Here Are the Notable People Who Deleted Their Facebook Profiles

Here Are the Notable People Who Deleted Their Facebook Profiles

The #DeleteFacebook craze doesn't appear to be going away if you look through the scores of celebrities and notable users whose profiles have vanished. Christopher Ailman, chief investment officer of the California State Teachers' Retirement System, said Wednesday that he deactivated his personal
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Can Fnf Group of Fidelity National Financial Inc Com (NYSE:FNF)'s Tomorrow Be Different? The …

Fidelity National Financial, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides title insurance, and technology and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries in the United States. The company has market cap of $10.71 billion. The Company's Title segment offers title insurance, escrow, and
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Powell, Williams See More Gradual Fed Hikes Despite Trade Uproar

Powell's prepared comments, which included no reference to China or financial markets, hewed closely to his March 21 press conference that emphasized the stronger U.S. economic outlook after the Fed raised interest rates and signaled at least two more moves in 2018. Asked subsequently about the
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Short Interest in Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (NASDAQ:OCSL) Drops By 26.8%

Oaktree Specialty Lending logo Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (NASDAQ:OCSL) was the target of a large decrease in short interest in February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 694,719 shares, a decrease of 26.8% from the February 15th total of 949,482 shares. Based on an
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Apple Could Be Working on a Curved iPhone, Is Ramping Up Siri Hiring

When Apple has no big announcements and things appear to be quiet in the company's universe, we can always count on the rumor mill to shed some light on its future plans. This week, a Bloomberg report surfaced that said Apple is planning major changes for its iPhone. The company is reportedly
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Donald Trump's Tweets Toy With Stocks

President Trump speaks alongside HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson (L) and Isaac Newton Farris, Jr., before signing a proclamation to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. day, at the White House, on Jan. 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. Mark Wilson—Getty Images. By Jaclyn Gallucci. 9:38 AM EDT. Donald Trump's
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Would you bank with a non-banking company?

The center's most recent study, The Future of Money and Banking, was released on April 2. The study found a large percentage of Americans — given the same guarantees as traditional banks — would consider moving their money to accounts offered by companies with no experience with financial
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Kate Middleton Net Worth: Duchess Had Massive Fortune Before Marrying Prince William

The Duchess of Cambridge who is expecting her third child with Prince William comes from an affluent family. According to global wealth-tracking firm Wealth-X, Middleton's net worth is $7 million. Meanwhile, others estimate her net worth as $10 million, Time reported. The Middleton's owned Party
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William Blair Weighs in on Moneygram International Inc's Q1 2018 Earnings (MGI)

Moneygram International Inc (NASDAQ:MGI) – Stock analysts at William Blair issued their Q1 2018 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Moneygram International in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, March 19th, Zacks Investment Research reports. William Blair analyst R.
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'Is it better to save into a pension or pay off my mortgage?'

Lisa Dickenson, 38, from Norwich, pays into a workplace pension scheme. She wonders if she would be better off putting that money aside to make overpayments on her mortgage. Lisa, who works for Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, says she pays 13 per cent of her monthly salary (about
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Kid Rock, STP and Counting Crows join Ruoff concert lineup

The Noblesville concert venue once known as Deer Creek now has a new name: the Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center. Let Justin Mack teach you … Kid Rock, Stone Temple Pilots and Counting Crows will wake up echoes of the 1990s this summer at Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center. Three shows
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Commentary: We Need a Reset With China, Not a Trade War

Rapidly escalating tariff threats between the U.S. and China may be the fever that breaks the illness. But if this standoff gets any hotter, it could fatally affect the economies of two nations that need each other to prosper. The fact is, China needs the U.S.. We are their biggest market. The U.S. imported
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Czech banks' mortgage policies endanger the economy, Moody's warns

The stricter LTV limits have led to a halt in year-on-year growth in new mortgage loans and to a rise in the price of loans with high LTVs.” More concrete details will be available by mid of June when the CNB publishes its report on financial stability. Another risk is growing property prices. According to the
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GOP's Farenthold Resigns From Congress After Misconduct Allegations

Washington (AP) — Texas Republican Rep. Blake Farenthold abruptly resigned Friday, four months after announcing he wouldn't seek re-election amid sexual harassment allegations. “While I planned on serving out the remainder of my term in Congress, I know in my heart it's time for me to move along
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Three Important Risks For CaixaBank SA. (BME:CABK) You Should Know

In the last recession, large banks like JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo Bank lost billions of dollars in shareholder equity as their risky lending portfolios were exposed to a tumultuous credit market. The faith of investors in what were once considered blue-chip stocks were undermined.
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Marketplace Lending News Roundup – April 7

During the week I share the latest marketplace lending and fintech news on Twitter as it happens. Then every Saturday I take the most interesting news items and blog posts from the past week and share them here. China's P2P lenders brace for renewed regulatory crackdown from Financial Times – In
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How Power Companies Can Save an Aging Japan

By monitoring utility use, businesses can play a role in reversing the tragic trend of “lonely deaths.” by. Nathaniel Bullard. @NatBullard More stories by Nathaniel Bullard. and. Miho Kurosaki. More stories by Miho Kurosaki. April 6, 2018, 2:00 PM PDT. It doesn't have to be so lonely. Photographer:
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If You Blink, You Might Miss It!

It's applicable to Lincoln's housing market right now. … A buyer barely has a chance to schedule a showing before other buyers are already making offers on the property. This is … Pre-approval, or a proof of funds letter, lets the sellers know that you have your finances in order and can buy their house. 2.
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News Live: Federal Bank ties up with Fortune Wealth to offer PIS services to NRIs

Federal Bank Ltd on Saturday entered into a partnership with Fortune Wealth Management Company Ltd, one of the leading stock broking companies of South India for providing Portfolio Investment Scheme (PIS) services to NRIs. The step will enable non-resident Indian clients to invest in Indian equity
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Canntrust Holdings' share price is “nonsensical”, Echelon says

… and closed on $15M in mortgage financing to support its Phase 2 expansion program. Stanley thinks CannTrust will generate Adjusted EBITDA of $33.6-million on revenue of $11.8-million in fiscal 2018. He expects those numbers will improve to EBITDA of $110.9-million on a topline of $285.6-million
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Champion International Paper (NYSE:IP) Holdings Boosted by Advisor Group Inc.

Champion International Paper (NYSE:IP) Holdings Boosted by Advisor Group Inc.

The fund owned 48,975 shares of the basic materials company's stock after purchasing an additional 7,726 shares during the period. Advisor Group Inc.'s holdings in Champion International Paper were worth $2,839,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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What's really driving currency depreciation in Iran?

Second, one can track fluctuations in the housing market using the average price per square meter for residential real estate transactions, also reported monthly by the CBI. Third, one can include the rial price of 18-karat gold using the month-end price. Finally, one can compare the month-end official
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Patrice Sandstrom Real Estate Group jobs

Today's top 1 Patrice Sandstrom Real Estate Group job in United States. Leverage your professional network, and get hired. New Patrice Sandstrom Real Estate Group jobs added daily.
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Steps to take on the road to owning a home

Home ownership can appear cheaper than it actually is. For example, you may notice that your mortgage payment is well below what you'd pay for rent in the same neighbourhood. But the costs don't end there. Factor in other costs like insurance, taxes, maintenance, repairs and loan costs to get a
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Edgestream Partners LP Cut Its Constellation Brands (STZ) Position; Dynex Capital (DX) Shorts …

Agency MBS have a guaranty of principal payment by an agency of the U.S. government or a U.S. government-sponsored entity, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Among 5 analysts covering Dynex Capital (NYSE:DX), 1 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 4 Hold. Therefore 20% are positive. Dynex Capital
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EPS for Mitel Networks (MNW) Expected At $-0.19; Investors Title Co (ITIC)'s Sentiment Is 1.36

Analysts expect Mitel Networks Corporation (TSE:MNW) to report $-0.19 EPS on May, 2.They anticipate $0.02 EPS change or 9.52% from last quarter's $-0.21 EPS. After having $-0.02 EPS previously, Mitel Networks Corporation's analysts see 850.00% EPS growth. The stock decreased 2.88% or $0.35
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AMP Capital Investors Ltd Has $11.03 Million Stake in Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD)

Mettler-Toledo International logo AMP Capital Investors Ltd lowered its position in Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE:MTD) by 5.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 17,807
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South Africa's Central Bank To Establish Self-Regulatory Body To Oversee Crypto Industry

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is establishing a self-regulatory organization to control cryptocurrency and fintech developments in the country, the news outlet Finextra reported April 4th. The SARB does not currently supervise or regulate cryptocurrencies, but in the interests of ensuring
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Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Finished In 39 Minutes (Speedrun)

Watch as speedrunner Erims skips and glitches his way through the first Uncharted game in record-breaking time. Note: Hosting of this video was allowed by its original owner. Curious about the rules of this speedrun? Check out the leaderboard here for more info: https://www.speedrun.com/uncharted1
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What You Must Know? 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 0.55 measure stock volatility. The Average True Range is an exponential moving average (14-days) of the True Ranges. PROFITABILITY
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Sam Allardyce laments Everton's lack of "good fortune" after Merseyside derby stalemate

Sam Allardyce couldn't hide his disappointment as Everton failed to beat Liverpool after a 0-0 Merseyside derby draw at Goodison Park. The visitors dominated possession throughout proceedings, but the Blues were well on top in the closing stages and missed a host of chances to snatch all three
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Zacks Investment Research Downgrades Fidelity National Financial (NYSE:FNF) to Hold

According to Zacks, “Fidelity National Title Group, Inc. is a leading provider of title insurance, specialty insurance and claims management services. FNT is one of the nation's largest title insurance companies through its title insurance underwriters. FNT also provides flood insurance, personal lines
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M&A focus sharpens on low-cost deposits

An intensifying pursuit of core deposits is fueling bank mergers and acquisitions in 2018, bankers and analysts say. “That's for sure been the primary discussion in M&A this year,” Joe Gladue, director of research at Merion Capital Group, said in an interview. Policymakers at the Federal Reserve raised
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Saccawu: Kettle assault incident won't be dealt with lightly

The union has condemned how Fortune Moyo, a cleaner at Rodizio Brazilian, had a boiling kettle thrown at him allegedly by the owner Joss da Costa while on duty in March. Da Costa has denied doing this intentionally, saying Moyo happened to be in the way when he threw the kettle to the ground out
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A $1.4 Billion Hedge Fund Is Looking Past Facebook's Data Troubles

Facebook Inc. may be under global scrutiny amid a data breach scandal, but its fundamentals remain intact. Such is the thinking of Eric Bannasch, the founder of the $1.4 billion hedge fund Cadian Capital Management. Facebook has lost 14 percent since mid-March amid concern about how the
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Asia Minute: Tackling Hong Kong's Affordable Housing Crunch

But for the last eight years in a row, an international survey has found the least affordable housing market in the world is Hong Kong. Many of the reasons are familiar to Hawai'i residents – limited supply and heavy demand. But Hong Kong has also seen a massive inflow of private investment in housing
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Manafort Wants Special Counsel to Identify Alleged Accomplices

Paul Manafort, former campaign manager for Donald Trump, left, exits the District Courthouse in Alexandria, Virginia, on Thursday, March 8. Photographer: Zach Gibson/Bloomberg. Paul Manafort, the indicted former Trump campaign chairman, says he needs to know more about Special Counsel Robert
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ARRIS International plc (ARRS) Given Average Recommendation of “Buy” by Brokerages

ARRIS International logo ARRIS International plc (NASDAQ:ARRS) has received an average rating of “Buy” from the twelve brokerages that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Five analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and six have assigned a buy rating to the company.
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Deutsche Bank Will Review CEO's Future at Meeting Sunday

At stake is the future direction of Germany's biggest lender. At the heart of the internal struggle are questions about its U.S. investment banking operations and how big a role they should have within the broader company in the future. Cryan has embarked on a review of the activities with a view to scaling
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Saudi Arabia's Rating Affirmed by S&P

It raised about $36 billion in 2017, $14 billion of which was from domestic bonds and $22 billion from international debt markets. Authorities have so far struggled to raise non-oil revenue. Saudi dollar bonds were the worst-performing among the 190-member Bloomberg Barclays GCC Credit Index in the
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Amazon Beats Its Brand by Locking Customer Accounts for No Apparent Reason

Amazon Beats Its Brand by Locking Customer Accounts for No Apparent Reason

Erik Sherman's work has appeared in such publications as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times Magazine, and Fortune. He also writes at Fortune.com and Forbes.com. @ErikSherman. Contributor, Inc.com@ErikSherman. WRITE A COMMENT. CREDIT: Getty Images. No question that Amazon
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Trump Revisits Mexico 'Rapists' Remarks in West Virginia Tax Speech

Donald Trump revisited remarks he made about Mexican “rapists” crossing the U.S. border when he announced his run for president and assailed the nation's immigration laws in a speech on Thursday that was supposed to focus on his tax law. “Remember my opening remarks at Trump Tower, when I
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Home prices have risen fastest in South Seattle, as citywide median nears $820000

South Seattle neighborhoods have taken the brunt of the region's biggest home price increases, pricing some people out of an area that had long been an affordable option for those not making huge incomes. Every neighborhood in King County has seen home costs balloon since the region's real
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Payments for adjustable mortgages rising again

From Freddie Mac's weekly survey: The 30-year fixed averaged 4.40 percent, down 4 basis points from last week's 4.44 percent. The 15-year fixed averaged 3.87 percent, down 3 basis points from last week's 3.90 percent. The Mortgage Bankers Association reported a 3.3 percent decrease in loan
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Stock in the Wall Street Spotlight: Investors Real Estate Trust (IRET)

Investors Real Estate Trust (IRET) is USA based company. Currently it has a market worth of $735.48M. 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. Forward
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Payday Lending Reform Bill

There are more than 650 storefronts in the state but the industry argues that a new bill threatens to shut them all down. However, consumer advocates say payday lending has been skirting around state law for years to prey on desperate borrowers. Statehouse correspondent Andy Chow reports.
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Fight Looms Over Payday Lending Reform Bill At Statehouse

Brooks, who was able to get out of the debt with some help from family, is sharing her story to make sure others don't become what she sees as victims of predatory lending. A Pew Charitable Trust study in 2016 showed Ohio has the highest payday lending interest rates in the country, topping out at
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Defying New F1 Owners, Monaco Grand Prix Keeps Its 'Grid Girls'

News of the initial “no-grid-girl” ruling had caused deep divisions among spectators and enthusiasts. Some saw it as long overdue in a dated, dying sport that objectifies and commoditizes women, while others considered it a knee-jerk reaction to appease draconian standards of political correctness in
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California billionaire buys Oregon wine brand Acrobat

Foley Family Wines, with dozens of brands, is owned by billionaire Bill Foley, who made his money building big title insurance businesses and is also the majority owner of the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League. Ed King, CEO of King Estate, based outside Eugene, said in a news
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Trump Escalates Trade Tensions With Call for New China Tariffs

… down fears of a trade war. “I think we're going to come to agreements,” Kudlow said Wednesday on Fox News. “I believe that the Chinese will back down and will play ball.” Yet Trump signaled a harder line in a speech earlier Thursday, saying it is time to stop China from “taking advantage” of America.
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Almost one-third of Australian households facing 'mortgage stress'

Across the nation 956,000 households were estimated to now face 'mortgage stress' – the circumstances homeowners face when their income struggles to cover ongoing living costs – research released yesterday by Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) shows. That figure represents 30 percent of all
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Trump Says He Didn't Know About Lawyer's Payment to Stormy Daniels

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After Targeting US Farmers, China Signals It Can Strike Shale

While officials from both nations have since sought to calm markets by showing a willingness to negotiate, investors face the risk that neither U.S. president Donald Trump nor Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will back down. The Asian nation is the biggest regional buyer of American oil as well as liquefied
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Giving Your Uber Driver 5 Stars Isn't Helping Anyone

Think about how many times you've ever given an Uber driver a rating of less than five stars. Chances are you've done it very few times — or perhaps never — unless you've experienced a truly reckless or uncomfortable ride. As many Uber users know, a driver with a poor rating will have difficulty being
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Solano Real Estate Scene: Is now the right time to buy?

It is a classic debate: buying versus renting and when is the right time? Historically, housing markets will go through cycles, highs, lows and bubbles, but much like the stock market, you can never really time the market perfectly. Unlike the stock market, a home is more than just an investment so there are
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All Things Real Estate: Not much you can do about this canine crime

Q: We own a home in Fairfield with a sidewalk running between us and the street. In our neighborhood everybody seems to do a lot of walking and tons of those people have dogs. We have nothing against dogs (we have two poodles of our own) but the problem is the damage everybody else's dogs are
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Why investors are betting big on real estate in outer space

Real estate in outer space is next frontier — at least according to investors who've poured nearly $8 billion into space startups since 2015. For a taste of what these firm do, consider Houston-based startup Orion Span that's touting space travel for an all-time low of about $791,666 per night where guests
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Balance of Power's Weekend Reads

Sign up for the Balance of Power newsletter, and follow Bloomberg Politics on Twitter and Facebook for more. It was a week with headlines dominated by tariff … Last week, Bloomberg News told the story of three American families without health insurance. We also asked readers to share their stories as
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Is a Second Career in Real Estate Right for You?

A real estate school and training center can help you prepare for the licensing exam and once you receive your license, it can help you succeed by offering classes in marketing and sales. You should learn how to build your lead list, maintain your client's needs, network relationships, and market your
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Find the Best National Beer Day Deals and Events Near You

That gives you a lot of places to celebrate National Beer Day – and it doesn't even count the restaurants and bars that will be taking part in the festivities. What sounds like holiday trumped up by industry marketers (it definitely is) actually has some historical significance. On April 7, 1933, the
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EU Can Help Settle the US-China Trade Dispute, Officials Say

EU Can Help Settle the US-China Trade Dispute, Officials Say

The European Union can help settle the burgeoning trade spat between the U.S. and China, European Commission Vice Presidents Jyrki Katainen and Valdis Dombrovskis said. Rather than participate in the dispute, the EU can leverage its role as the world's largest market to uphold the rules of
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Puigdemont Pledges European Campaign Following Release From Jail

Ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont will embark on a European campaign to promote independence after being freed from jail by a German court despite an extradition request from Spain. Puigdemont said he has no plans to return to Spanish soil, where he faces arrest, and insisted the Catalan
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2018 Speakers

Leigh Gallagher: Senior Editor at Large; Co-chair, MPW Summit; Editorial Director MPW Next Gen Fortune. Kristalina Georgieva: Chief Executive Officer The World Bank. Kay Bailey Hutchison: U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO. Helena Morrissey CBE: Head of Personal Investment
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Pennymac Mortgage Investment (PMT) Director Marianne Sullivan Acquires 6112 Shares

Pennymac Mortgage Investment logo Pennymac Mortgage Investment (NYSE:PMT) Director Marianne Sullivan bought 6,112 shares of Pennymac Mortgage Investment stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 20th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $17.67 per share, with a total value of
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Brazil's Lula Says He Will Surrender to Police, End Standoff

Members of the media stand outside the Federal Police Headquarters in Curitiba, Brazil, on Friday, April 6, 2018. Photographer: Andre Coelho/Bloomberg. Brazil's former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he will turn himself in to police, finally ending a tense stand-off with the authorities after he
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Podcast 146: Gina Taylor Cotter of American Express

Please Note: There will be no new episode of The Lend Academy Podcast next week as we take a short break after LendIt Fintech USA 2018. While there is still a shortage of capital for many small business owners there are far more options today than there was five or ten years ago. Not only are there
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Cyber Saturday—Big Tech's Cryptocurrency Conspiracy

On this week's episode of Balancing The Ledger, Fortune's new show covering the future of finance, my colleague Jen Wieczner and I chatted with David Pakman, a partner at the venture capital firm Venrock, about the hardline approach tech giants are taking against the nascent cryptocurrency industry.
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New York Budget Answers Putnam Protests

The change would have ended the role of local assessors in determining a state-owned parcel's value, which presumably reflects local real estate trends. “We'd be losing money if the state goes forward with this,” predicted Lisa Johnson, director of Putnam's Real Property Services Agency, at a meeting
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Fortune Brands Home & Sec In (FBHS) Shares Declined While First National Bank Of Omaha Has …

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE:FBHS) Corporate Logo Big Money Sentiment increased to 1.41 in Q4 2017. It has 0.43, from change from 2017Q3's 0.98. The ratio improved due to FBHS positioning: 18 sold and 136 reduced. 72 funds took positions and 145 increased positions. Investors
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Some Indian PSU banks can be privatised: SBI chief

He said that because of the perception that the banking system was going through a turmoil following the fraud discovered in the Punjab National Bank, the markets may not react favourably to such a move. “In any case, before privatisation, banks need to be made stronger so that they fetch the right
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Featured Princeton real estate: take a peek inside this $2.7 million 'modern chateau'

The custom designs inside this Fredrick Court “modern chateau” earned the property a spot on our featured Princeton real estate list. Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty is listing this five bedroom home for $2.795 million. The location of this home blends solitude and sociability.
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Real Estate's #1 Weakness

This is the #1 problem real estate faces right now, right alongside being completely unaffordable. According to Realtor.com, large, single family homes – which range from 2,900 square feet to 4,000 square feet – are the largest 25% of all homes listed on its site. Yet they get 12% to 45% less views than
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Why Zillow Group, Inc. Stock Rose 13% Last Month

Shares of Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:Z) (NASDAQ:ZG) were moving higher last month on reports that the housing market would continue to grow as the online real estate listings specialist finished March up 13% according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. A strong endorsement from
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Here's what the Liberal's proposed Toronto-Waterloo high-speed rail system would mean for the …

Last week, Ontario's Liberal government released its proposed budget for the next three years. One of the promises that generated the most buzz is a $11 billion Toronto-Waterloo high speed rail line. What would such a project mean for Waterloo property values? Only good things, according to local
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Malibu Condo Median Price Tops $1 Million

Most of the attention in local real estate goes to the big sales, and in 2017 there were plenty, led by an $85-million beach estate. The home market throughout Malibu was robust, increasing 14 percent to a new all-time median price of $3,650,000. Less noticeable was the rise in condo values, which
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Blackstone credit arm raises $7b for third rescue-lending fund

GSO Capital Partners, the credit arm of Blackstone Group LP, closed on $7 billion for its third rescue-lending fund. The pool hit its hard cap, the maximum amount of outside capital it could raise under investor agreements, according to the statement, which confirmed an earlier report by Bloomberg.
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US Stock Futures Tumble as Trump Signals More China Tariffs

Global equity markets have been roiled in recent weeks as investors fear an escalation in the tit-for-tat trade war between the world's two largest economies will crimp growth. Beijing on Wednesday proposed 25 percent duties on a swath of U.S. agricultural products and other products ranging from
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Brazilian Judge Orders Arrest of Former President Lula

Brazil's former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been given an arrest warrant on a corruption conviction and must turn himself in by 5pm on Friday, according to court documents. Federal Judge Sergio Moro's decision follows a ruling by the Supreme Court that rejected Lula's request to remain free
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Quandis Inc named a 2018 Top Mortgage Employer by NMP

NEWS: Quandis, Inc., a leading default management mortgage technology provider, announced that it was named to National Mortgage Professional magazine's (NMP) Top Mortgage Employers list for 2018. Quandis was one of only ten companies to be included in the publication's 'Services Providers'
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Research shows housing becoming less affordable along Wasatch Front

Research shows housing becoming less affordable along Wasatch Front

SALT LAKE CITY — Like Utah's economy, the Wasatch Front housing market is strong with an increasing population bolstering demand for both single-family and multifamily rental units throughout the northern section of the state. But new research shows that demand has outpaced wage growth, which
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Tips to make your dream home a reality

4: Understand How Much Home You Can Afford. While you may qualify for financing up to a certain dollar amount, maxing out your mortgage financing may not always be the best long-term decision. Home ownership comes with additional expenses, such as furnishing a larger space, potentially higher
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Virtu Financial LLC Sells 55506 Shares of New York Mortgage Trust (NYMT)

New York Mortgage Trust logo Virtu Financial LLC trimmed its holdings in New York Mortgage Trust (NASDAQ:NYMT) by 62.6% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 33,094 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after
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Head to Head Contrast: Argo Group International (AGII) and Fidelity National Financial (FNF)

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 operates in Title, and Corporate and Other segments. It offers title insurance, escrow, and other title
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Pies legend Thorold Merrett sells big at Doncaster East auction

COLLINGWOOD legend Thorold Merrett has toasted a second big win of the weekend with a stellar auction result for his Doncaster East home following the Pies win over Carlton. Six bidders pushed the price of the three-bedroom pad at 5A Hawk St, Doncaster East, $160,000 past where it was on the
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Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS) Stake Lifted by Allianz Asset Management GmbH

Fortune Brands Home & Security logo Allianz Asset Management GmbH grew its stake in Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE:FBHS) by 405.0% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 90,786 shares of the
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Deutsche Bank Board Is Said to Near Showdown Over CEO

The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday that Schenck has been in talks about leaving the company as soon as next month because of discontent with the bank's strategy. The newspaper cited a person familiar with the discussions on Schenck's intention. A Deutsche Bank spokesman declined to
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Go long: Former NFL player Matt Leinart is getting into the real estate game

In real estate, if you're hustling and maintaining a good work ethic, you'll get deals,” he told the Times. He's tackling the challenge of learning industry slang, questions to expect from buyers and the personalities of Los Angeles realtors by treating it all the only way he knows how: like the NFL playbook.
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Global Retail Banking IT Spending Market By Manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, traders …

The Retail Banking IT Spending Market research report includes important data on the trends that can help the business within the industry to understand the Market and make plan accordingly for the growth and development of their business. The research analysts provide an elaborate description of
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IMPAC Mortgage Holdings, Inc (IMH) Shares Bought by Ellington Management Group LLC

IMPAC Mortgage logo Ellington Management Group LLC boosted its position in shares of IMPAC Mortgage Holdings, Inc (NYSEAMERICAN:IMH) by 65.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 45,500
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Financial Stock in Focus: Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (WRE)

Share of Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (WRE) have caught the attention of the Wall Street community. The stock price is settled at $27.51 after trading hours. Taking a look at the daily price change trend and size of price movement it is recorded that WRE spotted a negative behavior with drift
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Commentary: If affordable housing sinks, we all sink with it

This is how the real estate market works. If you put your home up for sale for $900,000, it will likely attract a buyer who sold their home for $700,000. The buyer for that home sold theirs for $500,000, after securing buyers who just sold their home for $250,000. It is the bottom rung of this ladder that triggers
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WFG National Title Insurance Has Moved

WFG National Title Insurance Company has moved to a new location in Santa Barbara, allowing the company to continue its expansion in the marketplace. The new office is at 126 E. Carrillo St. WFG National Title Insurance had been at 3757 State St. for five years. The company also maintains offices in
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Deutsche Bank is said under pressure to resolve CEO fate

London/Frankfurt: Deutsche Bank AG chairman Paul Achleitner is facing intense pressure to clarify the future of chief executive officer John Cryan within days, according to a person familiar with the inside workings of the bank. Supervisory board members will discuss the situation in an “update call”
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Tempe pursues small homes project for affordable housing

(AP) — Tempe's desire for affordable housing has the Phoenix suburb turning to a development company that plans to build a dozen one-bedroom, … City officials began looking into ways to address the rising cost of housing in 2015, and they recruited engineering students from the university to explore
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$0.66 EPS Expected for Sodastream International Ltd (SODA) This Quarter

SODA has been the subject of several recent research reports. BidaskClub raised shares of Sodastream International from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 3rd. Susquehanna Bancshares set a $92.00 target price on shares of Sodastream International and
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FDTC business incubator helps mortgage company grow from one-man start

“We specialize in providing home loans to people that want to buy a house,” O'Connor said. “We're very different from a bank. A bank focuses on many different products, but we focus on one and we do it right every time. The loan comes in, gets underwritten and closes in one building by human beings.”.
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Lending Club (LC) Short Interest Up 11.0% in February

Lending Club logo Lending Club (NYSE:LC) was the target of a large increase in short interest during the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 31,244,316 shares, an increase of 11.0% from the February 15th total of 28,142,392 shares. Currently, 11.3% of the
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Federal Agricultural Mortgage (NYSE:AGM) Given a $93.00 Price Target at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

Federal Agricultural Mortgage logo Federal Agricultural Mortgage (NYSE:AGM) has been given a $93.00 price objective by equities researchers at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods in a report released on Wednesday, March 14th. The firm currently has a “hold” rating on the credit services provider's stock. Keefe
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Is Buying Hill International Inc (NYSE:HIL) Here Good Idea?

Investors sentiment increased to 1.4 in 2017 Q4. Its up 0.22, from 1.18 in 2017Q3. It improved, as 5 investors sold Hill International, Inc. shares while 20 reduced holdings. 14 funds opened positions while 21 raised stakes. 24.20 million shares or 5.05% more from 23.04 million shares in 2017Q3 were
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Housing sales for March a mixed story

Housing sales for March a mixed story

“If we were to focus solely on sales volume, we might anticipate movement towards a balanced market, although current housing inventory is nowhere near what it would need to be to meet the definition of such a market. However, average price, days on market and new listings are all generally
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Remove or lock up precious items before an Open House: Ask Joe

When you talk to your real estate agent, ask how they will run the Open House. The Real Estate Council of Ontario enforces legislation that requires a sales rep be present during the showing. It's a best practice to have a salesperson accompany visitors at all times when they tour your home. You can
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Zacks Investment Research Downgrades Five Oaks Investment (OAKS) to Hold

The company is focused on investing, financing and managing both agency and non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities, residential mortgage … Separately, Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services upgraded Five Oaks Investment from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on
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Insight: Full House – Homelessness & Big Families

As the house prices and the population ballooned, so did the cost of rentals, and without wages rising to meet the new costs, many were locked out of the housing market. None more so than the Māori and Pasifika communities. After a period of time living in Auckland, Maria and her family couldn't afford
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Xi Takes Center Stage to Defend China's Trade From Trump Barrage

“You've got to push back and defend yourself in some way and at the same time say, 'We are still open for business,”' said Fraser Howie, co-author of the book “Red Capitalism,” who has two decades of experience in China's financial markets. “The argument can be: 'How do we not respond, if America
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Bank Sohar supports CBFS Career & Training Opportunities Fair

Bank Sohar recently sponsored the College of Banking and Financial Studies' (CBFS) Career & Training Opportunities Fair as the Gold Sponsor, … Held under the auspices of H E Tahir bin Salim al Amri, executive president of Central Bank of Oman, the event bridged the gap between academics and
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Reasons to keep banking stocks

Banking stocks are the lifeline of the Indian stock exchanges. This can't get more evident than when the announcement, made in October 2017, to invest Rs2 lakh crore in the banking sector drove the BSE Sensex to climb the magical 33,000-mark. NIFTY50 has nine bank stocks. That alone can explain
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Tweet brings attention to coming Toyota lending discrimination settlement deadline

The settlement was reached in early 2016 between Toyota's lending operation, Toyota Motor Credit Corporation, and the Department of Justice and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The carmaker did not have to send instructions on entering into the settlement to affected parties until Dec.
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Five Oaks Investment Corp. (OAKS) Trading at $2.94 after Increase on Apr, 7

Five Oaks Investment Corp. focuses on investing, financing, and managing a portfolio of residential mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities .The firm is worth $69.63 million. It invests in agency and non-agency residential MBS, multi-family MBS, residential mortgage loans, mortgage servicing
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Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM) Is Forming Double Bottom at $14.66

This buyback authorization authorizes the real estate investment trust to buy shares of its stock through open market purchases. The stock traded on impressive volume of 3.57 Million comparing to the average volume of 5695.12 shares, completing picture of exact trends with uncompleted dots in volume
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Institutional Investors Are Buying Ing International High Dividend Equity Income Fund (NYSE:IID)

Ing International High Dividend Equity Income Fund (NYSE:IID) institutional sentiment increased to 1.25 in Q4 2017. Its up 0.65, from 0.6 in 2017Q3. The ratio has improved, as 5 institutional investors started new and increased positions, while 4 sold and reduced their stock positions in Ing International
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Mortgage or pay cash

Can anyone answer this query?. I have just retired my wife is still working, she is self employed and will be working for another 4 years. We don't have a mortgage on our present home. We are considering buying a bungalow, which we will move into in about 10 years time. In the mean time we will rent it
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Rep. DelBene hosts housing roundtable

DelBene said it was important to integrate affordable housing into communities that don't have it, and that are close to job centers. Nolon said that can be accomplished with more density, but asked if the Eastside was ready for that. Another option is to mix market-rate and affordable units into the same
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Jersey City becomes alternative to New York, but without the 'sticker shock' in prices

Located just across the Hudson River from Manhattan's West Side, Jersey City is being touted by some as the latest alternative to New York City's torrid real estate market. It's where Tobias joined a growing number of area residents who find Jersey City more affordable when compared to its more
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Head-To-Head Analysis: Dynex Capital (DX) and Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT)

It invests in agency and non-agency MBS consisting of residential MBS, commercial MBS (CMBS), and CMBS interest-only securities. Agency MBS have a guaranty of principal payment by an agency of the U.S. government or a U.S. government-sponsored entity, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS) Receives Daily Coverage Optimism Rating of 0.16

Fortune Brands Home & Security logo Media headlines about Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE:FBHS) have been trending somewhat positive on Saturday, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. The research firm rates the sentiment of media coverage by reviewing more than 20 million blog
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Calls Ads That Chase You Across the Web 'Creepy'

Apple CEO Tim Cook is no stranger to wading into online privacy debates. His latest targets are ads that follow you online, appearing on nearly every website you visit. “To me it's creepy when I look at something and all of a sudden it's chasing me all the way across the web. I don't like that,” Cook said
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City Bank plans big as it celebrates 35yrs

When some local banks are struggling to survive amid rising loan irregularities and deteriorating governance, City Bank stands tall with a difference, be it adoption of technology, consumer and retail banking and ensuring global standards. Compliance and quality services have served the bank well.
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Fidelity National Financial (FNF) Stock Rating Lowered by ValuEngine

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 operates in Title, and Corporate and Other segments. It offers title insurance, escrow, and other title
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Comparing Ocwen (OCN) & Nationstar Mortgage (NSM)

Ocwen (NYSE: OCN) and Nationstar Mortgage (NYSE:NSM) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends, risk and
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New boss at biggest Aussie bank takes over amid scandals

New boss at biggest Aussie bank takes over amid scandals

Taking over after a series of scandals and with the banking royal commission and an APRA investigation still ongoing, CBA needs Comyn to be both. Since the 42-year-old father-of-three was picked three months ago to replace the outgoing Ian Narev, he has balanced change with continuity.
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Rhumbline Advisers Has $413000 Holdings in Western Asset Mortgage Capit (WMC)

Western Asset Mortgage Capit logo Rhumbline Advisers trimmed its position in Western Asset Mortgage Capit (NYSE:WMC) by 15.2% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 41,478 shares of the financial
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Luxury space hotel is taking reservations for 2021 launch

Orion Span isn't the only startup trying to capture the seemingly burgeoning market of space real estate. Other firms are manufacturing units that can be leased out for storage space among myriad other ventures, which Bloomberg reports has garnered nearly $8 billion worth of investment since 2015.
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Mr. President, the culprits are cash crops and real estate nabobs

The conversion of rice lands into cash crop production areas is at the root of the country's failure to attain rice self-sufficiency, according to President Duterte. Partly true. Cash crops with a ready market and with a production cycle shorter than three months are preferred by farmers in many of the country's
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A fortune found in the office of two ISIS suspects in Istanbul

During an operation against the Islamic State (ISIS) in mid-March, Turkish police arrested two suspects and found $1.3 million, 8,5 kg gold, 18 kg crude silver, 7 kg silver bullion, and €108 thousand, reported Cumhuriyet newspaper on April 4. The office was used for the 'hawala' system, an informal
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Insider Buying: Croda International (CRDA) Insider Buys 3 Shares of Stock

Berenberg Bank upgraded Croda International to a “buy” rating and increased their target price for the stock from GBX 4,150 ($58.25) to GBX 5,000 ($70.19) in a report on Tuesday, January 23rd. Jefferies Group cut Croda International to a “hold” rating and increased their target price for the stock from
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This Captain Fortune cosplay at the NA LCS finals in Miami is incredible

Any Riot Games-hosted event would feel lacking if the usual swarm of talented cosplayers weren't in attendance. This year's Spring Split finals weekend in Miami is no exception. This particular cosplay of the Captain Fortune League of Legends skin was one of the most impressive costumes on display,
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This week in Indian Startups funding news (02-07 April)

Finzy: Bengaluru-based P2P lending platform Finzy has raised $1.3 million in its pre-series A funding round from a clutch of undisclosed investors. MoveInSync: Transport automation platform, MoveInSync Technology Solutions has raised a Series B round of $8 million (approx Rs 53 crore) led by Nexus
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Leading lender admits to making series of careless errors in court documents used to try to evict …

A leading lender has admitted to making a series of careless errors in court documents used to try to evict borrowers from their homes. Customers have accused Mortgage Express – the former Bradford and Bingley home loan arm now owned by the Government – of being slapdash in its approach to
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Madness, madness

During the housing bubble he denied there was a housing bubble and he disparagingly referred to those who were issuing warnings of the housing … Then in July 2008, after the housing market and stock market had crashed and job layoffs were causing unemployment to increase at an alarming rate,
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Contrasting AerCap (AER) and PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI)

AerCap (NYSE: AER) and PennyMac Financial Services (NYSE:PFSI) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends.
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Vanguard Mortgage Bkd Sects ETF (NASDAQ:VMBS) Stake Raised by Cambridge Investment …

Vanguard Mortgage Bkd Sects ETF logo Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. increased its position in shares of Vanguard Mortgage Bkd Sects ETF (NASDAQ:VMBS) by 7.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund
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Affin Islamic optimistic on securing 40pc share of Islamic banking in 2019

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Affin Islamic Bank Bhd is optimistic on achieving a 40 per cent market share of the Islamic banking finance by 2019, mainly driven by the growth in its small and medium enterprises (SMEs) financing segment. Head of Shariah Supervisory, Mohd Faiz Rahim, said the bank was
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San Fran's “feverish” housing market hits a new record

What fazes Bay Area home buyers? Not the roller coaster ride on the stock market or the tax overhaul it seems; nothing experts predicted seems able to stop San Francisco home prices from rising and buyers from inking deals, according to Bloomberg. The biggest news is the median house sales price
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Boston Private Financial (BPFH) Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research

In the city of Boston, Boston Private Bank & Trust Company offers a First Time Homebuyer program, and “soft second” mortgage financing. Under its Accessible Banking program, the Bank is an active provider of real estate financing for affordable housing, economic development, and small businesses. “.
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Barrier Systems Market Research Report Professional Survey Trends by Product and Application …

The Barrier Systems Market is expected to grow in the future owing to the implementation of various technologies, modification of transport infrastructure, and development of commercial real estate. The report has been assembled using primary and auxiliary research methodologies. The data has been
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Muzinich & Company Has Cut Tpg Specialty Lending In (TSLX) Stake By $9.00 Million; Manikay …

Muzinich & Company decreased Tpg Specialty Lending In (TSLX) stake by 21.84% reported in 2017Q4 SEC filing. Muzinich & Company sold 473,654 shares as Tpg Specialty Lending In (TSLX)'s stock declined 12.77%. The Muzinich & Company holds 1.70 million shares with $33.57 million value,
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Saudi Chemical Maker Eyeing Houston for Americas Headquarters

Saudi Basic Industries Corp. proposed building a Houston headquarters for its Western Hemisphere operations as the Middle East's dominant chemical maker seeks to capitalize on the U.S. shale boom. Sabic, as the company is known, said a final decision will be contingent on receiving local and
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Yes, California has a housing crisis. But killing community planning isn't how democracy should work

California's record-high rents and surging homeless population are the results, in great part, of a failure to build enough housing over the last few decades. The state needs to build 3.5 million more units by 2025 to meet population and market demands, according to the McKinsey Global Institute,
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Evans Says Fed Should Keep Raising If Inflation Nears 2 Percent

Evans said the U.S. economy and labor markets are very strong right now, and that he was pleased labor face participation rates have stopped falling after being in a “downward secular trend” for some time. He added that he's been surprised wages haven't responded more to the strong economy and
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Stopgap measure

Stopgap measure

Traders and importers are a worried lot after the Reserve Bank of India's direction to banks to stop issuing letters of undertaking (LoUs), a commonly used instrument for trade financing. The move was prompted by the Rs 12,000-crore Punjab National Bank fraud, in which diamond merchants Nirav Modi
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Coast property market to flourish for years to come

THE Coast's popularity as a lifestyle destination is strengthening its housing market, according to real estate executive Rem Rafter. The CBRE Sunshine Coast managing director said the housing market was in “good shape”, driven by increasing population including interstate migration. “The traditional
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Zacks: Brokerages Expect VOXX International Corp (VOXX) to Announce $0.05 Earnings Per Share

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in VOXX. State Street Corp increased its position in VOXX International by 1,731.7% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 230,760 shares of the auto parts company's stock valued at $1,893,000 after buying an
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Here's What the Stars Above NYC Would Look Like If We Could See Them

Imagine walking through a dark New York City to be able to look up into the skies and see them covered by thousands of twinkling lights? A new video sheds light on just that sight by reimagining the city without any light, showing what it could look like for stargazers if light pollution wasn't in the picture.
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Rajiv Kochhar to be examined for the third day

Bank chairman MK Sharma said Chanda Kochhar had made all the necessary disclosures. The bank maintained that it was only one of a consortium of 20 lenders led by State Bank of India that had granted about Rs 40,000 crore in loans to Videocon. It said the amount lent by ICICI Bank was less than
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Is the $6.33 Price Target For Investors Real Estate Trust (NYSE:IRET) Achievable?

Generally, the RSI is considered to be oversold when it falls below 30 and overbought when it heads above 70. RSI can be used to detect general trends as well as finding divergences and failure swings. Brokerage firms covering shares of Investors Real Estate Trust (NYSE:IRET) have given the stock a
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Errors or fraud: How do I remove derogatory items on my credit report?

The bad news is that this process can take a few weeks when you work through normal channels. Don't wait too long to review your credit report. Review it carefully long before you plan to apply for a mortgage. And know what to do if you spot any red flags. Be a proactive consumer. It could help you land
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Stock in the Wall Street Spotlight: Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (WHLR)

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 0.31 measure stock volatility. The Average True Range is an exponential moving average (14-days) of the True Ranges. PROFITABILITY
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Whitefish Increasing Affordable Housing Inventory

Last November, city leaders adopted a blueprint to guide the community as it grapples with an affordable housing crisis as residents grapple with a scarce rental inventory, while homeownership remains out of reach for young professionals looking to enter an outsized market that towers above the
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Capital drain

On October 25, 2017, the government announced a massive plan to recapitalise public sector banks (PSBs). The proposal was to pump in some Rs 2.11 lakh crore. The BSE Bankex jumped 5 per cent on that day, as investors rushed to buy shares of PSBs in the hope that the recapitalisation plan would
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Rep. DelBene hosts housing roundtable in Kirkland

To build Athene, Imagine Housing was able to leverage private and public funds, though it faced challenges with the local real estate market and recent changes to the tax code. “Jurisdictions have to have a plan for affordable housing, because the market won't take care of it,” Jowell said. DelBene said
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Indiabulls Real Estate to buy commercial building in Gurugram

“We wish to inform you that Indiabulls Real Estate Ltd, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Manjola Infrastructure Ltd, has entered into a binding and definitive agreement to acquire a prime and newly constructed commercial building in Gurugram, having leasable area of approximately 2.5 lakh sq ft,”
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Warrant probes Manafort calls

NEWARK, N.J. — The special counsel revealed this week to lawyers for Paul Manafort, a former campaign chairman for Donald Trump, that prosecutors obtained a search warrant for information about five telephone numbers. Prosecutors disclosed Thursday that they got the warrant March 9, or two
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What Are Analysts Saying? TPG Specialty Lending, Inc. (TSLX)

TPG Specialty Lending, Inc. (TSLX) received negative concentration on shares from Traders in Friday session. The stock has performed -0.33% and it registered share value at $17.89 in recent trade transaction. At present, the stock price sited at -16.98% from the 52 week high and situated at 5.24% from
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How one mortgage lender is trying to compete against cold hard cash

After all-cash deals dominated about a third of home sales last year, the takeaway for lenders and banks was they needed to expedite mortgage applications — before a competitor did. Bank of America began allowing buyers to access loans worth up to 80 percent of their home following an all-cash
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Allen Buchanan: Will technology replace commercial real estate brokers?

Much has been written about disruption in the commercial real estate industry. Millions of dollars have been invested to eliminate our role in a transaction. So, the question I explore today is “will we be replaced by technology?” My simple opinion is: not in the immediate future. Please indulge me while I
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Hashing Out the Numbers: Checking on the Technicals for Wheeler Real Estate (NASDAQ:WHLR)

Currently, the 14-day ADX for Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ:WHLR) is 38.48. Generally speaking, an ADX value from 0-25 would indicate an absent or weak trend. A value of 25-50 would indicate a strong trend. A value of 50-75 would signal a very strong trend, and a value of
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Two Sigma Investments LP Acquires 544149 Shares of Fidelity National Financial (NYSE:FNF)

In other Fidelity National Financial news, EVP Peter T. Sadowski sold 29,274 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Monday, April 2nd. … Fidelity National Financial, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides title insurance, technology, and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage
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Kashkari Says Fed Watching US-China Spat as Markets Shudder

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell on Friday sought to steer clear of the subject, and his prepared comments in a speech in Chicago included no reference to China or financial markets, which have been rattled by concern that the threats could escalate into a U.S.-China trade war. “We at the Federal
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Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE:BXMT) Now Covered by Analysts at Raymond James Financial

Blackstone Mortgage Trust logo Stock analysts at Raymond James Financial assumed coverage on shares of Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE:BXMT) in a report issued on Tuesday, March 27th, Marketbeat Ratings reports. The brokerage set a “market perform” rating on the real estate investment trust's
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CBS Adds Richard Parsons to Board While Weighing Viacom Merger

CBS Adds Richard Parsons to Board While Weighing Viacom Merger

Richard Parsons, former chief executive officer of Time Warner Inc., will join the board of CBS Corp. as the media company pursues a merger with Viacom Inc. Parsons, 70, is the sole new nominee to the board, according to a CBS regulatory filing Friday. The company plans to hold its annual meeting
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Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc (GPMT) Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.38

Granite Point Mortgage Trust logo Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc (NYSE:GPMT) announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, March 16th, Wall Street Journal reports. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 29th will be given a dividend of 0.38 per share on Wednesday, April 18th. This represents a
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IPL 2018: Kings XI Punjab coach Brad Hodge banking on Indian players to deliver

IPL 2018: Kings XI Punjab coach Brad Hodge banking on Indian players to deliver. Kings XI Punjab head coach Brad Hodge feels that the presence of quality Indian players makes them a formidable unit heading into the 11th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL). cricket Updated: Apr 07, 2018 21:21
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Here's the market to buy into if you're a good negotiator

If you're doing it right, you should be paying at least 10 percent lower than the asking price — if not more, according to Mansion Global. Buyers can, on average, get up to 30 percent knocked off the listed price of homes in Beirut's wealthiest enclaves, provided they're skilled negotiators. Some of the city's
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Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NYSE:ARI)'s Volatility Moves 1.00% For the Week

Investors may use multiple technical indicators to help spot trends and buy/sell signals. Presently, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NYSE:ARI) has a 14-day Commodity Channel Index (CCI) of 48.54. The CCI was developed by Donald Lambert. The assumption behind the indicator is that
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Corium International's (NASDAQ:CORI) Buy Rating Reiterated at Cantor Fitzgerald

Corium International logo Corium International (NASDAQ:CORI)'s stock had its “buy” rating reiterated by equities research analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, March 27th. They presently have a $14.00 price target on the biopharmaceutical company's stock.
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Austin Bank employees receive promotions

Billie Mims has been elected Senior Vice President. With more than 30 years' banking experience, Mims joined the Austin Bank team with the acquisition of City National Bank in 2008. Her experience in lending covers the consumer and commercial areas as well as oversight of loan support personnel.
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SC asks HC to consider fresh plea against quashing of FIR against money lenders

The Supreme Court has asked the Karnataka High Court to examine afresh a plea by a man challenging quashing of an FIR lodged against money lenders for charging exorbitant interests on him for a loan. A bench of Justices N V Ramana and S Abdul Nazeer remanded the matter back to the high court
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Top Factual Buyers Talk Trends, Wish Lists at MIPDoc

The session, View from the Top: What Do Buyers and Commissioners Want, saw each of the three World Screen Factual Trendsetter Award winners offering up insights into how they are catering to their diverse audiences in a competitive and fragmented marketplace. Drobnyk is executive VP of
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April 6-7 was a bad day for Salt Lending (SALT) after -1.76% drop

It was bad day for Salt Lending (SALT), as it declined by $-0.0350000000000001 or -1.76%, touching $1.9581. International Cryptocoin Experts believe that Salt Lending (SALT) is looking for the $2.15391 goal. According to 8 analysts could reach $5.81614954828525. The highest price was $2.05005
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How is AI impacting customer experience in finance?

AI is transforming the way that banks engage with their customers with tech trends, such as chatbots, working their way into everyday life. AI enables companies to interact with clients across a multitude of channels, while collecting and aggregating data to drive increased insight into their lives. But where
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Anworth Mortgage Asset Co. (ANH) Plans $0.15 Quarterly Dividend

Anworth Mortgage Asset logo Anworth Mortgage Asset Co. (NYSE:ANH) declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, March 16th, Wall Street Journal reports. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 30th will be given a dividend of 0.15 per share by the real estate investment trust on Monday, April 30th.
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Pruitt defends job at meeting with Trump

The energy lobbyist whose wife leased a bedroom to Pruitt last year had a roster of clients with business before the EPA, according to a Bloomberg News review of lobbying disclosures. J. Steven Hart, the chairman of Williams & Jensen, has said he didn't personally lobby the EPA in 2017 or this year.
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America's Trade War with China: Get Ready for "a Little Pain"

Last week in this space I noted that global investors had shrugged off the prospect of a U.S. – China trade war. What a difference a week makes. On Tuesday, the Trump administration rattled market bulls by calling for 25% tariffs on $50 billion in imports from China. The proposed tariffs, which targeted
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Somewhat Favorable Media Coverage Somewhat Unlikely to Impact Lending Club (NYSE:LC …

Lending Club logo Headlines about Lending Club (NYSE:LC) have been trending somewhat positive this week, Accern Sentiment reports. The research group scores the sentiment of press coverage by monitoring more than twenty million blog and news sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of
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Even as Another Newspoll Loss Looms, Fairfax Survey Says Turnbull Should Stay On

Most Australians want Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to stay in the job even as the government's poor ratings put his leadership under scrutiny. A Fairfax/Ipsos survey of almost 1,200 voters published by Fairfax Media newspapers Saturday showed 62 percent of voters believe Turnbull should remain in
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AI, Keynes and Zuckerberg

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab an aisle seat and get ready for our longer form weekend reads: • AI: Coming to a Portfolio Near You (Barron's). • Backstopping Catastrophes Was a Quiet Business — Then Came the Hurricanes (Institutional Investor). • When Keynes Played Art
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Is real estate development good or bad?

Real estate development, whether it is new homes, commercial or industrial development, is many times met with resistance or misconstrued by those looking through the lens. The perfect example of this came through an old attorney at a zoning hearing who said: “A conservationist owns a home in the
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'Not a Bad Hourly Rate.' Russell Crowe Reels in Millions in 5 Hours With Divorce Auction

An auction of Russell Crowe's personal memorabilia raked in millions for the actor on Saturday. The auction, titled the “Art of Divorce” took place on April 7, the date of both Crowe's birthday and his wedding anniversary. Hence the theme of the event, which included 227 pieces of memorabilia from
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House prices drop; Brandon now a 'buyer's market'

There's no clear consensus as to why the average housing prices in Brandon have dropped, but Brandon Area Realtors executive officer Jen Pearson said she isn't raising any alarm bells. The average house price in March was down eight per cent when compared with the average house price in March
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Federal Agricultural Mortgage (AGM) Downgraded by ValuEngine

Federal Agricultural Mortgage (AGM) Downgraded by ValuEngine

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods set a $93.00 price target on shares of Federal Agricultural Mortgage and gave the company a hold rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 14th. Sidoti raised shares of Federal Agricultural Mortgage from a neutral rating to a buy rating and set a $94.00 price target on
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All Things Real Estate: Day care at neighbor's home disrupts peaceful neighborhood

Q: My across-the-street neighbor was laid off from her job a couple of months ago and has started a home day care center. It wasn't a problem at first, but now she has so many kids that the noise is ridiculous. Cars are coming up and down our little street all during the day. Her house doesn't have air
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Private villas in Ongata Rongai generate buzz in real estate scene

An ongoing real estate development consisting of ten private villas in Ongata Rongai is generating a buzz in the real estate scene and catching the eye of home buyers seeking classy homes within small gated communities. Dubbed “the Ten Villas”, the semi-detached high-end homes are being built on
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First American Co. (NYSE:FAF) Shares Sold by Deutsche Bank AG

(NYSE:FAF) by 10.1% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. … The Title Insurance and Services segment issues title insurance policies on residential and commercial property, as well as offers related products and services.
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India and Pakistan Tell Banks to Cut Ties to Cryptocurrency

The Royal Bank of India late Friday issued an order saying that all entities under its regulation would have three months to cut ties with any service dealing in cryptocurrency. The order encompasses the nation's banks, potentially making it much more difficult for Indians to buy cryptocurrency. According
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Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB1) Insider Katherine Innes Ker Purchases 3190 Shares of Stock

Mortgage Advice Bureau logo Mortgage Advice Bureau (LON:MAB1) insider Katherine Innes Ker bought 3,190 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 5th. The shares were bought at an average price of GBX 623 ($8.75) per share, for a total transaction of
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Pierce County home prices seductive for Seattle buyers

TACOMA, Wash. – Home prices in Seattle are more expensive than in Tacoma, but brokers in Pierce County insist even though the market is red hot, the City of Destiny remains affordable for many. Real estate professionals say the South Sound is still fiercely competitive but some insist many
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Cole speaks on health care, banking, Trump

NORMAN — Health care, tax and banking regulation, human trafficking and a day in the life with President Trump were among the topics during Rep. Tom Cole's recent visit to Norman. Cole, of Moore resident, serves Oklahoma's Fourth District, which includes Cleveland County. “It's really a different time
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Crestline Management LP Increases Stake in First American Co. (NYSE:FAF)

First American Financial Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides financial services. It operates through Title Insurance and Services, and Specialty Insurance segments. The Title Insurance and Services segment issues title insurance policies on residential and commercial property, as well as
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'That's bizarre': Realtors weigh in on Scott Pruitt's $50-a-night condo room deal in DC

Lindsay Reishman, a senior vice president at the real estate company Compass, said that on Capitol Hill “$1,500 is not a glamorous one bedroom. It's like a basement level one-bedroom that's not really up to snuff, or a nice studio.” Additional bedrooms with other roommates could bring down the price,
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This major mortgage benefit has just been axed – here's how you're affected

Support for Mortgage Interest dishes out £170 million to struggling homeowners who fall on hard times. But this won't happen anymore, as the free benefit is being axed, The Mirror reports. It's actually turning into a loan instead by the Tory government. That loan will be secured on your house and billow
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Colliers International Gr (NASDAQ:CIGI) Lifted to “Strong-Buy” at BidaskClub

Royal Bank of Canada lifted their price objective on Colliers International Gr from $66.00 to $71.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, February 15th. ValuEngine upgraded Colliers International Gr from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, March 1st.
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Spruce Root, Inc. supports entrepreneurs from the ground up

Five years on, a regional CDFI — or Community Development Financial Institution — has over $3 million in lending capital and a portfolio of 12 loans. Alana Peterson is the interim director of Spruce Root, Inc., a CDFI founded by Sealaska five years ago. The non-profit lending organization works mainly
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Student-run Golden Eagle Bank will be part of new school

Students and staff at the new Athens High School will be able to enjoy all sorts of amenities at their new state-of-the-art school, including their very own bank. Thanks to a partnership with First Metro Bank in Athens, students and faculty will be able to cash a check, open a savings account or make
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Manafort Says FBI Illegally Searched Storage Unit for Evidence

Paul Manafort, the indicted former campaign chairman to President Donald Trump, claims the FBI illegally searched a storage unit that held his business and tax records and is asking a judge to throw out all evidence from that search. Manafort's lawyers said in a court filing late Friday that an FBI agent
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A mystic glance into the nation's fortunes

My clinical fortune teller and psychic counsellor and healer Mystic Daphne bent low over her crystal ball. She peered probingly, forensically into its swirling supernatural depths. I had asked her to examine my personal future but also to apply her acclaimed soothsaying to a miscellany of questions.
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Insider Buying: Synex International (SXI) Insider Acquires 88500 Shares of Stock

Synex International (TSE:SXI) insider Daniel Russell bought 88,500 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 29th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of C$0.50 per share, with a total value of C$44,250.00. Shares of SXI remained flat at $C$0.50 during midday
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Imperial CEO Resigns From Eskom Board After Court Ruling

Imperial Holdings Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Mark Lamberti resigned from the board of South African state utility Eskom Holdings SOC after a court found him guilty of impairing the dignity of a former employee. Lamberti, a veteran of the South African business community, was appointed to the Eskom
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Trump Asked EPA Chief Scott Pruitt About Controversies, Official Says

President Donald Trump asked Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt about the controversies surrounding him during a White House meeting on Friday, an administration official said. The official, who asked not to be identified in order to discuss internal administration matters, said
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Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS) Upgraded at Zacks Investment Research

According to Zacks, “We believe that Fortune Brands is poised to gain from its organic and inorganic initiatives in the long run. For 2018, the company anticipates gaining from roughly 5-7% growth in the U.S. home products market and 5-6% rise in global market. Earnings will be within $3.54-$3.66,
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