Daimler Dodges the Robo-Taxi Storm

Daimler Dodges the Robo-Taxi Storm

Chinese investment could turn out to be just the anchor shareholding the German carmaker lacks. By. Alex Webb. @atbwebb More stories by Alex Webb. February 23, 2018, 9:48 AM PST. Photographer: Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg. DAIMLER AG-REGISTERED SHARES. +1.79. At Closing, February 23rd.
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Your Evening Briefing

Good afternoon. One Connecticut family has their Airedale terrier to thank for a multimillion-dollar payout after General Mills agreed to buy their pet food company for $8 billion. Its push into a new market is another sign of a company feeling the heat from an ever-expanding Amazon. Marc Lore knows
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Technology Will Not Replace the Personal Touch and Experience of a Real Estate Agent

Realty ONE Group has rapidly evolved with over 10,000 real estate professionals in 110 offices across 26 states. Ranked in the top one percent in the nation by REAL Trends, recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as a Top 5 Real Estate Franchise, and landing a coveted spot on the Inc. 500
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Las Vegas Mortgage Banker Rick Constantino Answers Questions on Real Estate Financing Options

Applying for a mortgage and having to learn the entire jargon can be a daunting task, which is why aligning yourself with a knowledgeable and experienced financing professional goes a long way to avoiding mortgage road-blocks and getting a hassle-free deal done.
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Head-To-Head Contrast: Investors Title (ITIC) & Its Peers

Investors Title (NASDAQ: ITIC) is one of 83 public companies in the “Property & Casualty Insurance” industry, but how does it weigh in compared to its rivals? We will compare Investors Title to related companies based on the strength of its earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation,
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Banking on a Marijuana Bank?

Boston Business Journal editor Doug Banks on the potential of bringing pot banks to Massachusetts. Plus, parking, the MBTA woes and Jeff Immelt as the good news-only guy. (Published Friday, Feb 23, 2018) Boston Business Journal editor Doug Banks on the potential of bringing pot banks to
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Should you take out a seven-year fixed-rate mortgage?

Skipton Building Society has launched a new mortgage that bridges the gap between five- and 10-year deals. But is it just a gimmick, or could we be set to see more unconventional offers coming to the market? Here, we take a look at Skipton's new deal in the context of the wider mortgage market, and
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LEW SICHELMAN: Harassment a problem in the mortgage world

#MeToo, say as many as 3 out of 4 women in the mortgage business. That's how many say they've experienced sexual harassment as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Claire Weber, chief operating officer of FormFree — a technology company that provides
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Commercial real estate transactions from The Oklahoman for Feb. 24, 2018

Sunrise Development LLC paid $2,000,000 to Castleberry Inc. for a 13,136-square-foot retail property at 222 S Portland. Paul Ravencraft handled the transaction. • Western Charm LLC paid $1,655,000 to Roger Boyvey for an 8,489-square-foot retail property at 5940 Northwest Expressway. George
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FULL online} Wheel of Fortune (US) Season 35 Episode 119 (2018)

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Don't let PNB fraud halt business lending: ASSOCHAM to Jaitely

It said that the country can ill-afford cut down on lending at a time when the credit growth was about to recover and the economy was set to grow at a higher pace. “While we may seek long-term solutions like privatisation of the banks, the need of this hour is to rally around honest bank officers and the
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Study: More Than 75 Percent of College Students Say Buying Drugs Is “Easy”

Followed by California State University, Fullerton at $261 per month and Florida International University at $253 per month. The most shocking of all the findings — students aren't always paying for these illegal substances with currency. About 14 percent of survey respondents confessed they had slept
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$9.95 Billion in Sales Expected for Honeywell International Inc. (HON) This Quarter

Robert W. Baird reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $187.00 target price on shares of Honeywell International in a research note on Friday, January 26th. Bank of America upped their target price on Honeywell International from $117.12 to $168.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research
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It's payday Friday and thousands of BB&T customers are locked out of online bank accounts

If you've got a BB&T bank account, chances are you're not happy. Customers in Louisville and other states besides Kentucky, including the bank's home base in Winston Salem, North Carolina, were locked out of online banking starting Thursday night after an “equipment malfunction” in one of the
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The winners of the 2018 Central Banking Awards

Central Banking's fifth annual awards recognise outstanding achievement within a community that has had to balance monetary accommodation and financial stability in an environment of rapid innovation, political change and global uncertainty. The Bank of Canada – this year's Central Bank of the
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RBI asks banks to integrate SWIFT with core banking solutions by April 30

Banks will have to integrate SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) with its core banking solutions (CBS) by April 30 as per the latest instructions given by the central bank. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked banks to do so as part of its efforts to tighten internal controls
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We've got legal pot, but what about banking for pot businesses?

Evergreen Herbal has orders going out across the state and taxes to pay. It's like any other business, until it comes to banking. Banks have been hesitant to do business with pot businesses since marijuana is illegal under federal law. “It's just not fair,” said Andy Brassington of Evergreen Herbal Factory.
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Barclays investment bank division pays women half as much as men

In a vivid illustration of the gender pay gap in the banking industry, Barclays pays its female employees at its investment banking division, Barclays International, about half of what that division's male employees earn. In its 2017 annual report released this week, the United Kingdom-based company
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Real Estate Developer Accused Of Pay-To-Play Scheme

HARBOR GATEWAY (CBSLA) — A real estate developer — whose $72 million apartment complex in the Harbor Gateway area was approved three years ago by the Los Angeles City Council — was charged Friday, along with his secretary, with using straw donors to funnel tens of thousands of dollars to
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Exile is expensive! Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein is burning through his fortune …

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has reportedly been paying for an expensive lifestyle in Scottsdale, while he spends time in Arizona for addiction treatment. Weinstein, who has been accused of sexual assault by more than 80 women since October, has been spending time, and money,
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Blackstone Group LP (BX) Holder Grand Jean Capital Management INC Raised Its Stake

Blackstone Group LP (BX) Holder Grand Jean Capital Management INC Raised Its Stake

More notable recent The Blackstone Group L.P. (NYSE:BX) news were published by: Wsj.com which released: “Blackstone Wants To Know About Funds' … More interesting news about The Blackstone Group L.P. (NYSE:BX) were released by: Bloomberg.com and their article: “Blackstone's Schwarzman
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Western Asset Mortgage Capital (WMC) Scheduled to Post Earnings on Monday

Western Asset Mortgage Capital (NYSE:WMC) will announce its earnings results after the market closes on Monday, March 5th. Analysts … The Company is focused on investing in, financing and managing a diversified portfolio of real estate-related securities, whole-loans and other financial assets.
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Muffet McGraw and company headed to 9th straight conference title game

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Notre Dame Woman's Basketball team is headed to the ACC Tournament Final for the fifth consecutive year in a row. Head Coach Muffet McGraw's squad bounced the Florida State Seminoles 90-80 in a high scoring semifinal matchup on Saturday. The 5th ranked Irish were
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Protecting your family from mortgage debt.

If you're a homeowner, you're most likely juggling multiple financial priorities including your mortgage payments. Learn more on how you can protect your family from mortgage debt.
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King Luther Capital Management Corp Cuts Holdings in Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (FBHS)

Fortune Brands Home & Security logo King Luther Capital Management Corp trimmed its position in shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) by 38.4% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 11,858
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Advisory Research Inc. Has $6.35 Million Position in TPG Specialty Lending Inc (NYSE:TSLX)

TPG Specialty Lending logo Advisory Research Inc. lessened its stake in shares of TPG Specialty Lending Inc (NYSE:TSLX) by 15.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 320,768 shares of the financial services
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How to negotiate the mortgage maze to get to your first home

How to negotiate the mortgage maze to get to your first home. Emma Kennedy. By Emma Kennedy Mar 4, 2018. Share this article: How to negotiate the mortgage maze to get to your first home. With lenders reporting a surge in mortgage demand, there several things that prospective applicants should
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Yemen's Central Bank Denies Postponement of Saudi Deposit

The Central Bank of Yemen (CBY) denied allegations that Saudi Arabia's $2 billion deposit to shore up Yemen's Riyal has been put off. The bank stated that the rumors “are fabricated news from entities and persons who harbor hatred for the whole Yemeni people.” The bank also denied rumors claiming
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Inpatient Sperm Banking Shortens Time to Fertility Consultation Before Cancer Treatment

For this study, inpatient clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) collaborated with fertility nurse specialists to implement an inpatient sperm banking (ISB) program. Nurse specialists received training on sperm banking education, forms, checklists, and procedures. Outcomes showed that the ISB was able to
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10 steps for getting and closing a mortgage

If you want to take on one of the largest debts you are ever likely to carry then you have to do it responsibly. This is what banks want to see when they underwrite your loan application because they only have one chance at the very start to say 'yes' or 'no' and the rest of the future of a mortgage rests upon
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PTSB €700m loan sell-off spurred by regulator row

A technical dispute with banking regulators in Dublin and Frankfurt over the definition of non-performing loans has emerged as the driving force behind Permanent TSB's forced sale of up to €700m of restructured mortgages to so-called vulture funds. The Central Bank of Ireland signalled last week that
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It Seems HAPAG-LLOYD AKTIEN ORDINARY SHARES (OTCMKTS:HLAGF) Will Go Down. Just …

More notable recent HAPAG-LLOYD AG (OTCMKTS:HLAGF) news were published by: Reuters.com which released: “Shippers subpoenaed in US price-fixing investigation – WSJ” on March 21, 2017, also Bloomberg.com with their article: “Hapag-Lloyd, UASC in Merger Talks as Cargo-Price Crisis
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Investors Title (NASDAQ:ITIC) and Its Peers Head-To-Head Analysis

Investors Title (NASDAQ: ITIC) is one of 83 publicly-traded companies in the “Property & Casualty Insurance” industry, but how does it compare to its rivals? We will compare Investors Title to related businesses based on the strength of its institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, earnings, dividends
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Singapore's CIMB customers to get seamless cross-border banking experience

CIMB Bank customers in Malaysia and Singapore can now enjoy seamless and efficient cross-border banking experience. … Samir Gupta, CEO of Group Consumer Banking, CIMB Group said: “As a leading Asean universal bank, CIMB is continuously innovating to provide the best value proposition and
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HAITONG INTL SECS GROUP LTD ORDINARY SHA (OTCMKTS:HNGFF) Short Interest Increased …

published on January 31, 2018, Prnewswire.com published: “Primary Insight and Haitong International Enter into Joint Venture” on July 06, 2017. More interesting news about Haitong International Securities Group Limited (OTCMKTS:HNGFF) were released by: Bloomberg.com and their article: “China's
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Divine Home Real Estate Portal Pro

Divine Home Real Estate provide you with a quick and easy way to create a real estates site portal. Application is based on PHP Laravel framework, so if you know it you can easy customize anything you want. We tried to cover most of anybody's needs and I feel like we included many options,but in
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How Withdrawals and Transfers Work

When can I start withdrawals? How much can I withdraw? You can set up withdrawals and add your bank account as soon as you create your account. Making a withdrawal does not affect your campaign at all. Your campaign's 'Total Amount Raised' meter will stay the same and you can continue
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Commercial Banking Relationship Manager – Atlanta, GA Job in Atlanta Area, GA

SunTrust has a career opportunity for a Commercial Banking Relationship Manager in Atlanta, GA.
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Quincy housing market reacts to climbing mortgage rates

According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed rate average climbed to 4.40 percent. It was 4.38 a week ago and 4.16 percent a year ago. Stephen Gramke is a managing broker at Happel Realtors and says don't let the interest rate scare you. “We hear stories of our
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Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share's (JCI) Buy Rating Reiterated at Oppenheimer

Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share logo Oppenheimer restated their buy rating on shares of Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share (NYSE:JCI) in a research report report published on Thursday, February 1st. They currently have a $45.00 target price on the auto parts
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Heisler: Kind words for the Clippers, while there's still time

Heisler: Kind words for the Clippers, while there's still time

I've always appreciated the Clippers, not only for Donald Sterling's pratfalls but the amazing turns of fortune like their turnaround with Blake Griffin, Chris Paul, DeAndre Jordan and Doc Rivers who arrived with the Donald still in charge. Not that they ever got much credit for things when things went
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Citi invites fintech startups to disrupt traditional banking

… at better economics and scalability, the banks have inherent incentive to pass that activity on to fintech and move on to the value added space,” TechCrunch quoted Global Head of Treasury and Trade Solutions for Citi, Naveed Sultan, as saying during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
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Fed pay security effort ends and begins

Ken Montgomery, newly named as the Fed's payments security strategy leader, and also COO of the Boston Federal Reserve Bank, said in a statement, “This transition [into the larger FedPayments community] recognizes the intensity of the task force work effort over the last three years and provides
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Hogla pata turns fortune of Noakhali women

Four women weave mats at their house yard in Noakhali Sadar upazila using leaves of elephant grass, locally known as hogla pata. Photo: Star. Nurul Amin. Nearly fifty thousand ultra-poor women in four unions of Noakhali Sadar upazila have changed their lot by making different types of mats and rope
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Draghi will go down as one of the great central bankers

Sir, Anyone hoping to succeed Mario Draghi as president of the European Central Bank will be the subject of intense scrutiny, and Claire Jones has made a good start with her Lunch with Jens Weidmann (Life & Arts February 24). Mr Draghi will go down as one of the great central bankers, on a par with
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$-0.01 EPS Expected for Auryn Resources Inc. (AUG); First American Financial (FAF) Sentiment Is …

The company has market cap of $6.33 billion. It operates through Title Insurance and Services, and Specialty Insurance divisions. It has a 15.16 P/E ratio. The Title Insurance and Services segment issues title insurance policies on residential and commercial property, as well as offers related services
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Liechtenstein's Bank Frick is Offering Cryptocurrency Investments and Cold Storage

Liechtenstein-based Bank Frick is now giving its clients the ability to buy Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Ripple, and Ethereum, while also promising to secure their cryptocurrency purchases from cyber attacks with backed-up cold-storage wallets.
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Atlanta's Chance to Win Amazon's HQ2 May Have Just Taken a Big Hit

Atlanta is now on a short list of 20 candidates to become the home of Amazon's second headquarters, known as HQ2. The city is likely near the top of the list, thanks to its mix of talent, geography, and affordability – but recent moves at the state level in Georgia could seriously threaten its bid. The Georgia
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Meyer wins 9th world title; Sagan unsure of Strade Bianche form: Daily News Digest

Protests over school shootings, the availability of assault rifles and the NRA's lobbying of government officials have already led some to boycott the products of companies that make arms. Now stores are getting involved, with the outdoor chains REI and Mountain Equipment Co-Op suspending orders for
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First National Bank recognizes Bauer

OMAHA — First National Bank's Home Mortgage Division named its Circle of Excellence award winners for 2017. The Circle of Excellence award recognizes First National Bank's top mortgage loan originators in terms of closed loans across the company annually. The top 12 loan originators in both top
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Coming Soon: The World's First Cryptocurrency Banking Service?

For those of you unfamiliar, blockchain is the digital, distributed, and decentralized ledger underpinning most cryptocurrencies that's responsible for recording all transactions without the need for a financial intermediary, which is almost always a bank. Its rise to fame is a result of perceived inefficiencies
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Signzy is helping banks solve customer authentication and onboarding problems with a blockchain …

Fintech observers reckon that Blockchain and AI will not only change the way banks operate, but also inherently transform the way people bank. One such blockchain and AI startup endeavouring to reform the banking and financial services sector by reducing compliance and building a “digital trust
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Facing foreclosure, Fort Lauderdale hotel developer files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The bank claims in its suit that the mortgage loan is secured by the hotel development site at 550 Seabreeze Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, which spans 34,299 square feet, and parking lot across the street at 515 Seabreeze Boulevard, which measures 18,8732 square feet. JAWOF 515 Seabreeze LLC,
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Barclays PLC (LON:BARC) has analysts on the Bullish side this week.

More notable recent Barclays PLC (LON:BARC) news were published by: Bloomberg.com which released: “Barclays Won't Face Criminal Case for Hewlett-Packard Trades” on March 01, 2018, also Businesswire.com with their article: “Form 8.5 (EPT/NON-RI) – INFORMA PLC” published on February 28,
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Our questions about UFC 222: Cyborg vs. her latest victim

Yeah, it's a non-title co-main, but the fighters and all of us deserve to see that play out over 25 minutes. … Ryan: Despite the loss of Max Holloway and what was one of the most anticipated fights in the UFC, the company not only managed to salvage the card, but it got an upgrade. There's plenty for
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May Calls Scottish, Welsh Leaders to Discuss Brexit

U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May spoke to First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon and First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones after setting out her Brexit priorities and plans for trade relations in a London speech. May told the leaders late Friday the U.K. would seek “customs arrangements that would
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Singapore bank lets Apple customers voice their transactions

To use the new service, Apple customers would need to launch the latest version of OCBC's mobile banking app and running no later than the iOS11 platform. They then could check their balance account by saying “Hey Siri, what's my balance” or “how much money do I have in my bank account”, OCBC
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China's Jan property prices rise 5 pct y/y – stats bureau

Last month, Beijing's new home prices rose 0.2 percent month on month, while Shanghai and Guangzhou prices fell 0.4 percent and the market in Shenzhen was unchanged, data showed. China's housing market has boomed since late 2015, giving a major boost to the economy but stirring fears of a
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Selling mortgage debt to vulture funds 'could make up to 2500 people homeless'

The Peter McVerry Trust has said it is concerned about the moves being made on distressed mortgages. The national housing and homeless charity said it is worried about the timing and impact of the planned sell-off. The charity's CEO Pat Doyle said that financial institutions should take into account the
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Borrowers braced for vultures circling PTSB's bad loans

In 2015, four years after the bank's effective nationalisation, a whopping 25 per cent of Permanent TSB's loan book was still non-performing. That stands at 28 per cent today. The Dunnes' mortgage, despite repeated attempts by the couple and their insolvency advisers to fix in and out of court, remains
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Sticky business: Buyer backs out of deal after discovering home's porno past

Sticky business: Buyer backs out of deal after discovering home's porno past

Here's one surefire way to throw the value of your home into question: shoot a porno at home. Buying a former film set sounded glam, until buyer Linda Fein sleuthed out the goods and realized the home she'd just put a $1.8 million offer down on had been the backdrop of a series of pornos, according to
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WWE officials may make another change to title match at Fastlane

During his career with the sports entertainment company, he also held the Intercontinental Championship one time. WWE has done several breakups with The Wyatt Family. The latest break-up took place during the 2017 Royal Rumble on January 29. Harper entered as number 25, attacking both Wyatt
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CFPB invites comments on “usefulness” of consumer complaint database, reports

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's consumer complaint database and the reports derived from it have long been a source of consternation for the financial services industry, ever since the bureau decided to make those complaints public over the objections of many industry observers.
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Is a cryptocurrency banking service coming to a country near you?

According to a report earlier this week by CoinTelegraph Deutsch, blockchain-based payment service provider Bitwala announced that it aims to become the first to launch a cryptocurrency-based banking service. Bitwala has already submitted an application with the German Federal Financial
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Lebanon's banks are real reason for country's resilience

Lebanon's resilience is famous. Since the civil war ended in 1990, Lebanon has survived Israeli onslaughts in 1996 and 2006, as well as the 2005 assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. Since 2011, Lebanon's population has absorbed more than 1 million Syrian refugees. Some attribute
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14084 Shares in Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (NYSE:IVR) Purchased by Ramsey Quantitative …

It invests in residential mortgage-backed securities that are guaranteed by the United States Government agency, such as the Government National Mortgage Association or a federally chartered corporation, such as the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage
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How Analysts Rated Booker Group PLC (LON:BOK) Last Week?

More notable recent Booker Group PLC (LON:BOK) news were published by: Bloomberg.com which released: “Tesco's Lewis Charts New Course With $4.6 Billion Booker Buy” on January 27, 2017, also Globenewswire.com with their article: “Letter from the Artisan Partners Global Value Team to the
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CRAIG: Copy Edmonton, save a fortune in taxes

Edmonton City Hall, Monday Sept. 18, 2017. Monday was Nomination Day for Edmonton's upcoming municipal election. Photo by David BloomDavid Bloom / Postmedia. You could save hundreds of dollars in taxes – if not thousands of dollars – if more governments in Canada copied something the City
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Open House

930sf garage/shop! 30ft deep, 13ft high garage with pass through to backyard, bonus office area with exterior access and finished basement (all not included in sf). With 2 master suites on the first level and completely remodeled on a private street, this property is what you have been searching for!
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Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation (CHMI) Analysts See $0.52 EPS

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.14 in Q3 2017. Its down 2.74, from 3.88 in 2017Q2. It dropped, as 7 investors sold Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation shares while 29 reduced holdings. 15 funds opened positions while 26 raised stakes. 7.28 million shares or 53.36% less from 15.61 million
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First American Financial Corp (FAF) Position Raised by Royce & Associates LP

Royce & Associates LP grew its stake in shares of First American Financial Corp (NYSE:FAF) by 1.6% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its … 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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Sticky business: Buyer backs out of deal after discovering's home porno past

Here's one sure-fire way to throw the value of your home into question: shoot a porno at home. Buying a former film set sounded glam, until buyer Linda Fein sleuthed out the goods and realized the home she'd just put a $1.8 million offer down on had been the backdrop of a series of pornos, according
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RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Upgraded to Buy by Vertical Research

Vertical Research upgraded shares of RPM International (NYSE:RPM) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday, February 14th. A number of other analysts also recently commented on the company. Zacks Investment Research downgraded RPM International
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Indian police say gold bribes given in $2 billion bank fraud case

India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials escort Gokulnath Shetty, one of the Punjab National Bank employees accused of steering fraudulent loans to companies linked to billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi, outside a court in Mumbai, India, March 3, 2018. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas.
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Tile Shop Hldgs (TTS) and Apollo Commercial Real Estate (ARI) Twiggs Money Flow (TMF …

Currently, the 14-day ADX for Apollo Commercial Real Estate (ARI) is sitting at 18.89. Generally speaking, an ADX value from 0-25 would indicate an absent or weak trend. A value of 25-50 would support a strong trend. A value of 50-75 would identify a very strong trend, and a value of 75-100 would
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V Nagarajan: Capital gains exemption due to delay in construction in Indian realty project

Loans against immovable property fetching regular monthly income are available at competitive rates nowadays as there is a fierce competition between various banks and housing finance companies. You can mortgage the commercial property without the need to obtain permission from any authorities
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This Tropical Paradise Is the Scene of a New Cold War (Podcast)

The Maldives, known as an exotic and luxurious tropical vacation spot that attracts the likes of tennis star Roger Federer and swimmer Michael Phelps, is fast becoming one of the world's most important geopolitical footballs. China is investing heavily in the island chain in a bid for economic and strategic
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Tencent CEO Urges ID Link for Hong Kong and Chinese Citizens

Tencent Holdings Ltd. Chairman Ma Huateng called on the Chinese government to introduce an ID system that would link multiple sets of travel documents with a mobile phone as part of a plan to boost regional trade between Hong Kong and Mainland China. Ma Huateng. Photographer: Xaume Olleros/
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L 1 B1 Fortune Creek Trail, Faribault, MN 55021

For Sale: 71438 sq. ft. ∙ L 1 B1 Fortune Creek Trail, Faribault, MN 55021 ∙ $89900 ∙ MLS# 4898030 ∙ BUILD YOUR NEW HOME NEAR CEDAR LAKE! FORTUNE CREEK DEVELOPMENT IS AWAITING YOUR BUILDER! OUTBUIL…
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Your property taxes just jumped by more than 50 percent. Now what

Property taxes, for instance, are up 38 percent year-over-year in Clark County, Nevada – home to Las Vegas – raising the average 2017 tax bill on a single family home to $2,445 from $1,774, according to ATTOM Data Solutions, a provider of real estate data. Home prices there have risen by 100 percent
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Nigerian Lenders Profit as Economy Recovers

Nigerian Lenders Profit as Economy Recovers

N igerian banks are seen benefitting from improvement in bad loans. The spring in the step of Nigeria's economy is likely to show up in the results of the country's banks when they start reporting 2017 earnings from this month. An improvement in unpaid loans, higher interest income from holding
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Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) Price Target Cut to $4.00

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp logo Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) had its target price decreased by BMO Capital Markets from $5.00 to $4.00 in a research report sent to investors on Monday, February 12th. BMO Capital Markets currently has a market perform rating on the credit
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The City Plants a Tree, but I Don't Want It

I want the tree removed and the sidewalk restored at the city's expense because I am concerned about cracked concrete, leaves falling in the autumn, rats, and dog and bird droppings. I also do not want to lose our northern light, or any property value because a tree would eventually block our park view.
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Chilton Investment Co Lowered Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS) Stake by $4.68 Million as …

Richard Chilton decreased its stake in Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (FBHS) by 7.29% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Chilton Investment Co Llc sold 69,881 shares as the company's stock rose 10.95% with the market. The hedge fund run by Richard Chilton held
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It's been a crucial week for Mothercare plc (LON:MTC); here's what analysts have to say.

More important recent Mothercare plc (LON:MTC) news were published by: Bloomberg.com which released: “UK Retailer Mothercare Starts Debt Talks Amid Tough Trading” on March 02, 2018, also Globenewswire.com published article titled: “Mothercare Plc : Total voting rights”, Bloomberg.com
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HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD GLOBAL DEPOSITARY S (OTCMKTS:HYMTF) on Focus After Report …

More notable recent Hyundai Motor Company (OTCMKTS:HYMTF) news were published by: Bloomberg.com which released: “Hyundai Set to Lead Global Firms in Race to Sell EVs in India” on February 07, 2018, also Fortune.com with their article: “Why Corporate America Hates Trump's Tariffs
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HUADIAN POWER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (OTCMKTS:HPIFF) Stock Is Shorted More

More interesting news about HUADIAN POWER INTL (OTCMKTS:HPIFF) were released by: Bloomberg.com and their article: “China Is Creating the World's Largest Power Company” published on August 28, 2017 as well as Marketwatch.com's news article titled: “Huadian Power International Corp.
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Today HAITONG INTL SECS GROUP LTD ORDINARY SHA (OTCMKTS:HNGFF) Reported …

More notable recent Haitong International Securities Group Limited (OTCMKTS:HNGFF) news were published by: Prnewswire.com which released: “Primary Insight and Haitong International Enter into Joint Venture” on July 06, 2017, also Bloomberg.com with their article: “Ex-JPMorgan Trader Spots a
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Scotia Capital INC Holding in Bank Montreal Que (BMO) Has Lowered by $34.45 Million as …

More interesting news about Bank of Montreal (NYSE:BMO) were released by: Fool.ca and their article: “Bank of Montreal vs. Toronto-Dominion Bank: Which Is a Better Buy?” published on March 02, 2018 as well as Bloomberg.com's news article titled: “Bank of Montreal Falls as Profit From US Unit
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Will HAPAG-LLOYD AKTIEN ORDINARY SHARES (OTCMKTS:HLAGF) Run Out of Steam Soon …

More notable recent HAPAG-LLOYD AG (OTCMKTS:HLAGF) news were published by: Bloomberg.com which released: “Hapag-Lloyd Agrees to Buy UASC as Container Carriers Consolidate” on June 28, 2016, also Hellenicshippingnews.com with their article: “Hapag-Lloyd AG (HLAG) Given
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Amazon Won't Sell New Products From Google's Nest

Amazon will not stock new products from Google's Nest unit, including a new Nest thermostat and a home security system. Nest, in response, will stop selling through Amazon altogether. According to Business Insider, which broke the news, Nest employees who got the news on a conference call from
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Showing all their Cards? Catalyst Bio (CBIO) and Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE) Twiggs …

Using the CCI as a leading indicator, technical analysts may use a +100 reading as an overbought signal and a -100 reading as an oversold indicator, suggesting a trend reversal. Currently, the 14-day ADX for Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE) is sitting at 25.39. Generally speaking, an ADX value
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Bank Of America Corp (BAC) Position Held by Geode Capital Management Llc

More notable recent Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) news were published by: Bloomberg.com which released: “Bank of America to Open 500 US Branches, Expand Into Ohio” on February 26, 2018, also Investorplace.com with their article: “3 Reasons Bank of America Corp Stock Has More
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How much did homes sell for near you?

159 N Laurel St, Deutsche Bank Trust By Atty, First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust &C By Atty, Specialized Loan Servicing LLC Atty to Garcia-Roman … 6806 Magnolia Drive, NJ Housing & Mortgage Fin Agency/Agent, Police & Firemens Sys Board Of Trust by Agent to Beauparlant John; 9/19/2017.
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Why staying faithful can be a better option

It found that 57 per cent of young people think they will get a better rate if they move home by switching to a different lender, but that may not be the case. The Bank of England's base rate is expected to rise this year, which means mortgage rates will follow. Porting a mortgage could be a way of keeping
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Reviewing Chimera Investment (CIM) & AG Mortgage Investment Trust (MITT)

Chimera Investment (NYSE: CIM) and AG Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE:MITT) are both financials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, earnings, dividends, valuation, profitability and analyst
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Commerce Bank Cuts Holdings in American International Group Inc (AIG)

First Trust Advisors LP increased its stake in American International Group by 70.5% during the 3rd quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 222,983 shares of the insurance provider's stock worth $13,689,000 after buying an additional 92,200 shares in the last quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc.
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IMPAC Mortgage Holdings, Inc (IMH) Short Interest Update

IMPAC Mortgage logo IMPAC Mortgage Holdings, Inc (NYSEAMERICAN:IMH) saw a large growth in short interest in the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 746,705 shares, a growth of 7.6% from the January 31st total of 694,080 shares. Approximately 5.8% of the
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Qualifying For a Mortgage in 2018 Just Got Harder

WINNIPEG, MB – With 2018 upon us let's start those new year resolutions. With a great outlook for 2018, the government has now made it harder for you to qualify for a mortgage. How you say? Well…. Let's just say that if you are going to refinance your home or if you're awesome at saving your money
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Can Los Angeles start a public pot bank? City study says costs could be 'exorbitant'

The idea of public banks — financial institutions owned by cities or states — have long been supported by economic-justice groups and other advocacy organizations who see them as an alternative to the profit-motivated, investor-owned institutions. More recently, the idea has gained support among
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Blockchain starting to reshape real estate

Blockchain starting to reshape real estate

Real estate has been slow to adopt blockchain technology. However, the key benefits of reduced central authority, increased speed, and, perhaps most importantly for property transactions, trust, can each be realized through the development of blockchains.
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A regional forum could benefit the banking sector immensely

The banking system of Bangladesh has gone through several broad phases of evolution and growth since its inception. It started by offering a narrow range of financial services, just after independence, and remained largely non-competitive in structure for some time. Only the government controlled
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Ripple (XRP): Into the Mainstream Waters with South Korean Bank

Ripple is taking off stronger as new projects and partnerships are being sealed and announced. Maybe the greatest one of them all comes in form of the recent announcement from the side of the South Korean Bank. It was announced that Ripple will be introduced to the mainstream banking waters in
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Arizona State Retirement System Has $3.26 Million Stake in ARRIS International plc (ARRS)

The fund owned 127,051 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock after buying an additional 26,962 shares during the quarter. Arizona State Retirement System owned 0.07% of ARRIS International worth $3,264,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other
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Granite Point Mortgage Trust (GPMT) Upgraded to “Hold” at Zacks Investment Research

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Granite Point Mortgage Trust (NYSE:GPMT) from a sell rating to a hold rating in a research note published on Friday morning. According to Zacks, “Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. focuses primarily on directly originating, investing in and managing senior
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Central bank's cry for help

BB governor in a recent meeting of Agrani Bank implored for the quick intervention of the finance minister to reduce panic among bankers and depositors by bailing out a beleaguered private bank (probably Farmers). While this is actually indicative of the governor's continued obedience to the finance
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Mixed fortune for party hoppers

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS):The BJP said on Saturday it and its allies have got full majority in Meghalaya, where results have thrown up a hung Assembly, and appointed Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju and Minister of State for Tourism K.J. Alphons as observers in the state. The BJP also appointed
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3 Top Stocks Billionaires Are Buying

3 Top Stocks Billionaires Are Buying … Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A)(NYSE:BRK-B) has been buying up shares of the tech giant for some time now. … Nelson Peltz may be stepping down from the board of directors of Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ), but he still holds a sizable stake.
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Quadrature Capital Ltd Acquires Shares of 7403 Matthews International Corp (MATW)

Suntrust Banks Inc. grew its position in Matthews International by 12.2% in the 4th quarter. Suntrust Banks Inc. now owns 8,755 shares of the company's stock valued at $462,000 after buying an additional 955 shares during the last quarter. UBS Asset Management Americas Inc. grew its position in
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Real Estate Column: Hire a Realtor or Go FSBO?

Over the years a couple of people who always have the latest technology have told me that it is only a matter of time until computers, software and the internet will replace real estate agents. These folks don't know what Realtors do on a day to day basis. So, this week I thought I'd look at what we agents
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These are the suburbs where foreign buyers really want to own Queensland homes

From restaurants and high end hotels to the casino and golf courses plus high end international retailers. Mr Newlands agreed it was mainly investors and holiday makers buying at Surfers Paradise with not so many overseas based buyers making a permanent move there. Under Australian legislation
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Activists across Canada demand fair banking for low-income people

Activists across Canada demand fair banking for low-income people. Access to mainstream banking is not a given for all Canadians. According to ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now) Canada, about 13% percent of Canadians don't have access to the full spectrum of bank
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Oaktree Specialty Lending Corpo (OCSL)'s Chief Operating Officer Mathew Pendo Invested in …

Mathew Pendo is the Chief Operating Officer of Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp. He lately obtained 4,950 shares in the Pinksheet-listed company with the transaction value amounting to $21,384 U.S Dollars. That was according to the documented price of $4.3 for each one share. The source filing was
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$0.04 EPS Expected for CES Energy Solutions Corp. (CEU); Fidelity National Financial (FNF)'s …

Fidelity National Financial, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides title insurance, and technology and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries in the United States. The company has market cap of $10.45 billion. The Company's Title segment offers title insurance, escrow, and
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Springfield pastor wants to takes fight over payday loans to ballot

Frustrated by a lack of action by state lawmakers, advocates led by a Springfield pastor seeking limits on payday lending took the initial step last week toward asking Ohio voters to approve the reforms. Leaders of the effort submitted petition language and signatures from about 2,000 Ohio voters to the
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Can a blockbuster cameo help sell a building? Hollywood's down to try

Buildings in Seattle, Los Angeles and New York are getting their close-ups on the big screen, but whether starring roles translate into real-life results is still up for debate. Take the 31-story Escala tower in downtown Seattle, which is featured in the “Fifty Shades of Grey” movies; though its starring role as
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Farm loans up 4.47pc in Jul-Jan

The latest liquidity crunch has forced the banks to increase the interest rate for both lending and deposit. Syed Mahbubur Rahman, managing director of Dhaka Bank, told The Daily Star yesterday that the banks must disburse 2.50 percent of their total loans and advance in a fiscal year in the farm sector
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TowneBank (TOWN) Stake Decreased by Chartwell Investment Partners LLC

Wells Fargo & Company MN now owns 124,955 shares of the bank's stock valued at $3,842,000 after purchasing an additional 15,821 shares during the last … real estate services, originations of a range of mortgage loans, resort property management, and residential and commercial title insurance.
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Comerica Bank Acquires New Position in Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (OCSL)

Oaktree Specialty Lending logo Comerica Bank acquired a new stake in Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (NASDAQ:OCSL) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 21,500 shares of the credit
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Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE:FBHS) Stock Sees The Needle Move -5.53%

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE:FBHS) closed at $60.01 after seeing 2014718 shares trade hands during the most recent session. This represents a change of 0.69% from the opening. The shares have moved -5.53% on the week. The closing price represents the final price that a stock is
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Liechtenstein Bank Offers Account Holders Direct Crypto Investments

Liechtenstein Bank Offers Account Holders Direct Crypto Investments

This week the private bank headquartered in the Principality of Liechtenstein, Bank Frick, announced its customers will now have the ability to directly invest in cryptocurrencies. According to the financial institution, the company will offer account holders the means to purchase fives different
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Legislating bank fees not the way to go – NCB boss

President and Chief Executive Officer of the NCB Financial Group, Patrick Hylton has articulated his objection to suggestion by the Opposition People's National Party members to legislate banking fees. “In some countries they have like a banking ombudsman. I don't think that legislating the specific
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Learn about our integrated approach to wealth management – across banking and investment advice and solutions – delivered locally.
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Machine Learning Optimization: How It Impacts Retailers and Consumers

The business world has been driven by technological advances that have made huge impacts on the economy. Electricity being one of the most important advances ever although those in Florida and the deep south will argue air conditioning holds this title. Companies have utilized these advances in
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Commentary: Starting a state bank not a gamble worth risk

A bill introduced during this year's legislative session in Olympia, Senate Bill 6375 calls for the state Department of Commerce to contract with an entity with public banking expertise to develop a business plan to establish a Washington state bank. Fortunately, this proposal, like previous ones related to it
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Biglari Capital Has Trimmed Stake in Investors Title Co (ITIC) as Share Value Rose; Royal …

Mig Capital Llc decreased its stake in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) by 37.65% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Mig Capital Llc sold 120,747 shares as the company's stock rose 11.49% with the market. The hedge fund held 200,000 shares of the marine transportation
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An insider's account of the changing face of banking

I started my career at a nationalized bank almost at the end of the year 1977. Even in those days, this was one of the larger banks, and I remember getting overawed by its high-ceilinged entrance hall, huge staircases and the large number of people working at its headquarters in New Delhi. Amid the
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SA Company To Partner With ZSE In Bid To Revolutionize Banking System Via Global Digital …

FORUS(pronounced for-us) stands for Free, Open, Real-time, Ubiquitous & Secure. The solution is meant to be open to both, people using banks and those who are not using any banking service at all. This system is meant to compete with services such as Visa and Mastercard as they believe the global
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ETMarkets Special Weekend Podcast: Should you still bank on banking stocks?

This is Saloni Goel from ETMarkets.com and it is a special podcast on the banking sector. State-run lenders came under pressure last month after Punjab National Bank spotted a fraud of over Rs 11,000 crore at one of its branches in Mumbai. The Nifty PSU Bank index has lost 14 per cent in last one
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Huntington Bancshares Incorporated – Receive News & Ratings Daily

… trading, and underwriting services; commercial property and casualty, employee benefits, personal lines, life and disability, and specialty lines of insurance; and brokerage and agency services for residential and commercial title insurance, as well as excess and surplus product lines of insurance.
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Cryptocurrency ransom demands popped up in recent cyberattacks

One note shared with Fortune, buried in an otherwise indecipherable string of code, makes a demand for “50 XMR,” or Monero. As of March 3, 2018, that amount of Monero is worth roughly $18,000. It's not uncommon for DDoS attacks to come with ransom demands of this sort, though normally such
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MLS banking on young talent to fuel growth

New York Red Bulls forward Bradley Wright-Phillips, left, and Olimpia midfielder Gerson Rodas battle for the ball during the first half of Thursday's CONCACAF Champions League match in Harrison, N.J. The Red Bulls won, 2-0. [The Associated Press]. By The Associated Press
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Western Heritage names new senior vice president

Teryl Beck has been named senior vice president of residential mortgage financing at Western Heritage Bank. Beck has worked in the banking industry since 1985 and comes to Western Heritage after serving as vice president at Citizens Bank of Las Cruces from 2000 to 2017. Beck is responsible for
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Folk music series presents Gina Forsyth

CRYSTAL FALLS — On Sunday, March 11, the Second Sunday Folk Dance presents award winning Cajun fiddler and singer-songwriter Gina Forsyth. White Water will provide the opening act. The concert and folk dance is held at the Fortune Lake Camp in Crystal Falls, Mich. and starts at 4 p.m. CT.
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KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to PSMC 2018-1 Trust (PSMC 2018-1)

The PSMC 2018-1 pool comprises 726 first-lien, prime residential mortgage loans with an aggregate principal balance of $446,170,134 as of the cut-off date. The collateral consists entirely of fully-amortizing, 30-year fixed rate mortgages (FRMs). The pool is characterized by significant borrower equity in
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Bank of Baroda denies South African charge of holding 'proceeds of crime'

MUMBAI: State-run Bank of Baroda (BoB) said that it hadn't knowingly been in possession of the “proceeds of crime” as alleged by South African prosecutors investigating corruption involving former president Jacob Zuma and the Gupta family. The bank received all the funds through an account that was
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Iran, Croatia to boost banking ties, establish joint-venture companies

Cooperation of private sector of the two countries requires creating a direct flight between the two countries for easy accessibility of merchants, facilitation of issuance of visa for accelerating trade and business ties and also boosting banking cooperation, he said, adding, “setting up a joint committee,
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Mortgage Loan Processor II at First Bank

Mortgage Loan Processor II A Mortgage Loan Processor II ensures all residential loan files are packaged accurately and timely.
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Letter to the Editor: Real estate tax drop not whole budget story

I was glad to see that our real estate taxes will be going down by 1.37% in July. However the town apparently failed to mention that the mill rate for automobile taxes will be increasing by 10.2% with the proposed mill rate. So we save on our real estate taxes, but depending on how many automobiles you
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Why These Fundamentals Make Union Bank of India's (NSE:UNIONBANK) More Attractive

As a small-cap finance stock with a market capitalisation of ₹88.19B, the risk and profitability of Union Bank of India (NSEI:UNIONBANK) are largely tied to the underlying economic growth of the region it operates in IN. Since a bank profits from reinvesting its clients' deposits in the form of loans, negative
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A New Kind of Stock Chart: Capstead Mortgage Corporation (NYSE:CMO) Critical Pivot Points

A New Kind of Stock Chart: Capstead Mortgage Corporation (NYSE:CMO) Critical Pivot Points

This is a real time view of the critical technical pivot points for Capstead Mortgage Corporation (NYSE:CMO) . The technical pivot points we look at all surround the stock price movement from the last 10-trading days through the last year. Here are the pivots, starting with the tightest measures of support
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Craig Morgan Surprises Disabled Veteran With Mortgage-Free Home

Craig Morgan surprises his friend, U.S. Army SFC Josh Ferguson, and family Friday night at the Grand Ole Opry with the news they are receiving a custom-built, mortgage-free home in Dickson County (Tennessee) from Operation FINALLY HOME. Joining Craig and the Ferguson family on stage were
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Chuck Feeney: the billionaire who gave it all away

There are no trophies or vanity photographs in the apartment to show that he has devoted his $8 billion fortune to making the world a better place. It was always so with Feeney, a brilliant entrepreneur who became a billionaire through the company he co-founded, Duty Free Shoppers, back in the 1960s.
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Old Republic International (ORI) Upgraded at ValuEngine

The Company is engaged in business of insurance underwriting and related services. The Company conducts 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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What Can We Expect From Fortune Brands Home (NYSE:FBHS) After Loop Capital's Latest …

Investors sentiment decreased to 0.98 in Q3 2017. Its down 0.13, from 1.11 in 2017Q2. It fall, as 36 investors sold Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. shares while 143 reduced holdings. 48 funds opened positions while 127 raised stakes. 124.72 million shares or 6.35% less from 133.18 million shares
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Loop Capital Says Its Time To “Buy” Fortune Brands Home (NYSE:FBHS). Will Stock Hit Their …

Investors sentiment decreased to 0.98 in Q3 2017. Its down 0.13, from 1.11 in 2017Q2. It worsened, as 36 investors sold Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. shares while 143 reduced holdings. 48 funds opened positions while 127 raised stakes. 124.72 million shares or 6.35% less from 133.18 million
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Premier Real Estate Management, Inc. Maximizes the ROI through Professional Property …

Blue Springs, Missouri – March 3, 2018 – Premier Real Estate Management, Inc. is committed to enhancing the quality and services for residents of apartment communities, both large and small, through outstanding property management in Kansas City. As a professional real estate company, they offer
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Why Corporate America Hates Trump's Tariffs Proposal

Steel and aluminum tariffs proposed by the Trump administration would impact workers in the U.S. auto industry. Monty Rakusen—Getty Images/Cultura RF. By Bloomberg. 9:44 AM EST. President Donald Trump has proposed tariffs on aluminum and steel that he says will put the country first. But a broad
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How a credit union took the civil rights path to become a national lender

Self-Help Credit Union traces its roots back to North Carolina in 1980, with the formation of the non-profit Center for Community Self Help to lend money to community development projects … Lending Power is an object lesson in how the credit union movement can make a difference in such situations.
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Is Regal Real Estate Investment Trust (HKG:1881) A Healthy REIT?

Regal Real Estate Investment Trust is a HK$7.88B mid-cap real estate investment trust (REIT) based in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. REIT shares give you ownership of the company than owns and manages various income-producing property, whether it be commercial, industrial or residential.
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Future real estate deals might soon involve robots

The old and traditional ways of buying or selling a house might soon be changing, as soon robots will take over the role of real estate agents. So the next time you go looking for houses, chances are that you will be lead by robots. Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the field, various real estate
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Crowd Genie: A Distinctive Approach to Alternative Financing for SMEs

Crowd Genie is a significant player within this space, going beyond the obvious to meet the needs of all key players in this crucial market. This peer-to-peer lending platform has more than 18 months of experience in the financial market. It is also one of the four licensed securities platforms in Singapore.
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Bank lending in Oman rises 6.4% in 2017

Total loans and financing provided by commercial banks in Oman grew 6.4 per cent to RO23.55bn at the end of 2017 compared to RO22.13bn a year ago, according to statistics released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). Average interest rates on bank loans grew to five per
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Conversations with a stranger: An aspiring real estate agent

THE RECORD happened to meet Gerhard Delport, a real estate intern at Data Real Estate. We got to know him a little better, and he shared with us what a day in his life is like. Gerhard (44) is a resident of Florentia. He is married and has two children. He is currently an intern, but he aspires to be the
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How much it costs to buy a home right now in 21 of the most expensive towns in the Hamptons

Many rich celebrities, hedge fund managers, CEOs, socialites, and politicians own multi-million dollar summer homes in the Hamptons. The high volume of mansions in the Hamptons — and its waterfront locale — makes it one of the most expensive real estate markets in the US.
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Pakistan's Ruling Party Strengthens Grip in Senate Elections

Pakistan's ruling party is set to become the largest party in the Senate during a closed-door election on Saturday, strengthening the group's hand before national polls in July despite legal set backs and corruption proceedings against its leader Nawaz Sharif. Early indications from local media show
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This football coach's plans to pay his mortgage by farming cannabis went up in smoke

Recorder Caroline Wigin told him: “You are a family man, you lost your job and to make your mortgage payments you decided you would commercially farm cannabis. “You rented a flat for that purpose and you converted that flat and you had a total of 300 plants. “The way the farm was discovered was
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Italy's Election at Endgame as Berlusconi Fights Five Star

Italians are preparing to vote Sunday in an election that pits several shades of populists against the mainstream and which may only succeed in further clouding the political landscape. The anti-establishment Five Star Movement was on track to be the biggest single party when a polling blackout began
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Deep in Brazil's Mountains, a Coffee Boom Is Ready to Take Hold

The government's crop-forecasting agency Conab has said the nation's total coffee production, which also includes the robusta variety, could rise as much as 30 percent to a record this year. The supply outlook underscores why coffee is one of the worst performers in the Bloomberg Commodity Index
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JPMorgan's Bitcoin Jitters, Goldman Sachs' Crypto Bet, Uber Cofounder's Blue-Sky Ambition

Welcome to the Cyber Saturday edition of Data Sheet, Fortune's daily tech newsletter. Fortune reporter Robert Hackett here. You may reach Robert Hackett via Twitter, Cryptocat, Jabber (see OTR fingerprint on my about.me), PGP encrypted email (see public key on my Keybase.io), Wickr, Signal,
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Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc (NSM) Files 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended on December 31, 2017

Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc (NSM) Files 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended on December 31, 2017

Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc (NYSE:NSM) files its latest 10-K with SEC for the fiscal year ended on December 31, 2017. Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc provides residential mortgages to homeowners, home buyers, home sellers and real estate investors in the United States. It provides servicing
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AE Wealth Management LLC Raises Holdings in Vanguard Mortgage Bkd Sects ETF (NASDAQ …

Vanguard Mortgage Bkd Sects ETF logo AE Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in Vanguard Mortgage Bkd Sects ETF (NASDAQ:VMBS) by 11.7% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 433,536 shares of the
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Avoid becoming a mortgage fraud victim with these tips

Or mortgage fraud can happen when con artists approach an individual with good credit to act as a “straw buyer” and apply for a mortgage in exchange for cash or a promised share of the money collected from reselling a property. Criminals will simply pocket the mortgage money and vanish, leaving
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Mortgage-helpers in the sky: The time is right to expand the concept

In areas of a city near a university, these basement suites are particularly popular with students, and can serve as 'mortgage helpers' for homeowners. It was within this context that the idea of legalized secondary suites within multi-family housing developments was conceived 16 years ago at UniverCity,
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Zacks Investment Research Downgrades PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT) to Sell

According to Zacks, “PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust is a real estate investment trust. The Company operates as a specialty finance company that will invest primarily in residential mortgage loans and mortgage-related assets. The company seeks to acquire primarily troubled home mortgage loans
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Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc (NYSE:BXMT) Position Lifted by Boston Partners

Blackstone Mortgage Trust logo Boston Partners raised its position in Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc (NYSE:BXMT) by 5.8% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 833,453 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after purchasing
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The forgotten Plymouth Argyle player who became a New Zealand international

… he would progress to be an international. Born on October 20, 1959 in Edmonton, he played for Haringey schoolboys and had the privilege of training at Tottenham Hotspur. His parents then moved to the south-west, buying a supermarket in Liskeard. It was when the young Levy was spotted by Argyle
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Rising mortgage rates leave prospective home buyers worried

Since the beginning of January, the U.S. has seen a 0.32 percent increase in mortgage rates. That means a buyer purchasing a $270,000 home – the current U.S. median home price – would spend $59 more a month on their mortgage, according to Fannie Mae, than if they purchased a home priced the
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Mortgage Rates Snap Higher

Mortgage rates snapped back toward recent highs today. Part of this has to do with how well rates have done over the past 3 weeks. Granted, rates haven't moved significantly lower over that time, but they've at least avoided moving significantly higher–something that couldn't be said for every other
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Shoutout to Our Partners: A Roundup of the Award-Winning Companies We Work With

Learn how 18 of Fortune's Most Admired Companies of 2018 leverage internal communications to help become one of the companies that are the most admired and respected across 50 industries. Also, find out which SocialChorus clients have been nominated for a 2017 Ragan Employee
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Orthofix International (OFIX) Raised to Buy at ValuEngine

Orthofix International (NASDAQ:OFIX) was upgraded by investment analysts at ValuEngine from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report released on Thursday. Several other equities research analysts also recently commented on the stock. BidaskClub downgraded shares of Orthofix International from
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Loop Capital Initiates Coverage on Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS)

Fortune Brands Home & Security logo Stock analysts at Loop Capital began coverage on shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE:FBHS) in a research note issued to investors on Thursday. The firm set a “buy” rating and a $77.00 price target on the industrial products company's stock.
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3 Stocks to Buy and Hold for Decades

3 Stocks to Buy and Hold for Decades … But buying and holding shares of high-quality companies for many years is the best way to build wealth. … Three of our Foolish investors think Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS), International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM), and Waste Management (NYSE: WM) fit the bill
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Who Are The Top Investors In AuMake International Limited (ASX:AU8)?

I am going to take a deep dive into AuMake International Limited's (ASX:AU8) most recent ownership structure, not a frequent subject of discussion … Insider buying may be a sign of upbeat future expectations, however, selling doesn't necessarily mean the opposite as insiders may be motivated by their
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Kiwis staggered by legal scalping on resale sites

Vanessa's first time going to a concert, let alone buying any tickets, ended in tears after purchasing tickets from a ticket reseller. The 48-year-old had been hanging out to see singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran play in a live show in New Zealand. She went online to buy two tickets for his Dunedin show on
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Amazon Prepares to Hire for Web Services Office in Argentina

Amazon.com Inc.'s data services division is recruiting for several positions in Argentina, signaling the online retailer is expanding its presence in Latin America beyond Mexico and Brazil. The Seattle-based company is advertising for eight full-time positions for its Amazon Web Services cloud-computing
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Here's How to Get Free Pretzels at Auntie Anne's Today

Auntie Anne's is giving away free pretzels on Saturday to celebrate its 30th birthday — but you'll have to hurry to get one. The mall staple celebrated three decades in business with a special contest for customers. If, by March 2, one million people said online that they would attend the chain's 30th
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Ex-Vatican Bank president indicted over £44.6m losses from real estate sales

Ex-Vatican Bank president indicted over £44.6m losses from real estate sales. Angelo Caloia and his lawyer … The alleged scam involved the suspects selling Vatican-owned real estate under value to offshore companies which resold the buildings at market value. The suspects allegedly profited from
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Trump's Steel Tariffs Are a 'Troubling' Sign for Canada's Oil Industry

The threat of American tariffs on Canadian steel sent shivers through the northern nation's oil industry, sparking fears of higher costs for everything from pipelines to drilling equipment. U.S. President Donald Trump's 25 percent levies on foreign steel and 10 percent duties on imported aluminum are a
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Village Mortgage holds big food drive

LEOMINSTER — Employees of Village Mortgage recently held a food drive that resulted in donations of $200 and 12 bags of food for the Spanish American Center. The money will be used to buy more food for the center's food pantry, which currently serves over 140 area homes and more than 400
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Analysts see Nigerian lenders profit as economy recovers

Analysts see Nigerian lenders profit as economy recovers

The spring in the step of Nigeria's economy is likely to show up in the results of the country's banks when they start reporting 2017 earnings from this month. An improvement in unpaid loans, higher interest income from holding government debt and a rise in profit will have helped lenders bolster their
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Solano Real Estate Scene: Wealthier seniors opt for reverse mortgage

Over the past year, more of our reverse mortgage loan applications are coming from senior borrowers who don't need a reverse mortgage but want one for a variety of reasons. In one case, we had a widow and a widower purchasing a home together but were not married. They had been dating for a
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Allied Mortgage Group

What They Do. We asked Allied Mortgage Group to explain what they do. Here is what they had to say. We have been helping homeowners and potential homeowners for over 25 years with customized loan solutions to fit almost every need. We are proud of our high customer service levels with an
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Ranger Direct Lending Fund PLC (RDL) to Issue Dividend of GBX 24.14 on April 20th

Ranger Direct Lending Fund logo Ranger Direct Lending Fund PLC (LON:RDL) declared a dividend on Thursday, March 1st, Upcoming.Co.Uk reports. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 8th will be given a dividend of GBX 24.14 ($0.33) per share on Friday, April 20th. This represents a yield of
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H. Rept. 115-578

House report on PORTFOLIO LENDING AND MORTGAGE ACCESS ACT. This report is by the Financial Services.
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LEW SICHELMAN: Rising loan errors spell trouble ahead

Last year's two monster hurricanes aside, homeowners were making their mortgage payments at a better clip in 2017 than in any year in nearly two decades. But there are indications that borrower fraud and lender slip-ups could portend an increase in late payments, and possibly even foreclosures.
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Wildcat Teacher Strike; NYC Schools Drama; DeVos Protects Student Lenders

Thousands of teachers rally at the state Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. Teachers went on strike over pay and benefits. John Raby/AP hide caption. toggle caption. John Raby/AP. Thousands of teachers rally at the state Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. Teachers went on strike over pay and benefits. John Raby/
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Mortgage Loan Originations Become Less Profitable

Mortgage origination profitability fell to its lowest in January 2018 as mortgage volumes responded to the rising interest rates during the month according to data in the February 2018 edition of At A Glance, a monthly reference guide and report for mortgage and housing market data released by The
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Mortgage Associate

Robert Half is hiring Mortgage Associate for one of our Fortune 500 banking and financial clients in Cincinnati,OH Job Title: Collections RepresentativeLocation: Cincinnati, OH 45226Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM M-FJob Description: Researches mortgage originati.
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VPC Specialty Lending Investments PLC (VSL) To Go Ex-Dividend on March 8th

VPC Specialty Lending Investments logo VPC Specialty Lending Investments PLC (LON:VSL) announced a dividend on Thursday, March 1st, Upcoming.Co.Uk reports. Investors of record on Thursday, March 8th will be paid a dividend of GBX 1.80 ($0.02) per share on Thursday, April 5th.
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Comerica Bank Buys Shares of 21500 Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (OCSL)

Comerica Bank bought a new position in Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (NASDAQ:OCSL) during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm bought 21,500 shares of the credit services provider's stock, valued at approximately $109,000. Several other institutional investors and hedge
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Meet the robot lending a cyber-hand to Cornwall's cauliflower harvest

First it must be deemed firm, compact and white, before being gently prised from its main stem to prevent bruising, and plucked with a few outer leaves still attached to protect the head. So when scientists were looking for a robotic helper capable of taking on Britain's brassica crop, they chose to mimic a
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Beer me: the new fuel for America's downtrodden commercial districts

It might sound surreal, but beer really could save America — at least in terms of commercial real estate. There was a record-breaking number of small craft breweries operating throughout the country for the second year in a row in 2016; the record, which was originally set in 1873, of 4,131 breweries was
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AAF's Meghan Milloy in American Banker on Effects of Banking Reform

AAF's Director of Financial Services Policy, Meghan Milloy, outlined the highlights and anticipated effects of upcoming banking regulatory reform legislation today in American Banker. Among other streamlining changes, the bipartisan bill would reduce the most burdensome regulations on regional and
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Robeco Institutional Asset Management BV Has $590000 Stake in MGM Resorts International …

The fund owned 17,668 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 3,481 shares during the period. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V.'s holdings in MGM Resorts International were worth $590,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other large investors have also recently bought
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Citi wants fintech startups to disrupt institutional banking

Financial services giant Citi reckons fintech startups are missing out on a major opportunity to disrupt institutional banking. Indeed, it's inviting entrepreneurs to do so. “Opportunity is enormous,” said Naveed Sultan, global head of treasury and trade solutions for Citi, speaking during a fireside chat at the
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​ATB's collaborative banking in an age of oil and gas price volatility

As the dust begins to settle on a volatile few years in Alberta's energy industry, Kevin Kynoch is optimistic. As the new Managing Director, Energy, of ATB's Corporate Financial Services team, the man who has established a career helping energy companies navigate tough times is happy to talk about a
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New York State banking regulator inquiring about Kushner Company loans

The New York State Department of Financial Services has asked Deutsche Bank and two community lenders for information about their relationships with President Trump's son-in-law and embattled senior adviser Jared Kushner and the Kushner Companies, a source familiar with the matter told ABC
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Dangerous Banking Malware Discovered Lurking on Brand-new Android Phones

Lee Mathews , Contributor Observing, pondering, and writing about tech. Generally in that order. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. The unwanted, pre-installed software (or bloatware) that comes on most smartphones these days is bothersome enough. But it could be worse.
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West Virginia Teachers Say Strike Will Continue Next Week

Teachers hold signs outside the state Senate chambers at the Capitol in Charleston, W.Va., on Feb. 22. Photographer: John Raby/AP. A strike by thousands of West Virginia teachers, which has shut down all public schools there and has been deemed illegal by the state's attorney general, will continue
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