interim chief executive officer as part of a management revamp to help rebuild investor confidence in the Indian financial services firm. The New Delhi-based company
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Talad platform offers SME loans based on invoice collateral

Talad Invoice, a lending platform initiated by a fintech startup, is expected to grow at an exponential rate this year, following two years of peer-to-peer lending using invoices as loans collateral, said Watewiboon Pumipue, chief executive officer of D90 Capital Co, which operates the financial platform.
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London's Housing Boom Is Over, Rightmove Says

London's property market has moved out of its boom phase and home sellers need to be more realistic about their price demands, according to Rightmove. The February report from the home-listing website shows that asking prices were down 1 percent from a year earlier, a sixth consecutive fall.
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Grassley Says He Wants to Discuss Gun Legislation After Massacre

A day after another school shooting massacre, Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley indicated he's willing to discuss new gun measures as Democrats begged him Thursday to take up the issue. “What are we going to do? How many school shootings do we need in a given year?” Democratic
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Brookfield Selling Assets to Build War Chest for Next Downturn

Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Canada's largest alternative asset manager, said it's selling off assets so that it will be ready to pounce in the next down market. The Toronto-based firm sold about $12 billion in mature assets in 2017 and said it will continue to do so this year. Brookfield, which has
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Mortgage Market Monitor January 2018

Market Update. The start to 2018 felt very similar to January 2017, with spreads tightening and a “January effect” playing out across RMBS asset classes. The lack of secondary supply and continued outsize demand made it clear that the persistent supply/demand technical exhibited throughout 2017 was
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Pioneer Banks announces leadership team for new Dunes bank

Pioneer Banks announces leadership team for new Dunes bank

The new office will be led by Beau Streck, senior vice president/commercial lender. Streck has more than 10 years of banking experience and joined Pioneer Bank in 2014. In addition to his commercial lending responsibilities he also directs the Mortgage Lending and Business Development efforts of
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First-time buyers save £27000 buying over those renting

First-time buyers are saving an average of £27,000 buying a property over those renting over a 30-year term, almost as much as the average deposit (£31,751). The Halifax Buying vs. Renting Review found that the average cost including mortgage payments of buying a three-bed home in the UK was
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Indicators and Coming Up for Feb. 19

National Association of Realtors releases existing home sales for January. Federal Reserve releases minutes from January interest rate meeting. THURSDAY. Freddie Mac, the mortgage company, releases weekly mortgage rates. MARCH 5. Gov. Ralph Northam will co-host the 10th annual Governor's
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MRM/McCann Is Ad Age's 2018 B-to-B Agency of the Year

Along the way, the agency had a string of wins last year, including becoming customer experience agency of record for BASF's North American agricultural products, digital AOR for Sunovion's new Parkinson's disease treatment, agency of record for mortgage financing provider Fannie Mae, and GSK's
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Perry Ellis International (NASDAQ:PERY) Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research to “Buy”

Perry Ellis International logo Perry Ellis International (NASDAQ:PERY) was upgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report issued on Tuesday, January 23rd. The brokerage presently has a $29.00 target price on the textile maker's stock.
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How your superannuation is funding Gold Coast development projects

The foray by Hostplus, which has $725 million invested in Queensland property, apparently is based on a view that the housing market in southeast Queensland strongly is on the recovery trail. The super fund doesn't have any hands-on role at The Surrounds — its interest is being overseen by ISPT,
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Globe investigation into money laundering in BC real estate will lead to new rules, AG says

“We are ultimately able to pursue jail time … we treat this very seriously,” said Chris Carter, registrar of mortgage brokers for the B.C. Financial Institutions Commission. The money lenders that The Globe looked into are unlicensed and some charge annual interest rates ranging from 40 per cent to 120
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Money3 shift from payday lending rewarded

Shares in Money3 rose after the alternative lender – which has shifted its focus from payday loans to secured car financing – increased its profit guidance for the full year, while Cash Converters received a more muted reception to its first-half numbers amid ongoing scrutiny of lending to vulnerable
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Fortune Brands Home & Security Sees Unusually High Options Volume (FBHS)

Fortune Brands Home & Security logo Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) was the target of unusually large options trading activity on Wednesday. Stock investors acquired 1,941 call options on the stock. This represents an increase of approximately 1,307% compared to the average
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Home prices across Australia continue to fall

While Australian auction clearance rates appear to be rebounding, led by a noticeable improvement in Sydney, that's yet to have a meaningful impact on prices which continued to fall last week. According to CoreLogic, the prices across Australia's five mainland state capitals fell by 0.1% last week in
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ANZ economists see house prices being capped by affordability constraints and new Government …

ANZ economists don't believe the recent uptick in house prices will result in a full-blown resurgence, and think that prices will be capped to a degree by affordability constraints and various measures proposed by the new Government. In their weekly Market Focus publication the economists reiterate their
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As Treasuries Slip on Rate Fears, Bond Funds Seek Refuge in Asia

Bank of Korea raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2011 in November, and a Bloomberg survey of economists suggests it will tighten once this year. Bank Negara Malaysia left the door open to further policy normalization after increasing the key rate in January. The Fed has flagged
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Apple Supplier Doubled Stock on Instagram Shots, Switch Console

There's a good chance your Instagram photos are making money for Japanese ball-bearings manufacturer Minebea Mitsumi Inc. The Tokyo-based company, which counts Apple Inc. as one of its main customers, makes various components used in data centers. That includes ball bearings in hard drives
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Sumitomo Mitsui Asset Management Company LTD Trims Stake in TPG Specialty Lending Inc …

TPG Specialty Lending logo Sumitomo Mitsui Asset Management Company LTD trimmed its position in TPG Specialty Lending Inc (NYSE:TSLX) by 16.2% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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More small deposit borrowers approved in 2018

It was a positive start to the year for the UK mortgage market, with an increase in the number of small deposit borrowers being approved, e.surv found. It's Mortgage Monitor found that 21% of all approvals went to small deposit buyers, well above levels recorded in recent months. In December 2017
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Bank Sohar continues to expand ATM network

Bank Sohar has launched two new offsite ATMs following up on an incisive strategy to expand its operational network across Oman and provide reliable … The expanding network of ATM facilities follows through on the bank's customer-oriented strategy to bring added banking convenience to its clients
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Singapore Property Stocks Show 'Fatigue'

A spate of enbloc sales, coupled with a rebound in the property market at the start of the year, may indicate that Singapore developers will be more cautious in adding to landbanks and about their pricing strategies, analysts say. Collective apartment sales in the first two months of 2018 totaled over
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Goldman Sees US Interest Cost Surge on Rising Yields, Deficit

An historic expansion in U.S. borrowing during a period of economic growth, alongside rising bond yields, will cause a surge in the cost of servicing American debt, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. “Federal fiscal policy is entering uncharted territory,” Goldman analysts including Alec Phillips in
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Senior Signals: Use caution when transferring mortgage to an LLC

What many people fail to consider when doing this kind of planning is whether there is a mortgage on the property and how the mortgage will be affected by the transfer of title. If the property is mortgaged, it's extremely important that you review the loan documents prior to making any transfers.
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GCG – Credit Risk Analyst – Investment Lending – (18003400)

The Credit Risk Analyst role is within the Singapore Consumer Risk Management Team. The role supports the Investment secured Portfolio for GCB and IPB businesses. Singapore Investment lending portfolio is the largest among all countries with consumer MSBF( margin lending) and Insurance
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Cong demands white paper on banking sector health, wants banks to declare losses

Cong demands white paper on banking sector health, wants banks to declare losses

The Congress on Sunday demanded the Narendra Modi government bring a white paper on the health of Indian baking sector and that the banks should declare their losses due to bank frauds as also their total non-performing assets (NPAs) as on December 31, 2017. “Since the Budget session of
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Relationship Manager (Perm)

Achieve Career Consultant Pte Ltd is hiring Relationship Manager (Perm)/ Retail Banking / Up to S$4K Basic / Islandwide. Company Industry: Banking & Financial Services. Company Size: 51 – 200 Employees. Career Level: Entry Level.
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Hedge Funds Regain Their Appeal for a $57 Billion Asset Manager

With volatility back on the radar, one of the Nordic region's biggest asset managers is considering relying a bit more on hedge funds to help oversee his portfolio. Mikko Mursula, the chief investment officer of Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Co., says “we are feeling more positive about hedge funds
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Blend to Further Digital Mortgage Process With Fannie Mae

“We're excited to have a full solution in Blend with Day 1 Certainty embedded available for all our borrowers,” said SWBC Mortgage CEO Susan Stewart. “Blend and Fannie Mae have been incredible partners on our journey to transform the mortgage process, and we look forward to taking this next big
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Three Things Worrying the Global Security Establishment

After a year of U.S. President Donald Trump, the trans-Atlantic security establishment seems unsure whether to be relieved that a major war hasn't begun on his watch or alarmed at the scale of emerging risks. Speeches and panel discussions at the Munich Security Conference in Germany over the
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Noble Group Warns That Loss for 2017 May Approach $5 Billion

Noble Group Ltd., the commodity trader that's seeking to restructure its debt, said it expects to report a net loss of between $1.73 billion and $1.93 billion for the final quarter of last year, potentially bringing losses for all 2017 to almost $5 billion. For now, given talks with creditors and finance provided by
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SoftBank's Plan Raises Doubts on $33-Billion Bond Guarantees

The mobile division SoftBank Corp. assures payments to investors on $33.4 billion in bonds of its parent, which is rated junk by Moody's Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings, according to Bloomberg-compiled data. The unit needs to prove its independence to get listed on the Tokyo Stock
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Are the Banks Open on Presidents' Day 2018?

Presidents' Day is a federal holiday, which means there's no mail and certain finances are put on hold as well. While most banks are closed, a few choose to stay open, so it may be best to check with your local branches. Online banking and ATMs will, of course, remain open, though transactions such as
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Orthofix International (OFIX) Downgraded to Sell at BidaskClub

Zacks Investment Research cut Orthofix International from a buy rating to a hold rating in a report on Wednesday, November 8th. TheStreet cut Orthofix International from a b rating to a c+ rating in a report on Tuesday, October 31st. Finally, BTIG Research set a $56.00 price target on Orthofix International
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Fortune Wings Club

Privacy Statement. Fortune Wings Club is committed to: The protection of your privacy and personal information. Only our staff who require your personal information for work purposes will have access to your personal information. Hainan Airlines will not disclose your personal information to third parties
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Chinese New Year in New York City: Where to Dine for Good Luck and Prosperity during the Year …

The Year of the Dog celebrates the return of spring and the beginning of the Chinese New Year. This is a festival of unity, a way for friends and family to come together to enjoy traditions that will bring good fortune for the coming year. 2018 celebrates the dog, a symbol of loyalty and honesty, as we
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Fianna Fáil legislation to extend protections to borrowers

Finance spokesperson Michael McGrath had first signalled his opposition last week to the plans of Government-owned banks to sell mortgage loans to vulture funds because homeowners won't have the same consumer protections when their loans are sold to the new owners. An amendment to the
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House price imperfect storm?

NEWS that house prices dipped in January shouldn't come as a surprise, with new buyer enquiries falling for the tenth consecutive month, sales dipping and valuations (for potential sales) showing no signs of optimism. You should be forgiven, however, for being apathetic about house prices or stock
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Diamonds would rob banks of their profits in Q4

Banks have been historically cautious in lending to these companies and the exposure to the gems and jewellery sector has never exceeded over 3.5% of total bank loans in the past decade. The fact that such caution was thrown to the winds while lending to Nirav Modi's companies and his associates
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'There's a vibe': Merchants reflect on attributes of downtown

In last week's column, I asked merchants and shop owners to name one thing they would change about downtown if they could snap their fingers and make things magically transform. So this week, I went searching to find out what people think is downtown's best attribute, or something they think the city
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Guild Mortgage serves local community

Guild Mortgage Co. was founded in 1960 during the fledgling years of the U.S. mortgage industry, and is a nationally recognized independent mortgage lender. They offer a wide range of residential mortgage products and local in-house processing, underwriting and funding. The company claims a
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Royal commission's focus on consumer lending could prove costly

CALC spotlighted three main areas — the nation's $1.6 trillion mortgage book, the $52.2 billion credit card industry and motor vehicle debt — to illustrate its overriding concern about the impact of irresponsible lending on financial stress. Evidently, the commission shares CALC's disquiet, flagging it will
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Tech company GetSwift shares plummet, slicing ex-AFL player's fortune

Controversial software company GetSwift's shares have plummeted nearly 60 per cent after it revealed the majority of its customers, including the big name clients it crowed about in announcements, do not pay for its service and are currently in a “pre-revenue generating phase”. GetSwift managing
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Colliers International Group Inc (CIGI) Given Consensus Rating of “Buy” by Brokerages

Colliers International Group logo Shares of Colliers International Group Inc (NASDAQ:CIGI) (TSE:CIGI) have been given a consensus recommendation of “Buy” by the ten brokerages that are covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold
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Relationship Manager, Workplace Banking (Perm)/ $6K/Changi

Achieve Career Consultant Pte Ltd is hiring Relationship Manager, Workplace Banking (Perm)/ $6K/Changi. Company Industry: Banking & Financial Services. Company Size: 51 – 200 Employees. Career Level: Senior.
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Stronger Yen May Risk Pushing Bank of Japan Taper Further Away

Stronger Yen May Risk Pushing Bank of Japan Taper Further Away

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's decision to stick with Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda indicates that powerful stimulus will continue, and the yen's recent advance could make policy normalization even more remote. That's the message from a Bloomberg survey of 26 economists following Abe's
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Bridge Bancorp (NASDAQ:BDGE) Receiving Somewhat Favorable Media Coverage, Accern Reports

Bridge Bancorp, Inc is a bank holding company for The Bridgehampton National Bank (the Bank). The Bank's operations include its real estate investment trust subsidiary, Bridgehampton Community, Inc (BCI), a financial title insurance subsidiary, Bridge Abstract LLC (Bridge Abstract), and an investment
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Grace Tsang Real Estate

1-Click Job Application allows you to apply to 1+ jobs at GRACE TSANG REAL ESTATE! Find career vacancies near you that are hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
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Mortgage Rates to near 5% in Q4 2018

Mortgage rates and home sales are expected to rise in 2018 according to the latest economic and housing outlook by Fannie Mae. The report expects mortgage rates to rise 30 basis points to 4.4 percent by the end of 2018 as a result of the unexpected spike in long-term interest rates at the start of the
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Real estate vets, check out TRData's list of recent data packages

After assembling intricate real estate data for The Real Deal's reporters, our research team, TRData, has pivoted to position itself as a trusted source of detailed property information for anyone who'd like to gain deeper insight into the New York City real estate market. Over the last six months, we've
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Divaris Real Estate's Richmond Office Completes Three Transactions Totaling 12443 Square Feet

RICHMOND, VA: Divaris Real Estate, Inc. (DRE), announced the completion of three transactions totaling 12,443 square feet of commercial property in the metropolitan Richmond, Virginia market. Lease Transactions Liz Moore & Associates leased 9,800 square feet of office space located at 1020
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ReverseVision Founder to Launch New Reverse Mortgage Software Platform

The original founder and CEO of reverse mortgage origination software platform ReverseVision is reentering the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage market with a new product that is currently in development: QuantumReverse. Thomas Martignoni, who originally introduced the ReverseVision loan
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Real-estate transactions: Feb. 16, 2018

5843 N. Old Hickory Lane, Peoria, Nichole Westerlund to Christopher Morrow, $125,000. 6116 N. Frostwood Parkway, Peoria, Robert P. Fredericks to Scioto Properties SP 16 LLC, $136,000. 713 N. University St., Peoria, J. Sean Allen and Lori S. Escalante Allen to Daniel D. Wallace and Sara E. Sawyer,
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Why would someone rent out their property at less than market value?

Of 326 properties listed with HomeGround real estate, 38 are privately owned and 14 landlords have offered their properties with no expectation of a rental return. The remaining properties are owned by a community-housing organisation, and rented out at normal market price. Mr Endersbee is now
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Old Republic International Co. (NYSE:ORI) Shares Sold by Quantitative Systematic Strategies LLC

(NYSE:ORI) by 32.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. … various regulated insurance company subsidiaries, which are organized into three segments: General Insurance Group, Title Insurance Group and the Republic
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How shady lenders with drug-crime connections are using BC real estate to clean dirty money

A Globe and Mail investigation has discovered that the Zhangs and other local residents associated with drug-related crime are effectively parking their riches in Vancouver-area real estate, where it is rendered clean and secure, without actually owning any of the properties. They call themselves private
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CT Company Among The Best To Work For In 2018: Fortune

STAMFORD, CT — One Connecticut company is among the 100 best in the country to work for in 2018, according to a new list released by Fortune. The No. 1 company on the list was Salesforce, which Fortune credits for forging an “unusual corporate culture from the beginning.” Salesforce has paid out
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Bush fails to report house, loan in required disclosure documents

That's because the house was purchased in 2014 by the San Houston Trust, which received a $850,000 mortgage loan from a bank owned by Brandon Steele, a political donor to Bush and his father Jeb, public records show. Politicians and others, including celebrities, often purchase property using
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Head of US Mortgage

The Head of U.S. Mortgage will have responsibility for continuing to transform and grow the business with a goal of continuing to achieve efficient, profitable results while delivering best–in-class customer experience. The position is tasked with leveraging and partnering closely with Citi's extensive Retail
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A jeweler to the stars is accused in a $1.8-billion bank fraud in India

Federal officials in India said they were investigating Modi in connection with $1.8 billion in fraudulent transactions from the country's second-largest state-run bank. The revelation shocked business and entertainment titans who had come to see the diminutive, ferociously ambitious designer as a symbol
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Freddie Mac 5.7 Pfd (FMCKP) Climbs 0.83% For the Week

Freddie Mac 5.7 Pfd (FMCKP) has ended the week in the black, yielding positive results for the shares at they ticked 0.83%. In taking a look at recent performance, we can see that shares have moved -9.36% over the past 4-weeks, 27.64% over the past half year and 37.50% over the past full year.
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US housing starts rise; permits at highest level…

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to an average of 4.38 percent this week, the highest level since April 2014, from 4.32 percent in the prior week, according to mortgage finance agency Freddie Mac. Mortgage rates are rising in tandem with U.S. government bond yields on worries about rising
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Robinson Value Management Ltd. Sells 800 Shares of Honeywell International Inc. (HON)

Investment Counsel ADV increased its stake in Honeywell International by 0.4% in the 2nd quarter. Rowland & Co. Investment Counsel ADV now owns 3,735 shares of the conglomerate's stock valued at $499,000 after buying an additional 14 shares during the period. Jacobi Capital Management LLC
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Vizio P-Series (P65-E1) review

… available at a very reasonable price (as low as $1,300 for a 65-inch big boy). The question is, of course: Can the P-Series deliver the goods? Spoiler alert: Yes, yes it can. While not a perfect 10, Vizio's P-Series offers a gorgeous display of big-screen real estate that will supe up your living room and get
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Crown Castle International Corp. (REIT) (NYSE:CCI) Shares Bought by Cypress Asset …

Cypress Asset Management Inc. TX boosted its position in shares of Crown Castle International Corp. (REIT) (NYSE:CCI) by 15.9% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 61,695 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after purchasing an
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Move Over Brexit, May Attempts to Take on Corbyn With Education

Move Over Brexit, May Attempts to Take on Corbyn With Education

Theresa May will temporarily set Brexit aside and try to repair her image with young voters with a speech on education, an issue where the opposition has the upper hand. To be clear, free tuition is not on the menu. Echoing the tone of her first public address as prime minister in 2016, May on Monday
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'PNB scam may hit lending to jewellery industry'

At a national conclave here, they argued that in the wake of the scam the lending process of banks to the jewellery industry is expected to “slow down.” “There will definitely be some ripple effects and it [the PNB scam] will have a significant psychological impact on the minds of loan givers. Banks will be
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Here's Who Really Matters at the Bank of Japan

As Toru Fujioka and three Bloomberg News colleagues wrote in an excellent 2016 profile, Amamiya has served governors who have taken very different approaches to economic cycles. Kuroda is but his latest patron. Pragmatism, rather than reflation or monetarism or anything else, has been his
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'White is Black and Black is White.' A Russian Troll Tells His Story

On Friday, a new indictment by special counsel Robert Mueller provided a comprehensive overview of a picture that had been emerging for months. Russia's Internet Research Agency, with backing from the Kremlin, ran huge “troll factories” where commenters using fake identities manipulated
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Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Co. Buys 10051 Shares of Honeywell International Inc. (HON)

The firm owned 48,838 shares of the conglomerate's stock after buying an additional 10,051 shares during the period. Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Co.'s holdings in Honeywell International were worth $6,922,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other institutional investors have also recently
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Mortgage Underwriting Manager

Mortgage Underwriting Manager required to be based in Uxbridge offering a basic salary of up to £50,000. The Underwriting Manager will report directly to the Head of Origination and will be responsible for a team of 10 underwriting residential and buy to let mortgage applications in accordance with
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Bogus Charges, Surprise Fees: Inside Coinbase's Credit-Card Pain

Coinbase, the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, risks seeing its burgeoning business choked if it doesn't work smoothly with the traditional finance industry. Right now, both sides are bickering. The troubles began snowballing early this month when several U.S. banks said they would block
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AL embarrassed by question leaks and corruption in banks

The ruling Awami League is in an awkward situation over the government's failure to stop repeated question paper leaks and political corruption in the banking sector. Awami League leaders and government officials have already expressed their concern over the issue saying that due to the
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What Analyst Recommend Avg. Price Target for Stock? – Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance …

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (ARI) stock managed performance 3.21% over the last week and switched with performance of -0.43% … The effect of the moving average is to smooth the price movement so that the longer-term trend becomes less volatile and therefore more obvious.
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Hills Bank Ag Month

Agriculture is intertwined with Hills Bank's history, heritage, and values, and remains an important part of our culture today. To help celebrate our agricultural roots, we begin our annual celebration of spring and agriculture, with Ag Month events all March long! Check out the many different Ag Month
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Baxter International Inc (BAX) Holdings Lifted by Toronto Dominion Bank

Toronto Dominion Bank boosted its position in shares of Baxter International Inc (NYSE:BAX) by 9.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 231,943 shares of the medical instruments supplier's stock after buying an
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White House Chief of Staff Orders Security Clearance Overhaul

White House Chief of Staff John Kelly ordered an overhaul of how security clearances are handled following a storm of controversy after former staff secretary Rob Porter was allowed to remain in his job for months despite allegations of domestic abuse. “We should — and in the future, must — do better,”
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Media: Goldman Sachs and Macquarie looking at port company

There are reportedly a handful of potential buyers with their eye on the company, but several of these are said to have withdrawn their feelers when it emerged that Goldman Sachs and Macquarie are preparing a bid, reports Reuters. HES International has not commented on the sales rumors to Reuters.
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Wall Street CEOs got big raises — here's much Jamie Dimon, Lloyd Blankfein, and other top …

Wall Street banks are coming off a strong year in 2017, and their company boards are rewarding the chief executives with fat pay raises. Despite a lousy year in trading beset by record-low volatility, each of the big banks — buoyed by strong performance in their investment banking, wealth management,
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Pender Named Employee of the Quarter at TMB

The Murray Bank President and CEO, Bob Hargrove, presented Mary Pender with the Employee of the Quarter award at the Bank's recent employee meeting. Pender currently works as the Executive Administrative Assistant at The Murray Bank. “The Murray Bank is such a great place to work, and the
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Enphase Energy, Inc. (ENPH) Reaches $2.72 After 7.00% Down Move; First American Financial …

The company has market cap of $6.38 billion. It operates through Title Insurance and Services, and Specialty Insurance divisions. It has a 15.3 P/E ratio. The Title Insurance and Services segment issues title insurance policies on residential and commercial property, as well as offers related services and
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Experienced Commercial Real Estate Development Analyst

We're a reputable real estate development and management firm that's add an exciting new position to our team. This candidate needs to have experience working in real estate development and have a diverse skill set! What You Will Be Doing. – Performing financial analysis and debt structuring on the
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Marketing real estate for the young

With the proliferation of condominium developments everywhere in Metro Manila, it is practically impossible to walk into any shopping center nowadays without being handed a flyer for the latest high rise residential building in that area. Often, these sales materials seem to be designed to attract the
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California Existing Home Sales Drop 7.6%

Mortgage rates broke the 4.0% barrier in January as 30-year, fixed-mortgage interest rates averaged 4.03% in January, up from 3.95% in December but down from 4.15% in January 2017, according to Freddie Mac. The five-year, adjustable mortgage interest rate also edged higher in January to an
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A noted list of the best companies to work for put a new premium on minority experiences

Say what you will about the value of lists like Fortune magazine's Best Companies To Work For. The ranking of 100 top companies has been an annual tradition for two decades. It's also the showpiece product of the magazine's longtime research partner, Great Place to Work, a consulting and research
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Bankers find small is beautiful in boutique boom

Bankers find small is beautiful in boutique boom

But the world's most powerful investment banks are increasingly competing with the very bankers they taught to hoover up work. When private equity giant Blackstone unveiled a $17bn (£12bn) move for a chunk of Thomson Reuters last month – its biggest deal in a decade – the lead role didn't go to an
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Westpac economists say many are getting it wrong expecting interest rates to rise soon; they don't …

The financial markets are currently too keen to get out of the starting blocks picking interest rate rises, according to Westpac economists. They don't see interest rate rises till late next year – and they think a subdued housing market will be one of the reasons why. In their Weekly Commentary the Westpac
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Hawthorn homeowner makes $911000 in four years as clearance rate hovers at 69 per cent

Abbotsford had a clean market sweep with the seven auction and privately offered properties in the suburb all selling, according to Domain Group data. 22 Laura Street, Brunswick, passed in at $1,075,000. Photo: Supplied. Across town, in Bentleigh three out of 10 properties passed in; Brighton sold four
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Ruth Obih-Obuah: Revolutionalising real estate sector

If there is any female entrepreneur in Nigeria that has shown grit and resilience in the real estate sector, it is Ruth Obih. Ruth's success is a lesson to young female Nigerians that no specific sector is meant for men alone and that success is mostly earned. Chief executive officer of 3Invest, a real estate…
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Xenith Bankshares Inc (NASDAQ:XBKS): KBW Reiterates “Buy” Rating Today, Has a Target of …

… construction loans to individuals and businesses for the construction of single family residential and multi-family properties, and commercial projects, as well as the development of residential neighborhoods and commercial office parks; commercial mortgage loans for the purchase and re-financing of
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Mr Hockey, Australian ambassador to the US, is selling his Hunters Hill mansion

Former federal treasurer Joe Hockey has put his $8million mansion up for sale on a website for Chinese property buyers. Mr Hockey, who now serves as ambassador to the US in Washington DC, spent years publicly opposing foreigners entering the Australian property market. The former government
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Stakeholders optimistic about real estate growth

Despite the poor performance of the real estate industry and the lull in the property market in recent times, stakeholders have expressed optimism of a full … the lower double-digits and monetary policy keeping a keen eye on inflation trends and minimising inflationary pressure, stakeholders in real estate
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Stochastic RSI Showing Troubling Signs For Global Ex-US Real Estate Vanguard (VNQI)

At the time of writing, the 14-day ADX for Global Ex-US Real Estate Vanguard (VNQI) is 36.46. Many technical chart analysts believe that an ADX value over 25 would suggest a strong trend. A reading under 20 would indicate no trend, and a reading from 20-25 would suggest that there is no clear trend
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How do you know if you are on a competitive home loan deal?

But new Galaxy research compiled for realestate.com.au found 87 per cent of Australians wish there was more transparency around shopping for a mortgage, which often leaves people bamboozled when trying to pick a suitable loan. Realestate.com.au's head of home loans Andrew Russell said it's not
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Jim Driscoll joins Elaine Construction as Project Executive

He holds a BS, in Civil Engineering from the University of Lowell, Lowell, MA, and an MS in Civil Engineering and Construction Management from Northeastern University. He is a licensed Builder in the Cities of Boston Cambridge, and Quincy, holds his State of MA Superintendent's License. He is 30
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Wheelock named president of Greater Pocatello Association of Realtors, talks housing market

“It is absolutely a seller's market,” said Michael Wheelock, the newly inducted president of the Greater Pocatello Association of Realtors and co-owner of Premier Properties. “It doesn't seem to matter what the price range is. If it's priced well right now, you are going to have competing offers.” Wheelock
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Franklin American Mortgage is NAMB Double Diamond Industry Partner

Tennessee headquartered Franklin American Mortgage Company has been chosen as the National Association of Mortgage Brokers' (NAMB) double diamond partner for 2018, the company announced in a statement. This recognition is given annually to NAMB's top performing partners. Franklin
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FactCheck: do bank profits 'belong to everyday Australians'?

Mark Humphery-Jenner has investments in superannuation funds that hold a diversified portfolio of stocks, which includes banks. Helen Hodgson has investments in superannuation funds that have a diversified portfolio of shares, including banks. Helen Hodgson receives funding from AHURI and the
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10 Success Tips To Land a Fortune 100 Job

A guide to resume building, personal branding and interviewing – Free Course.
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Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ) Stake Increased by Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc.

Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. raised its stake in Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ) by 0.8% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 170,954 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional
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Sodastream International Ltd (SODA) Given Average Rating of “Buy” by Analysts

Sodastream International logo Shares of Sodastream International Ltd (NASDAQ:SODA) have been given an average rating of “Buy” by the seven ratings firms that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, four have
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Ipswich real estate agent reflects on 25 years of success

A LOT has changed in Ipswich real estate in the last 25 years and through thick and thin, Warren Ramsey has been there to witness it. The Ray White Ipswich principal is this month reflecting on a quarter of a century of selling property in the city, having ridden the market's highs and lows for 25 years.
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Polish, Israeli Leaders Speak by Phone as Holocaust Feud Deepens

Mateusz Morawiecki, Poland's prime minister, speaks at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. Photographer: Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with his Polish counterpart on Sunday after comments by Premier Mateusz
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Republican Candidates Face a Dilemma on Trump

Unlike this year's U.S. Senate races, which are mainly being fought in Trump-friendly states, many of the most contested House electoral battles are for Republican-held seats in more Democratic-leaning places. That enhances the odds of Democrats winning control of the House and presents a dilemma
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Fortune and love favour the brave essay help

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“Aggressive” hiring in Singapore as demand spikes for China-coverage bankers

The boom in demand for China coverage bankers is spreading from Hong Kong to Singapore. Both corporate and private banks in the Republic are trying to take on more China-focused relationship managers, although their hiring is stymied by skill shortages. Chinese businesses are increasing their
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The California Dream is tough to afford if you're under 40

To be sure, the Bay Area's sky-high housing costs have caused hardship for people of all ages. Older renters, especially those on fixed incomes, often have an even trickier time absorbing the sharp increases and instability caused by a hot rental market. But younger residents are more likely to rent.
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PSA banking on new terminal at JNPT to expand in India

Growth for PSA India will come from the JNPT terminal for the next few years, says Tan Chong Meng, Group CEO, PSA International Pte Ltd, which opened its first facility at the port on Sunday. Excerpts: How important is the new terminal for PSA? JNPT is a gateway port, it has got a deep hinterland and
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Brokerages Set Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc (BXMT) PT at $33.33

Blackstone Mortgage Trust logo Shares of Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc (NYSE:BXMT) have received a consensus recommendation of “Buy” from the nine brokerages that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold
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'The Real Estate': Berlin Review

Of the cast, Ekstrand is the only professional. The rest are non-actors, many of whom actually work in the shadier fringes of Stockholm's real estate business. Most notable is Christer Levin, in real life an infamous black market broker, who plays the cadaverous family lawyer Lex. In a bizarre, semi surreal
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Schroder Investment Management Group Acquires 202942 Shares of Fortune Brands Home …

Fortune Brands Home & Security logo Schroder Investment Management Group grew its holdings in shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) by 17.0% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund
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JRE offers investment opportunity in Quasar Istanbul project

Just Real Estate (JRE) has expanded its overseas portfolio with investment opportunities for clients in the Quasar Istanbul project, a mix-use development in heart of Turkey's economic and cultural capital, and one of … “Real estate trends are shifting more towards experience, destination and lifestyle.
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APPLY FOR A MORTGAGE! February 18, 2018; 0 Views; The Red Hot Real Estate Show. Click HERE to Apply for a Mortgage with Phil Olson, American Mortgage and Equity Consultants
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Zuma Budget Hole Leaves South Africa With Tough Decisions on Tax

Removing the zero rating on fuel purchases could bring in another 3 billion rand, according to Citigroup Inc. Six of 10 respondents in a Bloomberg survey expect to see an increase in the rate. “Being a regressive tax, it has been avoided for political reasons,” Frank Blackmore, the chief economist at EF
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Major bank tightens credit assessment policy

NAB has made a change to its home lending policy amid concerns over the rising household debt to income ratio and as APRA zeroes in on loan serviceability. From Friday, 16 February, the loan to income ratio used in its home lending credit assessment has been changed from 8 to 7. “Regulatory
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How To Track Elon Musk's Roadster On Its Journey Towards Mars

The successful launch of the SpaceX Falcon Heavy earlier this month was a landmark technical achievement, but it has quickly come to be symbolized by something a bit sillier — the image of a red Tesla Roadster floating through space, with a dummy in a spacesuit behind the wheel. The car and its
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Mexico's Second Place in Polls Says He Won't Be Trump's 'Doormat'

Anaya is trying to close the gap with leftist candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who has also been critical of Trump and is leading by about 9 percentage points, according to Bloomberg's Poll Tracker. Jose Antonio Meade, who represents the same party as the nation's unpopular President Enrique
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Housing Prices Take a Dip – and Kahlon Comes Under Fire for It

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon finally got his wish in the last quarter of 2017 as home prices fell, but he was soon under attack for risking a real estate slump and endangering government tax revenues. The Central Bureau of Statistics reported on Thursday that home prices fell 1.2% in the fourth quarter
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Meet Singapore's own God of Fortune

It is not every day that you get the opportunity to have the God of Fortune bless your huat kueh (prosperity cake) in person. So the scene at the Loyang Tua Pek Kong temple as the clock struck midnight to mark the first day of Chinese New Year was one of raucous anticipation. Some 800 devotees had
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INSIGHT-Billion dollar diamond fraud case puts India's state banks in focus

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI, Feb 18 (Reuters) – The Punjab National Bank branch in south Mumbai sits just down the road from both the Bombay Stock Exchange and the Reserve Bank of India, at a physical centre of one of the world's fastest growing major economies. The branch, clad in a stately colonial
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ICYMI: New home starts are on the rebound

Larsen said that while many of those homes are being built in subdivisions that were planned out before 2008, when the bottom dropped out of the housing market, he's seeing something different in the county over the past 13 months. “I'd say something like 60 percent of the permits we've issued
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How Olympic speed skater Denny Morrison creates his own good fortune

Considering his near-fatal motorcycle crash in 2015 and life-threatening stroke one year later, how lucky he is to be alive and how lucky he is to be in PyeongChang, competing at his fourth Olympic Games. But luck is just part of the equation for the 32-year-old speedskater. He's been told that he
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Corium International (NASDAQ:CORI) Given a $14.00 Price Target by HC Wainwright Analysts

Corium International logo Corium International (NASDAQ:CORI) has been given a $14.00 price objective by investment analysts at HC Wainwright in a note issued to investors on Friday, February 9th. The brokerage presently has a “buy” rating on the biopharmaceutical company's stock.
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Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) Given a $5.00 Price Target at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp logo Keefe, Bruyette & Woods set a $5.00 price target on Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) in a report issued on Friday, February 9th. The firm currently has a hold rating on the credit services provider's stock. OCSL has been the topic of several other research
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DBN unveils strategic nationwide coverage plans for MSMEs

DBN unveils strategic nationwide coverage plans for MSMEs

Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has unveiled nationwide strategic plan for on-lending of facility to millions of Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises … The DBN helmsman who promised a paradigm shift towards supporting MSMEs in Nigeria, said: “Our lending activities officially kicked off on October
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Japan's Mizuho Sees Pickup in US M&A Lending After Tax Cut

T> sees a pickup in overseas lending after a slowdown last year in the United States, where a recently enacted corporate tax cut is widely expected to … particularly in busy M&A markets such as the U.S., as they seek more means of growth while their domestic lending businesses suffer persistently low
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Payday lenders target struggling single mums

Payday lenders are increasingly targeting single mothers who are struggling to make ends meet. Women tend to earn about 15 per cent less than men, and if they are single mothers raising children on their own, financial troubles are all too common. Recent research has revealed the number of women
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How will the Catch a Million winner spend his fortune?

Rudi Bosman caught up with The AM show to speak about the $50k catch.
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Financial Poise™ Announces Its Media Sponsorship of iGlobal Forum's Profiting From Cross …

Financial Poise™ is pleased to announce its media sponsorship of iGlobal Forum's Profiting from Cross-Border Flow of Capital into Real Estate workshop … Featuring three separate workshops, the one day event will facilitate the examination of trends in cross-border real estate investment, taxation, and
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Politics Report: San Diego's Blue Wave May Not Be Big

In the District 2 City Council race, for example, Bryan Pease has said he supports infill development of affordable housing, but was clear on our podcast that he does not think increasing the supply of market rate housing will lower housing prices. One of his Democratic opponents, Jen Campbell, seems
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Cherry Creek Corporate Center sells for $40.5 million

M&J Wilkow, in a joint venture with a fund managed by DRA Advisors LLC, bought Cherry Creek Corporate Center from an EverWest Real Estate Partners affiliate, AA Cherry Creek LLC. Arapahoe County records show the buyer paid $40.5 million for the 238,302-square-foot building, which includes a
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'Narconomics and its tentacles': BC vows crackdown on fentanyl-real estate laundering

Over roughly the same period, as opioid deaths began to jump in late 2014, property values also soared, pricing many locals out of the housing market. According to the Globe, at least “17 such lenders … have collectively claimed a $47-million stake, plus interest, in 45 Vancouver-area properties in
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LSV Asset Management Raises Holdings in Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (IVR)

Invesco Mortgage Capital logo LSV Asset Management grew its position in shares of Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (NYSE:IVR) by 23.4% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 509,800 shares of the real estate
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Mettler-Toledo International (NYSE:MTD) Given New $580.00 Price Target at Morgan Stanley

Citigroup raised Mettler-Toledo International from a neutral rating to a buy rating and increased their price objective for the company from $685.00 to $692.00 in a research note on Friday, February 9th. Barclays initiated coverage on Mettler-Toledo International in a research note on Thursday, January
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Aye Finance raises Rs25 crore from Hinduja Finance and IntelleGrow

The current funding round will be used to build the company's loan book. Founded in 2014 by Sanjay Sharma and Vikram Jetley, Aye Finance is a non-banking finance company (NBFC) that provides mortgage, hypothecation and term loan services to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
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Latvian member of European Central Bank detained in probe

LONDON — Latvia's top banking official, a key member of the European Central Bank, was detained Sunday after being questioned for hours by anti-corruption authorities amid accusations of bribery and money laundering in the European nation's financial system. Latvian state TV showed Ilmars
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No one measure will fix BC housing crisis, but budget will start: ministers

VICTORIA — British Columbia's New Democrats are promising initiatives in Tuesday's budget to increase the supply of affordable homes for families, students and seniors, while also bringing in measures to dampen speculation in the real estate market. Finance Minister Carole James says her budget
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'The Real Estate' ('Toppen av ingenting'): Film Review | Berlin 2018

Swedish co-directors Axel Petersen and Mans Mansson pop the Stockholm housing bubble in this grotesque black comedy about a cash cow that becomes a white elephant. What to say about The Real Estate? When the main thing keeping you awake and somewhat attentive is the constant stream of
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Berlin Film Review: 'The Real Estate'

There surely won't be an uglier movie in the Berlin competition this year than “The Real Estate,” nor one so deeply unpleasant on every level. Whether it's the tediously coarse characters, some of whom appear to have been poached from a Swedish “Twin Peaks” knock-off, the deliberately unattractive
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6 Arsenal youngsters who could save Arsenal a fortune in the transfer window

Arsenal's January signings should make useful additions to the squad, but there are still other areas that need addressing in the summer. 1Could any academy players fill the gaps? Class of 2009. Going into the winter window, many supporters thought Arsenal needed a new centre-back, goalkeeper,
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Getting short foreign credit can be difficult in aftermath of PNB fraud

From the strongest lenders such as State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Bank of Baroda, and Axis Bank, to the less robust and geographically more constrained lenders such as Central Bank of India and United Bank of India, banking managements have begun examining their systems and processes with
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Franklin Street Advisors Decreased Its Position in Fortune Brands Homes & Sec (FBHS) as Market …

Franklin Street Advisors Inc decreased its stake in Fortune Brands Homes & Sec Inc (FBHS) by 17.06% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Franklin Street Advisors Inc sold 21,314 shares as the company's stock rose 10.95% with the market. The hedge fund held 103,592 shares of
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First American Trust FSB Boosts Holdings in Honeywell International Inc. (HON)

Honeywell International logo First American Trust FSB lifted its holdings in Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON) by 1.0% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 41,786 shares of the conglomerate's stock after buying
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Real estate briefly: Target shopping center in Orange sold; Lee & Associates closes two industrial …

The first property, with 17,275 square feet at 3601 W. Garry Ave. in Santa Ana, sold for $4.3 million. Jim Snyder and Pat Lacey at Lee & Associates represented the seller, and Todd Martens of Voit Real Estate Services represented the buyer. The second property, with 19,561 square feet at 18100 Mt.
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Greenleaf Trust Purchases Shares of 3835 First American Financial Corp (FAF)

Greenleaf Trust Purchases Shares of 3835 First American Financial Corp (FAF)

Greenleaf Trust purchased a new stake in First American Financial Corp (NYSE:FAF) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing … The title insurance and services segment provides title insurance, closing and/or escrow services and similar or related services domestically and
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Banks to knock at RBI's door on PNB impasse

Banks are planning to approach the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to break the impasse with the fraud-hit Punjab National Bank (PNB), which is declining to pay them the dues till investigations into the ₹11,500-crore LoU scam are completed, according to an official who attended a meeting of major
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Democrats Seek to Ban High-Interest Consumer Loans

As a result, there was an estimated $1.5 billion in un-bankable intermediate-term loans issued to state residents, with over half the lending is at annual interest rates over 100 percent or more. The new bill does not target very short-term pay-day loans, which can charge interest rates of up to 400 percent
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Why I'd recommend investing your first £1000 in Lloyds Banking Group plc today

So you have a spare £1,000 and want to invest it in the stock market? If you are looking for a long-term buy-and-hold, one that should deliver share price growth and dividend income for years to come, high street giant Lloyds Banking Group (LSE: LLOY) could be the ideal place to start.
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LSV Asset Management Acquires 230447 Shares of TPG Specialty Lending Inc (TSLX)

TPG Specialty Lending logo LSV Asset Management boosted its holdings in TPG Specialty Lending Inc (NYSE:TSLX) by 90.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 485,627 shares of the financial services provider's
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Favorable News Coverage Somewhat Unlikely to Affect Old Republic International (ORI) Share Price

The research firm rates the sentiment of press coverage by monitoring more than twenty million news and blog sources. … various regulated insurance company subsidiaries, which are organized into three segments: General Insurance Group, Title Insurance Group and the Republic Financial Indemnity
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Rebuilding after the housing collapse

By all indicators, Kitsap County's housing market was booming — just as it was across the country. By 2007, the median price of a single-family home in Kitsap County had increased to more than $290,000 in 2007, up 5 percent from $275,000 in 2006. With an average of more than 2,000 active listings
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Walsh Brothers Completes Renovation at Fitchburg State University

FITCHBURG, MA – Members of the Walsh Brothers project team joined executives from Fitchburg State University for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the renovation of Fitchburg State University's Carmelita Landry Arena in Fitchburg. Official who attended the event included Dr.
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Old Republic International Co. (ORI) Director Glenn W. Reed Acquires 5000 Shares

During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.43 earnings per share. research analysts forecast that Old Republic International Co. will … various regulated insurance company subsidiaries, which are organized into three segments: General Insurance Group, Title Insurance Group and the
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Davis Capital Partners Increased Signature Bank New York (SBNY) Holding; Fortune Brands …

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. provides home and security products for use in residential home repair, remodeling, new construction, and security applications. The company has market cap of $9.69 billion. It operates in four divisions: Cabinets, Plumbing, Doors, and Security. It has a 21.04 P/E
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Royal Bank of Scotland set to make it a decade of losses

ROYAL Bank of Scotland is set to complete a decade of losses on Friday, when City analysts expect it to unveil a net loss of £117.6million for 2017. That will bring cumulative losses at the taxpayer-backed bank up to £58.4billion, since it needed a £45billion bailout from the government to prevent its
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Waverton Investment Management Ltd Has $81.50 Million Holdings in Honeywell International Inc …

Franklin Street Advisors Inc. NC lifted its holdings in shares of Honeywell International by 1.4% during the fourth quarter. Franklin Street Advisors Inc. NC now owns 73,262 shares of the conglomerate's stock worth $11,235,000 after buying an additional 1,011 shares during the last quarter. First Citizens
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PNB Fraud: What Has Happened So Far. Ten Things To Know

When the banking sector is busy counting its losses in one of the most gigantic banking frauds, the law enforcement agencies, CBI and ED, have raided properties linked to diamantaire Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi's Gitanjali Jewels. The CBI has already arrested three persons, including the 2 PNB
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Pension funds to raise State lending with rollout of longer tenor

Pension funds are set to significantly raise their investment in government securities after the planned rollout of longer-term domestic debt instruments, Treasury secretary Henry Rotich says. Mr Rotich has indicated in his three-year debt management strategy that the government will go for medium to
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TPG Specialty Lending (TSLX) Scheduled to Post Earnings on Tuesday

TPG Specialty Lending logo TPG Specialty Lending (NYSE:TSLX) is scheduled to be posting its quarterly earnings results after the market closes on Tuesday, February 20th. Analysts expect TPG Specialty Lending to post earnings of $0.45 per share for the quarter. TPG Specialty Lending (NYSE TSLX)
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What Is ETHLend?

There are many different business opportunities in the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain. Decentralized lending is a business venture a lot of companies would like to explore. ETHLend is doing exactly that, as their secure financial marketplace for peer-to-peer lending using blockchain and smart
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Mortgage jab at Nitish

Patna: Chief minister Nitish Kumar has mortgaged Bihar and his party to the BJP to keep his chair, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav said in Samastipur on Sunday starting the second phase of his yatra. Addressing about 30,000 people at KSR College ground in Sarairanjan, 85km northeast of Patna, Tejashwi
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First American Financial (FAF) Price Target Lowered to $70.00 at Barclays

Barclays currently has an overweight rating on the insurance provider's stock. FAF has been the subject of a number of other reports. Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of First American Financial from a hold rating to a buy rating and set a $63.00 target price for the company in a research note
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US housing starts rise; US sentiment up; Canada housing sales slip; ECB and Lativian central …

The annual rate is now up to 1,326,000 which is an extra 96,000 houses over the December annual rate. The jump may both ease housing price pressures that are rising +5.6% pa, and is big enough to register a boost to the country's economic growth. Some also suggest the rise may restrain rent
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Barclays Bank customer says she is 'let down' by its planned closure in Hadleigh

More than 77% of customers already use online or phone banking, while leaflets distributed by the bank say that just 154 people out of a population of more than 10,000 in the town use it as their sole point of banking. But one customer said: “I simple feel let down by my bank. “I am a very upset disabled
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Latvian central bank boss detained by anti-corruption force

Latvian central bank boss detained by anti-corruption force

The head of Latvia's central bank, Ilmars Rimsevics, has been detained by the country's anti-corruption agency. His home and offices at the Bank of Latvia were both raided by officers. The country's Corruption Prevention Bureau gave no details about its investigation, or the nature of the raids.
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Oyster Bay bans use of plywood to cover 'zombie' houses

Homeowners, banks and lending institutions are responsible for replacing the wood, and the town will notify them of their responsibility, town spokeswoman Marta Kane said in an email. If they do not comply, town employees will begin doing it for them with materials that have recently been ordered and
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Have Investors Already Priced In Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc's (NYSE:FBHS) Growth?

Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) is a stock well-positioned for future growth, but many investors are wondering whether its last closing price of $63.82 is based on unrealistic expectations. Let's take a look at some key metrics to determine whether there's any value here for current and
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Renewable Energy Surges to 18% of US Power Mix

Eighteen percent of all electricity in the United States was produced by renewable sources in 2017, including solar, wind, and hydroelectric dams. That's up from 15% in 2016, with the shift driven by new solar and wind projects, the end of droughts in the West, and a dip in the share of natural gas
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Advisory Research Inc. Boosts Position in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF)

Global X MANAGEMENT CO LLC boosted its position in International Flavors & Fragrances by 21.0% in the 3rd quarter. Global X MANAGEMENT CO LLC now owns 2,404 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock valued at $344,000 after buying an additional 417 shares during the period.
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Honeywell International Inc. (HON) Shares Bought by Janus Henderson Group PLC

The institutional investor owned 4,712,654 shares of the conglomerate's stock after buying an additional 317,562 shares during the quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC owned 0.62% of Honeywell International worth $667,969,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other hedge funds
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Black Panther Has an Epic Box-Office Debut

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 08: Chadwick Boseman attends the European Premiere of 'Black Panther' at Eventim Apollo on February 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/FilmMagic). Jeff Spicer FilmMagic. By Bloomberg. 1:38 PM EST. The epic box-office debut of “Black Panther,”
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The always classy Vanna White just turned 61, and we can't believe how good she looks

The classy lady made her “Wheel of Fortune” debut in 1982, and she's still going strong 36 years later! When she debuted on the show, White said she was “very excited and happy to be part of 'Wheel of Fortune.'” “It's good to have you here,” replied the show's host, Pat Sajak. “You're going to be over at
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'Reliability of banking system determine nation's success'

Sadguru Jaggi Vasudev of the Coimbattore-based Isha Foundation has said the stability, reliability and resilience of the banking systems of the nation determine how successful a nation is. Delivering the founders' day lecture at Karnataka Bank in Mangaluru on Sunday, he said: “It is unfortunate that
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Remax.com Continues to Outperform Other Real Estate Franchise Websites

RE/MAX has announced that it garnered the most visits of real estate franchise websites in 2017, according to Hitwise.* Century 21's century21.com had 48 percent fewer visits than remax.com, Hitwise data show, while Keller William's kw.com had 55 percent fewer visits and Coldwell Banker's
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Bailard Inc. Invests $668000 in Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (OCSL) Stock

Bailard Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (NASDAQ:OCSL) in the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund acquired 136,600 shares of the credit services provider's stock, valued at approximately $668,000. A number of other institutional investors have
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Lender UCO has $412 million exposure in PNB banking fraud case

Indian banks could take a hit of more than $3 billion from loans and corporate guarantees provided to diamond companies at the centre of the alleged fraud at PNB, the tax department has estimated. On Sunday, India's financial crime agency, the Enforcement Directorate, conducted searches at various
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Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc (BXMT) Shares Bought by Edgemoor Investment Advisors Inc.

Blackstone Mortgage Trust logo Edgemoor Investment Advisors Inc. increased its stake in shares of Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc (NYSE:BXMT) by 0.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 399,726 shares of the real estate
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Quade earns President's Award at United Real Estate Solutions

SIOUX CITY — Lee Quade was recently honored by United Real Estate Solutions for his sales production excellence and achievements in 2017. Quade earned the real estate industry's highest honor, the President's Award. Quade joined United Real Estate Solutions as a sales associate in 2005.
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ING Groep NV Has $468000 Position in Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (FBHS)

Fortune Brands Home & Security logo ING Groep NV boosted its holdings in Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) by 24.2% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 6,844 shares of the
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Perry Ellis International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PERY) Shares Bought by Bessemer Group Inc.

Bessemer Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Perry Ellis International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PERY) by 95.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 25,800 shares of the textile maker's stock after buying an
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Black Business Loans Up to $100000 or More With This New Resource

Although a resource tool and not a lender, Venturize will be added to Small Business Majority's existing entrepreneurship program. That program started in 2015 to help small businesses gain access to critical resources on issues such as responsible lending, retirement, healthcare, and other benefits.
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Cybersecurity and Real Estate: What Realtors Should Expect In 2018

Even in real estate, modern data can be incredibly lucrative depending on what kind of content is in the mix. A huge list of potential buyer emails, for example, is game-changing for any realty or sales team. Start factoring in more important and sensitive data like phone numbers, current addresses,
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Acquisitions build national footprint

Today's housing market, on the other hand, has the mills humming and, while still pricey, the commodity is readily available. Even so, there are shipping logistics to be considered, according to Tucker, who explained that Lignetics plants source the raw materials from mills in their immediate territories.
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BECU offers grant to first-time homebuyers

It's no secret that it's a tough housing market for buyers, especially in Seattle. And first-time homebuyers, in particular, can often face even more challenges. BECU is offering a new First-Time Homebuyer Grant Program designed to help first-time homebuyers pay the down payment towards the purchase
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