Why ex-soldier went from Army life to lending an ear to kids in need of someone to talk to

Why ex-soldier went from Army life to lending an ear to kids in need of someone to talk to

Cyber bullying and threats to children's innocence from new technologies make ChildLine as relevant today as it was 26 years ago. More and more young people at risk of sexual, physical and mental abuse are contacting the anonymous 24-hour service, which provides a lifeline and a listening ear at
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Countybank names new Upstate team members

Lawton comes to Countybank with more than 15 years in the industry, in commercial lending and business development roles. He will be located at the Reynolds Branch, serving the Newberry, Laurens, Clinton, and South Greenville communities. Wooles comes to Countybank's Anderson downtown
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Heading Higher or Stalling Out? What The Technicals Reveal About Brookfield Real Estate …

Brookfield Real Estate Services Inc (BRE.TO) shares are being closely watched as the Rank Correlation Indicator has shown an upward 3 bar near-term trend, indicating that a reversal might be near. If the shares reach the +80 level, this would signify that the shares have entered overbought territory.
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European Central Bank Starts Preparations for Stimulus Withdrawal

Kristian Rouz — The European Central Bank (ECB) is taking its first steps towards wrapping up its bond-buying program, known as quantitative easing (QE), which is due to end this September. Such measures are crucial to preventing possible disruptions in Eurozone investment and economic growth
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FHFA: Home Prices Rise in January

Home prices rose 0.8 percent month-over-month in January, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA) recently released House Price Index (HPI). The HPI year-over-year—based on prices for homes with Fannie Mae- or Freddie Mac-backed mortgages—was up 7.3 percent.
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Rhino experts aren't banking on unproven IVF technology to rescue threatened species

Guards at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, in Kenya, now only have to keep watch over two northern white rhinos — and their much sought-after horns. The last male northern white rhino, named Sudan, died at the wildlife conservancy this week after succumbing to old age and failing health. There are just
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Wallington Asset Management LLC Sells 1240 Shares of Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON)

BlackRock Inc. increased its position in shares of Honeywell International by 2.8% in the second quarter. BlackRock Inc. now owns 45,038,036 shares of the conglomerate's stock valued at $6,003,117,000 after buying an additional 1,207,893 shares in the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. increased
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Facebook Hasn't Been 'Forthcoming,' Warner Says, Floating Rules

Facebook Inc. hasn't been “fully forthcoming” as Congress probed Russia's attempted meddling in the 2016 presidential election, U.S. Senator Mark Warner of Virginia said Sunday as the social-media giant faced continued fallout from an ongoing data crisis. Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate
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Got XRP? Here are 7 Reasons why Ripple (XRP) is a Must Have

Ripple XRP has been in the news for a better part of this year with a mix of facts and rumors but still remains focus on its goal; disrupting the banking and currency processing industries. Ripple developers have been working round the clock to make the platforms dream come true. The social media and
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SFE Investment Counsel Raises Stake in Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON)

SFE Investment Counsel raised its stake in Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON) by 82.2% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 4,155 shares of the conglomerate's stock after purchasing an additional 1,875
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Should Polk voters OK referendum renewing half-cent sales tax for schools?

Impact fees – $12.5 million. This amount can vary with the housing market and rates set by the County Commission, which currently charges 50 percent of the rate actuaries have determined is adequate to pay for growth. These fees may be used only for capital projects that add capacity to schools.
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Blackstone's Indiabulls deal includes two Mumbai office properties: sources

The sources, who declined to be named, told Reuters that Indiabulls Finance Centre and One Indiabulls Centre in central Mumbai were the assets in which Blackstone would take 50 percent stakes. The deal is expected to close before the end of the financial year in March, Indiabulls Real Estate said in
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Tending garden is sex shop owner's true love

Fantasyland sex shop owner Deb Pike, left, says her true love is gardening. She donated 70 per cent of the seeds in the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library's seed-lending library this year. She and seed librarian Carolin Brooks greeted people at the second annual Seedy Saturday
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Big banks develop new platform for bond issuances

JPMorgan, Bank of America and Citi are developing a new platform to overhaul the disjointed bond issuance process, hoping to solidify their control of the lucrative underwriting business that last year generated billions of dollars in fees for investment banks. The three banks, which together arranged
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Investment Banking Analyst Jobs

Explore Investment Banking Analyst jobs on LinkedIn. See job descriptions, most popular jobs and companies hiring now.
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CRYPTO-POWERED PH PART 2: Innovation is key for banks

Miguel Antonio Cuneta, cryptocurrency and blockchain technology expert and co-founder and Chief Community Officer of Satoshi Citadel Industries (SCI), said that cryptocurrency and blockhain technology is the internet of money, citing it is going to do for finance and governance and banking what the
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Real estate report: Home price hikes can't last, report says

In its quarterly Health of Housing Markets Report, Nationwide Insuranceconcluded that home price hikes can't last. The report, which examines economic and demographic trends to determine the underlying health of real estate, noted that the U.S. housing market is still in positive territory but concluded
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Vantage Point: One Parcel, Three Views

Title companies mention and exclude roadways from title insurance coverage. But the lengthy schedule of exceptions in this title commitment did not mention this road at all. From this title company's perspective, the road does not exist; therefore it need not be excluded from coverage. That's a plus for
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REMI launches real estate courses for women

To improve participation of women in a sector that is perceived as male-dominated, the Real Estate Management Institute (REMI) has launched a slew of women-focused educational programmes, under its initiative 'REMIRisers'. The institute is conducting five specially-curated entrepreneurial and
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Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: Victorian Splendor and Gothic Charm

The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a jaw-dropper of an 1883 restored brownstone in Park Slope, a spacious 1939 co-op in Prospect Lefferts Garden and a charming 1878 mews house in Cobble Hill. There were multiple popular listings in Park Slope, with other favorites are
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President Trump's legal team in Russia probe remains in flux

President Trump's legal team in Russia probe remains in flux

“Don't believe the Fake News narrative that it is hard to find a lawyer who wants to take this on. Fame & fortune will NEVER be turned down by a lawyer, though some are conflicted.” In a second tweet, Trump said he is “very happy with my existing legal team.” A new law firm, he said, would “take months
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BSP readies new stress test for banks

Since 2011, the central bank has adopted stress test parameters for credit risk and market risk, as well as liquidity and interest rates' risk. The stress tests determine how far local banks can absorb certain levels of stress and to examine the banking sector's weaknesses and capability to deal with these
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Panagariya makes strong case for privatisation of PSBs

“The fact of the matter is that private sector banks have often performed better than public sector banks in delivering on their priority-sector-lending obligations,” he pointed out. Asked to comment on recent trade tensions, with US President Donald Trump targeting India, Panagariya said that he would not
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Edison International (NYSE:EIX) Shares Bought by MML Investors Services LLC

Edison International logo MML Investors Services LLC grew its holdings in Edison International (NYSE:EIX) by 67.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 8,779 shares of the utilities provider's stock after buying an
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Banks lending collapsed due to inept NDA government: Rahul Gandhi

Mysuru, Mar 25 (UNI) AICC President Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the BJP led Union government saying that it had crippled the banking industry in India 'beyong repair' while Prime Minster Narendra Modi had tried to help his business 'friends' that resulted in major scam and frauds in
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Neil Shekhter – NMS – Some of The Hottest Real Estate Markets For February 2018

SANTA MONICA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / March 25, 2018 / Even though it's still cold in many parts of the country, the real estate market is already heating up. According to February data from realtor.com, many areas are beginning to see a lot of movement in the housing market. Javier Vivas, the director of
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Financial Supervisory Authority's board of directors reshaped

CAIRO – 25 March 2018: Prime Minister Sherif Ismail issued a decree Sunday to reshape the board of directors of Egypt's Financial Supervisory … the capital market, the Stock Exchange, and all activities related to insurance services, mortgage finance, financial leasing, factoring and securitization.
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2 lawyers not joining Trump legal team after all

… against reports that he's having difficulty adding to his legal team, saying he was “very happy” with his current attorneys. “Many lawyers and top law firms want to represent me in the Russia case,” he wrote, adding: “Fame & fortune will NEVER be turned down by a lawyer, though some are conflicted.”
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Trump tweets 'many lawyers and top law firms' want to join his legal team

“Many lawyers and top law firms want to represent me in the Russia case … don't believe the Fake News narrative that it is hard to find a lawyer who wants to take this on,” the President wrote in a pair of tweets. “Fame & fortune will NEVER be turned down by a lawyer, though some are conflicted.
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Capstead Mortgage (NYSE:CMO) Receives Daily Media Impact Score of 0.14

Capstead Mortgage logo News headlines about Capstead Mortgage (NYSE:CMO) have trended somewhat positive on Sunday, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. The research group ranks the sentiment of news coverage by reviewing more than 20 million blog and news sources in real-time.
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International Bancshares Corporation (NASDAQ:IBOC): What You Have To Know Before Buying …

On the 16 April 2018, International Bancshares Corporation (NASDAQ:IBOC) will be paying shareholders an upcoming dividend amount of $0.33 per share. However, investors must have bought the company's stock before 29 March 2018 in order to qualify for the payment. That means you have only 3
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Lake Street Advisors Group LLC Purchases Shares of 35644 Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LYG)

Lloyds Banking Group logo Lake Street Advisors Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Lloyds Banking Group PLC (NYSE:LYG) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased
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R&F Eyes $1B Zimbabwe Steel Deal and More Asia Real Estate Headlines

Also in the news, flailing Chinese energy firm CEFC may get a new backer after an asset-buying binge, and Allianz Real Estate is hunting for logistics opportunities in Asia. And Boggle fans in China can breathe easy, as Toys “R” Us is reportedly still a player in the mainland despite imploding in the US.
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Steven Seagal-Endorsed Bitcoin Knockoff Gets Strong Regulatory Warnings

Regulators in New Jersey and Tennessee are sending clear signals that investors should steer clear of a cryptocurrency endorsed by faded action-film star Steven Seagal. In a perfect world, the warnings would be superfluous. Seagal is the brand ambassador for Bitcoiin 2nd Generation, or Bitcoiin2Gen.
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Plumas Bancorp (NASDAQ:PLBC)'s Trend Unknown, Especially After Increased Shorts

The company has market cap of $124.31 million. The firm offers various deposit products, such as checking, interest-bearing checking, business sweep, public funds sweep, savings, time deposits, and retirement accounts. It has a 15.51 P/E ratio. The Company's loan portfolio comprises consumer, home
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Leather exporters approach Italian banking group for funds

Days after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banned issue of Letters of Undertaking (LoU) and Letter of Comfort (LoC) much to the chagrin of exporters, a group of leather exporters from Kolkata approached Intesa Sanpaolo — the largest Italian banking group by market capitalisation — to explore the
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Trump: 'Many Lawyers' Want to Represent Him, Won't Turn Down 'Fame and Fortune'

Trump: 'Many Lawyers' Want to Represent Him, Won't Turn Down 'Fame and Fortune'. President Trump is firing back at many in the mainstream media who say he is having trouble finding new representation.
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Mortgage Experts: Regular vs. accelerated payments

Most lenders offer different payment options on your mortgage loan such as: Monthly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, weekly, accelerated bi-weekly or accelerated weekly. This allows the you to choose a repayment frequency that fits with your financial goals and their lifestyle. If paying off your mortgage as
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Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. (CFFN)'s Trend Down, Especially After Today's 52-Week Low Hit

The firm accepts a range of deposit products comprising savings accounts, money market accounts, interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing checking accounts, and certificates of deposits. It has a 17.28 P/E ratio. It also provides various loan products, such as one- to four-family residential real estate
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LTC Properties (LTC) Given Media Impact Rating of 0.07

The Company invests in senior housing and healthcare properties through sale-leaseback transactions, mortgage financing and structured finance solutions, including mezzanine lending. It invests in various properties, including Skilled nursing facilities (SNF), Assisted living facilities (ALF), Independent
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New York State Common Retirement Fund Has Trimmed Bofi Holding (BOFI) Position; Investors …

New York State Common Retirement Fund Has Trimmed Bofi Holding (BOFI) Position; Investors …

Investors Title Company, through its subsidiaries, provides title insurance for residential, institutional, commercial, and industrial properties. The company has market cap of $377.55 million. It underwrites land title insurance for owners and mortgagees as a primary insurer; and assumes the reinsurance
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LPL Financial LLC Sells 43251 Shares of FIRST TRUST DORSEY WRIGHT INTERNATIONAL …

Several other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Wells Fargo & Company MN increased its stake in FIRST TRUST DORSEY WRIGHT INTERNATIONAL FOCUS 5 ETF by 9.0% in the 4th quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN now owns 4,894,971 shares of
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Bank of New York Mellon Corp Has $16.88 Million Position in Weatherford International Plc (WFT)

Poplar Forest Capital LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Weatherford International by 20.4% in the third quarter. Poplar Forest Capital LLC now owns 6,570,426 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $30,093,000 after buying an additional 1,113,235 shares during the period. Schwab
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Koch Industries Inc. Buys New Stake in Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS)

Fortune Brands Home & Security logo Koch Industries Inc. purchased a new stake in Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 7,019 shares of the industrial products company's stock,
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Five FinTech platforms to meet unaccounted expenses

Qbera is an online lending platform that provides fast, frictionless, and fair personal loans to professionals. Launched in February 2017, the company provides lending services through an end-to-end digital platform, enabling transfer of funds to the borrower within 24 hours of receiving the online
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'Pacific Rim Uprising' Topples 'Black Panther' in Weekend Debut

“Uprising” split critics, with some citing a lack of originality and just 47 percent offering positive reviews at Rottentomatoes.com. The new installment, coming five years after the first, features “Star Wars” actor John Boyega as son of the doomed leader from the original film. He and other pilots face a new
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Pelosi Will Walk a Tightrope If Democrats Win

The chances that Democrats will win a majority in the U.S. House this year are better than 50-50. The odds that Nancy Pelosi will become the next speaker are less than that. Although the election is more than seven months away, the jockeying and calculations on what a Democratic majority leadership
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Qatalyst's Tardy-Joubert to Join Technology Fund Highland Europe

… of travel site Skyscanner to China's CTrip and the 2016 sale of SwiftKey, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered mobile keyboards, to Microsoft Corp. Among Highland Europe's current investments is a minority stake in MatchesFashion.com, the online apparel retailer that Apax Partners took control
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As Trump Loses Another Attorney, He Insists “Many Lawyers” Want to Represent Him

Fame & fortune will NEVER be turned down by a lawyer, though some are conflicted. Problem is that a new…… — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 25, 2018. “Many lawyers and top law firms want to represent me in the Russia case…don't believe the Fake News narrative that it is hard to find
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Heir To Anheuser-Busch Fortune Accused Of Assaulting 11-Year-Old

CREVE COEUR, MO — William “Billy” Busch, heir to the Anheuser-Busch fortune, has been accused of assaulting an 11-year-old student who had been in an altercation with Busch's son. Busch, 58, grabbed the sixth-grader and pushed him against a wall, police in Creve Coeur said in a release on
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Trump's legal team on Russia probe remains in flux, lawyers announced last week won't join WH

WASHINGTON — President Trump's legal team remains in flux, with the announcement Sunday that two new lawyers will not represent him in the Russia investigation. Former prosecutor Joseph DiGenova and his wife Victoria Toensing will not join the legal team, Trump's lawyer Jay Sekulow said in a
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Mnuchin `Hopeful' Truce Can Be Reached With China on Trade

“We're having very productive conversations with them,” Mnuchin said on “Fox News Sunday,” when discussing talks with China. … degree and are trying to “to see if we can reach an agreement as to what fair trade is for them to open up their markets, reduce their tariffs, stop forced technology transfer.”.
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Conflicts Prevent diGenova From Joining Trump's Legal Team

The announcement last week that diGenova was joining the legal team raised questions about Trump's strategy, given his choice of a former U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia who also is a Fox News personality and has railed against the FBI and the Mueller investigation. Trump's personal lawyer
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QS Investors LLC Has $3.43 Million Stake in Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc (NYSE:BXMT)

Blackstone Mortgage Trust logo QS Investors LLC raised its stake in shares of Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc (NYSE:BXMT) by 111.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 106,428 shares of
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Donald Trump on Twitter: lawyers would not pass on 'fame & fortune' of having him as client

On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that a search to find a lawyer to replace John Dowd would not be an issue and that law firms would line up to take the case. Dowd resigned from his role as one of the attorneys representing him in the investigations into ties between the president's
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Palaszczuk government urged to drop property tax increases

The Palaszczuk government is being urged to discard its planned property tax increases amid concerns it would hurt hardworking Queenslanders. Last Wednesday, Property Council Queensland launched an appeal to the state government, asking it to abandon the hikes, which are due to come into
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President Trump: I'm 'very happy' with my legal team handling Russia probe

WASHINGTON — President Trump on Sunday morning pushed back against reports that top Washington lawyers rejected chances to join the legal team representing him in the Russia investigation. “Many lawyers and top law firms want to represent me in the Russia case,” Trump wrote on Twitter.
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The Long Shadow of GE Capital Looms Over GE

The Long Shadow of GE Capital Looms Over GE. Industrial giant sold off much of its once sprawling lending unit, but investors worry about what's left; a trial over subprime mortgages. A foreclosure sign sits in front of a home in Stockton, Calif., in 2009. Photo: Kimberly White/Corbis/Getty Images. By.
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ValuEngine Upgrades Albany International (AIN) to “Buy”

Albany International logo Albany International (NYSE:AIN) was upgraded by stock analysts at ValuEngine from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report released on Thursday, March 1st. Separately, Noble Financial began coverage on Albany International in a report on Tuesday, January 9th. They set
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Analysts See $0.36 EPS for Independent Bank Corporation (IBCP)

Geode Cap Management Ltd Limited Liability Company has invested 0% in Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ:IBCP). … It also provides title insurance, and investment and insurance services; and acquires and services payment plans used by clients to purchase vehicle service contracts
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Should trail commissions go to mortgage borrowers?

Should trail commissions go to mortgage borrowers?

Speaking at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's (ASIC) Annual Forum last Tuesday, Peter Harris, Chairman of the Productivity Commission, restated his concern regarding the payment of trail commissions. Despite ASIC's remuneration review concluding that ongoing trail
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Rally of 354% in Egypt Fertilizer Maker Fizzles on Overvaluation

… at an estimated price-to-earnings ratio of about 17, versus about 12 for Egypt's main index as well as for chemical companies in emerging markets. … billion pounds ($2.3 billion) and revenue over the past year grew at the fastest pace among global peers, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
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3 Reasons I'm Paying My Mortgage Off Early Even Though It Doesn't Make Financial Sense

Paying off your mortgage early really doesn't make financial sense Opens a New Window. . Your mortgage interest rate is probably lower than the rate of return you could earn on investments, which means you'll likely end up with less money by prepaying your mortgage than you would've if you'd taken
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Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (OCSL) COO Purchases $21384.00 in Stock

Oaktree Specialty Lending logo Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (NASDAQ:OCSL) COO Mathew Pendo bought 4,950 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 28th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $4.32 per share, with a total value of $21,384.00.
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Tseung Kwan O flat sale shows sector still going strong, even as mortgage rates are on the rise

The interest rate rise means that mortgage payments linked to the Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate (Hibor) will increase. Despite this, people were eager to purchase flats in the fourth sale offering for the Malibu complex – with over 2,850 prospective buyers registering and making the sale nearly nine
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Amalgamated Bank Takes Position in Triton International Limited (NYSE:TRTN)

A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of TRTN. Boston Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Triton International by 41.3% in the 4th quarter. Boston Advisors LLC now owns 278,066 shares of the company's stock valued at $10,414,000 after buying an additional
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Here's What This Marijuana Insider Just Told Us About Cannabis, Banking, and Blockchain

There's a major problem in the U.S. cannabis industry: Businesses can't receive loans or open bank accounts, because marijuana is still illegal under federal law. That's preventing companies from using money to buy buildings, expand their operations, and create new jobs. It also creates a security risk,
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What Will It Take for Cryptocurrencies to Act Like Their Fiat Counterparts?

99bitcoins.com keeps a rolling list of companies that accept cryptocurrency payments, and the list is still growing. Major companies including Subway, Microsoft, Virgin Galactic, and Bloomberg.com are featured on this list, demonstrating that large, profitable ventures believe in the long-term success of
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Honeywell International Inc. (HON) Shares Bought by Willingdon Wealth Management

The institutional investor owned 20,447 shares of the conglomerate's stock after buying an additional 507 shares during the period. Willingdon Wealth Management's holdings in Honeywell International were worth $3,136,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other institutional investors
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Former Niti VC Arvind Panagariya makes strong case for privatisation of PSBs

Panagariya noted that it is disingenuous to argue, as many advocates of PSBs do, that achieving social goals of lending requires two-dozen banks in the … “The fact of the matter is that private sector banks have often performed better than public sector banks in delivering on their priority-sector-lending
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Villanova banking on its experience

Villanova banking on its experience. By The Associated Press. This article was published today at 2:35 a.m.. Comments; aAFont Size. Villanova coach Jay Wright reacts to a play during the first half of the team's NCAA. PHOTO BY FR158029 AP. Villanova coach Jay Wright reacts to a play during the first
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Split Over Keeping Bankers Out of Trouble

WASHINGTON—Should bank examiners work every day inside the offices of banks they oversee, or not? Two federal banking regulators have opposite answers, showing how 10 years after the 2008 bailouts, regulators are still trying to figure out the best way to stop bankers at Wells Fargo WFC -2.95%
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China's new central banker pledges to rein in financial risk

FILE – In this March 9, 2018, file photo, Yi Gang, vice governor governor of the People's Bank of China, speaks during a press conference held on the sidelines of the annual meeting of China's National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing. Yi outlined sweeping plans Sunday, March 25, 2018 to rein in
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ABA fears for open banking security

In its response to the Farrell report into open banking submitted to Treasury, the ABA said its members supported the majority of the recommendations and that, if done properly, open data could empower customers to achieve better deals and make more informed choices. But it was vital that customers
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Trump Says "Many Lawyers" Want To Represent Him In The Russia Inquiry

Trump Says “Many Lawyers” Want To Represent Him In The Russia Inquiry. “Fame & fortune will NEVER be turned down by a lawyer,” he added in a Sunday morning tweetstorm. Posted on March 25, 2018, at 7:32 a.m.. Nidhi Prakash. BuzzFeed News Reporter. Share On facebook Share · Share On vk
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What Hidden Gem ETF Beat The MSCI Emerging Markets Index By Nearly 1000 BPS In 2017?

… the U.S., investors were introduced to the downside of publicly traded government sponsored enterprises when Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae saw 99% of their stock values wiped out during the housing crash and subsequent financial crisis of 2007-2009. By screening once a year based on this metric,
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Where Sydney homes do and don't get a subsidy for sale and by how much

“Nasty” first homebuyers grants have led to higher prices in western Sydney with most of the scheme's benefits flowing homeowners, experts say. Since 2011, the NSW Government has provided more than $1 billion in assistance to first and new home buyers, including grants and stamp duty exemptions
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If he weren't blind, he would've lost his apartment. What does that say of California values?

When did the endless debate over the unfairness of California's housing market become such an exercise in missing the point? Developers huff and puff about rent control and how, if it's enacted, the construction of apartment buildings will grind to a screeching halt, exacerbating the housing crisis.
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Mackinac Financial Co. (MFNC) CFO Sells $12195.00 in Stock

These banking services include customary retail and commercial banking services, including checking and savings accounts, time deposits, interest bearing transaction accounts, safe deposit facilities, real estate mortgage lending, commercial lending, commercial and governmental lease financing, and
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Japan's megabanks aim to introduce unified smartphone payment system

It is thought that the results of the test will be used to create uniform standards for the two-dimensional barcodes that are currently being mulled by the three banking groups — in what can be interpreted as an attempt by the banking sector to challenge the IT industry's grip on smartphone-based payments.
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Lenders donate to NeighborWorks

Lenders donate to NeighborWorks

Lenders donate to NeighborWorks. 2 min ago … Premier Mortgage and Envoy Mortgage recently awarded a $7,500 grant to NeighborWorks Southern Colorado in support of the organization's education programs and services, including its plan to launch a small-dollar lending program later this year.
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South Korea Says Agreement Made With US on Trade Deal, Tariffs

South Korea said Sunday it concluded months of discussions with the U.S. on revising the allies' six-year-old bilateral trade deal, and reached an agreement over President Donald Trump's plan to impose tariffs on imported steel. Trade negotiators of the two countries agreed “in principle” on both issues,
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Trump say many lawyers – seeking 'fame & fortune' – want to work for him

President Trump boasted Sunday that many lawyers — with the prospect of “fame & fortune” — want to represent him in the Russia collusion investigation, amid news reports that Trump cannot hire top-rate lawyers for … Fame & fortune will NEVER be turned down by a lawyer, though some are conflicted.
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Race 1 – AMBER HANDICAP

… by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter FORTUNE BROTHERS (K C Ng). … WINNINGLI and TRENDIFUL bumped as WINNINGLI shifted in and TRENDIFUL shifted out marginally to avoid the heels of FORTUNE BROTHERS
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Analysts See $0.59 EPS for Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (FBHS)

Investors sentiment decreased to 0.98 in 2017 Q3. Its down 0.13, from 1.11 in 2017Q2. It dived, 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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Rich Desrosiers: Schuring to take another run at payday lending

Ohio has wrestled with regulating payday lenders for years. A law passed in 2008 didn't succeed in closing all of the loopholes in existing regulations, and the lending industry has managed to retain high interest rates and fees that too often bury borrowers with payback costs far in excess of the original
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German American Bancorp. (GABC) Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research

According to Zacks, “GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP is a multi-bank holding company. … Their lines of business include retail and commercial banking, mortgage banking, trust and brokerage services, title insurance, and a full range of personal and corporate property and casualty insurance products.
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Stock Market News: March 24, 2018

The average rate on a five-year Treasury-indexed adjustable-rate mortgages is currently about 3.67 percent, according to Freddie Mac. ARM rates are modified annually, so a 0.25 percentage point increase in the rate in March wouldnt have an immediate effect. But when it does kick in, it could add up to
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Comparing Fifth Third Bank (FITB) and Dnb Asa (DNHBY)

It diversifies its loan and lease portfolio by offering a range of loan and lease products with various payment terms and rate structures. It offers commercial and industrial loans, commercial mortgage loans, commercial construction loans, commercial leases, residential mortgage loans, home equity,
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Magellan Asset Management Ltd Buys 653226 Shares of Crown Castle International Corp. (REIT …

The institutional investor owned 12,647,428 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after buying an additional 653,226 shares during the period. Crown Castle International comprises 4.7% of Magellan Asset Management Ltd's investment portfolio, making the stock its 11th largest position.
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Dubai Property Festival to provide market boost, says DLD

Dubai Land Department said its upcoming three-day property festival is set to boost the emirate's real estate market. The Dubai Property Festival (DPF), which takes place at the Dubai Wold Trade Centre between April 9 and 11, is set to rival the long-established Cityscape Global conference, organised
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Oceaneering International (OII) Given a $16.00 Price Target by Cowen Analysts

Finally, Barclays reaffirmed an “equal weight” rating on shares of Oceaneering International in a research report on Tuesday, February 27th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, sixteen have assigned a hold rating and three have given a buy rating to the stock. The stock has a
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Israel to Invest $275 Million in Digital Health Project

Israel approved a plan to invest 1 billion shekels ($275 million) to digitize the personal health records of its nearly 9 million citizens to help develop new drugs. The government, in partnership with German software giant SAP SE, will gather information from Israeli volunteers and create a database for
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McGregor has made the fastest accumulated fortune in Irish sporting history

Conor McGregor is by far the most high profile entry on this year's Sunday Independent Rich List. His estimated of fortune of €140 million also means he's made the fastest accumulated fortune in Irish sporting history. McGregor's wealth was hugely boosted by his crossover fight with Floyd Mayweather in
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$0.59 EPS Expected for Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (FBHS)

Investors sentiment decreased to 0.98 in Q3 2017. Its down 0.13, from 1.11 in 2017Q2. It dived, 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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Digital Mortgage Solution LendGenuity to offer Private Labeling

ResMac is pleased to announce the release of its fully automated front to back office origination software LendGenuity on a private label basis to its third-party originators, bank and credit union customers. “As the digital origination paradigm continues to shift at an astonishing pace, we are able to greatly
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Mortgage advocate aiming save thousands of home loans from vulture funds

An Irish not-for-profit organisation is aiming to put a new scheme in place to reduce the risk of distressed mortgages ending up in the hands of vulture funds. The Irish Mortgage Holders Association (IMHA) is working on a bid to acquire over 5,000 Permanent TSB mortgages that are due to be sold.
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Bizarre death of real estate veteran leads to million-dollar court battle

She was pronounced dead at 1:37 a.m. Oct. 10, 2017. The apparent cause: cardiac arrest. A shaken Aparicio, 60, spent the rest of that day receiving visits from stunned friends. How could Greenberg, a healthy 54-year-old woman and popular figure in Miami's real estate industry, have died so suddenly?
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Backbenchers accused of helping payday lenders evade scrutiny

The federal opposition is accusing the so-called “parliamentary friends of payday lenders” group of government backbenchers of working to … The commission on Wednesday released its latest request for information from Treasury, which looked at reforms in the payday lending sector, but said credit
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MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) Coverage Initiated at Telsey Advisory Group

Jefferies Group initiated coverage on MGM Resorts International in a research report on Thursday, January 18th. They issued a buy rating and a $43.00 price target for the company. Zacks Investment Research upgraded MGM Resorts International from a hold rating to a buy rating and set a $40.00 price
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Launceston real estate agency Key2 Property wins national award

Launceston real estate agency Key2 Property wins national award

WINNERS: Key2 Property co-owners Tameka Smith, Ananda Cairns and Kate Woods at the ceremony. Picture: Supplied. Kings Meadows real estate agency Key2 Property has taken out a national real estate award. The Real Estate Institute of Australia's National Awards for Excellence ceremony was
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New augmented reality home staging app makes buying more personal

Tired of touring empty homes that just don't feel like you? Can't imagine yourself in a house due to the current owner's starkly different tastes in décor? Thanks to a new virtual home staging app, these challenges are no more. Verify your new rate (Mar 25th, 2018)
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Tenant rights: What happens in foreclosure?

This legislation applied to “federally related” mortgage loans secured by any dwelling or residential real estate. Under PTFA, tenants had the right to stay at the property in most cases until the lease expired. This means if your lease had eight months to go, you could continue to rent for eight months.
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Richard A. Higginbotham Buys 10000 Shares of TPG Specialty Lending Inc (NYSE:TSLX) Stock

TPG Specialty Lending logo TPG Specialty Lending Inc (NYSE:TSLX) Director Richard A. Higginbotham purchased 10,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 28th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $18.32 per share, for a total transaction of
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Real estate records, 03/25/18

Waterford Estates LLC to Prairie Home Builders Inc, 10020 Black Rapids Rd., $69,000. Waverly Development Co LLC to New Traditions Home & Realty LLC D/b/a Hartland Homes, 9451 N 146 Pl (Waverly), $51,000. Wenzl … Benesch, Kevin & Debra to Rkv Real Estate LLC, 2315 Ryons St., $78,250.
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Access Bank Ghana, FMO sign $25m facility to boost lending

Recently in 2014, the FMO and PROPARCO offered Access Bank a USD 40 million syndicated credit facility to support its lending activities to the private sector in the Ghanaian economy. Currently, Access Bank is ranked as 12th largest Bank in Ghana by assets and is operating one of the largest branch
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Judo Capital takes fight to big four on SME lending

Mr Healy and Mr Hornery say Judo is “emphatically not a fintech” and will instead focus on relationship-based lending. Mr Hornery said the big banks have been hamstrung by an “on-going industrialisation of their SME proposition” that relied on pushing product rather than understanding what an SME
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180245 Shares in Tremont Mortgage Trust (TRMT) Purchased by BB&T Securities LLC

Tremont Mortgage Trust logo BB&T Securities LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Tremont Mortgage Trust (NASDAQ:TRMT) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 180,245 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately
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Sydney struggling to house record number of migrants after NSW population grows by 123k

Sydney's median land price was more than $450,000 — enough to buy the average established house in Adelaide. SQM Research director Louis Christopher told an industry conference last Thursday that high migration also meant the recent cooling in the established housing market would be
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Irish Border Brexit Issue Must Be Settled by Law, Labour Says

U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May is facing another Brexit hurdle after the opposition Labour Party announced it's pushing for a legal commitment to avoid a hard border with Ireland after Britain leaves the European Union. The party's Brexit spokesman, Keir Starmer, on Sunday said Labour wants to
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7.62% Yield Preferred Share Drops Into The Buy Range

For a while now I have been bearish on mortgage REIT common stocks. This has less to do with the underlying companies, and more to do with the weakening spreads. Capstead Mortgage Corporation (CMO) has been more transparent than many mREITs. Within their presentations they show just how
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Citigroup to Again Be a Nationwide Bank, but in Digital Form

After years of Citigroup Inc. C -3.43% shrinking its U.S. retail banking franchise to focus on affluent customers and a handful of big cities, the global bank is ready to become a national player once again. This time, however, it doesn't plan on gobbling up rivals or opening any new branches. Instead
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What to watch for this spring in Calgary's challenging luxury housing market

As Calgary continues its path to economic recovery, homebuyers are slowly returning to its luxury housing market. However, this spring, the city's top-tier market will be characterized by high inventory, slow absorption and price adjustments. The city's luxury condo market is poised to face the most
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Banking royal commission: Do we need FoFA for banks?

Confronting evidence that has been uncovered thus far by the Hayne royal commission – including the failure by banks to check if customers can afford to repay loans and overdrafts, and selling insurance products to individuals who are ineligible to make a claim – begs the question: do we need FoFA
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40% of firms to hire more grads in '19, but not banks: survey

Nearly 40 percent of major companies plan to hire more graduates in fiscal 2019 than they did the previous year, a survey of 112 companies shows, underscoring their positive stance on recruitment amid gains in earnings and an acute labor shortage. Japan's three banking giants, however, say they
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Edison International (NYSE:EIX) Rating Reiterated by Royal Bank of Canada

Edison International logo Edison International (NYSE:EIX)'s stock had its “buy” rating reiterated by equities researchers at Royal Bank of Canada in a research note issued on Wednesday, March 14th. They currently have a $70.00 price objective on the utilities provider's stock. Royal Bank of Canada's
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Examining A Different Kind Of Emerging Markets Fund (XSOE)

… Petrobras' stock lost nearly 60% of its value between 2014 and 2016.2 Although we don't typically see SOEs in the U.S., investors were introduced to the downside of publicly traded government sponsored enterprises when Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae saw 99% of their stock values wiped out during
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Trump: 'Very happy' with my legal team

President Donald Trump on Sunday morning railed against reports that top legal minds have turned down an opportunity to join his team of lawyers working on the Russia probe, saying no one would turn down the opportunity at “fame and fortune.” “Many lawyers and top law firms want to represent me
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'Fame & fortune will NEVER be turned down': Trump boasts 'top law firms want to represent me in …

Fame & fortune will NEVER be turned down by a lawyer, though some are conflicted. Problem is that a new ….lawyer or law firm will take months to get up to speed (if for no other reason than they can bill more), which is unfair to our great country – and I am very happy with my existing team. Besides
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Norinchukin Bank The Buys 8546 Shares of Philip Morris International Inc. (PM)

Philip Morris International logo Norinchukin Bank The grew its stake in Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) by 4.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 205,780 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 8,546 shares during the quarter.
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The Irish Mortgage Holders Association Plan Bid To Buy Distressed Mortgages

The Irish Mortgage Holders Association Plan Bid To Buy Distressed Mortgages

Efforts are being made to reduce the risk of some mortgages ending up in the hands of vulture funds. The Irish Mortgage Holders Association is working on a bid for 5,000 Permanent TSB mortgages, that have been earmarked for sale. Concerns have been raised over the exposure of homeowners to
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3 Stocks That Could Put NVIDIA's Returns to Shame

Travis Hoium (Zillow): Residential real estate is a $31.8 trillion market in the U.S., a tremendous opportunity for any company about to take even a small fraction of the market. That's the scale of the market Zillow is disrupting with its real estate platform, and it's becoming a go-to for everyone from buyers
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ValuEngine Lowers TPG Specialty Lending (TSLX) to Hold

ValuEngine cut shares of TPG Specialty Lending (NYSE:TSLX) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research report report published on Thursday. Several other equities analysts have also issued reports on the company. National Securities upgraded TPG Specialty Lending from a neutral rating to a
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Italian Populists Sideline Mainstream as They Vie for Premiership

After outmaneuvering establishment parties to emerge as lead negotiators in Italy's search for a new government, the populist pair Luigi Di Maio and Matteo Salvini seek to win enough support this week to justify their rival claims for the premiership. Di Maio of the Five Star Movement and Salvini of the
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For world's 'unbanked,' bitcoin is the future

Is bitcoin a currency, or an investment? A speculative bubble, or here for the long run? As the debate continues, one thing is certain. Bitcoin is filling the holes of the legacy financial system and providing real solutions for pressing problems, like the banking of the unbanked. Leaders everywhere call for
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Former Catalan Leader Puigdemont Is Detained by German Police

Police detained former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont as he crossed into Germany from Denmark by car. Puigdemont was attempting to return to Belgium after a visit to Finland, his lawyer Jaume Alonso-Cuevillas said by phone Sunday. A spokesman for the German police also confirmed the
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$0.42 dividends are now a reality for INVESCO MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC (NYSE:IVR …

Investors sentiment increased to 1.69 in Q3 2017. Its up 0.04, from 1.65 in 2017Q2. It increased, as 14 investors sold Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. shares while 44 reduced holdings. 33 funds opened positions while 65 raised stakes. 66.50 million shares or 0.33% more from 66.29 million shares in
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A $250 Million Jackpot Shows Iceland Is Deepening Its China Ties

A tiny north European island known best for icebergs, geysers and volcanoes is helping China fight pollution. Iceland just signed the biggest deal in its history to provide the world's second-largest economy with the technology it needs to deliver clean, geothermal heat. The agreement affects up to 15
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Encore Wire Co. (WIRE) Shares Bought by California Public Employees Retirement System

Encore Wire logo California Public Employees Retirement System lifted its holdings in Encore Wire Co. (NASDAQ:WIRE) by 8.4% in the 4th 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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Koch Industries Inc. Invests $174000 in Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (OCSL)

Oaktree Specialty Lending logo Koch Industries Inc. acquired a new stake in Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (NASDAQ:OCSL) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 35,584 shares of the credit services
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Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS) Earns Buy Rating from Analysts at Loop Capital

Fortune Brands Home & Security logo Investment analysts at Loop Capital started coverage on shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE:FBHS) in a research report issued on Thursday, March 1st, Marketbeat.com reports. The brokerage set a “buy” rating and a $77.00 price target on the
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Bank privatisation as trump card for winning 2019 elections? Arvind Panagariya has this idea for …

Bank privatisation, lok sabha elections, 2019 elections, 2019 polls, Arvind Panagariya, Asked to comment on recent trade tensions, with US President Donald Trump targeting India, Panagariya said that he would not hesitate to liberalise India's trade further rather than risk the United States closing its
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Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE:CMP) Holdings Lifted by MML Investors Services LLC

Compass Minerals International logo MML Investors Services LLC boosted its holdings in Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE:CMP) by 51.4% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 7,235 shares of the basic materials company's
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Winder Investment Pte Ltd Purchases 50000 Shares of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF …

First Republic Investment Management Inc. boosted its stake in International Flavors & Fragrances by 15.1% during the third quarter. First Republic Investment Management Inc. now owns 3,445 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock valued at $492,000 after buying an additional 451 shares
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Level-5's 20th Anniversary Title Has A Modern Setting And The Scale Of An MMORPG

Although I don't know if I can call it an MMORPG, we plan on making a big title of that same scale. Since the company is nearing its 20th anniversary, I figured we could do something we like. If we can recruit those with knowledge that is currently lacking in Level-5, then I believe we can make it. Also, it's
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New bank planned — first in Michigan since recession

The veteran local banker is aiming to open the first new bank in Michigan since 2009. Last week, he filed an application with the state and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. to charter a new community bank planned for the corner of Lahser and Maple roads in Bloomfield Township. Farr said the
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New York Mortgage Trust (NYMT) Stock Rating Upgraded by BidaskClub

New York Mortgage Trust logo New York Mortgage Trust (NASDAQ:NYMT) was upgraded by research analysts at BidaskClub from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report released on Saturday. A number of other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on NYMT. Zacks Investment
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Have a look at up/down Move: Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (WRE)

Beta factor measures the amount of market risk associated with market trade. Higher the beta discloses more riskiness and lower the beta lower the risk. ATR value of 0.5 measure stock volatility. The Average True Range is an exponential moving average (14-days) of the True Ranges. PROFITABILITY
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Western Asset Mortgage Capit (WMC) Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research to Buy

Western Asset Mortgage Capit logo Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Western Asset Mortgage Capit (NYSE:WMC) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a report published on Wednesday, March 14th. Zacks Investment Research currently has $11.00 price target on the financial services
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China's New Central Bank Chief Pledges Steady Opening of Financial Sector

China's Central Bank Governor Yi Gang speaks at the annual session of China Development Forum (CDF) 2018 at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, … The team includes the recently-anointed banking and insurance regulatory chief Guo Shuqing, who sources told Reuters will soon become the
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Shenhua Profit Rises to 5-Year High as China Curbs Boost Coal

Shenhua Profit Rises to 5-Year High as China Curbs Boost Coal

China Shenhua Energy Co., the country's biggest coal miner, said profit jumped to the highest level since 2012 as robust demand and government efforts to rein in overcapacity helped bolster prices. Net income climbed to 47.8 billion yuan ($7.6 billion) from 24.9 billion yuan a year ago, the
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Pure-play gold loan players tapping newer asset classes

Mumbai, Mar 25 (PTI) With stable bottomlines and stronger balance sheets, but limited room for expansion, larger gold loan companies are diversifying into newer areas to maintain growth momentum. The diversification by these non-banking finance lenders have been either through acquisitions or by
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Five Hong Kong-listed Chinese property developers to see big rises in 2017 profit

China's five major property developers are expected to report combined net profits of just over 100 billion yuan (US$15.8 billion) for 2017, thanks to surging property sales, although curbs on the market by the central government could increase uncertainty over the outlook. China Vanke, China
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Head to Head Contrast: M/I Homes (NYSE:MHO) and Its Competitors

The company also purchases undeveloped land to develop into developed lots for the construction of single-family homes, as well as for sale to others. In addition, it originates and sells mortgages; and serves as a title insurance agent by providing title insurance policies, examination, and closing
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MS Finance Real Estate

The Master of Science in Finance degree with a concentration in Real Estate Finance and Development is designed for students interested in managing businesses associated with real estate and the planning, financing, developing and construction of building projects.
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$0.42 dividends are within arm's reach for INVESCO MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC (NYSE:IVR …

Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc., a real estate investment trust, focuses on investing in, financing, and managing residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities and mortgage loans. The company has market cap of $1.84 billion. It invests in residential mortgage-backed securities that are
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Names & Faces

Varraso joined the bank's Greater Boston Regional Office with a focus on commercial and industrial, and commercial real estate lending. With more than 20 years of finance and commercial banking experience, he understands the importance of being a true business banking partner to his clients.
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UAE takes pole position in digital banking in the Middle East

Dubai: As digitisation of banking and financial services sector gathers momentum across the world, in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region, the UAE banks have taken the lead in adopting digital solutions according to a recent study by Al Masah Capital. Bankers and analysts say digital
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Trump's Risky Game of Chicken with China

Greetings from Beijing, where I've come to make a brief appearance at the National Development Forum, an annual conference organized by China's State Council to encourage discussion of the nation's economic policies. The Forum (which has its own Facebook page even though Facebook is
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Dubai Islamic Bank unveils new home finance solution

Varun Sood, chief of home finance at DIB, said: “We listened to what the market was saying. Most products today are one-dimensional. Home buyers are already stressed with what they see as the biggest investment of their lives, they don't want further duress through complicated pricing structures.”
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Airlines Draw UK Scrutiny Over Extra Fees

“All of Ryanair's optional charges and fees are clearly outlined on the Ryanair.com website and displayed transparently throughout the entire booking process. We welcome any measures which combat unauthorized screen-scraper websites mis-selling airfares and including their own inflated, hidden
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India central bank chief complains at limit to powers after fraud

India's central bank governor Urjit Patel is usually thought of as a man of few words. Since he took charge of the Reserve Bank of India in September 2016, Mr Patel's press conferences have been models of brevity, he has declined media interviews and his speeches have avoided controversy — in
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CIBC economist disputes report warning of risks to Canada's banking system

A leading Canadian bank economist is pouring cold water on a recent report that sounded alarms about mounting credit risks to Canada's banking system. Early last week the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), a prominent international finance group owned by 60 central banks, issued a report
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FHA Extends Reverse Mortgage Foreclosure Timeline in Puerto Rico

Homeowners with federally backed reverse mortgages in in hurricane-ravaged areas received a foreclosure reprieve from the government Monday. The Federal Housing Administration extended the foreclosure timeline for Home Equity Conversion Mortgages in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
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Hampton County man wanted by Georgetown County Sheriff's Office for home mortgage scheme

Darnel Altonia Stokes, 46, of Hampton County, S.C. is wanted by the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office for charges of felony larceny in relation to a home mortgage scheme. Stokes' wife, Daisy Green-Stokes, 41, also of Hampton County, has been cleared of any crime and warrants against her and have
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Police Say Uber Is Likely Not at Fault for Its Self-Driving Car Fatality in Arizona

The police chief of Tempe, Arizona, where a woman was struck and killed by one of Uber's self-driving cars Sunday, says the ride-sharing company is likely not at fault for the accident, following a preliminary investigation. Chief of Police Sylvia Moir told the San Francisco Chronicle on Monday that video
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How to achieve a competitive advantage in Open Banking

Anyone reading the industry press will undoubtedly have seen opinion pieces on Open Banking. The fact that Open Banking is going to transform the industry isn't new news. When I read the different opinions there is a lot of talk about the new ways of working and the innovative propositions that
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Fitch Ratings Says Dallas Homes are Overvalued, Local Real Estate Analysts Disagree

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A new report from Fitch Ratings warns the Dallas-Fort Worth housing market is overvalued and due for a correction. According to the report, homes in the Dallas / Fort Worth area are between 15 to 19 percent overvalued. Doctor Randy Guttery is the director of real estate
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REINZ Lifestyle: The Trend Continues

Data released today by the Real Estate Institute of NZ (REINZ) shows there were 192 fewer lifestyle property sales (-11.1%) for the three months ended February 2018 than for the three months ended January 2018. Overall, there were 1,530 lifestyle property sales in the three months ended February
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The most 'ingenious' real estate deals in New York City

Each spring, commercial real estate pros vie for the Real Estate Board of New York's Most Ingenious Deal of the Year Awards. For the 73rd annual contest, the industry's most prestigious honors will be presented for deals completed during 2017, although in some cases work on them began more than a
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Economic Watch: China accelerates establishing long-term mechanism for property regulation

Economic Watch: China accelerates establishing long-term mechanism for property regulation

BEIJING, March 25 (Xinhua) — China will maintain stability and consistency of property regulatory policies this year and accelerate establishing a long-term mechanism for real estate regulation. “China will not waver in its efforts to implement property market regulation and will maintain continuity and
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New developments show confidence in Cabell County market

The real estate market in Cabell County continues to be very stable. While our market has never seen dramatic highs or lows — in value or demand — this steady market allows for confident decision making when buying or selling. The appraisals in some areas of the county were up, again, this year.
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UK to Order Facebook, Google to Redo Data Policies, Times Says

The U.K. government will direct Facebook Inc., Alphabet Inc.'s Google, Twitter Inc. and other tech companies to simplify their data management policies for consumers after disclosures about recent breaches, the Sunday Times reported. Matt Hancock, the U.K. digital, culture and media secretary, told the
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Sinopec Offers Record Dividend as Profit Surges

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., the world's biggest refiner, will pay a record-high dividend as its massive refining segment helped it post a nearly 10 percent increase in full-year profit. Net income climbed to 51.2 billion yuan ($8.1 billion), the company known as Sinopec said in a statement to the
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Heir to Anheuser-Busch fortune charged with assaulting 6th-grader

Billy Busch, president and CEO of the William K Busch Brewing Co., is accused of having assaulted a sixth grader back in November 2017. (AP). A 58-year-old heir to the Anheuser-Busch brewing fortune has been charged with hitting an 11-year-old sixth-grader, shoving him into a wall and giving him a
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Policy Expert – Supervisory Reporting

Contributing to the development and maintenance of the EBA reporting framework (reporting requirements, Data Point Model, validation rules);; Contributing to the development of guidelines binding technical standards and opinions/reports in the area of prudential and resolution reporting;; Contributing
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Mortgage restrictions should be eased

Mortgage restrictions should be eased. Author: squarefoot.com.hk. Mar 23, 2018. In the past few years, we have been living in circumstances where housing supply is scarce, interest rates are low, and assets are flowing in from abroad. The resulting consequence is that Hong Kong's property prices
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KTCU invests $71 mn in TH Real Estate-led purchase of China outlet malls

The Korean Teachers' Credit Union (KTCU) has invested 77 billion won ($71 million) in a fund of TH Real Estate which acquired two premier outlet malls in China for $750 million last year on the upbeat outlook for China's growing luxury goods market. China Outlet Mall Fund (COMF), managed by TH
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Home and Garden

Real estate transactions $50,000 and over are gathered from city and county public records and are not independently verified. SCOTT COUNTY. Eric Vyncke to Barbara A. Frerichs, 3653 Cedarview Court, Bettendorf, $144,500. Peggy J. Raushenberger to Janet K. Johnson, 3054 Holiday Court,
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Keep Your Eyes on This Stock: Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PEI)

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PEI) is USA based company. Currently it has a market worth of $659.3M. Using market capitalization to show the size of a company is important because company size is a basic determinant of various characteristics in which investors are interested, including
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VPC Specialty Lending Investments PLC (LON:VSL) Raises Dividend to GBX 1.80 Per Share

VPC Specialty Lending Investments logo VPC Specialty Lending Investments PLC (LON:VSL) declared a dividend on Thursday, March 1st, Upcoming.Co.Uk reports. Investors of record on Thursday, March 8th will be given a dividend of GBX 1.80 ($0.02) per share on Thursday, April 5th. This represents
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When banking supervision fails

Banking is one of the most intensively regulated industries. Stringent regulations are meant to prevent rogues posing as financial entrepreneurs from exploiting customers, shareholders, taxpayers and governments by using the banking system to hide their financial crimes. Last week, Seyed Ali Sadr
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Analyzing AG Mortgage Investment (NYSE:MITT) & Manhattan Bridge Capital (LOAN)

AG Mortgage Investment (NYSE: MITT) and Manhattan Bridge Capital (NASDAQ:LOAN) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, valuation
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Trade houses soak up US oil

Shipments by three of the world's top five oil traders, Vitol Group, Trafigura Group and Mercuria Energy Group, accounted for 22 per cent of US crude exports in the 12 months to February, according to ClipperData, a New York oil-data provider. These mainly Europe-based trade houses buy and sell
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Qantas Sets Aviation Milestone as Perth Flight Lands in London

Qantas Airways Ltd. started direct flights between Australia and London this weekend, passing a major milestone by reducing to 17 hours a trip that once took 12 1/2 days. Flight QF9, which originated in Melbourne, landed at London Heathrow at 5:02 a.m. Sunday following a 14,498-kilometer
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China Splits Top Jobs at Central Bank, Adding Another Reformer

BEIJING — Less than a week after naming Yi Gang as the governor of China's central bank, leaders in Beijing have unexpectedly installed a different man above him as the Communist Party secretary at the central bank, five people familiar with the decision said on Sunday. Guo Shuqing, already the
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Valley National Advisers Inc. Buys 6768 Shares of Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS)

Other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Aevitas Wealth Management Inc. bought a new position in Vanguard Total International Stock ETF during the fourth quarter valued at about $159,000. Ashfield Capital Partners LLC raised its holdings in Vanguard
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Indiana students join nationwide anti-gun violence marches

What's pretty amazing, said Slone, is St. Anne Hill's transformation. During the early 2000s, when the housing market was pretty strong, there wasn't a house for sale in St. Anne's Hill that sold for more than $100,000, Slone said. But the last home Slone sold in the district two years ago went for $148,000.
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Could Matthews International Corporation (MATW) Change Direction After Achieving 52 Week Low?

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.2 in Q3 2017. Its down 0.25, from 1.45 in 2017Q2. It dropped, as 18 investors sold Matthews International Corporation shares while 47 reduced holdings. 23 funds opened positions while 55 raised stakes. 25.12 million shares or 0.23% more from 25.06 million shares
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LIVE cricket score, India vs England, 3rd T20I at Mumbai, Women's Tri-nation series: Hosts look to …

LIVE cricket score, India vs England, 3rd T20I at Mumbai, Women's Tri-nation series: Hosts look to …

LIVE cricket score, India vs England, 3rd T20I at Mumbai, Women's Tri-nation series: Hosts look to change in fortune. Date: Sunday, 25 … Preview: Easily beaten in the tournament opener by Australia, India will hope for a reversal in fortune when they take on England in the women's T20 triangular series.
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US Mortgage Rates – Onwards and Upwards

Till now, the upward trend in mortgage rates has failed to deter home buyers from jumping into the property market, with existing home sales rising by 3% in February, according to figures released last week. The increase offset January's 3.2% fall, taking existing home sales to 5.54m on an annualized
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Buyers mobilise $900m for tobacco

Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board TIMB chief executive, Dr Andrew Matibiri said: “International buyers have mobilised a total of between US$800 and US$900 million worth of foreign currency, which is an improvement from US$600 million mobilised last year. This money is expected to improve
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How to Delete Your Facebook Account – And Why It's So Hard to Do

Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, participates in a discussion during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007. Photograph by Daniel Acker—Bloomberg/Getty Images. By David Z. Morris. March 24, 2018. The past week's series of revelations about the misuse of
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Access to finance top-most concern of real estate industry

Forty-nine per cent of participants in a PwC barometer on the real estate industry cited the access and availability of finance as their top-most concern. Other concerns highlighted are potential adverse changes to the taxation regime on properties, the lack of supply of property in the market and negative
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Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership Acquires Shares of 338300 Oaktree Specialty Lending …

Oaktree Specialty Lending logo Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership acquired a new stake in Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (NASDAQ:OCSL) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 338,300 shares of the
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Personal Banking Advisor

Mona Vale Branch; Part Time – 28 hours a week; Retail Banking / Sales and Customer Service. Westpac Group has a rich heritage and offers employees a multitude of opportunities. We aim to attract the best people inside and outside of the business – building an organisation where the best talent
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Nationstar Mortgage Sees Unusually High Options Volume (NSM)

Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc (NYSE:NSM) saw unusually large options trading activity on Thursday. Traders purchased 803 put options on the stock. This represents an increase of 1,238% compared to the average volume of 60 put options. Several brokerages have recently weighed in on NSM.
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SBI Loan Interest Rates: Housing Loan, Car Loan, Education Loan Compared

SBI's current rates of interest on loans are based on a one-year marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR) of 8.15 per cent. Your Money | NDTV Profit Team | Updated: March 25, 2018 13:36 IST. Share. EMAIL. PRINT. COMMENTS. SBI Loan Interest Rates: Housing Loan, Car Loan, Education
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Montgomery County real estate briefs: Week of March 25

The items will then be donated to the Montgomery County SPCA of Pennsylvania and used to provide the crucial care essentials needed by vulnerable animals in the local community. For more information about the Throw Us a Bone drive or to learn about the real estate services offered by Weichert,
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As I See It: The housing cost crisis

When rents continue to rise, Massachusetts will struggle to retain its world-class graduates, who will choose to move instead to a more accommodating housing market. This is the opposite of a Massachusetts miracle. More urgently, residents are suffering because of inflating housing costs right now.
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Pediatrics Plus office building in Sherwood sells for $9.5 million

EMR Land Co. and the JWDM Trust, with Judith Warde Davis Morrison as trustee, took out a $4.7 million mortgage with Bear State Bank in Little Rock to help finance the purchase. The loan matures in 10 years. Joshua Thieriot signed the mortgage as manager of Javelin Enterprises LLC, an affiliate of
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Trump Tightens Screws on Putin But Says He Wants to Get Along

The move, all but certain to provoke retaliation by President Vladimir Putin's government, comes as Trump has tried to maintain at least the semblance of a constructive relationship with the Russian leader. But the expulsions will align Trump with European allies who feel threatened by Russia and have
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Eves hopes for change in fortune

Mumbai : Easily beaten in the tournament opener by Australia, India will hope for a reversal in fortune when they take on England in the women's T20 triangular series here today. The hosts will need to improve in all three departments if they are to avoid a repeat of the six-wicket defeat to the Aussies at
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Hands-off investing in real estate

There are a number of reasons that individuals decide to invest in real estate. Some advantages are attractive and stable income, credible return over time, portfolio diversification and hedging against inflation. These are all great reasons to own real estate as an investment. Purchasing investment real
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Saudi Dairy Firm Nadec to Buy Danone Unit Via Capital Increase

Saudi Arabia's National Agricultural Development Co., part owned by the sovereign wealth fund, will acquire Danone SA's venture in the country, creating one of the kingdom's largest dairy producers. Nadec, as the company is known, will fund the acquisition of privately held Al Safi Danone through a
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Scandal Clouds Abe's Chances of Changing Constitution

Shinzo Abe at the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) annual convention in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday, March 25. Photographer: Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reiterated his apology Sunday for a cronyism scandal as opposition lawmakers warned it would hamper his
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Andrew Holness | Gov't licks Opposition for six on housing

These 22,000 housing starts will be spread across Jamaica and we are innovating to achieve these higher levels of housing output. While the private sector participates in the middle, upper-middle and upper ends of the housing market, they have largely been absent from the affordable housing market,
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Petrus Imperial From '82 Vintage Fetches $64200

A six-liter Imperial of Petrus 1982 sold for 45,410 pounds ($64,200) at a Sotheby's auction in London as the vineyard in Bordeaux's Pomerol appellation accounted for three of the top 10 lots in the sale. Imperials of Chateau Latour and Chateau Mouton-Rothschild 1982 sold for 17,328 pounds and
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Printz: Low inventory 'pretty big concern'

Those trends appear to heavily favor the seller and are leaving those looking for housing paying more than $55,000 for an average price home compared to the price in February 2017 and about $47,000 more for the median priced home. The board reported that the average home sold for $312,598, and
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