Hunt Mortgage Group Finances a Multifamily Property Located in Phoenix, Arizona

Hunt Mortgage Group Finances a Multifamily Property Located in Phoenix, Arizona

New York, NY — February 22 2018 — Hunt Mortgage Group, a leader in financing commercial real estate throughout the United States, announced today it provided a first mortgage bridge loan in the amount of $30.5 million to finance the acquisition and renovation of the 240-unit Mountain Park
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Faked Emails Favoring Dominion's Scana Bid Spark State Probe

Authorities are investigating a flurry of allegedly phony emails sent to South Carolina lawmakers in support of Dominion Energy Inc.'s $7.9 billion takeover bid for troubled Scana Corp. The form emails were made to look as though they were sent by South Carolina citizens and came via a website
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International Movement – Prior To Buying Know

If you are preparing to to be able to Ireland and / or maybe ship all of the vehicle in which to Dublin after that you require help from international presentation companies. The particular company is critical for apparently of your very own goods. If you need to boat your car then you have to hire an agency
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Iran Wants to Join the World Order It Undermines

If you are a fan of unintentional comedy, I recommend checking out the Financial Action Task Force. This is the global organization of big banks and government agencies dedicated to combating money laundering and terrorism finance. This week it met in Paris to discuss, among other things, whether or
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Empowering the Unique Learner

When it comes to education, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. We all interpret the world differently so, in turn, uniquely discover unfamiliar aspects of it. This truth is a core part of Fortune educator Michael Logan's approach to teaching. “The different styles of learning is beautiful because I learn at the
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Wells Fargo & Company MN Acquires 8324 Shares of Encore Wire Co. (WIRE)

Encore Wire logo Wells Fargo & Company MN increased its position in shares of Encore Wire Co. (NASDAQ:WIRE) by 35.6% during the 3rd quarter, … is a supplier of building wire for interior electrical wiring in commercial and industrial buildings, homes, apartments, and manufactured housing.
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Time-share resort firm buying The Modern Honolulu hotel

The Modern Honolulu hotel in Waikiki is under contract to be sold to Las Vegas-based time-share operator Diamond Resorts International for an undisclosed price. The buyers have signed a purchase agreement and are undergoing a 90-day due-dilligence period before the transaction closes, possibly
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Analysts See $0.44 EPS for TPG Specialty Lending, Inc. (TSLX)

Analysts expect TPG Specialty Lending, Inc. (NYSE:TSLX) to report $0.44 EPS on February, 28.They anticipate $0.03 EPS change or 6.38 % from last quarter's $0.47 EPS. TSLX's profit would be $26.51 million giving it 10.43 P/E if the $0.44 EPS is correct. After having $0.51 EPS previously, TPG
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Delhi-based lending startup Cash Suvidha raises $2.5 M in debt funding

Delhi-based fintech startup Cash Suvidha, which extends business loans, said on Tuesday that it had raised debt of $2.5 million, of which $1.5 million was through private placement of Non-Convertible Debentures, and $1 million was raised from two financial institutions. According to a company
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Mortgage brokers John Charcol moves its expanding Southampton team to new offices in Drivers …

Since then the Southampton team has expanded and in addition to mortgage advice now offers specialist in-house bridging finance, secured loans, home insurance and mortgage protection to John Charcol customers. Mark Fleet, CEO of John Charcol said: “The investment we've made in Southampton
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Real estate suffers negative impact

Performance in the real estate sector is experiencing a negative impact emanating from increasing stock of unoccupied industrial properties on the back of subdued economic activity, this is according to listed entity TSL Limited. Speaking at the Group's results briefing last week, TSL CEO Washington
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Accor nears sale of stake in real estate arm

The French group has lined up five institutional investors to acquire part of AccorInvest, its real estate business, said people familiar with the discussions. It plans to announce the long-awaited deal before its full-year results later this month, at least seven months later than chief executive Sébastien Bazin
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Cramer: Stop yourself from panicking and find the sell-off's opportunities

A combination of consolidation — WestRock is buying KapStone — … and the fact that paper stocks are cyclical[s] that haven't run nearly as much as, say, the chemicals,” Cramer explained. “While WestRock and International Paper did get hit hard today, that's the kind of special situation that I write
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Will USAF Actually Buy A Light Attack Aircraft This Time?

The Air Force is planning to invite additional international partners to observe this second phase of experimentation, according to spokeswoman Capt. Emily Grabowski. This approach seems to be laying the groundwork for an international light attack buy – possibly in place of a U.S. one. So although Air
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North Korean Hackers May Have Stolen $530 Million From a Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchange

North Korean hackers may have been responsible for the largest cryptocurrency heist to date, Reuters reports. Last month, hackers stole $530 million in virtual currency from Coincheck, one of Japan's largest cryptocurrency exchanges. While the attackers have yet to be identified, South Korea's National
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Why COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co Ltd's (SGX:F83) Ownership Structure Is …

Institutional investors typically buy and sell shares in large magnitudes which can significantly sway the share price, especially when there are relatively small amounts of shares available on the market to trade. A low institutional ownership of 3.84% puts F83 on a list of companies that are not likely
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Elon Musk Just Hopes His Falcon Heavy Rocket Doesn't Blow Up

The maiden flight of Space Exploration Technologies Corp.'s larger and more powerful Falcon Heavy rocket will be a success if it doesn't blow up on the launch pad, according to Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk. “This is a test mission, so we don't want to set expectations of perfection,” Musk said on a
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As Venezuelans Flee, Refugee Camp Springs Up Across Border

Brazilian Foreign Minister Aloysio Nunes told Bloomberg News on Monday that he is against settling immigrants in refugee camps and as of now the federal government is not considering such an option. What the immigrants need “is social assistance, especially health assistance, from local authorities.”.
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China's Billionaires Will Fuel Demand for Private Jets: Gulfstream

The demand in China is primarily for large cabin aircraft “that will allow Chinese companies to fly non-stop to many destinations around the world,” Scott Neal, senior vice president for worldwide sales at Gulfstream, told Bloomberg Television's Haslinda Amin in an interview at the Singapore Airshow.
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MBTA deal will keep union workers at Lynn bus garage

Thomas Grillo Thomas Grillo is an award-winning business reporter who has worked at Boston's major newspapers covering real estate trends such as the emergence of Assembly Square in Somerville and chronicling the growth of Boston's Seaport District. In Lynn, Thomas covers City Hall and
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What do slowing sales mean for the Canadian housing market? Experts weigh in on what to expect …

What do slowing sales mean for the Canadian housing market? Experts weigh in on what to expect …

January was a cool month for the Canadian housing market, as national home sales dropped 14.5 per cent month-over-month. “We expect some near-term volatility to persist in the market, as the fallout from the new mortgage rules and rising interest rates is absorbed by buyers and sellers,” wrote TD
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Sydney couple hopes to pool funds with others to buy a house

IN your 20s, house-sharing meant splitting the chores, the bills, and the rent with strangers. But now a couple in their 30s are looking at a new kind of house-share — splitting the mortgage with other like-minded couples to help them get a foothold in Sydney's overheated property market. Having slogged
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Zero-down mortgages can come with a high price, experts say

One way you're certain to pay more: A premium for private mortgage insurance will be added to your monthly payment. Generally, lenders require this type of insurance if you're not putting at least 20 percent down, says Ogechi Igbokwe, a certified financial planner with OneSavvyDollar.com in Eastport.
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Your Airbnb income could now help you refinance your home

Airbnb hosts looking to refinance their mortgages got some sweet news this week. The home rental company announced it is partnering with Fannie Mae and other financial institutions to “consider home-sharing income when it comes time to refinance your mortgage,” according to an email distributed to
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Elvis's cash has left the building: The King's £71m fortune BLOWN

Elvis Presley's fortune had dwindled to a few million dollars at the time of his death in 1977, but the power of the Presley brand – including the tourist attraction Graceland – meant that assets were built back up into the $100m trust that Lisa Marie inherited. Mr Siegel sold off 85% of her share in the Elvis
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Mortgage Rates in US Continue to Climb, Seventh Straight Week

US 30-year mortgage rates increased for a seventh consecutive week to a near four-year peak in step with USA bond yields on concerns about rising inflation and further rate hikes from the Federal Reserve, Freddie Mac said on Thursday. It was 4.38 percent a week ago and 4.16 percent a year ago.
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Housing officials share plans to demolish West Fargo low-rise, redevelop site with 60 to 80 new units

Residents will be relocated using vouchers to allow them to enter the private housing market and find a place that will be subsidized. They will pay the same as they currently do, which is based on 30 percent of their adjusted monthly income. The entire project is estimated to cost between $15 and $18
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Trump's Company Settles Golfers' Suit for 94 Cents on the Dollar

A golf course in Jupiter, Florida, now the Trump National Golf Club, when it was owned by Ritz-Carlton, Aug. 24, 2006. Photographer: Alex Quesada/The New York Times via Redux. After pledging to fight a $5.77 million judgment against one of his luxury Florida golf clubs, President Donald Trump's
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Would-be homebuyers chew on rising mortgage rates

Are you gnawing your fingernails down to the quick because mortgage interest rates are on the rise? Or doing calisthenics in preparation to race the market? What will you do if rates zoom past 5 percent? It's been seven years since rates hit 5 percent, and most of that time they stayed between 3.5
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China's home prices remain stable in January

BEIJING, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) — The property market remained largely stable across China in January, with home prices edging down slightly in major cities, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Saturday. New residential housing prices in first-tier cities declined last month in comparison to
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Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL) Hold Rating Reiterated Today By BMO Capital …

EU: In an analyst note released on Tuesday morning, BMO Capital reaffirmed their Hold rating on Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL) shares. They now have a $4.0 target on the firm. BMO Capital's target indicates a potential downside of -8.05 % from the company's last price.
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Mnuchin Relishes His Star Turn in Cabinet and Trump's Favor

Between defending the Trump administration's tax cuts and imposing sanctions on North Korea, Steven Mnuchin found some time this week for the fun part of being Treasury Secretary. Mnuchin spent a few hours Thursday touring the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, where as many as 50 million coins a day
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GE Cuts $2.4 Billion From Biggest Pension Deficit on S&P 500

General Electric Co. trimmed its pension deficit by $2.4 billion as the manufacturer tackles the worst shortfall in corporate America. The $28.7 billion deficit is down about 8 percent from the prior year, according to a regulatory filing late Friday. The company closed 2017 with $100.3 billion in obligations
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Festival Of Praise: Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Take 6, James Fortune and more, April …

Festival Of Praise: Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Take 6, James Fortune and more tickets, Festival Of Praise: Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Take 6, James Fortune and more at Macon City Auditorium on April 1, 2018 at 5:00 pm.
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Real estate developer, philanthropist Sanford Diller dies at 89

Sanford Diller, the San Francisco real estate developer and philanthropist whose foundation has donated hundreds of millions of dollars to Bay Area hospitals, Jewish causes and the arts, died Friday at his Woodside home. He was 89.
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Ex-Stan Chart and UOB director leaves Singapore banking, heads to start-up

A senior banking strategist, who's held director-level roles at UOB and Standard Chartered in Singapore, has joined a fintech firm based in…India. UOB executive director Karthik Raghupathy moved to PhonePe, a Bengaluru-headquartered start-up that runs a popular payments app, last month as head
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Priced out of the world's costliest city, Hong Kong buyers make a beeline for Taiwan property

Prices of flats that are only about a third of those in Hong Kong are among the main reasons capital flows to the island have been picking up in recent years, even as curbs to deter speculators have put a damper on the market, analysts said. Strong buying interest for overseas homes prompted Farglory
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Berthoud sits in the housing market's sweet spot

After all, every local submarket in the region saw average sales prices increase. All except Berthoud, where average sales prices declined 3 percent. But there's another side to the Berthoud story. And it says a great deal about the potential direction of the area housing market in the foreseeable future.
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Is there a ceiling for housing market?

“That means it's a good opportunity for people looking to move up and buy a different home, and especially for first-time home buyers.” The same real estate trends are happening in other parts of Oregon and in much of the nation, Simrin said. The average sales price of 5,204 homes sold in Lane County,
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Kosmos Energy Refinances Its $1.5 Billion Reserve Based Lending Facility

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kosmos Energy (NYSE: KOS) (LSE: KOS) announced today that it has refinanced its reserve based lending (RBL) facility. The RBL facility, which previously incorporated only the company's Ghana assets, now includes the recently acquired producing assets in Equatorial
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Buying Property in Portugal as a Non-Resident

Buying Property in Portugal as a Non-Resident

“The market is growing mainly because of economic growth and consumer confidence,” said Miguel Poisson, managing director, Portugal Sotheby's International Realty. “Real estate is a safe and high return sector,” he added. The country's homes are popular with buyers from all over the world,
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State's bankers are trying to weed out the risk

And unless their entreaties to the federal government for greater comfort on the legal front are answered in short order, it seems unlikely any will provide banking services to the state's pot market when it debuts in July, forcing cannabis companies to deal exclusively in cash and raising a host of related
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Eviction fear as banks sell home loans

Ulster Bank became the second bank to announce a sale of distressed loans this week with 7,000 mortgages in arrears being offered. Threshold, a national housing charity, said that tenants' rights in relation to the upkeep of property, deposit return, and adherence to existing terms of a tenancy are often
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Investors Buy American International Group (AIG) on Weakness

Barclays reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $71.00 target price (up previously from $68.00) on shares of American International Group in a research report on Tuesday. Bank of America upgraded shares of American International Group from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and cut their
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Apple AirPower Could Punctuate Big iPad March Event

It's been a quiet start to 2018 for Apple. But there are some signs of that changing soon. This week, we heard reports that Apple is planning a March event that could play host to new iPads and at least one new accessory: its AirPower wireless charging mat. Meanwhile, Apple could be delivering a major
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The son of Armenian immigrants and Donald Trump's idol: Fortune

He was a daring pilot during World War II. And on the playing fields of deal-making, he was the future president's polar opposite—the very embodiment of self-discipline, humility and grace under pressure. Fortune unveils an article about Kirk Kerkorian, a self-made billionaire and fellow hotel developer,
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2 Stocks That Are Benefiting From 1 of The Biggest Demographic Trends

With a current dividend yield of 7.4%, Northwest is a great addition to your portfolio for its exposure to the aging population and for its high-quality, global, diversified portfolio of healthcare real estate properties. Healthcare properties generally have stable occupancies and long-term leases, which make
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Citigroup Is Refunding $335 Million to Credit Card Customers

Citigroup Inc., one of the world's largest credit-card issuers, said it will refund $335 million to U.S. customers whose annual percentage rate should have been lower. The lender determined that a method it was using to calculate APRs didn't properly reflect the full benefit customers should have received
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Starbucks Is Shrinking Its Selection (and So Are Your Other Favorite Stores)

Indeed, the days of shocking and awing customers with an endless selection in stores may finally be ending. As former P&G CEO A.G. Lafley put it a couple of years ago, “You're wasting their time.” A version of this article appears in the March 2018 issue of Fortune with the headline “Retailers Learn That
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Buffett Warns Investors That Safe-Looking Bonds Can Be Risky

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett used his widely-read annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway Inc. shareholders on Saturday to again call out the wasteful fees that many money managers charge. He highlighted the risk of bonds and emphasized the importance of sticking with a simple investment strategy,
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Tiedemann Wealth Management LLC Has $1.02 Million Holdings in International Business …

The fund owned 11,057 shares of the technology company's stock after purchasing an additional 454 shares during the quarter. Tiedemann Wealth Management LLC's holdings in International Business Machines were worth $1,021,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other institutional investors
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Nafta Negotiators Dig In for Long Haul

It's looking increasingly likely Nafta talks will extend beyond a March target, meaning negotiators will have to deal with the added political uncertainty of a Mexican election campaign. Thorny issues such as content rules for cars remain unsolved as negotiators prepare to meet Sunday through March 5 in
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Blackcaps banking on ODI form ahead of series against England

New Zealand are not letting their Tri-Series defeat affect them ahead of their one-day internationals against England. Photo credit: Getty. The Blackcaps are harking back to a more golden period of their home summer on the eve of a series against one-day international form side England. It was five
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Watch every single Super Bowl 52 TV commercial and the halftime show, in order

We've listed out every single Super Bowl 52 commercial below, in the order they aired on Sunday night. You'll find YouTube videos embedded for each and every ad, and the full Super Bowl 52 halftime show is in there as well. (If you'd rather just see the 10 best Super Bowl 52 ads — and the 1 worst
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Bitcoin Trading Signal That Returned 1152% Is Flashing Sell

18 to 67 percent, according to composite pricing on Bloomberg. For more on cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Slumps Below $7,000 as Cryptos Hit by Risk-Asset Rout Cryptocurrency Rules From Congress Sought by U.S. Market Cops Bitcoin Selloff Among Biggest in Digital Coin's History: Chart Why Bitcoin
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VIX at 38 Is Waterloo for the Beloved Short Volatility Trade

Of all the harrowing things seen in the stock market Monday, one was a special nightmare for investors in what has become one of the stock market's favorite strategies. It's short volatility, a bet against equity turbulence that traders have been piling into for years, lifting assets in related exchange-traded
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Future of the Global Real Estate CRM Software Market – Growth, Latest Trend & Forecast 2022

An up-to-date research has been disclosed by Questale highlighting the Global Real Estate CRM Software segment. The report deep dives into the dynamics of Global Real Estate CRM Software providing useful and unique insights. The information is shared in a precise and structured manner, giving
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Unity Bank unveils code services to drive mobile banking

Unity Bank has rolled out unstructured supplementary service data (USSD) short code: *7799# in order to enhance customer access to quality banking services. The service data according to a statement from the the bank, was part of effort to strengthen retail banking offering and expand channels for
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Ombudsman quits property sector saying housing market is 'broken'

Ombudsman Services is to quit the property sector, saying it no longer wants to officiate arbitration services as “a broken solution to a broken market”. The service has over 8,000 member businesses – not branches – in total, with the overwhelming number being 6,500 RICS firms. Its withdrawal leaves
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Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc. (FBHS) Moves Lower on Volume Spike for February 05

Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc. (FBHS) traded on unusually high volume on Feb. 05, as the stock lost 2.25% to close at $63.44. On the day, Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc. saw 2.52 million shares trade hands on 26,148 trades. Considering that the stock averages only a daily volume of 1.06
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Is Buying Crown Castle International Corp (reit) (NYSE:CCI) Here Good Idea?

Is Buying Crown Castle International Corp (reit) (NYSE:CCI) Here Good Idea?

Investors sentiment increased to 1.58 in Q3 2017. Its up 0.27, from 1.31 in 2017Q2. It improved, as 46 investors sold Crown Castle International Corp. shares while 172 reduced holdings. 72 funds opened positions while 272 raised stakes. 377.71 million shares or 14.61% more from 329.57 million
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Best mortgages for multi-generational families

What are the best mortgages for multi-generational families? Time was, that question would have troubled very few. But, by 2017, things were different. Very nearly one-in-three American adults were living in a household with other adults to whom they had no romantic attachment. That's 78.6 million
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Mettler-Toledo International (NYSE:MTD) Upgraded to Buy by Citigroup

Mettler-Toledo International Inc. logo Citigroup upgraded shares of Mettler-Toledo International (NYSE:MTD) from a neutral rating to a buy rating in a report released on Friday, February 9th, Marketbeat Ratings reports. The brokerage currently has $692.00 price target on the medical instruments
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Ghana Premier League has no title sponsor yet — Nyantakyi

Mr Nyantakyi, however, explained that there are ongoing negotiations with some interested sponsors who want to come on board but no deal has been concluded with any company to become the title sponsor of the country's top-flight league. The nation's elite league has been without a sponsor since
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Attention, first-time homebuyers: Don't fear mortgage insurance.

Let me dispel one of the biggest myths in homebuying: Mortgage insurance is something you must avoid at all cost. That is incorrect, and here is why. Mortgage insurance makes it possible to purchase a home even if you can't make the traditional 20 percent down payment. The insurance allows you to
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MCAN Mortgage Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings

TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2018 /CNW/ – MCAN Mortgage Corporation (“MCAN”, the “Company” or “we”) announced net income of $10.8 million ($0.47 per share) for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2017, up from $9.0 million ($0.39 per share) in Q4 2016. Net income for fiscal 2017 was $39.9 million,
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When it's a good idea to have more than one bank account

BB&T BBT, +1.91% a regional bank based in Winston-Salem, N.C., notified customers that a systems outage had affected many of its services including online banking, ATMs and the company's mobile app. As a result, customers were left with no easy way of checking their account balances — and
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ECB pulls the plug on Latvia's failing ABLV Bank

[FRANKFURT] Latvian lender ABLV Bank is failing or likely to fail and will be wound up as saving it is not in the public interest, the European Union's Single Resolution Board and the European Central Bank said separately on Saturday. Accused by US authorities of large-scale money laundering, ABLV
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Airbus's Pratt Engine Trouble Forces Hawaiian Airlines to Cut Back on Flights

Hawaiian Airlines trimmed its summer flying schedule because of engine trouble that has dogged one of Airbus SE's most popular jets. The carrier removed an extra summer flight between San Francisco and Honolulu and a seasonal flight between Oakland, California, and Kona, Hawaii, citing
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Honeywell International Inc. (HON) Stake Raised by Wagner Bowman Management Corp

Honeywell International logo Wagner Bowman Management Corp grew its position in Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON) by 8.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 6,277 shares of the conglomerate's stock after buying an additional 475 shares
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New York Federal Reserve: Fintech Has Improved the Mortgage Lending Market

The New York Federal Reserve has published a staff report pertaining to “The Role of Technology in Mortgage Lending”. Authored by Andreas Fuster, Matthew Plosser, Philipp Schnabl, and James Vickery, the research asserts that Fintech is improving the mortgage lending market by making it more
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A Tiny Canadian Bank Is Building a Vault for Crytpocurrencies

“We're using what banks are all about — safety and security — only what we're doing now is saying that physical box in the basement is getting obsolete,” David Taylor, chief executive officer of Canada's smallest bank by assets, said in interview at Bloomberg's Toronto office. “Most people's really
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HondaJet Sees China, Southeast Asia Demand Spurred by Efficiency

… prospects in China and Southeast Asia as wealthy individuals seek out the lightweight plane as an efficiency tool. There's a “huge potential,” Honda Aircraft Co. Chief Executive Officer Michimasa Fujino said in an interview with Bloomberg Television's Haslinda Amin at the Singapore Airshow Tuesday.
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Blockchain a Savior for Stretched Computers at Energy Trader

Vattenfall AB, already one of Europe's biggest energy traders, plans to expand further and needs blockchain technology to do some of the heavy lifting in its computer systems. The Swedish utility is feeling the strain from processing as many as 8,000 deals a day in continental Europe. That number is
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BIS Chief Sees 'Strong Case' for Cryptocurrency Intervention

… for trading digital currencies when they appear on Tuesday at a Senate Banking Committee hearing, according to copies of their testimony obtained by Bloomberg. ECB policy maker Yves Mersch will speak about digital currencies and their underlying technology at a lecture in London on Thursday.
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Realty Income's Management Team: Plenty Of Banking Experience, No Leasing Or Asset …

Realty Income's CEO, president, CFO and EVP of Portfolio and Asset Management are all former New York investment bankers. Its chief investment officer is a former New York stock picker who joined Realty Income in April 2015 and was promoted to CIO in November of the same year. The lack of real
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South Shields-based clean eating company gives boxer helping hand as he prepares for first title …

A boxer who is getting set to take on his first title fight since stepping back in the ring following his daughter's cancer battle has received a boost to his training regime. Clean eating company Guilt Free Kitchen – which is based at Sea Winnings Way, Westoe Crown Village, South Shields – is getting behind
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Curbing operating costs in commercial real estate

In 2018, many property owners and tenants alike will be faced with the challenge of increasing operating costs for commercial properties. Considering the recent assessed values placed on commercial real estate in 2017 and the subsequent increase in property taxes, many owners are finding their
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New Penn Financial Promotes Kevin Harrigan to President

A vertically integrated mortgage platform with established origination and servicing capabilities, Shellpoint is an approved Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac seller and servicer and a Ginnie Mae issuer, with servicer ratings from S&P, Moody's and Fitch. As an RMBS issuer and industry participant, Shellpoint
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Traditional banks waking up to fintech challenge, says JP Nicols

The banking industry is being disrupted by innovative fintech startups who are digitally driven, customer-centric and leveraging the cloud. With billions of dollars poured into fintech startups, traditional banks are realizing that they need to ramp up their innovation in technology in order to survive.
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Chinese property market steady in January but home prices dip in big cities

Chinese property market steady in January but home prices dip in big cities

China's property market was steady to slightly lower in January, with home prices dipping across 11 major cities from a year earlier, according to the latest official figures. Home prices declined in first-tier cities, while growth slowed in second- and third-tier cities, Liu Jianwei, senior statistician at the
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P2P Lending Market Outlook 2022: Geographical Segmentation, Comprehensive Analysis of …

The Global P2P Lending Industry report provides key information about the industry, including invaluable facts and figures, expert opinions, and the latest developments across the globe. The Report also calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated from the sales of This Report
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Bessemer Group Inc. Has $436000 Position in Investors Title (NASDAQ:ITIC)

Investors Title logo Bessemer Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Investors Title (NASDAQ:ITIC) by 29.4% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,200 shares of the insurance provider's stock after
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This North Korean Hacking Group Is Becoming a Global Threat

North Korean cyber-spy group “Reaper” is emerging as a global threat, conducting espionage well beyond the Korean peninsula in support of Pyongyang's military and economic interests, FireEye Inc. said. The group, known also as APT37, in 2017 began attacking targets in Japan, Vietnam and the
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How to Land Your Next Job, According to Recruiters From the 'Best Companies to Work For'

At least that's the way Elaine Poucher, director of recruiting at Protiviti, which placed on our 100 Best Companies to Work For list, describes it. “Candidates often play hard-to-get in the beginning because this is the first time many of them are even considering leaving their current job.” But whether you're
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Head of Commercial Mortgage Origination (Plum Lending)

Find out more about SelectLeaders job postings by viewing the online job postings in more detail. Head of Commercial Mortgage Origination and Plum Lending.
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Tax reform has housing market experts nervous about the future

Enacted in 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expanded the standard deduction, but limited several itemized deductions such as the mortgage interest deduction. With most taxpayers taking the standard deduction, many consumers will see more money in their paychecks, providing the means for more
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IGR: My Real Estate Money Machine

IGR is a closed-end global real estate fund that provides a monthly dividend far in excess of the market average, useful in today's low rate environment. The fund's current portfolio is largely US-centric, somewhat surprising for a global fund, although its largest holding is in the UK. The fund is lightly
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Former Ray White agent David Sharma under investigation by the Real Estate Authority – clients of …

A spokesperson for the Real Estate Authority, which is responsible for regulating and licensing the real estate industry, said it did not have jurisdiction over property managers, but was investigating Sharma over possible breaches of his obligations under the Real Estate Agents' Act and the Code of
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Walmart's E-Commerce Challenge to Amazon Gets a Reality Check

The discount retailer's shares plunged 10% (shedding $31 billion in market cap) after it unnerved investors by reporting a sharper than expected decline in online sales growth. (Most of that was to be expected as it come a year after its 2016 $3 billion acquisition of Jet.com.) Walmart said that online U.S.
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Bank misconduct under scrutiny as Australia inquiry starts in March

Australia's banks, rocked by years of scandals and wrongdoing, risk having further misconduct exposed as a powerful government-appointed inquiry into the nation's financial industry starts. The yearlong Royal Commission will examine the nation's banks, insurers, financial-services providers and
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What on Earth Happened to Stocks? Here's Where to Cast the Blame

The sharp sell-off in stocks that started last week and gathered steam this week lacked a specific trigger — unlike the last time U.S. shares fell this much, which came in the wake of the U.S. losing its AAA sovereign rating at S&P Global Ratings in 2011. “People are waking up shocked — January was a
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What faltering stocks and bonds could mean for house prices: Don Pittis

Stocks and bonds may be going through a bad patch, but a more important question for many Canadians is how a new feeling of financial uncertainty is affecting their biggest single investment: their homes. Statistics Canada doesn't ask Canadians directly whether they invest in stocks or bonds, but
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Mortgage relief, poverty to be discussed in Keys today

Maternity and paternity leave, poverty and mortgage relief will all be discussed in the House of Keys this morning. Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper wants to know if the Government plans to introduce statutory pay for new parents on leave. Onchan MHK Julie Edge will ask the Treasury Minister to review his
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Satire: An Open Letter From Dow Jones

Dow Jones here. Sorry for giving everyone a scare earlier! But you know how it is. Sometimes it just gets a little crazy. Mondays, amirite? Actually, I know I was a little weird on Friday too. I don't know why! I'm just feeling a little out of it. It's hard to explain. I've been trying to figure out what's up, but
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Call on deposit, lending rates to depend on credit demand: Dinesh Kumar Khara, SBI

Dinesh Kumar Khara: As far as the deposit and lending rates are concerned, much of it depends on how much of credit demand exists in the market. So, that is something which will have an impact on the deposit as well as the lending rates. Hence, much of it will be the call taken at the appropriate time
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Of Shylock Bankers and Extortionate Charges

I LOVE bankers. I have been one of them. When you meet them at a party they are usually well-dressed, svelte and urbane. They are invariably quick with numbers — witty and courtly in manners. But they can also be cut-throat and rather mean-spirited, with an uncanny ability to smell money a thousand
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Brandywine: Real Estate Vs. Market Decisions

While disappointing for shareholders short term, BDN's management continues to make good long-term decisions. The potential for Amazon HQ2 being placed on a BDN development offers some interesting surprise upside. I have been following Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN) on Seeking Alpha for
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MidAtlantic Farm Credit Hires Corporate Lending Manager

MidAtlantic Farm Credit recently announced the hiring of Gail Houser as Executive Director – Corporate Lending Manager. She will be based in the association's Westminster, Maryland office. “We are excited to have Gail join our corporate lending department,” says Bill Rutter, Chief Credit Officer with
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Mueller ups Manafort indictment to include mortgage fraud

Mueller ups Manafort indictment to include mortgage fraud

Updated: Feb. 22, @ 6:44 p.m.: Special counsel Robert Mueller filed a superseding indictment of Paul Manafort on Thursday, including new charges that Manafort and business partner Rick Gates lied to several lenders in order to obtain mortgages for properties in New York City and Long Island.
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From Stage to Screen: How Rebekah Fortune Made the Transition From Theater to Film with Just …

Inspired by a daytime television program, screenwriter Peter Machen and I were fascinated by the idea that someone could be born and feel completely disassociated from what they saw in the mirror and how those around them identified themselves. This issue became the inspiration for the very first
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Sarasota and Manatee county home prices continue upward trend

“The trend continues to show economic strength and positive growth to our area.” After a sluggish beginning of the year for area real estate in 2017, Sarasota and Manatee finished with 20,291 closed sales for single-family homes and condos, a 1% increase compared to 2016. The slow start this time a
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IRS: Interest paid on home equity loans is still deductible under new tax plan

The headline news: The interest paid by borrowers on home equity loans, HELOCs, and second mortgages will still be deductible moving forward, but not in every case. According to the IRS, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act states that interest paid on home equity loans and lines of credit is still deductible,
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Empty buildings, closed businesses disguise strength of Indy real estate

“There will always be stores that go out as they don't respond to the market needs but there's plenty of people anxious to come back into our market,” said Todd Maurer, President of Halakar, a property management and brokerage firm specializing in downtown commercial real estate postings.
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How transparency drives better results in foreclosure sales

In the high stakes world of home finance, it's hard to think of foreclosure as anything but a loss. When a mortgage debt cannot be satisfied the servicer loses and so does the investor. As the largest real estate marketplace, Auction.com has worked to reduce the overall loss severity through the application
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Watchdog overseeing MPP finances demands more information on Patrick Brown's house and …

Regarding the waterfront manse in a well-to-do Lake Simcoe enclave north of Barrie, Brown said his mortgage payments were about $90,000 a year on a gross income of $180,000 as leader, or $120,000 net. “That left me with $30,000 in post-mortgage, after-tax income — which is, as it turns out, the
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Cypress Real Estate Buys Development Site in TX

Cypress Real Estate Advisors Inc. has acquired a 3.8-acre site in Dallas, occupied by the former headquarters of Credit Union of Texas. Transwestern arranged the sale and represented both the seller and the buyer in the transaction. On the site, Cypress Real Estate plans to develop a four-story,
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IBM in Talks to Allow Ex-Diversity Chief to Work for Microsoft

International Business Machines Corp. is moving toward settling non-competition claims against its former chief diversity officer and allowing her to take on a temporarily limited role at rival Microsoft Corp. Lawyers for the company and the former IBM executive, Lindsay-Rae McIntyre, met in a federal
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Fast Company: These 35 Cities Have Local Plans To Solve Global Problems

In June 2017, Bloomberg Philanthropies launched a $200 million effort called the American Cities Initiative with the goal of funding new ways for city leaders to collaborate with each other and improve their residents' lives. Making metro-level progress (and collectively) is becoming harder but perhaps
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Commentary: Background Checks Alone Can't Stop a Mass Shooter—But This Process Could

On Valentine's Day, Americans—this time teenagers and school staff in a Parkland, Fla. high school—were once again slaughtered ruthlessly by, according to Florida police, a young man wielding a weapon of war. In the wake of the shooting, people across the political spectrum—from President Donald
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ANZ toughens up lending rules for mortgage customers

ONE of the nation's biggest banks has revealed they are cracking down on mortgage customers who are failing to pay down their principal. ANZ has revealed it is implementing a raft of new changes that will make it tougher for customers on interest-only deals and force many to have to switch to principal
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Mortgage Delinquencies Dip, Foreclosure Starts Spike

Black Knight also provided an early look at January data on the Puerto Rico mortgage market, which, like much of the island, was severely impacted by Hurricane Maria. According to Black Knight, 57,000 loans are still delinquent as a result of Maria, with 49,000 of them more than 90 days past due.
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CLS Financial joins the King & Queen of Hearts campaign

CLS Financial, a local mortgage lender, joined the Los Alamitos Education Foundation's (LAEF) King and Queen of Hearts campaign for the first time this year by sponsoring the event at the Archduke level of $5,000. LAEF is extremely grateful to the team at CLS Financial for this generous contribution.
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Steve Eisman Says Wall Street Execs Mistook Leverage for Genius

Steve Eisman, famous for his successful bet against subprime mortgages, said a cocktail of leverage, derivatives and risky housing debt helped cause the global financial crisis. Ahead of the crisis in 2008, leverage in the U.S. and European banking system rose several times, encouraging risk taking.
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NTC Promotes Award-Winning Debbie Lastoria to Key Position

BUSINESS WIRE)–Nationwide Title Clearing (NTC), the leading post-closing services provider for the nation's largest financial institutions, investors and servicers, announced today that Debbie Lastoria has been promoted to Vice President of National Sales. Lastoria previously served the company as
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The Daily Prophet: It's Going to Be a Long Year for Bond Traders

It's not even March yet, and bond investors probably can't wait for the year to be over. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index has fallen 2.12 percent since the end of December through Feb. 16, and there's little on the horizon to suggest a rebound anytime soon.
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ADB is increasing lending to PHL

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) hopes to increase lending to the Philippines in the coming years in support of the government's massive infrastructure spending program. “Last year, loans provided by ADB to the government reached $1.08 billion, a record high, with majority of the assistance going
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Two accused of selling home that didn't belong to them

The office houses a legitimate title company called Exodus Title. Exodus confirms … Authorities believe Galvan used her legitimate position at Exodus Title to further the scheme. … Her boss at Exodus Title, Greg Nix, tells Eyewitness News “she was as much the victim as the people who got ripped off.”
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As Mortgage Rates Flatten, Markets Anticipate Federal Reserve Speeches

As Mortgage Rates Flatten, Markets Anticipate Federal Reserve Speeches

Mortgage rates were flat over the past week after climbing since the start of January. The average prime 30-year fixed mortgage rate quoted on Zillow ended Wednesday at 4.23 percent, holding near four-year highs. Markets were closed on Monday for President's Day, and there have been no major
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Mixed messages on BC's efforts to cool hot housing market

Real estate experts say the B.C. government started to build a strong foundation for more affordable housing in Tuesday's budget, but opinion varies on the expected outcomes. Finance Minister Carole James is trying to ease the province's housing crisis by introducing a new tax on property speculators,
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Has San Antonio's Multifamily Investment Market Peaked?

“I don't do much Class-A, but with B and C, there's always been healthy demand,” said Hunt Vice President Tony Talamas, who leverages Freddie Mac's small balance multifamily loans. “There's a very strong demand over the last couple of years. Some people are having a hard time finding the right
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Needle Action Activity Spotted in AXIS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (5106.KL) as Shares …

Currently, the 14-day ADX for AXIS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (5106.KL) is sitting at 16.56. 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
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HUD inspector general investigating Carson family role at agency

“In my role as HUD secretary, I try to be as inclusive as possible and talk with a wide variety of people because when it comes to increasing access to affordable housing, no rock should remain unturned,” Carson said. “From my very first day at HUD I have insisted that HUD operate in an open and ethical
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Hudson Valley Investment Advisors Inc. ADV Raises Holdings in Honeywell International Inc …

The institutional investor owned 15,890 shares of the conglomerate's stock after purchasing an additional 2,680 shares during the period. Hudson Valley Investment Advisors Inc. ADV's holdings in Honeywell International were worth $2,437,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other hedge funds
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BOE's Haldane Says UK Wage Growth Is Starting to Take Root

The anticipated acceleration of U.K. wage growth amid record-low unemployment may finally be arriving, according to the Bank of England's chief economist. Speaking before lawmakers in Parliament on Wednesday, Andrew Haldane pointed to recent survey data as evidence that pay settlements are
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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS: Feb. 19–26, 2018

Feb. 14, Thomas J. Silberstein and Elizabeth Newman sold 3 Beach Plum Meadows to Halcott and Catherine Grant for $1,200,000. Feb. 14, Winter Street MV LLC sold Unit 1A and Storage Unit 1A, 62 Winter Street, to Jonathan E. Mayhew and Anne Mayhew, trustees of Clam Point Cove Nominee Trust,
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Roku Plummets After Missing First-Quarter Sales Forecast

An early mover in the market for home streaming devices, Roku's hardware and software allow users to stream video to their televisions from media providers, including Netflix Inc., Amazon.com Inc., and Walt Disney Co.'s ESPN. Roku went public at $14 in late September. Shares have more than tripled
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UK Starts Cryptocurrency Inquiry as Lawmakers Weigh Regulation

… world struggle to understand a mania that's been likened to the dotcom bubble of the 1990s and the 17th-century Dutch tulip craze. The total value of 1,515 cryptocurrencies in the global market has jumped more than 2,000 percent in the last 12 months, according to the CoinMarketCap.com website.
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The banking sector has recovered, but has it rehabilitated?

As the UK's four listed banks release their annual results this week, you could almost be forgiven for feeling a little optimistic. At a glance it is Lloyds that has been the biggest winners. António Horta Osório, CEO of the now fully privately group, had the pleasure of overseeing its highest pre-tax profit
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Get the Latest on Real Estate at the 2018 Vallarta Real Estate Fair

Timothy Real Estate Group will celebrate the 6th edition of the Vallarta Real Estate Fair next Saturday, March 3, at Rivera Molino Plaza (located on the corner of Ignacio L. Vallarta and Aquiles Serdán, Emiliano Zapata) from 9:00am – 2:00pm. Since 2013, the annual event has provided real estate clients,
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William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance Wins Top Luxury Brokerage Award From Luxury …

SHELTON, Conn., Feb. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance (WRRE) received Luxury Portfolio International's® Top Luxury Brokerage Award for overall engagement in Luxury Portfolio; embracement of tools, meetings, events, advertising and brand usage; and
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News From NAMB: February 22, 2018

Freddie Mac had planned to make the revisions to its rental income calculations effective February 9th. They are now pushing back the date of Bulletin 2017-12 to November 30th. They say it is because they are reviewing feedback. One of the more negative provisions is that borrowers may only count
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Former mortgage broker is remorseless liar, says judge sentencing him to 4½ years in multimillion …

A provincial court judge who described Brandon Antonini as a liar and “totally unbelievable” sentenced the former Calgary mortgage broker Thursday to 4½ years in prison — matching the high end of the sentence requested by the Crown prosecutor. Antonini, 46, was found guilty of 23 counts of theft
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Top growth markets for Florida in 2018

Cushman & Wakefield's Florida Market Leader, Larry Richey, added: “As an expanding consumer market, Florida benefits from recent population increases that will in turn continue to support new construction and development in commercial real estate. We see overall fundamentals improving, which will
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Wow! This year's Rising Stars will be more powerful than ever

Just think of all the innovation happening in both the valuation and housing finance landscape! But while last year's Rising Stars were very prestigious, this year's Rising Stars will be more powerful than ever. There are more nominations of people who are changing the mortgage finance landscape in
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4 Tech Trends to Watch in 2018

While virtual and augmented reality still don't have a major presence in the real estate world, there are still hopes that they will make a breaking debut in the near future. With that being said, there are some options now, such as HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Google Daydream. While the first two come with
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Payday lenders strip $50 million per year from Colorado economy

Payday lenders charge Coloradans an average of $119 in fees and interest to borrow $392, with an average annual percentage rate of 129 percent. This removes $50 million per year from the Colorado economy, according a new report released this week by the Center for Responsible Lending.
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Lisa Marie Says Business Manager Lost Her $100M Fortune Investing In 'American Idol'

She was locked in a vicious divorce battle with Michael Lockwood, who was demanding financial support from her, but she argued that she had little money left after Seigel mishandled her late father's fortune. Presley stated her $100 million fortune vanished when Siegel “placed her assets in risky
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Data center problem disrupts BB&T banking services

Customers of major regional bank BB&T have been cut off from online banking functions since Thursday afternoon. As of writing on Friday afternoon, the company was still working to restore access. The company, based in Winston-Salem, N.C., has attributed the outage to an equipment malfunction at
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BB&T fixes ATMs hit by tech glitch, but online banking still down

As of Friday afternoon, BB&T's online and mobile banking were unavailable to consumers, according to a spokesman for the Winston-Salem, N.C., company. BB&T's ATMs and automated telephone services had also experienced outages, but both were restored on Friday, the $216 billion-asset
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Trump Battles Complacency in Victory Among Conservative Faithful

U.S. President Donald Trump is displayed on a screen while speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, on Feb. 23. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg. The crowd at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference was lower-key and often sparser
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Market report: Capital & Counties slips over cash fears

Capital & Counties Properties took a tumble after it shaved £131m off the value of its Earls Court “master plan” as London's housing market plummets and the local council ramps up the pressure on developers to provide more affordable housing. The FTSE 250 company slashed the value of its huge
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Calgary community launches toy-lending library

Calgary community launches toy-lending library … On Tuesday, the Sunalta Community Association (SCA) launched their toy lending library. … “We were approached a couple of years ago by two young women who had toddlers who said they'd love to launch a toy-lending library,” said Balderson.
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2/22 Letters: Rescinding DACA would worsen US caregiver shortage

With over 45 years in healthcare administration and governance, I read with interest the commentary “ America is facing a shortage of caregivers” (Feb. 17). The author speaks truth. Every single one of us will need caregiving at one time or another in our lifetimes, some more and some less. Doctors
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Retiring with Debt: Mortgage, Home-Equity Loans, Credit Cards

If, on the other hand, if you fall into what is a smaller group of older Americans who have a mortgage and adequate financial assets, your debt increases your liquidity, said Webb. “It may also get them to a more preferred position on the risk/reward frontier,” he said. “They are in effect borrowing at a low
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Bitcoin Snaps Five-Day Winning Streak as Volatility Accelerates

The overall cryptocurrency market is now worth $457 billion, down about $55 billion from a day ago, according to Coinmarketcap.com. Venezuela's new digital currency, Petro, has drawn criticism from the crypto community this week, possibly prompting doubts about the likelihood of digital coins going
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Biggest home sale in Hawaii this year also had biggest mortgage loan

Not all high-end sales of homes in Hawaii are cash transactions, if the recent sale of a $22.8 million home on Maui's Keawakapu Beach is any indication — the transaction was not only the highest residential sale in Hawaii so far this year, it may have also produced the largest mortgage in the Islands.
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's advice to distressed mortgage holders branded 'sick joke'

Leo Varadkar's advice to distressed mortgage holders has been branded a “sick joke” by Master of the High Court Edmund Honohan. … was scathing in his criticism of the Taoiseach as he announced he will present a Bill to the Dail proposing ways to help families struggling to keep up with mortgages.
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Non-profit Lending

I was wondering if anyone currently does any non-profit lending for specific items such as fire trucks and ambulances? If so, do you have a separate policy?
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The year that changed New York City real estate

The farmhouse later passed to the Van Nest family and was not torn down until 1864, freeing up prime real estate for development. Modal Trigger Glover rescued the original fireplaces from the basement and installed them in the house, listed for $13.95 million. A thick facade serves as soundproofing
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Long Blockchain May Have Misled Investors, Nasdaq Says in Letter

Long Blockchain Corp., the iced-tea company that jumped in on the cryptocurrency craze, said it was accused by the Nasdaq of possibly misleading investors. The unprofitable beverage maker said it “strongly disagrees” with Nasdaq's assertion and has appealed the decision, according to a filing
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It's the big Toronto issue no politicians want to talk about

Vacancy rates for rental apartments are at longtime lows and average two-bedroom apartments are now well over $2,000 a month. Even with a recent apparent cooling of the sales market, the seven-figure housing prices for tiny local homes remain well known — and completely out of reach. And if more
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AMP Capital Investors Ltd Sells 100571 Shares of Philip Morris International Inc. (PM)

Guidant Wealth Advisors raised its position in shares of Philip Morris International by 25.5% in the 2nd quarter. Guidant Wealth Advisors now owns 939 shares of the company's stock valued at $110,000 after buying an additional 191 shares in the last quarter. Vantage Investment Advisors LLC raised its
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Fidelity Investments: Commodities, Gold, Real Estate Are Plays on Rising Inflation

Inflation can erode purchasing power and drag stocks lower, requiring investors to make diversifying into different asset classes a top priority in a rising inflation environment. But it can't just be a move to more bonds or stock exposure – Fidelity Investments said that investors need to think outside the box.
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Hotel Room Supply Numbers Forecast to Peak in 2018

“The national changes in supply are less than what we observed during the latter year cycles of the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, so the national occupancy levels are still at all-time peaks,” said R. Mark Woodworth, senior managing director of CBRE Hotels' Americas Research. “Beyond 2018, we are
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Federal Savings denies quid pro quo with Manafort

The CEO of The Federal Savings Bank, Steve Calk, is denying a news report that he was part of a quid pro quo arrangement with former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort. Special Counsel Robert Mueller is looking into whether Manafort promised Calk a job in the White House in return for three
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Gates Guilty Plea Strengthens Mueller's Hand Against Manafort

Gates Guilty Plea Strengthens Mueller's Hand Against Manafort

As the newest cooperator for Special Counsel Robert Mueller, Rick Gates gives prosecutors a powerful weapon in pursuing former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and possible election collusion with Russia. Gates, who pleaded guilty Friday in Washington, was Manafort's right-hand man and
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Long-term mortgage rates climb to 4.40%

Mortgage rates continued their upward climb this week, with the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) rising to 4.40%, up from 4.38%, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey. At the same time, the average rate for 15-year fixed inched up to 3.84 percent and the
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Paradice Investment Management LLC Purchases 35425 Shares of Korn/Ferry International …

Paradice Investment Management LLC grew its stake in Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) by 6.9% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 547,646 shares of the business services provider's stock after buying
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Why the Chinese Government Now Controls an Iconic New York City Hotel

Alarmed by a surge in mergers and acquisitions by Anbang Insurance, China's insurance regulator has taken over the giant temporarily—putting the Middle Kingdom in control over an iconic piece of New York City: the Waldorf Astoria hotel. Though the government probably prefers to give up the insurer.
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Systematic Financial Management LP Takes $7.29 Million Position in Old Republic International …

Systematic Financial Management LP purchased a new position in shares of Old Republic International Co. …. its operations through various regulated insurance company subsidiaries, which are organized into three segments: General Insurance Group, Title Insurance Group and the Republic Financial
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Marriott International Inc (MAR) Shares Sold by Eaton Vance Management

California Public Employees Retirement System lifted its position in Marriott International by 0.8% during the third quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System now owns 823,377 shares of the company's stock valued at $90,786,000 after buying an additional 6,837 shares in the last quarter.
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Video: Fixed-Rate Vs. Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

Video: Fixed-Rate Vs. Adjustable-Rate Mortgages … What is the difference between a fixed-rate mortgage and an adjustable-rate mortgage? Which is a better choice for you? Watch C2 Financial Mortgage Advisor Casey Fleming explain which mortgage type is best under different circumstances.
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Battling Russian Meddling in 2018 Midterm Vote

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. Election officials in U.S. states have been beefing up their defenses against possible Russian meddling ahead of the November midterms,
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UK mortgage market is opening up for freelancers and self-employed

Those who are self-employed have always faced a more difficult process when it comes to securing a mortgage; a recent study by The Mortgage Lender found that 71% of the self-employed borrowers they surveyed felt discriminated against because of their employment status. Despite the perception
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Investors Purchase High Volume of Put Options on Restaurant Brands International (QSR)

Restaurant Brands International logo Restaurant Brands International Inc (NYSE:QSR) (TSE:QSR) was the target of some unusual options trading activity on Monday. Stock traders bought 9,005 put options on the stock. This is an increase of 1,277% compared to the average volume of 654 put options.
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Trump Antitrust Cop Splits With EU Over Probes of Big Tech

U.S. President Donald Trump's top antitrust watchdog split with EU regulators over their enforcement of big U.S. technology firms, saying their approach risked deterring innovative startups. Google, Apple Inc., Qualcomm Inc. and Facebook Inc. have all suffered run-ins with the European Union's powerful
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The Latest: Iowa congressman failed to disclose new company

Tin Moon's website on Tuesday removed an official photo of Blum wearing his congressional pin and changed his title from CEO to “majority shareholder.” But the company hasn't removed a false video testimonial showing Blum chief of staff John Ferland posing as a satisfied customer. __. 11:20 a.m..
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Westchester & Fairfield Cheat Sheet: Compass to buy Scarsdale-based Platinum Drive Realty …

Venture-backed startup brokerage Compass plans to expand into Westchester by buying Scarsdale-based Platinum Drive Realty. With 100 agents, Platinum sold $238.7 million worth of real estate in 2017, according to the Hudson Gateway Multiple Listing System. Founded in 2006 by Heather and Zach
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BIS Report On China's Shadow Banking Sector Suggests A Problem That's Not Going Away

Zhou Xiaochuan, left, former governor of the People's Bank of China, talks with Guo Shuqing, chairman of the China Banking Regulatory Commission, during a discussion group meeting held on the sidelines of China's 19th Party Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Thursday, Oct. 19,
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Beauty trend creates business opportunity for CSUEB student

The beauty scene continues to evolve and, almost always, celebrities are the first to experiment with the daily trends that arise before they turn mainstream. … “After five more years of being in the real estate business and eyelash industry, my long term goal is to have my own investment firm,” Onia said.
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Existing home sales plummet as supply shortages persist

Most of the housing market's ills can be traced to one cause—there simply aren't enough homes for sale to satisfy demand. It's driving home prices and rents up, affordability down, and according to new data from the National Association of Realtors, sales way down. Existing home sales dropped in
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Ford executive ousted after reports of inappropriate conduct

Ford Motor's head of North American operations is leaving the automaker after an investigation into reports of “inappropriate behavior.” An internal probe found that Raj Nair, an executive vice president, engaged in behavior that was “inconsistent with the company's code of conduct,” chief executive Jim
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Gov't Urged: Focus On Distressed Homes For Housing Recovery

#THE Government has been urged to focus on distressed properties, rather than new housing developments, in its “daunting task” of reviving the Bahamian mortgage market. #Gowon Bowe, the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) president, told Tribune Business that the Government's
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Mortgage Rates Hit New 4-Year Highs

Mortgage rates continued higher today following the release of the Minutes from the Federal Reserve's (aka “The Fed”) most recent policy meeting. The Fed was slightly more upbeat than markets expected, saying that most members agreed that a stronger economy increased the likelihood of further rate
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Lisa Marie Presley sues business manager over lost fortune

Lisa Marie Presley sues business manager over lost fortune

Lisa Marie Presley filed a lawsuit against her former business manager who she said mismanaged her $100 million trust and left her with only $14000.
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Citco: Fund admin for alternatives approaching tipping point

The report showed that the most important issues and trends within the asset servicing industry within the private equity, tax, real estate, hedge funds and private debt sectors. The greatest growth over the past several years has been in real assets, primarily from private equity and real estate funds.
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Royal Bank's Mortgage Juggernaut Shows Little Sign of Slowing

Canadian banks have been anticipating a slowdown in mortgage lending amid elevated housing prices, overextended borrowers, and tougher mortgage eligibility rules that kicked in this year. Still, the nation's housing market remains robust. Canadian home sales last year were second only to a record
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Sales of existing homes in the US recorded a decline in January

The average interest rate on 30-year mortgages with a fixed interest rate in January was 4.03%, according to Freddie Mac. But the limited stock of housing in the market leads to rapid price growth, which can block some future buyers. The average selling price of an existing home in the US in January
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Mortgage REIT ETFs Head to Head: REM vs. MORT

The real estate sector has been attracting a lot of investor attention lately. Concerns over Fed's stance on monetary policy have been bothering the sector because if the interest rates are hiked faster than anticipated, it will weigh on people's ability to borrow. Mortgage REITs borrow money at short-term
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FHA expands on foreclosure relief for 2017 disaster victims

“It's clear that FHA homeowners in these areas need more help to get back on their feet as they recover from these storms,” said Ben Carson, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development secretary. “Today, we offer immediate relief to these borrowers which will allow them to resume their
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Yet Another Idea To Attract More IPOs From Hot Startups Staying Private

This article first appeared in Data Sheet, Fortune's daily newsletter on the top tech news. Sign up here. Adam may be on vacation, but the rest of us can still enjoy his work. In a feature out today for Fortune, Adam profiles Silicon Valley management guru Eric Ries, who is trying to teach big companies like
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Arlington Asset Investment (NYSE:AI) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

Arlington Asset Investment logo Arlington Asset Investment (NYSE:AI) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 6th. The financial services provider reported $0.58 EPS for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.20 by $0.38, Bloomberg Earnings reports.
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Huber Financial Advisors LLC Acquires Shares of 461640 Vanguard Total International Bond Etf …

Personal Capital Advisors Corp lifted its stake in Vanguard Total International Bond Etf by 14.4% in the fourth quarter. Personal Capital Advisors Corp now owns 666,856 shares of the company's stock valued at $36,257,000 after buying an additional 83,984 shares in the last quarter. Brickley Wealth
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Weatherford International (WFT) Shares Gap Up to $2.76

Zacks Investment Research raised shares of Weatherford International from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, October 30th. Seaport Global Securities raised shares of Weatherford International from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their target price for the
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Memtech International Ltd (BOL.SI) CMF Showing Increased Buying Pressure

Memtech International Ltd (BOL.SI) is seeing positive money flow as the Chalkin (CMF) indicator is holding above the zero line. The Chaikin Money Flow Indicator is an oscillator developed by Marc Chaikin. An oscillator is an indicator that is used as a counter trend showing when the market is
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Northern Rock Ten Years On: Financial Crisis Changed How Britain Works Forever

7 September 2008: The US government bails out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. September 15, 2008: Wall Street bank Lehman Brothers files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and another US bank, Merrill Lynch, is taken over by the Bank of America. September 17, 2008: Lloyds TSB announces a
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A new local resource for senior homeowners

We still offer all the loan programs that banks and mortgage brokers have – and then some. We have dozens and dozens of loan programs including special low money down purchase loans that are not just restricted for first time buyers: loans for Veterans, renovation loans with little down, low credit
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US Women End Hockey Drought, Beat Canada for Gold in Shootout

“Everything got into a blur, seeing my teammates sprinting at me,” Rooney said. “It's an indescribable feeling.” ___. More AP Olympic coverage: https://wintergames.ap.org. ___. Follow Teresa M. Walker at www.twitter.com/teresamwalker. Before it's here, it's on the Bloomberg Terminal. LEARN MORE.
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FORTUNE magazine

Berea College is the “most affordable” college or university in the nation, states a FORTUNE Magazine article published this week. Titled, Colleges that offer the best bang for your tuition buck,the article points out that students and their families can make smart choices so college costs won't overwhelm
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Fortune shines at last on 'old man' Myhrer

Four years ago, Andre Myhrer was in second place going into the deciding run of the Olympic slalom, but failed to finish the course as he struggled with an injured knee. The fortune that deserted the Swede then was firmly back on his side on Thursday as his two top rivals self-destructed at different
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EOZ- Blockchain combines with Neural Network to revolutionize Lending

Any investor can lend coins from their investments and earn profits. EOZ will be circulating based on a fixed cap. Lending can be done only on the EOZ platform through EOZ coins which will result in increased demand for EOZ coins in the market. Interestingly, EOZ has classified investors into slabs
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Bank of England Stance Emboldens Bets for Rate Increase in May

Investors betting the Bank of England will raise interest rates again as soon as May just got a boost. BOE Chief Economist Andy Haldane's comment Wednesday that the long-awaited pickup in wages “is starting to take root” saw the pound pare a decline and pushed up the market-implied probability of a
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A Trust Without a Deed Will Fail to Avoid California Probate Court, Tip Sheet by Deed and Record

After a refinance, the borrower should verify ownership with the county recorder or a title company. Trusts without a deed do not avoid probate court. The trust must own the real property. Real property ownership change in California is by deed recorded in the county where the real property is located.
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Can You Afford the House of Your Dreams?

To make matters worse, during the financial crisis that followed the U.S. housing bubble, home prices crumbled as many of these low introductory rates were expiring, foiling many homeowners' plans to sell property before the rate adjusted. Many homeowners were “underwater” on their mortgage loans,
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