How Buhari Can Change Nigeria's Fortune In Next 12 Months

How Buhari Can Change Nigeria's Fortune In Next 12 Months

Not a few Nigerians were taken aback by President Muhammadu Buhari's admission that the last three years of his administration had been turbulent. But what actually elicited reactions from people is the fact that if the president could not make any meaningful difference in three years, what would be the
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Conference Diary: Private markets at SuperReturn

Bank disintermediation since the financial crisis has proven a big opportunity for private equity firms to boost their direct lending and other private-debt activities. They are also buying up fintech 'disruptors' that are active in banking and mobile payments, or lending at the smaller end of the credit spectrum
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Coal Generator That Trump Tried to Save Files for Bankruptcy

A power generator that pleaded for the Trump administration's help in bailing out struggling coal and nuclear plants has filed for bankruptcy. FirstEnergy Solutions Corp., its subsidiaries and FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Co. listed $550 million in cash to continue operations and meet obligations to
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Centurion Place

Centurion Place is an established Baton Rouge development off O'Neal Lane known for large homes on large lots. The home at 16539 Centurion Ave., a five-bedroom Acadian style offering that has been completely remodeled, sits on a shaded half-acre lot. The whole first floor of the home is floored in
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Deutsche Bank AG Has $43.41 Million Position in Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (FBHS)

Fortune Brands Home & Security logo Deutsche Bank AG lifted its position in shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) by 67.8% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned
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Father seeks to deed daughter's property to himself

Can I deed the property to myself, so I can list it and sell it? A: We wouldn't suggest doing that, as it may be considered self-dealing. If you have a valid durable power of attorney, you can list and sell the property anyway. The title company will have you sign the deed as her agent and attach the power of
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Real estate transfers: Reported April 1, 2018

Christopher M. Powell and Kali Powell, residence at 3212 N. College, to Marissa A. Hollensteiner and Scott M. Hollensteiner. Deanne L. Ayers Howard and Leroy S. Howard, residence at 601 Spring, to Brute Investments LLC. Marissa A. Bartolomucci and Scott Hollensteiner, residence at 2900 Whewell,
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The need for a mortgage system for the poor

I have travelled all the English-speaking countries of the Caribbean — not very recently but over the years. The striking thing about them is that in none of these countries, except Trinidad, did I see any houses built with old zinc, scraps of cardboard, and leftover pieces of lumber, etc. Trinidad had one
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Russia Arrests Transport Tycoon Magomedov for Embezzlement

(Bloomberg) — Russia arrested Summa Group co-owner Ziyavudin Magomedov, who has been in talks to sell his stake in a key port, as part of case into suspected embezzlement of state funds for infrastructure and energy projects. Moscow's Tverskoy District Court ordered Magomedov to be held for two
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REAL ESTATE DEEDS

Kathleen S. Sitz Real Estate Trust to Bernadette E. Wisor, 3215 E. Locust St., No. B1-16, Davenport, $185,000. Nancy L. Mitchell to Charlie Robinson, 3810 W. 15th St. Court, Davenport, $185,000. Jeffrey M. Moen to David Anderson, 3219 Pleasant Drive, Bettendorf, $187,000. Corie S. Staub to Donald
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Carson City housing market improved; cost still a concern

Marano and Carson Mayor Bob Crowell said they aren't worried so much about those families in the median income range — $51,684 a year or more according to the Nevada Rural Housing Authority. Nor are they too worried about what Marano referred to as the workforce-priced market — effectively
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578 CHARLOTTE Baldwin Boro PA

View photos, details, map for 578 CHARLOTTE Baldwin Boro PA. So much love and updates in this home ! Newer roof/gutters, hot water tank,furnace and electrical panel ! New windows ! Hardwood floors ! Don't you love…
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Business Digest: Becker's Review praises Erlanger diversity officer

In 2016, she transitioned to mortgage loan partner at United Community Bank until this recent promotion. “Courtney truly listens to her client's needs and ensures that they understand the home loan process,” said Mike Davies, president of United Community Mortgage Services. ” Johnston is a native of
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Real Estate Transactions for Sunday, April 1, 2018

373 Huger LLC sold Unit B, 375 Huger St., Chesnut Court to Arlyn H. and Sarah Katherine Mouw for $695,000. Claire Fund and Glenn Lesses sold Unit A, 177 Queen St. to Margaret Hobbs for $776,000. Stacy Scott-Shelton sold Unit 7, 33 Pitt St. to Andrew Richard Thompson for $234,500.
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Did the Knights Templar invent modern banking?

The Knights Templar are one of the most mythologized groups in all of history. Rumors of their exploits and fate abound, still today, over 700 years after they walked the earth. For instance, there are theories that the Templars founded the modern banking industry, the Illuminati, or even the Freemasons.
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Letter: Real estate bungle

As a real estate broker myself, there is zero chance that my clients or I would sign a document with such monumental consequences without having our attorney review it. This leads to the question: Did the county's attorney, Joe Dawson, review this document before Mr. Pryor signed it? The $33 million
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F&M Bank to acquire Bank of Rio Vista

In his own statement, Greiner agreed: “Our customers will have access to many more products and services, together with the additional benefit of a larger lending limit, enabling us to meet all of the needs of our customers and our community. Additionally, our employees will become part of an
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Kennedy Capital Management Inc. Purchases New Stake in Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp …

Oaktree Specialty Lending logo Kennedy Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (NASDAQ:OCSL) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm purchased 1,265,806 shares of the credit services
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It's Your Business for April 1, 2018

Barbara Barnard was promoted to senior vice president. She has been with Community Bank for 12 years and in banking 34 years. She will continue to focus on commercial and real estate lending. • Nancy Brownell was promoted to senior vice president and cashier. She started in banking 25 years ago
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Dynex Capital (DX) versus AG Mortgage Investment (NYSE:MITT) Head-To-Head Contrast

Dynex Capital (NYSE: DX) and AG Mortgage Investment (NYSE:MITT) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, earnings and
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House prices rise by an average of 7% nationwide in last 12 months, figures show

House prices rise by an average of 7% nationwide in last 12 months, figures show

“Planning permission was granted for a little over 5,000 apartments, nationwide, in 2017, and for 20,000 dwellings in total – less than half the likely demand. It is often said that the mantra in the housing market is 'location, location, location'. For housing policy in Ireland, it needs to be 'supply, supply,
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Pennymac Mortgage Investment (PMT) Earning Somewhat Positive Media Coverage, Study Finds

Pennymac Mortgage Investment logo Press coverage about Pennymac Mortgage Investment (NYSE:PMT) has trended somewhat positive this week, according to Accern. The research firm ranks the sentiment of media coverage by monitoring more than twenty million blog and news sources in real time.
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House prices in Dublin shoot up by €145000 in five years

The report also found that the number of properties available to buy on the market nationwide continues to fall. There were just over 20,000 on the market in March. The number of properties on the market outside Dublin is now at 16,800, down 1,000 on a year ago and the lowest on record, for a series
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Videocon Group-ICICI Bank loan controversy: Chanda Kochhar faces her biggest test in final lap of …

Chanda Kochhar, one of the most popular name in India's banking and corporate circles, is probably facing one of the toughest times in her 34-year banking career. While non-performing assets (NPAs) and Reserve Bank of India's penalties on ICICI Bank over the past one year have troubled Kochhar,
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Dorm-style living in downtown Tucson offers affordable housing option

Catalina House, right, is one of three dorm-style developments run by Primavera Foundation in the downtown area. … “What we did is look at changing from transitional housing to the marginalized housing market,” said Peggy Hutchison, CEO of Primavera Foundation, which is looking to add dorm-style
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Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE:WTW) Shares Sold by SG Americas Securities LLC

A number of other large investors have also modified their holdings of the business. Mizuho Securities USA LLC increased its stake in Weight Watchers International by 7.4% during the fourth quarter. Mizuho Securities USA LLC now owns 35,000 shares of the company's stock worth $1,550,000 after
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Captrust Financial Advisors Buys 2805 Shares of Vanguard Mortgage Bkd Sects ETF (NASDAQ …

Vanguard Mortgage Bkd Sects ETF logo Captrust Financial Advisors lifted its stake in shares of Vanguard Mortgage Bkd Sects ETF (NASDAQ:VMBS) by 494.7% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor
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The average house price in Dublin is €145000 more than five years ago

“The picture of the housing market in Ireland currently remains one of strong demand and very tight supply pushing up prices,” Trinity College Dublin economist Ronan Lyons, who authored the report, said. Lyons said there are some causes for people to be cautiously optimistic. These include an
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Oman records real estate deals worth $1.5bn in 2M 2018

The real estate market in Oman is showing signs of recovery, recording a 24.6% rise in property deals the first two months of the year compared to the same period last year. Monthly statistics released by the country's National Centre for Statics and Information (NCSI) showed that Oman's total value of
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Housing assessment to determine market needs, gaps

Finding adequate — and affordable — housing options in the Telluride region can be a source of frustration, especially since securing a steady, well-paying gig is no easy feat in the box canyon either. Whether it's a desire to become a homeowner or wanting to live closer to work, the San Miguel
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Why ZPER is a Smart Investment Choice

The very basic of the finance industry can be summarized as a traditional bank taking in deposits from its community and lending it to those who need it. Peer-to-Peer (P2P) finance was born to revive this tradition by linking online communities of borrowers and savers, promising much more convenient,
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Universal Forest Products (NASDAQ:UFPI) Stake Boosted by American International Group Inc.

The institutional investor owned 47,862 shares of the construction company's stock after buying an additional 31,967 shares during the period. American International Group Inc. owned about 0.08% of Universal Forest Products worth $1,801,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and
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Residential real estate transfers, April 1

Smith, Bruce M. and Nancy K. to Thurman, Todd A. and Michele R., 16134 Willow Circle, $305,000. Celebrity Homes Inc. to Wallace, Kevin G. and Molly R., 7107 N. 163rd St., $303,166. Richland Homes LLC to Jelden, Joseph T. and Kelsi D., 15981 Reynolds St., $284,510. Richland Homes LLC to
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MONEY THOUGHTS: Voting and weighing aren't for elections alone – they work for your finances …

(If current global wealth rankings interest you, visit www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/). Buffett is set to turn 88 this August. He is a delightful, spry octogenarian who is not just a genius at weighing the calibre and character of those he chooses to work with and, of course, at amassing phenomenal wealth,
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It's easier to qualify for a mortgage, but should you really stretch to buy a house now?

For most people, owning a home is one of the centerpieces of financial independence. If you can buy a home and set a floor on your housing costs, it gives you a great deal of financial freedom, especially when you retire. But housing these days is getting expensive, particularly in cities like Denver.
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Market Shake-Up Deepens in Kuwait in Bid to Draw Stock Investors

Kuwait's stock exchange on Sunday will implement the latest set of changes aimed at attracting investors and increasing the number of initial public offerings. The bourse will divide its stocks into three sections, based on criteria including their market capitalization and the volume of shares traded.
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PH banks on alert after Malaysia hack try

Hackers who tried to steal from Malaysia's central bank earlier in the week apparently did not plan to transfer any funds they might have stolen to the Philippines as those who broke into Bangladesh Bank had done two years ago, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Gov. Nestor Espenilla Jr.
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International Property Show 2018 to open up Egyptian investment opportunities

During IPS 2018, which will take place from 9th to 11th April at the Dubai World Trade Centre, investors and buyers visiting the Egypt Country Pavilion will find exclusive deals from some of Egypt's top developers, including Mountain View , Acudi, Al Futtaim Egypt, Dorra, Emaar Egypt, Mangroovy, Royaa
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On back of rupee devaluation, KSE-100 ends 1.2% higher

Furthermore, downwards sticky international crude oil prices tagged with the recent currency devaluation kept the investors' morale high in E&Ps. Moreover, the government of Pakistan assured that it will facilitate Shanghai Electric to acquire KEL, which ultimately generated volumes, stated an AHL
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Most affordable places to live

Hobart is also known for its arts and culture, its majestic scenery such as Mt Wellington, picturesque waterways including the Derwent River and rich cafe and restaurant scene. With a median house price of $402,000, strong capital growth and good long- term projections, the area presents a solid market
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Chinese Space Station Re-Enters Earth's Atmosphere, Burns Up

Chinese Space Station Re-Enters Earth's Atmosphere, Burns Up

A Nov. 16, 2010 file photo of a model of the Tiangong-1 space station in Zhuhai, China. Photographer: Kin Cheung/AP. Beijing (AP) — The Latest on the defunct Chinese space station re-entering Earth's atmosphere (all times local):. 9 a.m.. Chinese space authorities say the defunct Tiangong 1 mostly
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JAL to use Sabre deal to fuel global growth

Yoriyuki Kashiwagi, executive officer, passenger sales, for Japan Airlines, said: “Growing our international consumer base is central to Japan Airlines' expansion plan. “We are confident that our renewed agreement with Sabre will provide us with the innovative solutions needed to reach our objectives
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Four banks earned N49bn from maintenance charges in 2017

four commercial banks operating in the country generated about N49bn from maintaining customers' accounts in 2017, the annual reports of the banks showed. This an increase of N16.4bn over the total amount (N32.6bn) the four banks made from maintenance charges paid by their customers through
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Option Market Alert: Masonite International Corporation Implied Price Swing Hits An Inflection Point

No Risk Alert Here: Before we dive into any analysis we simply note that Masonite International Corporation (NYSE:DOOR) risk is neither elevated nor depressed. We'll detail it below — but that's the lede — the option market is in a holding period with an IV30 of 35.76% versus the IV30 of the S&P 500 at
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Saudi Arabian Emerging-Market Status Comes With Sobering History

“Markets can get ahead of themselves,” said Jason Tuvey, Middle East economist at Capital Economics Ltd. in London. Additionally, domestic concerns persist for Saudi Arabian stocks, including the outlook for oil prices and their impact on fiscal policy, he said. Tuvey estimates crude will drop back from
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US Mortgage Rates Hold Steady for Now

While mortgage rates reversed in the week ending 28th March, a trade war with China would not only hit China but also the U.S economy and undoubtedly labour market conditions, so it was of little surprise that U.S 10-year Treasury yields slid back to an end of quarter 2.74%, easing upward pressure
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Focus on Finance: Home equity versus reverse mortgage

Next, if you are at least 62 years old and own your home, you might want to investigate a reverse mortgage to see if it is a fit for you. According to AARP, a reverse mortgage is a loan against your home you don't have to pay back for as long as you live there. Also, instead of a lump sum or a line of credit,
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Morgan Stanley Boosts MGM Resorts International (MGM) Price Target to $41.00

Since March 20, 2018, it had 0 buys, and 2 sales for $5.29 million activity. Also, Director William A. Bible sold 6,260 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 6th. TAYLOR DANIEL J also sold $434,632 worth of MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) on Thursday, February 22.
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Online shopping and ignorance lead to growing biosecurity threat

Buying a prohibited plant or animal from overseas has never been easier. Whether it makes it into the country is another matter, but the cornucopia of online retailers means unwitting consumers are never more than a click away from causing the next biosecurity threat. Internet shopping is a relatively
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McDermott International Inc (MDR) Stake Lifted by CoreCommodity Management LLC

The firm owned 106,293 shares of the oil and gas company's stock after purchasing an additional 17,553 shares during the quarter. CoreCommodity Management LLC's holdings in McDermott International were worth $699,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
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The trick to getting the best airline seat? It involves tactics, good fortune – and a very geeky website

Are you a window or an aisle person? On planes I mean. Nobody in their right mind would be a middle person, so it's either window or aisle. The window is good for sleeping, but the aisle is best if you need to wee a lot. I ask because I've done a bit of flying recently and it matters, doesn't it, where you sit
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Richard Curran: The traditional bank manager has become an endangered species

Banks have been trumpeting their growth in business lending for some time, but they neatly put farm agri-business into that category now to beef up the figures. Farmers have been bigger borrowers in recent years, but they have the collateral as they invest in land, equipment and working capital to grow
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Breaking Records: An Outlook on the Bulgarian Real Estate Market

The real estate market in Bulgaria over the past year has progressed, achieving record levels in a number of major segments. The indicators point towards further growth. Outstanding results have been registered in the investment and the office arenas with the outsourcing and automotive industries
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EPS for Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF) Expected At $0.41

Fidelity National Financial, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides title insurance, technology, and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries in the United States. The company has market cap of $10.99 billion. It offers title insurance, escrow, and other title related services,
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A Home Run: Nevada's Residential Market

It's a simple law of Nevada economics: When folks are working, they buy houses. And when they're making good money, they buy better houses. Those economics are driving stronger residential sales and construction across the state, and executives see little reason for worry about the continued health
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SAI Lodging buys 52-room North Little Rock motel for $2.2 million

… an acre of property was appraised for $1.3 million. 2020LR financed the purchase with a $1.3 million mortgage from BancorpSouth Bank that matures in 2038. Richard Kelly, a member of 2020LR, signed the loan agreement with BancorpSouth Bank. The seller was Tri-B Realty Inc. of North Little Rock.
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Higgins' 45-year career includes many changes

At one time, the building recognized today as the State Bank of Graymont in Chenoa was the home and dental office of Herman “Doc” Von Ruden. The Fairbury Federal Savings and Loan Association purchased the building from the Von Ruden family in 1984. The bank had the original building enlarged
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Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF) EPS Estimated At $0.41

Barclays Capital maintained Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF) rating on Friday, October 27. Barclays Capital has “Overweight” rating and $41 target. Fidelity National Financial, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides title insurance, technology, and transaction services to the real estate and
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Guggenheim Capital LLC Buys 51796 Shares of Crown Castle International Corp. (REIT) (NYSE …

The institutional investor owned 433,754 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after purchasing an additional 51,796 shares during the period. Guggenheim Capital LLC owned about 0.11% of Crown Castle International worth $48,150,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities
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Money Briefs for April 1

Headquartered in Folsom, California, Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company Inc. is licensed to lend in 49 states under several lending platforms including wholesale, correspondent and a retail branch network of more than 130 branches nationwide. Combined mortgages funded through all channels
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China Unveils Its Plan to Bring Nation's Tech Giants Back Home

China Unveils Its Plan to Bring Nation's Tech Giants Back Home

The news could have global implications. While the likes of Alibaba and Tencent Holdings Ltd. have headed to New York and Hong Kong, respectively, the prospect of at least a secondary listing in the world's second-biggest equity market could significantly boost their valuations and set an example for
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Dorm-style living for non-students in downtown Tucson offers affordable housing option

TUCSON — As federal funding for transitional housing dries up and Tucson's downtown area becomes gentrified, a local organization is working with a new model … “What we did is look at changing from transitional housing to the marginalized housing market,” said Peggy Hutchison, CEO of Primavera
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American International Group Inc (NYSE:AIG) Shares Bought by MML Investors Services LLC

American International Group logo MML Investors Services LLC raised its holdings in American International Group Inc (NYSE:AIG) by 11.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 10,413 shares of
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Three investment trusts for contrarians

Importantly, this income is often linked to the rate of inflation, and the asset class can offer investors diversification away from equities and bonds. International Public Partnerships is among the UK's leading infrastructure investment trusts, valued in excess of £2bn and a constituent of the FTSE 250.
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LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS

Boots brings with him more than two decades of financial and lending experience, where he most recently served as a vice president and loan officer at both national and regional financial institutions. He will now lead the team of lenders in the eastern region in identifying the right home-mortgage
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Nomination deadlines near for Forty Under 40, Best in Class: Real Estate

The deadline to nominate an outstanding young leader in business for Crain's Forty Under 40 is April 9. Since 1991, Forty under 40 has recognized uncommon levels of achievement by business leaders under the age of 40. Winners are selected based on factors such as financial impact and community
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US Fed hike yet to percolate through to GCC lenders

After the Federal Reserve raised interest rates this month, most GCC central banks followed quickly by raising interest rates in the hours that followed, consistent with the operation of their currency pegs to the US dollar. One main exception was the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) in Saudi
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Risk Malaise Alert in Option Market: WESCO International Inc Implied Price Swing Hits A …

Before we dive into any analysis we simply note that WESCO International Inc (NYSE:WCC) risk is actually priced pretty low by the option market as of right now. We'll detail it below — but that's the lede — the option market is reflecting a sort of risk malaise, for now, an IV30 of 31.06% versus the IV30 of
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Briefs: Freehold woman joins Gloria Nilson real estate office in Holmdel

Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate announced real estate sales professional Gina Ursino of Freehold has joined the company's Holmdel office. Ursino began her career in real estate with Gloria Nilson in 2008 as a sales associate at its Manalapan office. Ursino is actively involved with marketing and selling
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Property prices rise 7% nationwide in 12 months, new report shows

House prices nationally have risen by 7 per cent over the past 12 months and asking prices are now 50 per cent higher than they were in 2013, according to the latest report from property website Daft.ie. It found that since 2013, asking prices for a house in Dublin are now 67 per cent higher. In the first
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Malaysia: Islamic finance educators urged to play stronger role in banking industry

Islamic finance educators must work in collaboration with bankers to ensure their relevancy in the finance industry. Higher Education Ministry deputy director-general Prof Dr Noor Azizi Ismail said that they should also explore creating dynamic partnerships with higher learning institutions and banking
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Bank Of America: The Real Problem?

Shares of Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) have taken a tumble recently, and the added volatility has injected feelings of uncertainty for dividend investors. In most cases, dividend portfolio strategies are based on a relatively conservative outlook that does not jibe well with volatility. These are the cases
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Real Estate Report: Americans eye Mexico for second homes

Mexico remains the top destination for Americans seeking to buy a second home elsewhere in the Western Hemisphere, according to a new study by Point2Homes. The real-estate site analyzed Google search data from January 2017 to January 2018 to determine where Americans were looking to buy a
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As Fortune Brands Home & Sec In (FBHS) Market Value Declined, Holder Hap Trading Has …

Hap Trading Llc increased its stake in Fortune Brands Home & Sec In (FBHS) by 246.45% based on its latest 2017Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. Hap Trading Llc bought 25,448 shares as the company's stock declined 14.97% with the market. The institutional investor held 35,774 shares of the basic
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India Post offers doorstep banking

The IPPB account holders — savings and current accounts — can opt for internet and mobile banking, biometric cash deposits and withdrawals at the doorstep. Services including remittances, bill payments, direct benefit transfer, insurance, mutual fund and disbursal of loans of other banks through third
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China policy bank plans to lend $64 billion for poverty relief projects in 2018: Xinhua

BEIJING (Reuters) – China Development Bank (CDB) plans to lend 400 billion yuan ($63.77 billion) this year to support poverty relief projects, the official Xinhua news agency said on Sunday. CDB, a major policy bank, will fund projects such as infrastructure construction, relocation of poor residents,
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Does Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ASX:ANZ) Fall With The Market?

For Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited's (ASX:ANZ) shareholders, and also potential investors in the stock, understanding how the stock's risk and return characteristics can impact your portfolio is important. There are two types of risks that affect the market value of a listed company such
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DLD inks e-mortgage deal with Dubai Islamic Bank

The Dubai Land Department said it has signed an e-mortgage agreement with Dubai Islamic Bank to help minimise the procedures for its customers in … This will minimise the procedures for submitting documents for mortgage contract registrations by processing them through DLD's electronic mortgage
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Montgomery County real estate briefs: Week of April 1

Herling is a 37-year veteran of the real estate profession and has been involved in nearly every aspect of real estate, from sales to management, to home building and land acquisition. He specializes in luxury home sales, and his r sales skills have made him Long & Foster's No. 1 agent in Pennsylvania,
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Ankobra: Communities set up 'Village Banking' scheme to cushion fisherfolks

… Officer of the 'Hen Mpoano' Civil Society Organisation and a local partner of the USAID, Balertey Gormey noted that the scheme is to help low-income families create jobs, build assets and improve their standard of living along the coastal communities. He explained the essence of the village banking.
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JD.com starts marketing overseas properties to its 300m online buyers

JD.com starts marketing overseas properties to its 300m online buyers

Huang Xiaodan, the CEO of Uoolu, an app that connect overseas properties with Chinese customers, said the country's new generation of buyers are used to online shopping, and buying a property on the web holds no fears, even if they are buying “blind”, or buying without visiting the site itself.
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Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks claim lending is 'on target'

The owner of Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks claims that it is on track to meet its pledge of lending £6 billion to small and medium-sized businesses over three years after lending more than £2.1 billion last year. It said that its regional targets, ranging from £100 million to £400 million, had been achieved
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ANOTHER PROPERTY BOOM? House Prices UP by 2% in Cork City

House prices nationally rose by 2.5% during the first three months of 2018, according to the latest House Price Report released today by Ireland's No.1 property website, Daft.ie. The average price nationwide was €247,000, 7.3% higher than a year ago. Compared to their lowest point in 2013, prices
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Maybank Kim Eng aims to be top investment bank in Asean

In its quest for the leading position in the region, the Malaysian investment bank will be competing head-on with bigger players that include global banks and Singapore's big three – DBS, UOB and OCBC – which have similar ambitions and which all say they have the network to capture trade flows and
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Financial Planner, Pastor Accused of Fraud

Edward Jones regularly makes Fortune magazine's “Best Workplaces” list for finanical services firms. This year, the brokerage firm, with some 40,000 employees, came in first place in the category, and the magazine highlighted the reasons why. The biggest point in favor: A willingness of top executives
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Central Vigilance Commission wants to keep an eye on private banks

“What happened at PNB is unacceptable, but one must recognise that private banks have also played a role in lending to firms associated with Mr. Modi and Mr. Choksi. Given the systemic risk such fraud poses for the economy, it is important that the CVC has a comprehensive view over corrupt practices
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Inspirational real estate agent retires due to ill health

After 12 years in real estate in Dannevirke, 11 of them with PGG Wrightson, Paul Clayton says he now plans to do something for God. Mr Clayton, who has multiple sclerosis, has been a in a wheelchair since 2010, but has continued the real estate career he began in Dannevirke in 2006 with Hawke's
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Jun Hao vows to come good in Finland

KUALA LUMPUR: National men's singles shuttler, Leong Jun Hao hopes to turn his fortune around at the Finnish Open this week, after a disappointing outing at the Vietnam International Challenge last month. The 19-year-old, who got off to a good start this season, suffered a minor setback in his bid to
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Flashpoint: Modern Day Redlining, Transgender Visibility Week and Fighting Kidney Disease

Philadelphia City Council held a hearing this week to look at what the city can do to pressure banks to create more equity in lending. Witnesses testified to the many problems with the Credit Score system and the way the mortgage and lending process currently works. KYW Community Affairs Reporter
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Navistar International (NYSE:NAV) Receives “Buy” Rating from Robert W. Baird

Robert W. Baird reaffirmed their buy rating on shares of Navistar International (NYSE:NAV) in a report published on Thursday, March 8th. They currently have a $53.00 price objective on the stock. Several other analysts have also recently issued reports on NAV. Susquehanna Bancshares started
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Elon Musk Sends April Fools' Tweets Joking of Tesla Bankruptcy

After the worst month for Tesla Inc. shares in more than seven years, punctuated by company blog posts about the death of a Model X driver, Elon Musk is joking about his electric-car maker going bankrupt. “Despite intense efforts to raise money, including a last-ditch mass sale of Easter Eggs, we are
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Boulder sees 1st multitenant net-zero energy lease

In increasingly competitive local commercial real estate markets, a great case can be made to “go zero” as a means of gaining a competitive advantage and attracting the next generation of savvy tenants who seek out these leading-edge spaces. NZE – when thoughtfully implemented – can be up to 19
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Asian Stocks Set for Muted Start to Second Quarter: Markets Wrap

Asian shares are set for a muted open as the first trading day of the second quarter begins. Volumes are expected to be subdued as many markets across the world remain closed for the Easter holiday. Futures on the Nikkei 225 index were little changed Monday morning. The yen edged lower even as a
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Top ASX Real Estate Dividend Picks For The Day

Performance in the real estate sector generally tracks the economic cycle. During periods of high growth and inflation, real estate investments usually post strong returns. However, during an economic bust, these investments tend to underperform. During these times, companies such as AVJennings and
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Goldman Says Watch Out for How Japanese Stocks Start the Month

Japan's stock market has been anything but steady this year. As its choppiness baffles both bulls and bears, Goldman Sachs Co. is drawing attention to a pattern coined by academics as the turn-of-the-month effect. The Nikkei 225 Stock Average has risen on the first trading day of each month from July
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Banks record higher default rate on credit card loans

It read in part, “Households demand for lending for house purchase decreased in Q1 2018, but was expected to increase in the next quarter. Of the total demand, households demand for prime lending and other lending increased, and these demands were expected to increase in the next quarter.”.
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Japan's banks must persist with consolidation, says new lobby head

JAPANESE banks must move forward with consolidation by using every-thing from mergers to informal tie-ups to tackle declining profitability, according to the new chief of the industry's main lobby group. “Consolidation has to advance from here, and the formats for doing this are going to get more
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding is going to cost a royal fortune — here's how much

More news from the royal wedding front. Unsurprisingly, when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle get married on May 19th, the royal family will be millions of dollars less rich. They will, however, be rich in love — and isn't that all that matters? Still, it's fun to ogle at famous weddings and their
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Is the Fun Over at Sony? A Stoic Numbers Guy Takes Over as CEO

When it comes to crunching numbers or winding down bad businesses, nobody at Sony Corp. has been as sharp as Kenichiro Yoshida. Now, as chief executive officer, he faces a tougher task: rekindling some lost magic. Kenichiro Yoshida. Photographer: Kyoshi Ota/Bloomberg. The driving force behind
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Maine Law Would Use Reverse Mortgage as Anti-Foreclosure Option

Maine Law Would Use Reverse Mortgage as Anti-Foreclosure Option

A bill before Maine lawmakers would require local governments to tell seniors facing foreclosure about the potential of taking out a reverse mortgage. The proposed legislation — titled “An Act to Protect the Elderly from Tax Lien Foreclosures” — explicitly directs local municipalities to tell homeowners in
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Credit unions not seeing anticipated boost from tougher bank mortgage rules

Canada's alternative mortgage lenders are not getting the anticipated boost to business from the introduction of tougher mortgage qualification rules that took effect three months ago. Credit unions and other non-bank lenders were expected to see a bump in business after Canada's banking regulator,
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Millennium Management LLC Grows Holdings in Standex International (SXI)

The institutional investor owned 180,011 shares of the industrial products company's stock after buying an additional 175,941 shares during the quarter. Millennium Management LLC owned 1.40% of Standex International worth $18,334,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other institutional investors
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TPG Specialty Lending, Inc. (TSLX) Analysts See $0.46 EPS

Analysts expect TPG Specialty Lending, Inc. (NYSE:TSLX) to report $0.46 EPS on May, 2.They anticipate $0.01 EPS change or 2.13 % from last quarter's $0.47 EPS. TSLX's profit would be $27.79 million giving it 9.71 P/E if the $0.46 EPS is correct. After having $0.45 EPS previously, TPG Specialty
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Building struck by car collapses in India, killing 10

Building disasters are common in Indian cities where millions are forced to live in crammed, run-down properties due to spiralling real estate prices and a lack of proper housing. Activists say owners often cut corners on construction to save costs with little regard to safety. Some 30 people perished in
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How a 90-Day Live Video Challenge Can Make Small Business Owners Better Public Speakers

Small Business Trends connected with Virginia Phillips about the “90 day video challenge” she just completed on Facebook Live, why she did it and what the positives are. … Faith Young, a successful Denver real estate agent, spoke and challenged the audience to do a 90 day challenge. I knew it would
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April Best Undervalued Real Estate Stocks

The real estate sector performs relatively in-line with the wider economy. Prosperous periods bring about high growth and inflation, leading to strong returns in real estate investments. Mirvac Group and Vicinity Centres are real estate companies that are currently trading below what they're actually worth.
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Swiss Real Coin Offering a Digital Slice of Swiss Commercial Real Estate

People finding real-world REITs too sober, opaque, or boring, may soon be able to invest in slivers of digitally-tokenized real restate in the tony heart of Europe. If their forthcoming ICO-funded venture succeeds, Switzerland-based Swiss Real Coin will soon be offering a Blockchain token-based RE
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Barclays is first UK bank to complete £1bn ring-fence to split retail lending from investment banking

Barclays' £1bn transformation is complete as the bank became the first in the UK to switch on its “ring-fence” – splitting up its investment bank from its retail bank. It used the extra bank holidays over the Easter weekend to make the move, meaning it could switch off its online banking service overnight
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NTSB Says It's `Unhappy' Tesla Disclosed Details of Fatal Crash

Federal safety investigators say they're displeased with Tesla Inc.'s disclosures about the March 23 crash involving one of its vehicles that killed a California driver. The electric-car maker run by billionaire Elon Musk said in a blog post late Friday that computer logs recovered from the Model X driven by
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Japan's regional banks warned of 'grave' situation

Japan's 105 regional banks are approaching “grave conditions” as loan demand remains weak, competition intensifies and the country enters its third year under a negative interest rate policy, the new head of the Japan Bankers' Association has warned. In his first interview as chairman of the JBA, Koji
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Russian Kemerovo Region Head Resigns After Deadly Mall Fire

The veteran local governor of the Siberian region of Kemerovo has resigned over a shopping-mall blaze last week that claimed more than 60 lives. Aman Tuleyev, who's been governor of the Russian mining region since 1997, said the decision to submit his resignation was the “right, conscious and only
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Teacher Retirement System of Texas Buys New Position in Masonite International Corp (DOOR)

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in DOOR. Sei Investments Co. raised its position in Masonite International by 448.6% during the third quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 147,245 shares of the company's stock valued at
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Economic Notes: Housing a hot topic in state

Rent and home prices are tied directly to the economy and housing market but are also affected by vacancy rates in housing. As discussed last fall, the city's 2017 summer rent survey found that the vacancy rate for apartments in Fairfield had fallen to 1.21 percent, which is a very, very tight housing
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Balasa Dinverno & Foltz Trimmed Its Fleetcor Technologies (FLT) Position as Stock Price Rose; As …

Biglari Capital Corp decreased its stake in Investors Title Co (ITIC) by 24.05% based on its latest 2017Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. Biglari Capital Corp sold 9,500 shares as the company's stock rose 0.07% while stock markets declined. The hedge fund held 30,000 shares of the specialty insurers
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A Simple Guide To Banking by Divesh Mishra: Review

Author Divesh Mishra has worked with two leading banks, SBI Group and HDFC followed by his own enterprise. He firmly believes that banking is fun and anyone having a flair for meeting people and an ear to listen can flourish as a banker. Generally, banking is considered a dull subject but in this book
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A Company's #MeToo Moment

The Company might wish to ask an employee to delete a #MeToo social media post. But that raises other concerns. The Company could risk violating the NLRA by asking the employee to delete the post. It could also be used as evidence of retaliation under Title VII. More practically, telling an employee
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Engagement: Amanda Muller and Robert Rodecker

Ricky and Kathy Muller of Riverhead announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda, to Robert Rodecker of Mastic, son of Richard Patterson and Nicolette Marsiello-Rodecker-Patterson of Bayside, Queens, formerly of Mastic. Amanda is a 2009 Riverhead High school graduate and a 2013
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As China puts the brakes on overseas investment, Los Angeles' development boom takes a hit

Most of the major Chinese investment in the region has been in buying and upgrading existing hotels such as the Los Angeles Airport Marriott and Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles, and prominent sites for mixed-use development in Beverly Hills and downtown Los Angeles, most of which is still going
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Paradise Coast Title & Escrow Opens Office in Lee County

Paradise Coast Title & Escrow Opens Office in Lee County

Paradise Coast Title & Escrow is a full service title insurance and escrow services company that offers: Unparalleled customer service, No title claims, Guaranteed lowest closing fee, Concierge Title Services™ for pick-up and delivery of keys, documents deposit and commission checks and attorneys in
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Vanguard Mortgage Bkd Sects ETF (VMBS) To Go Ex-Dividend on April 2nd

Vanguard Mortgage Bkd Sects ETF logo Vanguard Mortgage Bkd Sects ETF (NASDAQ:VMBS) announced a monthly dividend on Friday, March 30th, Wall Street Journal reports. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, April 3rd will be paid a dividend of 0.1259 per share by the exchange traded fund on
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Take note of This Stock: Nuveen Real Estate Income Fund (JRS)

Nuveen Real Estate Income Fund (JRS) is USA based company. Currently it has a market worth of $281.41M. 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 risk.
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The best workplaces to work bank upon the best talent

In an era of rapid change in the banking and financial services business, 15 organizations have turned people challenges into their strength, creating a culture that is engaging and attractive for their employees. These 15 companies have been recognized as the best places to work in the banking,
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Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT (NYSE:EARN) Stake Raised by Wolverine Asset …

Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT logo Wolverine Asset Management LLC boosted its position in Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT (NYSE:EARN) by 1,419.6% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned
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Lack of new homes sees prices rocket across the board

The figures in this latest Daft.ie Sales Report are unlikely to surprise many who have an interest in the housing market. Comparing prices in the first three months of 2018 with those in the final three months of 2017, they rose in 53 of the 54 markets covered in the report, with only Monaghan recording a
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House prices up 50pc in space of five years

“There are some elements for cautious optimism, including an increase in transaction volumes countrywide and in stock on the market in Dublin. “Nonetheless, during a five-year period when consumer prices did not change, housing prices rose by 50pc. This is an indication of how inadequate housing
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Houston White: designer of 'Black Excellence,' architect of Camden Town on Minneapolis' North Side

Housing prices are slowly rising in an area that is still one of the more affordable in Minneapolis. And Gruver points to White's expanding businesses — the new North Market grocery across Humboldt Avenue, a nearby coffee shop and expanding Thirsty Whale bakery — as encouraging to neighborhood
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Everything That Is Open (and Closed) on Easter Sunday 2018

Are other stores like Macy's and Target open Easter 2018? Both Macy's and Target will be closed Easter Sunday this year, representatives from the companies confirmed to FORTUNE. Most Kohl's store are closed on Sundays, but you can check the Kohl's website to see if any local stores have Easter
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) At $199.90 Forms Top; Masters Capital Management Has Cut By …

Masters Capital Management Llc decreased Bank Amer Corp (Call) (BAC) stake by 60% reported in 2017Q4 SEC filing. Masters Capital Management Llc sold 3.00 million shares as Bank Amer Corp (Call) (BAC)'s stock declined 1.20%. The Masters Capital Management Llc holds 2.00M shares with
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Millennial homebuyers find more options when looking beyond the urban market

SWBC Mortgage Corporation is a full-service mortgage lender providing mortgage services since 1988. SWBC Mortgage is a wholly owned subsidiary of SWBC, a diversified financial services company that provides a wide range of insurance, mortgage, and investment services to financial institutions,
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices – Ambassador Real Estate

Stuart began her real estate career as a sales agent at NPDodge Real Estate in 2000. She was also an agent and Associate Broker at Heartland Properties from 2003-2013. After obtainining her brokers license in 2007, she owned her own boutique real estate brokerage firm based in Omaha and
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Revitalization efforts proving good for Akron real estate

The downtown Akron real estate market is gaining momentum, according to a recent report from JLL. Akron must be doing … JLL vice president Warren R. Blazy III, who works to lease space for clients downtown, said he also sees larger trends working in the city's favor. “You can see trends with
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Thriller brings a touch of noir to Swiss banking

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Anti-India Protests Erupt in Kashmir After Deadly Fighting

Srinagar, India (AP) — Deadly protests against Indian rule erupted in several parts of Indian-controlled Kashmir on Sunday following the killings of at least eight rebels in fighting with government forces, officials said. At least two army soldiers were also killed in the fighting. The new round of anti-India
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Doorstep lending boss warns 'over-zealous' regulation could cut off vital credit

The boss of Britain's second-biggest doorstep lender has warned that “over-zealous” regulation risks taking away consumer choice from low-income families and could see them “choked-off” from vital credit. Paul Smith, chief executive of Morses Club, told the Press Association that regulators would be
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Pope Celebrates Easter Mass in Packed St. Peter's Square

Vatican City (AP) — Tens of thousands of faithful have undergone heavy security checks to enter St. Peter's Square to participate in Easter Sunday Mass celebrated by Pope Francis. Francis opened Easter festivities with a Tweet to his global flock: “Our faith is born on Easter morning: Jesus is alive!
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Prepare now for success during the busy summer real estate season

When it comes to navigating San Antonio's real estate market this summer, preparation is truly the key to success. After a stellar year for real … These numbers have experts predicting another strong year for real estate with buyers competing to make the right offer on a home. This will be especially true
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Collins: Keystone banking on football's future in NEPA

On paper, it might be the least ideal time in history to start a football program. There are concussion questions. CTE is a major concern. And because of that, participation at the youth level is dwindling, just about everywhere. Football's long-term future, from its youth levels to the NFL, has never been
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CBA cites Facebook scandal in push for slower data-sharing

CBA cites Facebook scandal in push for slower data-sharing

Commonwealth Bank has pointed to Facebook's data privacy scandal as it urged the federal government to slow down a plan to introduce a data-sharing regime in financial services. In a move that could have far-reaching effects on banks and their customers, Treasurer Scott Morrison last year ordered a
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A loan in less than 60 seconds shows how lending has evolved

Mobile phone-based lending has greatly evolved. This would not have been possible without online data and mobile money. Whilst mobile money started off as a peer-to-peer cash transfer platform, the technology quickly evolved to include retail payments, diaspora remittances, betting, and mobile
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Dropbox's CEO reveals 4 of his favorite books on how to be a successful leader

“I really admired all the great tech companies and even as a little kid, I admired the tech entrepreneurs and I always dreamed of having my own company,” says Houston, speaking with Fortune in a video posted Wednesday. “So it was something I had been thinking about and studying for a while.”.
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After a flat year, Greater Boston's rents are starting to rise again

With the spring real estate market blooming, rents in Greater Boston are again accelerating, though it's not yet clear if that's a blip or a longer-term trend. New figures from several real estate data firms show the price of an apartment in the region is on the upswing after staying relatively flat over the last
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Arricano Real Estate Plc (ARO.L) TEMA Showing Positive Momentum

In terms of CCI levels, Arricano Real Estate Plc (ARO.L) currently has a 14-day Commodity Channel Index (CCI) of 0.00. Investors and traders may use this indicator to help spot price reversals, price extremes, and the strength of a trend. Many investors will use the CCI in conjunction with other indicators
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Zacks Investment Research Lowers FNF Group of Fidelity National Financial (FNF) to Hold

FNF Group of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. logo Zacks Investment Research cut shares of FNF Group of Fidelity National Financial (NYSE:FNF) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a report issued on Thursday. According to Zacks, “Fidelity National Title Group, Inc. is a leading provider of title insurance,
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The NZ Initiative's Richard Baker says the Bank of Mum & Dad is a transfer of wealth to the young …

There is an old saying that when you are in a battle with yourself and you win, you still lose. Perhaps the same thing can be said of our housing shortage. The winners in the housing market are supposedly the Baby Boomers and Gen Xers. They alone can afford to buy and invest in property. The losers
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Experts: Punitive actions necessary to straighten up banking sector

Speaking to the Dhaka Tribune, they also criticized the government's decision to bail out the failing private banks using public money, saying that the regulators should focus on recovering the money that is missing from the banking sector and take appropriate action against the people responsible for
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The rise of the banking machines will dispense with cash, branches and humans

Closures of this order of magnitude, even from a bank that had previously largely avoided shutting branches, would unleash a political and media firestorm – Bank of Ireland is still 14pc state-owned. By culling the ranks of her senior managers first, is McDonagh buying “cover” for when the inevitable
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China's Response to US Metals Tariffs Goes Into Effect Monday

China will change its tariff treatment for over 100 types of U.S. imported goods, primarily certain fruits and pork products on Monday, in a previously-announced response to U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. China's Customs Tariffs Commission, in a statement posted on the website of the
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Tech Must Open Up About Algorithms as AI Takes Hold, France's Macron Says

Internet companies need to be more transparent about the technology that runs their networks, especially with the emergence of systems fueled by artificial intelligence, French President Emmanuel Macron said. “We will increase the collective pressure to make these algorithms transparent,” Macron said
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Certificates of Deposit for Small Business

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Spielberg's 'Ready Player One' Delivers No. 1 Opening for Warner

The film drew mostly favorable reviews, with 78 percent of critics giving it positive notices, according to RottenTomatoes.com. Heading into the weekend, Warner Bros. was in fifth place in domestic ticket sales among the major studios, with revenue of $235 million, according to Box Office Mojo, another
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Worried About a Global Markets Meltdown: Try Iraqi Stocks

BAGHDAD—Iraq's stock market, tucked behind blast walls in an upscale part of Baghdad, is defying the violent swings that have struck the global markets this year. Shares of companies listed on the frontier market are among the world's top performers in the first quarter as investors bet on the country's
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Donegal shows year on year drop in house prices

Commenting on the figures, Ronan Lyons, economist at Trinity College Dublin and author of the Daft.ie Report, said: “The picture of the housing market in Ireland currently remains one of strong demand and very tight supply pushing up prices. There are some elements for cautious optimism, including
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Mortgage expansion targets new home buyers

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Kelly Boswell joins Greater Community Bank

Kelly Boswell has been named Deposit Operations Manager joining Greater Community Bank in its twenty second year of operation. Her primary responsibilities consist of managing the bank' deposit platform including mobile banking, internet banking, and wire transfers. In addition, she will be the
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Clough Capital Partners LP Upped Tpg Specialty Lending (TSLX) Holding; General Mills (GIS …

Charles Clough increased its stake in Tpg Specialty Lending Inc (TSLX) by 40.43% based on its latest 2017Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. Clough Capital Partners LP bought 161,948 shares as the company's stock declined 12.77% with the market. The hedge fund run by Charles Clough held
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Erie County Real Estate Transactions

Following are real estate transactions over $5,000 as listed in records of the Erie County clerk's office for the week ending Feb. 23. ALDEN • 809 West Gebhard Lane, Bruce E. Pfender; Pamela C. Scrivener to Jennefer M. Bojt; Matthew D. Bojt, $252,000. AMHERST • 187 Roxbury Park, First Niagara Bank
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The best April Fool's Day jokes we've found – live updates

Every month, The Cornish Bakery will hide a special 'fortune' message within one of their pasties. The flavour containing the message will change but the message will always be the same. Quoting the words of the Patron Saint of Miners, Ross Poldark (of recent BBC fame), the message reads: “Never a
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AGNC Investment (AGNC) Upgraded to “Hold” at BidaskClub

AGNC Investment (AGNC) Upgraded to “Hold” at BidaskClub

AGNC Investment Corp. logo BidaskClub upgraded shares of AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:AGNC) from a sell rating to a hold rating in a research note issued to investors on Saturday, March 24th. AGNC has been the subject of several other research reports. Wells Fargo reiterated a market perform
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St. Mary's Credit Union promotes LeBoeuf, Day, Fernandez, Monteiro

He joined St Mary's in 2013 as vice president, small business lending. Mr. Fernandez manages the credit union's small business lending and is responsible for the credit union's designation by the Small Business Administration as the Credit Union of the Year in Massachusetts for the past three years.
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Lending expands in Feb

The growth in production loans was driven primarily by increased lending to the following sectors: real estate activities at 18.1 percent; electricity, gas, steam and airconditioning supply at 28.5 percent; wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles at 18.5 percent; manufacturing at
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Global Title insurance market research report with growth, latest trends & forecasts till 2022

Questale released a detailed assessment of trends in Global Title insurance market. The research report includes diverse topics like total market size, key market drivers, challenges, growth opportunities, key players etc. We have also covered key market updates, the impact of regulations and
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The Week Ahead: A Focus on Millennial Housing Trends

On Wednesday, Ellie Mae, a cloud-based platform provider for the mortgage finance industry, will release the latest installment of its Ellie Mae Millennial Tracker. The Millennial Tracker “mines data from a robust sampling of approximately 80 percent of all closed mortgages dating back to 2014 that were
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Investors Buy Shares of Crown Castle International (CCI) on Weakness

Crown Castle International logo Traders purchased shares of Crown Castle International Corp. (REIT) (NYSE:CCI) on weakness during trading hours on Friday. $106.36 million flowed into the stock on the tick-up and $68.87 million flowed out of the stock on the tick-down, for a money net flow of $37.49
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Cloudflare Announces a Faster, More Private Internet Directory

A DNS service helps the internet's routing infrastructure turn web addresses like Fortune.com into machine-readable numbers. But these services, as Cloudflare lays out in a post announcing its new service, can send browsing data to network operators, including commercial ISPs like Verizon.
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Federal Agricultural Mortgage Co. (AGM) Shares Sold by Rhumbline Advisers

Federal Agricultural Mortgage logo Rhumbline Advisers trimmed its stake in shares of Federal Agricultural Mortgage Co. (NYSE:AGM) by 13.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 10,207 shares of the credit services provider's stock
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Longtime real estate agent, marketing specialist launch new brokerage

Before launching Bay North, David Shuman spent about eight years as a real estate sales associate at Real Estate One of Petoskey, and obtained some experience in the banking field prior to that. Shuman said the idea of launching his own brokerage was something that had interested him for some
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Ousted Shulkin rejects White House claim he resigned VA job

FILE – In this Aug. 3, 2017, file photo, Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin, right, and White House physician Dr. Ronny Jackson, left, watch as President Donald Trump talks with a patient during a Veterans Affairs Department “telehealth” event in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in
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Starwood Bids $1 Billion for Swedish Property Firm Victoria Park

Starwood Capital Group offered to buy Victoria Park AB in a $1 billion deal that would give the U.S. investment firm a foothold in Sweden's rented-residential real estate market. The cash offer to shareholders in Victoria Park values the Swedish company at about 8.68 billion kronor, Starwood said in a
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APRA puts its focus on financial system stability

In its response, obtained by The Australian, APRA said the enforcement of a 30 per cent cap on lending to interest-only borrowers and the 10 per cent … APRA chairman Wayne Byres has been critical that lending standards in the banking sector weakened amid record-low interest rates, exploding
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Hudson's Bay Probes Data Security Issue at Stores Including Saks

Hudson's Bay Co., the Toronto-based department store operator, is investigating a data security issue at some of its North American stores. The probe concerns information from payment cards used at certain Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off 5th, and Lord & Taylor outlets, the company said in a statement
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Wondering which properties recently sold in Manatee County? Here's a complete list

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Stewart Information Services logo News stories about Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC) have been trending somewhat negative on Sunday, according to Accern. The research group identifies negative and positive press coverage by monitoring more than twenty million blog and news sources in
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Fearing spike in non-performing assets, non-banking finance companies help realtors sell better

MUMBAI: Non-banking finance companies and mortgage lenders, which control the lion's share of developer loans, are using all the tricks in the marketing and finance trade books to help realtors still smarting from the pains inflicted by the note-ban, Rera and GST, to sell their inventory so that these
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Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. Takes Position in Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp …

Oaktree Specialty Lending logo Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (NASDAQ:OCSL) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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Hackers Steal Credit Card Information for More Than 5 Million Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor …

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Bulleya singer Amit Mishra wants to lend his voice for Hrithik Roshan

Singer Amit Mishra, who has sung in films starring Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor and Varun Dhawan, wants to check lending his voice to actor Hrithik Roshan off his bucket list. “There are a lot of actors on my list that I would like to sing for. One of them is Hrithik Roshan. He is such a great actor, performer
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Big banks on notice as tech groups ramp up pressure

Technology companies are set to take a big chunk of customers from banks, as they intensify their challenge to traditional lenders across a range of mass-market financial services, say industry executives and analysts. Carlo Messina, chief executive of Intesa Sanpaolo, has told the Financial Times that
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Can analysts adopt a bullish outlook for Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE:FBHS)?

Can analysts adopt a bullish outlook for Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE:FBHS)?

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE:FBHS) Logo Investors sentiment increased to 1.41 in Q4 2017. Its up 0.43, from 0.98 in 2017Q3. It improved, as 18 investors sold Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. shares while 136 reduced holdings. 72 funds opened positions while 145 raised stakes.
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China's internet lenders fall foul of data privacy rules

More than half of Chinese internet finance lenders are failing to comply with data privacy regulations, research has found, raising risks for investors as China steps up the implementation of laws to protect consumer data. The breaches include collecting phone numbers from users' contact lists, which can
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QP move to allow a higher foreign ownership limits in subsidiaries lifts QSE

Qatar Petroleum's move to allow a higher, up to 49%, foreign ownership limits in its energy subsidiaries on Sunday lifted the sentiments on the Qatar Stock Exchange, which gained more than 1% to settle near 8,700 levels. A substantial buying interests, especially in those industrials and consumer
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First Trust Advisors LP Boosts Stake in Anworth Mortgage Asset Co. (ANH)

Anworth Mortgage Asset logo First Trust Advisors LP lifted its position in Anworth Mortgage Asset Co. (NYSE:ANH) by 14.0% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 87,823 shares of the real estate investment
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Will houses be affordable?

The Government had indicated part of the policy was to buy some properties “off the plan”. However, Mr Twyford had seemingly contradicted his statement, continually reiterating KiwiBuild would result in an additional 10,000 dwellings being built per year over and above what the market would otherwise
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Spielberg's Ready Player One Debuts at No. 1 at Box Office

“Ready Player One,” director Steven Spielberg's science-fiction thriller about a grim world where people seek escape through virtual reality, opened as the top film in North American theaters, delivering the first No. 1 debut this year for Warner Bros. The effects-laden picture took in $41.2 million in U.S.
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Perry Ellis International (NASDAQ:PERY) Holdings Increased by California Public Employees …

The institutional investor owned 70,690 shares of the textile maker's stock after buying an additional 5,534 shares during the quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System owned 0.45% of Perry Ellis International worth $1,770,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange
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MetLife Investment Advisors LLC Buys New Stake in Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (FBHS)

Fortune Brands Home & Security logo MetLife Investment Advisors LLC bought a new position in Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 47,652 shares of the industrial products
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Residential real estate prices up 5.7% in Q4

Residential real estate prices rose by 5.7 percent year-on-year during the fourth quarter last year as the Residential Real Estate Price Index (RREPI) increased to 117.4 from 111.1 for the … For full year 2017, residential property prices, on average, grew by 3.6 percent compared to the previous year.
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Somewhat Positive News Coverage Somewhat Unlikely to Affect Pennymac Mortgage Investment …

Pennymac Mortgage Investment logo News headlines about Pennymac Mortgage Investment (NYSE:PMT) have trended somewhat positive this week, according to Accern. The research firm identifies negative and positive media coverage by monitoring more than twenty million news and blog sources.
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Olson helps people find the right mortgage

Helping people realize their dream of buying a home they love is one of the most rewarding aspects of her job as Mortgage Loan Officer with American Bank and Trust, says Jamie Olson. “I love my job and the people I work with,” said Olson, who serves the communities of Huron, De Smet and Miller.
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Insider Buying: TPG Specialty Lending Inc (TSLX) Director Buys 5000 Shares of Stock

TPG Specialty Lending logo TPG Specialty Lending Inc (NYSE:TSLX) Director John Ross acquired 5,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 6th. The shares were bought at an average price of $18.40 per share, with a total value of $92,000.00. Following the
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CBA hits high-risk borrowers twice: tougher rate plus lender insurance

Scrutiny on lenders' mortgage insurance (LMI) has dramatically increased following the draft report on competition in the financial system by the federal government's policy adviser, which was released in early February. LMI, sold to borrowers who have not saved enough for a home loan deposit of at
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GOP Senator Scott Says Trump Shouldn't Pardon Manafort, Flynn

President Donald Trump shouldn't pardon his former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and national security adviser Michael Flynn, said Republican Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina. “Keeping the pardon off the table is a necessary part of the process,” Scott said Sunday on CBS News' “Face the
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The Truth About Millennials and Subprime Lending

The average credit score for Americans has increased from 673 to 675 since 2017, according to an Experian study but with no credit score, millennials face an uphill battle in establishing a borrowing history. “Within the past several years, credit scoring has also been used as a tool to determine whether
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German American Bancorp. (NASDAQ:GABC) Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research to Buy

Their lines of business include retail and commercial banking, mortgage banking, trust and brokerage services, title insurance, and a full range of … Finally, Sandler O'Neill set a $38.00 target price on shares of German American Bancorp. and gave the company a hold rating in a research note on
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Tesla Makes Last-Ditch Model 3 Deliveries as Pressures Mount

Bloomberg is tracking the Model 3 rollout with an experimental tool that estimates production using vehicle identification numbers. The tracker estimates that … The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a fatal Model X crash that occurred March 23 near Mountain View. Tesla published a
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Pick up in loan growth signals better profit outlook for UAE banks

The UAE Central Bank of UAE data for February show solid credit growth with the gross credit growth expanding by 0.5 per cent month on month in February after seeing growth of the same magnitude in the previous month. This is a significant improvement compared to loan growth in the fourth quarter
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