Crown Castle International (NYSE:CCI) Rating Increased to Buy at Zacks Investment Research

Crown Castle International (NYSE:CCI) Rating Increased to Buy at Zacks Investment Research

Crown Castle International logo Crown Castle International (NYSE:CCI) was upgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, March 27th. The firm presently has a $125.00 price target on the real estate investment trust's
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Glencore's Russian Aluminum Ties Just Got More Complicated

Glencore said it was too soon comment, having only just received news of the sanctions. Deripaska called the reasons for the sanctions “groundless, ridiculous and absurd” in a statement issued by his press service. “I am preparing to celebrate Russian Orthodox Easter on Sunday and will then analyze
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Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PEI): Financial Stock Recap:

Active investor focuses on important indicators those changes daily in trading session that includes where the Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust stock price change moved UP, DOWN or UNCHNAGE? What is market trading price of stock? How much shares are traded? What is market worth of
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Volatility Returns to Agriculture Markets Whipsawed by Trade

Volatility for farms goods is finally picking up as the saber-rattling between the U.S. and China intensifies. With lingering uncertainty over whether the nations will follow through on their tariff threats, futures swung amid the shifting outlook for demand. China's duties on American pork went into effect April
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Multiple People Dead After Car Plows Into Crowd in Muenster, Germany

German police confirmed people have died and been injured in the city of Muenster following reports that a van crashed into a crowd on Saturday afternoon. A large-scale police operation is ongoing and citizens have been are urged to stay away from the inner city to allow rescue workers access, the
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4 Models Of The Shopping Mall Of The Future

Despite the strong growth in retail sales in 2017, the retail real-estate market continues to be roiled by trends that look to pick up steam in the future. US mall vacancy rates through the first quarter of 2018 are at the highest level since the end of 2012. Overall retail real-estate vacancies stood at 10% in
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Local companies caught up in overseas investment rules

A company was defined as having offshore ownership if their shares were held by overseas custodians or nominees, even if 75 per cent of them were held by New Zealand citizens, he said. Milmine also looked at the requirement for non-resident foreigners buying residential land for their main home
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The "Titanic" of Wall Street: The Citigroup merger 20 years later

Twenty years ago this week, Citicorp — a commercial bank, and Travelers Group — a financial services company, merged to create Citigroup Inc. It became the largest bank in the world, and according to Mike Mayo, one of Wall Street's best-known bank analysts, it also set the stage for the financial crisis
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*First National Bank Of Omaha Holds Stake in Fortune Brands Home & Sec In (FBHS)

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE:FBHS) Corporate Logo During Q4 2017 the big money sentiment increased to 1.41. That's 0.43, from change from 2017Q3's 0.98. 18 investors sold all, 136 reduced holdings as FBHS ratio increased. 145 increased stakes while 72 funds bought stakes.
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New SBA Loan Rules Give Business Owners a Reason to Celebrate

Small business lending might have received a boost with changes to the Small Business Association (SBA) loan guarantee programs. While the SBA's 7(a) loan is a great opportunity for new would-be business owners to finance their business, the requirements can be tough to meet. To remove some of
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30605 Shares in Lending Club (LC) Purchased by MANA Advisors LLC

MANA Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Lending Club (NYSE:LC) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund acquired 30,605 shares of the credit services provider's stock, valued at approximately $126,000. Other institutional investors have also
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NWQ Investment Management Company LLC Cuts Stake in Pennymac Mortgage Investment (PMT)

Pennymac Mortgage Investment logo NWQ Investment Management Company LLC reduced its position in Pennymac Mortgage Investment (NYSE:PMT) by 4.7% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned
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Weekly Commentary: Market Realities

Markets have grown well-versed at disregarding structural issues. I'm still amazed at what the marketplace was willing to ignore throughout the mortgage finance bubble period: A doubling of mortgage credit in just about six years; California's housing market out of control by 2005; $1.0 trillion of
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Nationstar Mortgage (NSM) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research to Strong Sell

Nationstar Mortgage (NYSE:NSM) was downgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, March 14th. According to Zacks, “Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc. is a mortgage lender. It services loans throughout the United
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March sales plummet while inventory rises

Sales in Calgary's MLS homes market have been as cold as this seemingly never-ending winter and, like the snow, inventory piled up in March, according to the monthly report from the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB). Total sales across all categories were 1,374 homes last month, down 27 percent
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Metro Denver service workers face shrinking pool of affordable homes

In April 2017, Trulia estimated that 29 percent of the homes listed on the metro Denver market were affordable to someone earning the median wage of a first responder, which the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics listed as $70,790 in 2016. By 2017, the median wage for first responders in metro Denver
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Sheryl Sandberg Says Facebook Users Would Have to Pay for Total Privacy

In an interview with NBC's Today show, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg said that users who wished to entirely stop the social media platform from making money from their personal data would have to pay for the privilege, if the option were to be made available. “Could you come up with a tool that said
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Capstead Mortgage (NYSE:CMO) Earns Media Sentiment Score of 0.29

Capstead Mortgage logo Media headlines about Capstead Mortgage (NYSE:CMO) have been trending positive this week, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. The research firm identifies positive and negative media coverage by reviewing more than 20 million blog and news sources in real time.
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We Are One Seven LLC Buys Shares of 1965 Lennox International (LII)

Other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Advisor Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Lennox International during the 4th quarter valued at $216,000. Toronto Dominion Bank grew its holdings in Lennox International by 240.8% during the 3rd quarter. Toronto
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Financial Stock Buzz: Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE)

Every trading day indicate diverse behavior and trends about Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE) stock. Now we observed the different factors that seen on close of Friday session. At the end of the day, it's only a stock's performance that matters. Active investor focuses on important indicators
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Shops@the Bank building sold at county sheriff's sale

Shops@the Bank building sold at county sheriff's sale

20, 2017, JTS Capital filed a mortgage foreclosure action against FCBM for the $490,645.99 FCBM owed on its mortgage. On Dec. 29, 2017, Crawford County Court of Common Pleas granted JTS a judgment for the $490,645.99 amount. Then on Feb. 1 of this year, JTS filed with county court to execute
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Armor Bank announces Chad May, Pine Bluff native, CEO

“I am very honored to join the Armor bank team. I have a great deal of respect for the entire Waldrip family and I am excited to lead such a talented group of individuals as we work toward growing our Central Arkansas presence and beyond. Armor Bank has a great focus on our customer base and our
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Investors and nonprofits can play significant role in providing housing diversity

As such, local governments can help shape housing development by providing building incentives to investors and by funding housing initiatives for nonprofit organizations. Traditional housing like single-family and multifamily continues to dominate an aging housing market. Without housing diversity
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HRC pushes for stronger housing laws

The ordinances would change code enforcement officers from employees of Community Development Services to city employees, implement the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act known as URLTA, allow code enforcement officers to inspect properties each time the property is the subject of
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Search begins for historic relics at Warren County sports park site

Single-Purpose Reverse Mortgages involve the lender restricting how you can use the money from the reverse mortgage and tend to be the least expensive. They are offered by some state and local governments and nonprofits, and are typically only available for low- and moderate-income borrowers,
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Briefly Nation

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages dipped to 4.40 percent from 4.44 percent last week. The benchmark stood at an average 4.10 percent a year ago. The decline followed scant movement in long-term rates last week and a months-long
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Fidelity National Financial (NYSE:FNF) Director Daniel D. Lane Sells 18810 Shares

Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 261,696 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,828,980.48. … Fidelity National Financial, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides title insurance, technology, and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries in
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Deutsche Bank AG Has $51.49 Million Stake in Expeditors International of Washington (EXPD)

Deutsche Bank AG owned approximately 0.45% of Expeditors International of Washington worth $51,485,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. BTIM Corp. grew its position in shares of Expeditors International of Washington
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Somewhat Favorable Media Coverage Somewhat Unlikely to Impact Oaktree Specialty Lending …

Oaktree Specialty Lending logo Press coverage about Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) has trended somewhat positive this week, Accern Sentiment reports. Accern identifies negative and positive media coverage by analyzing more than 20 million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern
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Pakistan says it's in direct talks with Russia for buying air defence systems

Historically, Pakistan and Russia have been on the opposite side of the conflict in Afghanistan, but the former Cold War foes have now developed a mutual understanding on many international issues, according to Khan. “Of course we have a history of the Afghan war in which we have been on opposite
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Bernd Schuster still winless at Dalian Yifang, Hebei China Fortune bounce back

Dalian Yifang threw away a two-goal lead to leave Bernd Schuster still looking for his first win since taking over as head coach of the second division champions, who were pegged back to a 2-2 draw by Chongqing Lifan in the Chinese Super League on Saturday. Nicolas Gaitan set up Wang Jinxian to
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Kushner Partner in 666 Fifth Ave. Says It Has Deal to Sell

In 2011, the Kushners sought to restructure their debt. Vornado bought a 49.5 percent interest in the building's office space and agreed to invest up to $80 million and take responsibility for a portion of the mortgage. The mortgage was divided into a $1.1 billion note and a $115 million secondary loan.
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State of Tennessee Treasury Department Lowers Stake in Stewart Information Services Co. (STC)

(NYSE:STC) by 9.8% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 18,593 shares of the … The company operates in two segments, Title Insurance and Related Services, and Ancillary Services and Corporate. The Title Insurance and Related
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Market Snapshot: Woodbrook

As the real estate market recovered from the housing bubble burst, Neil Communities was the first developer to build new neighborhoods again. In 2011 it opened Woodbrook on a 95-acre site located in the southeast quadrant of the intersections between Lockwood Ridge Road and Honore Avenue.
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Nationalization push over rare earth metals rearing its head again

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been abysmal failures for the U.S., and there are humongous problems with Venezuela's nationalization of PDVSA. Nationalization won't work, even if under the idea of national security to protect us from China. Ebell also doesn't think the California mine even needs
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Turning the tables: Is Big Tech under threat from traditional banks?

Much has been written about the challenges Big Tech players are bringing into the coffers of traditional banks, but far too little has been said about the opportunities it has opened up for these institutions. Fintech may be changing the way banks operate today, but technological advancement is yet to
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Palestinians Clash With Israeli Troops for Second Week in Gaza

At least nine Palestinians were killed in the Gaza Strip as thousands protested near the border with Israel for a second straight week and the U.S. blocked a UN resolution calling for an independent investigation into the violence. Hamas, the militant group that rules the impoverished coastal strip, called
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Lula's Appeal Rejected as Deadline Passes to Turn Himself In

Brazil's former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's latest try to delay or reverse his arrest warrant was denied, adding to the uncertainty surrounding his fate after a deadline to turn himself in to police expired. Supreme Court judge Edson Fachin rejected a request made by Lula's lawyers late Friday,
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Three Killed After Van Plows Into Crowd in German City

German police confirmed people have died and been injured in the city of Muenster following reports that a van crashed into a crowd on Saturday afternoon. A large-scale police operation is ongoing and citizens have been are urged to stay away from the inner city to allow rescue workers access, the
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Toronto Real Estate's Harsh New Reality: Buyer Beware

According to a report from CIBC and real estate consultancy Urbanation, released Friday, many of the city's condo investors are now losing money. The study found that nearly half of the condos delivered in 2017 — 48 per cent — were bought by investors. And of those, nearly half — 44 per cent — have
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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Names Kenneth Kelly To Its Advisory Council

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Names Kenneth Kelly To Its Advisory Council

He will join 11 other banking executives from across the Midwest (Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin) currently representing portions of the five states in the Seventh Federal Reserve District to advocate for all 1,731 depository institutions within the Seventh Federal Reserve District. Kelly will
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Investor named after mythical hellhound is snatching up metro Phoenix's affordable houses

But few would say metro Phoenix's housing market for homes priced below $300,000 is hurting or would be considered a distressed buy. Prices are rising the fastest in that part of the market because demand is highest. The number of metro Phoenix homes for sale is down 12 percent from a year ago.
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Should a Landlord Refund a Fee for Amenities That Aren't Available Yet?

Another option: public shaming. New construction is struggling in Brooklyn, and your building might still need to lure new tenants. Post your gripes on social media, tagging the property. Your public criticism might get you a credit for the lost services. Then again, the landlord might ignore your complaints
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Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (OCSL) Sees Significant Drop in Short Interest

Oaktree Specialty Lending logo Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (NASDAQ:OCSL) saw a large decline in short interest in February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 694,719 shares, a decline of 26.8% from the February 15th total of 949,482 shares. Based on an average daily
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Aramco Plans Study for Chemical Complex in Texas

Saudi Arabia's state oil company will sign an agreement this weekend with a British oilfield services firm to explore building chemical facilities in Texas, according to people familiar with the matter. The agreement with TechnipFMC Plc involves a study for a potential chemical unit on the U.S. Gulf Coast
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'I've lost over €20k already. I can't save, get a mortgage or plan to have kids': Lower-pay teachers …

With the current pay situation and the possibility of more pay elsewhere, Lynch said she has no choice but to consider moving away and working abroad. “I'm really lucky to be in a supportive school with a supportive principal,” she said. “But if I can't get a mortgage, can't plan for a family, it's not feasible
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Microfinance: A Brief Introduction to Banking for Poor People

A few weeks ago, the world celebrated International Women's Day. The day focuses on the plight of women and girls around the world. One bit of information that you might not be aware of is that females are more likely than males to live in extreme poverty even beyond their demographic differences.
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UBS Initiates Coverage on Lending Club (LC)

Lending Club logo UBS began coverage on shares of Lending Club (NYSE:LC) in a research note released on Tuesday, March 27th, www.benzinga.com reports. The firm issued a neutral rating and a $4.00 target price on the credit services provider's stock. A number of other brokerages have also
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VASCO Data Security International (VDSI) Upgraded to “Buy” at Zacks Investment Research

VASCO Data Security International, Inc. logo Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of VASCO Data Security International (NASDAQ:VDSI) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research note published on Thursday, March 15th. The brokerage currently has $15.00 price target on the technology
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How Will the Recent Changes to Mortgage Regulations Affect Equitable Group Inc.?

This year should prove to be interesting for alternative lenders like Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) thanks to recent actions taken by governments to curb household borrowing in Canada. Across all levels of government, politicians in the country are focused on making sure that the Canadian housing
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Lending Club (NYSE:LC) Short Interest Update

Lending Club logo Lending Club (NYSE:LC) saw a large growth in short interest during the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 31,244,316 shares, a growth of 11.0% from the February 15th total of 28,142,392 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 9,132,224
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Sam Allardyce laments Everton's lack of 'good fortune' after Merseyside derby stalemate

Allardyce also commented specifically on the chances missed by both Tosun and Calvert-Lewin late on – and laments Everton's lack of good fortune in not capitalising on them. He added: “They [Liverpool] didn't have a shot on target in the second half. Once we got Bainesy firing the ball over on one
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Lake Street Advisors Group LLC Buys New Stake in International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (IFF)

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of IFF. Sei Investments Co. grew its stake in International Flavors & Fragrances by 9.9% during the third quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 14,399 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock
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Amundi Pioneer Asset Management Inc. Buys Shares of 294585 Robert Half International (NYSE …

Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. grew its stake in Robert Half International by 22.0% during the 3rd quarter. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. now owns 5,703 shares of the business services provider's stock worth $287,000 after buying an additional 1,027 shares during
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Amish furniture vendors make an impression at WV Home Show

John Dempsey (from right), Lisa Skidmore and Maggie Dempsey try out glide chairs Friday as Meadowview Backyard Furniture owner Melvin Hershberger looks on during the first day of the West Virginia Home Show, at the Charleston Civic Center. The show continues through the weekend.
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Kochhars' troubles, cryptocurrencies' hit and Urjit Patel's silence: What made news in banking this …

In an eventful week for the country's banking sector, authorities moved swiftly in a case involving alleged improprieties over dealings of a top private bank, the RBI cracked down hard on cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, even as the silence of central bank chief Urjit Patel on bank governance issues rang
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Najib Doubles Down on Longtime Malaysian Voter Bases in Manifesto

Prime Minister Najib Razak is doubling down on his traditional vote banks in an election manifesto, pledging that under his government Malaysians would live “peacefully and prosperously.” His Barisan Nasional coalition is pledging to introduce a law for Shariah-compliant property sales, help ethnic
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The Trump Organization's Online Gift Store Doesn't Collect Sales Tax in Most States

US President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting on prison reform in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, January 11, 2018. SAUL LOEB AFP/Getty Images. By David Z. Morris. 11:49 AM EDT. The online store of the Trump Organization, which sells Trump-branded
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Commercial real estate transactions from The Oklahoman for April 7, 2018

Bill Reid of Baker First Commercial Real Estate Services handled the lease. • Anthony Zuniga, doing business as Muscle Supplements, leased 1,328 square feet of space at Yukon Angle, 1010 Garth Brooks Blvd. in Yukon. Reid handled the lease. • Virginia Garcia leased 685 square feet of space for a
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14 Die When Truck Collides With Hockey Team's Bus in Canada

“They are sitting in the church just waiting to hear any good news,” he said. Pastor Jordan Gadsby at the Apostolic Church in Nipawin said more than a hundred people had gathered at the church — including parents and grandparents of the players who were on the bus. “Lots of them are waiting for
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) With $197.92 Price Forms Bearish Ascending Triangle

Investors Title Company (ITIC) With $197.92 Price Forms Bearish Ascending Triangle

Big Money Sentiment increased to 1.36 in Q4 2017. It has 0.32, from change from 2017Q3's 1.04. The ratio is positive due to Investors Title Company positioning: 2 sold and 20 reduced. 8 funds took positions and 22 increased positions. Investors holded 786,425 in 2017Q3 but now own 790,051 shares
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Mortgage Rates Edge Higher Ahead of Jobs Report

Mortgage rates moved slightly higher today as trade war fears waned for financial markets. There's not a direct connection between trade issues and mortgage rates, but like any prominent financial news, there are usually only a few degrees of separation. In the current case, stocks had moved quickly
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) Is Forming Bearish Ascending Triangle Pattern at $197.92

During 2017 Q4 the big money sentiment increased to 1.36. That's 0.32, from change from 2017Q3's 1.04. 2 investors sold all, 20 reduced holdings as Investors Title Company ratio improved. 22 rose stakes while 8 funds acquired stakes. Funds hold 790,051 shares thus 0.46% more from 2017Q3's
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Watching the Tape Move 4.90% for Indiabulls Real Estate Limited (IBREALEST.NS)

Currently, the 14-day ADX for Indiabulls Real Estate Limited (IBREALEST.NS) is sitting at 26.30. Generally speaking, an ADX value from 0-25 would indicate an absent or weak trend. A value of 25-50 would support a strong trend. A value of 50-75 would identify a very strong trend, and a value of 75-100
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HouseHodl: World's First Platform for Purchasing Real Estate with Bitcoin Payments

Bitcoin has already reached the mainstream adoption and every day more, and more industries are starting to accept it. Since the recent surge in the bitcoin price, many companies began to understand the real potential of digital currencies. The real estate industry was one of the first industries to see the
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Should You Be Tempted To Buy China Baofeng (International) Limited (HKG:3966) Because Of Its …

China Baofeng (International) Limited (SEHK:3966) is currently trading at a trailing P/E of 4.4x, which is lower than the industry average of 14.2x. While this makes 3966 appear like a great stock to buy, you might change your mind after I explain the assumptions behind the P/E ratio. Today, I will explain
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Unprecedented sale of Chagall painting is National Gallery's only option to support buying a …

The National Gallery of Canada has no other option but to sell a beloved painting by Marc Chagall in order to raise funds to acquire a “national treasure” of Canadian art that would otherwise be sold to a foreign buyer, the gallery's director said Thursday. Marc Mayer told reporters that the gallery had
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At $197.92 Investors Title Company (ITIC) Forms Ascending Triangle Chart Pattern

Big Money Sentiment increased to 1.36 in 2017 Q4. It has 0.32, from change from 2017Q3's 1.04. The ratio improved due to Investors Title Company positioning: 2 sold and 20 reduced. 8 funds bought stakes and 22 increased stakes. Investors holded 786,425 in 2017Q3 but now own 790,051 shares or
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Lockheed Gets Pentagon Edict to Cut F-35's $1.1 Trillion Expense

The $1.1 trillion estimate to sustain the U.S. F-35 fleet through 2077 was compiled in 2015 by the Pentagon's independent cost assessment office but has not been updated, according to the Selected Acquisition Report, or SAR, obtained by Bloomberg News. The Pentagon said this week that the
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Habitat for Humanity offering help to first-time homebuyers

“It's an opportunity to learn about the current mortgage market,” he said, noting there will be information on a variety of programs that can benefit those entering the housing market. Participants will learn how to prequalify for a mortgage, understand their credit and the different mortgage options including
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Sold-off council homes bought back to ease the housing crisis

One of Scotland's largest local authorities is to buy homes on the open market, including former council properties, in an attempt to solve a housing shortage. North Lanarkshire council is to enter the property market to increase the supply of social housing for rent in the area. The move marks state
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First-home buyers coming back to market: ANZ

First-home buyers are getting back into the housing market, despite many renters still feeling their property ownership dreams are out of reach. West Auckland is the hottest part of the country's biggest city for first-home buyers, who paid an average of $751,000 for their houses. That's according to ANZ
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Third Fed's Marc Stefanski to receive Fair Housing Leadership in Banking and Commerce Award

Third Federal Savings and Loan chairman and CEO Marc Stefanksi will be honored at the National Civil Rights Summit in Cleveland next week with the Fair Housing Leadership in Banking and Commerce Award, the bank has announced. The sold-out event, being held the morning of April 11 at the City
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Group floats affordable housing measure

The first would bolster the county's rental housing market by funding land acquisition projects, while the second would help first-time homebuyers. The fund would also support permanent supportive housing for homeless people. In addition, an Innovation and Opportunity Fund would help acquire land
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Business News Roundup, April 6

To calculate average mortgage rates, Freddie Mac surveys lenders across the country between Monday and Wednesday each week. The average doesn't include points, which most borrowers must pay to get the lowest rates. The fee on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 0.5 percent, unchanged
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Should You Be Tempted To Buy Shandong International Trust Co Ltd. (HKG:1697) Because Of Its …

Shandong International Trust Co Ltd. (SEHK:1697) is trading with a trailing P/E of 6.5x, which is lower than the industry average of 13.5x. Although some investors may jump to the conclusion that this is a great buying opportunity, understanding the assumptions behind the P/E ratio might change your
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Housing microfinance can become major offering for financial institutions – Study

A new study from Habitat for Humanity says that housing microfinance can and should become a mainstream offering for financial institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa. Housing microfinance consists of small, non-mortgage backed loans starting at just a few hundred dollars that can be offered to
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Northern Nevada's Dickson Realty on naed to “REAL Trends 500” list

… a national publishing and communications company based in Denver, has named Dickson Realty on its “REAL Trends 500” list, an annual study that represents the standard of measuring performance of the nation's leading realty service firms. Dickson Realty was tabbed the 197th largest real estate
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Blackstone Raises $7 Billion for GSO Rescue-Lending Fund

(Bloomberg) — 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
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March homes sales stifled by lack of listings

The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) considers a ratio between 40 per cent and 60 per cent consistent with a balanced housing market. But in March, London and St. Thomas had a sales-to-new listings ratio of 75.1 per cent, which is considered a strong seller's market. “It reinforces the trends
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Deutsche Bank supervisory board to discuss succession

Deutsche Bank supervisory board to discuss succession

Deutsche Bank's supervisory board will discuss the lender's future leadership set-up in a call scheduled for Sunday, according to two people familiar with the matter. It was unclear whether the bank's chairman Paul Achleitner would present a successor to chief executive John Cryan, one of the people
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Business Highlights

___. Long-term US mortgage rates fall; 30-year at 4.40 percent. WASHINGTON — Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week, benefiting potential homebuyers with the spring buying season underway. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average rate on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages dipped to 4.40
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National Cheat Sheet: RE funds just raised the most cash in a Q1 since 2008, mortgage rates …

More Americans feel that homeownership is out of their reach, according to a survey from Freddie Mac. Sixty-seven percent of respondents said they simply don't have the money, up from 59 percent in 2016. Renters said they were better off financially, but not enough to keep pace with rising home
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Majority of second home owners in UK do not live near their properties

One is that young people are struggling to get on the housing ladder in their local areas especially when their area is popular with tourists. Secondly, holiday homes bring tourists to these areas, if they didn't have anywhere to stay, they wouldn't come,' said Phil Schofield, head of inbound marketing at
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Trump Proposes $100 Billion in New Tariffs In a Potentially Serious Escalation of the Trade War …

U.S. President Donald Trump waves to journalists after returning to the White House in Washington, DC on April 5, 2018. Chip Somodevilla—Getty Images). By Casey Quackenbush. 11:17 PM EDT. President Trump has proposed an additional $100 billion in new tariffs on Chinese goods in a move that
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Oakville homebuyers purchased at their own risk, housing minister says

Ontario Housing Minister Peter Milczyn says he doesn't know how many homebuyers have been financially imperilled by the plunge in the Toronto real estate market following the introduction of the foreign buyers tax last April. “I'm not aware this is a massive problem,” he said on Thursday. Milczyn, who
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Dimon Confident in Firm's Tech, Despite 'Very Smart' Challengers

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon isn't letting some “very smart” Silicon Valley challengers rattle his confidence in the bank's technological prowess. In his annual letter to shareholders, Dimon touted the firm's fleet of 31,000 people focusing on development and engineering,
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Ginnie Mae imposes restrictions on 2 lenders in anti-churn drive

Ginnie Mae has imposed restrictions on NewDay USA and Nations Lending as part of efforts to address loan churning, Bloomberg News reported. In February, Ginnie Mae notified issuers with higher-than-usual prepayment speeds to deliver a corrective action plan. If an issuer is unable to do so, Ginnie
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Barclays launches its first green mortgage

Barclays has announced plans to launch a green mortgage where buyers of new-build energy efficient homes can access lower interest rates. The product, announced yesterday, will launch next week and will be open to anyone purchasing a new build home with an Energy Performance Certification
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Mortgage app volume drops as interest rates decline

The volume of mortgage applications dropped during the week ending March 30 amid declines in a number of interest rates, according to the Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey released by the Mortgage Bankers Association. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application
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How equity sales became the worst job in banking

If you're thinking of working in equity sales, I have one word to say: don't. If you're working in equity sales already, I have two words to say: get out. – I was working in equity sales and I have; it is a job with no future. I spent seven and a half years in equity sales at a major bank in London. I joined straight
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China Ouhua's land buy expected to receive title transfer soon

KUALA LUMPUR: China Ouhua Winery Holdings Ltd has yet to receive the transfer of land-title ownership from the local government in the Zhifu district, China for the proposed purchase of a 40-acre (16.19ha) land there, more than four years since it first announced the acquisition. The group said it was
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Alternative real estate sectors luring investors in Asia Pacific

Demand is shifting toward historically less-trodden areas of the property market that offer superior returns, something that has become increasingly important to property investors facing record-low yields around the world. These alternative sectors include properties like data centres, student housing,
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Insider Buying: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc (NYSE:VRX) CEO Acquires 30000 …

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International logo Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc (NYSE:VRX) (TSE:VRX) CEO Joseph C. Papa purchased 30,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 13th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $16.05 per share, with a total value of
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Aaadhar can do little to stop banking frauds: SC to Centre

“There is no doubt about the identity of fraudsters. The bank knows whom it is giving loan and it is the bank officials who are hand-in-glove with the fraudsters. Aadhaar can do little to stop it,” the Bench, which also comprised justices AK Sikri, AM Khanwilkar, DY Chandrachud and Ashok Bhushan, said.
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European Banking Authority Updated Risk Dashboard Shows Significant Improvements Across EU …

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today the regular update of its Risk Dashboard summarising the main risks and vulnerabilities in the EU banking sector for Q4 2017. The progress is positive for European banks, but risks remain heightened on sustainable profitability. Following the
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Jury: Coldwell Banker real estate agent did not mislead buyer in mansion dispute

A Coldwell Banker real estate agent at the center of a dispute that went to the California Supreme Court did not breach a fiduciary duty to the buyer of a Malibu mansion, a Superior Court jury ruled Thursday, April 5 at a retrial of the case. Nor did the agent intentionally or negligently misrepresent the
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) Is Forming Ascending Triangle at $197.92

During 2017 Q4 the big money sentiment increased to 1.36. That's 0.32, from change from 2017Q3's 1.04. 2 investors sold all, 20 reduced holdings as Investors Title Company ratio is positive. 22 grew holdings while 8 funds amassed holdings. Funds hold 790,051 shares thus 0.46% more from 2017Q3's
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WKU banking on a smooth transition from Heard to Collins

WKU banking on a smooth transition from Heard to Collins. By CHAD BISHOP |. Posted: Thu 9:39 AM, Apr 05, 2018. Greg Collins and Western Kentucky want to make the transition as smooth as possible. What Michelle Clark-Heard built over the past six years, Collins was a major part of that. Now that
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Investors Title (NASDAQ:ITIC) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.40

Investors Title (NASDAQ:ITIC) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.40

Investors Title logo Investors Title (NASDAQ:ITIC) declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, March 6th, Wall Street Journal reports. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 20th will be given a dividend of 0.40 per share by the insurance provider on Friday, March 30th. This represents a $1.60
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Bendigo house values benefit as Melbourne's market cools

Regional housing markets are basking in an influx of capital from Melbourne and Sydney, though Bendigo is not benefiting as much as other areas. A new CoreLogic report on national prices shows the Bendigo region's dwelling values rose by 1.4 per cent in the past year. While that did not seem like
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IndiGo ends interest in buying Air India

[NEW DELHI] India's largest airline IndiGo has pulled out of the race to acquire national carrier Air India, dealing a blow to the government's privatisation campaign. Indigo told the Bombay Stock Exchange late Thursday that it was interested only in Air India's international routes and not its domestic
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Full Speed Ahead with Mortgage Tech

Editor's Note: This story was originally featured in the April issue of DS News, out now. By Michael Harris. Technology has been the go-to answer for dealing with change in our industry since around the late 1980s. The mortgage lending business has used technology to automate and digitize a process
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Malaysia's super rich top global average in property investment plans

According to the report, 45% of Malaysia's wealthiest are also thinking of buying an investment property locally. This, too, is higher than the global average of 43%. The favourite overseas property-purchase countries of Malaysia's super rich – classified as ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) – are
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8 Entrepreneurs Making a Fortune — and Giving it Back

8 Entrepreneurs Making a Fortune — and Giving it Back. “Buy one, give one.” “Making a profit by supporting a purpose.” “Triple bottom line businesses.” All three phrases are popular concepts in the corporate philanthropy space (where companies with the “buy one, give one” philosphy donate a product
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RBS prepares to separate its retail banking operations

The changes will involve separating its retail customers that are members of banking brands including RBS, NatWest and Ulster Bank. It will also mean ring-fencing some members of Coutts, and other RBS brands like Lombard, Drummonds, RBS Invoice Finance, Adam & Company and Holt's Military
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US Can't Count on Winning a Trade War With China

U.S. companies and consumers might be able to easily shift from Chinese suppliers to ones in Canada, Mexico, Southeast Asia or even the U.S. Chinese consumers might not be very sensitive to the price of U.S.-made goods, and U.S. producers might be able to easily switch to other markets in places
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RBI Bars Banks From Doing Business With Crypto Firms

India's central bank said Thursday that the banks and financial institutions it oversees will no longer be allowed to work with cryptocurrency exchanges and other related services. “It has been decided that, with immediate effect, entities regulated by RBI shall not deal with or provide services to any
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Here's how far the NAB expects Sydney property prices to fall in the next two years

The National Australia Bank (NAB) thinks those trends will remain in place for some time yet, leading to a slowdown across the broader Australian market. … The NAB says around 300 experts took part in the survey, capturing the views of real estate agents, property developers, fund managers and
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Raiders Banking on New Special Teams Coach

Raiders Banking on New Special Teams Coach. Veteran Rich Bisaccia produced strong results with Dallas Cowboys and hopes to add some punch to Raiders' kickoff- and punt-return units. By Doug Williams. Published at 8:52 AM PDT on Apr 5, 2018
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GE mortgage, financing come under scrutiny

GE mortgage, financing come under scrutiny. When Cross Street Partners and its collaborators in the massive General Electric renovation project needed financing to purchase the downtown property, they found it in the form of a mortgage loan from Ambassador Realty Group, a business controlled by
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ICOs Are 'Absolutely Not' All Fraudulent Says the Chairman of the SEC

Jay Clayton, chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), speaks during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Development Committee hearing in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 6, 2018. Andrew Harrer—Bloomberg/Getty Images. By Casey Quackenbush. 12:04 AM EDT.
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This Latino Real Estate Firm Is Repairing the Home of Austin Bombing Victim Anthony Stephan …

Roman Lopez Real Estate Team, an Austin-based firm with majority Latino agents and fully bilingual staff, is partnering with the Cedric Benson Foundation to restore the entryway of the home the late House shared with his widow and child. “For the past few months, we had been working on a concept
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Luzerne County mortgage foreclosures declining

Mortgage foreclosure filings decreased 16.5 percent in Luzerne County last year, and year-to-date figures indicate the decline may continue in 2018, according to new statistics from the county sheriff's office. A total 659 mortgage default actions were filed in the county last year, compared to 789 in 2016,
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Nazi-Looted Art Returned to Holocaust Victim's Heirs in New York

A New York judge awarded two Nazi-looted paintings to the heirs of an Austrian-Jewish Holocaust victim whose collection of hundreds of pieces of art was systematically taken by Hitler's army in 1938. Justice Charles E. Ramos in Manhattan on Thursday rejected claims by a British art dealer that the two
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Southeast Asia is still a prime target for Chinese property investors

While their interest in overseas property has largely slumped, investors from the Middle Kingdom remain key to sales strategies in neighbouring markets. By Property Report. The flag-waving Chinese tour guides that flood Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports typically follow a tightly
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Winning formulas for choosing the right property

Rich investors in Sydney, Canberra public servants, miners in Perth and infrastructure projects in Brisbane are just some of the people and developments influencing the future direction of the nation's diverse and dynamic property markets. So says a team of investment professionals with extensive
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Real estate price shocks could have dire impact: report

Price shocks to the housing market could translate into some significant financial impacts for homeowners and the economy, according to a report from the BC Real Estate Association (BCREA). The report notes that a minor 10 per cent negative shock could 'extinguish' $90 billion of provincial
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Big four banks hit back at 'misconduct' claims

The big four banks have strongly rebuffed claims of “misconduct” over a series of incidents in their consumer lending businesses, in response to the first round of hearings into the sector's behaviour. ANZ Bank, Commonwealth Bank, National Australia Bank and Westpac have addressed the arguments
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Ex-Docker banking on Ballas backchat this week

Ex-Docker banking on Ballas backchat this week

WHEN Lachie Weller returns to play former club Fremantle on Saturday, it's little surprise who he expects to get the most chat from. “Hayden Ballantyne for sure. I'll love to see what he has,” Weller laughed. Weller spent three seasons with the Dockers, playing 47 games, before requesting a trade to Gold
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Real Estate Rumors: HCP, Puma, Related

Law360 (April 5, 2018, 6:50 PM EDT) — Brookdale Senior Living has picked up a Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, senior housing property for $74.55 million from real estate investment trust HCP Inc., the South Florida Business Journal reported on Thursday. The deal is for a 317-unit facility at 11381
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How Korea Became a Lifeline for Cool Young Designers Everywhere

“Korea is one of our fastest growing in the Asia Pacific region,” says Lisa Aiken, Net-a-Porter's retail fashion director, who was one of 200 buyers from abroad present at Seoul Fashion Week. “It's a very fashion-forward market and our Korean customers have a directional point of view,” she adds.
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PGIM Real Estate's 75% Stake In York & George Project

The purchaser, Prudential Financial, Inc, is an American Fortune Global 500 and Fortune 500 company which focuses on life insurance, annuities, retirement related services, mutual funds and real estate. PGIM Real Estate, Prudential's real estate arm, completed more than $14 billion in transactions
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IndiGo Rules Out Air India Purchase in Setback to Modi Plan

India's biggest airline, operated by InterGlobe Aviation Ltd., said it doesn't have the wherewithal to acquire Air India in its entirety and make it profitable. While the budget carrier had its eyes set on the international operations of Air India, the government decided against piecemeal sales to different buyers
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EBA publishes aggregated exposures in compliance with the ESRB Recommendation on closing …

In compliance with the ESRB recommendation E 2016/14 on closing real estate data gaps, the EBA has included an additional page in its updated Risk Dasboard to disclose aggregated exposures referred…
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Karen Elmir is making an impact on the luxury real estate market before age 30

Karen Elmir, the CEO of The Elmir Group, is sitting high atop Miami's luxury real estate market. See how she accomplished it all before turning 30.
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Pawlenty Says He's Running for Minnesota Governor

St. Paul, Minn. (AP) — Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced Thursday he will run for his old job, ending months of speculation about a return to politics following his short-lived 2012 presidential campaign. The two-term Republican governor had been inching toward a run for months, quitting
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Payments and lending dominate Indonesia's Fintech scene

Payment and lending focused Fintech startup companies dominate the overall Indonesia Fintech landscape in terms of maturity level, according to IDC Financial Insights. This was followed by marketplace, wealth management, company solution and accounting based software providers.
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As Australia regulators target broker fees, banks' mortgage business face risk

SYDNEY, April 6 (Reuters) – Australia's regulators criticised compensation methods used by lenders to win mortgage business in submissions to a powerful inquiry into financial sector misconduct, potentially leading to changes that could disrupt a major revenue source for the banks. In documents
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Scott Pruitt, Trump's embattled EPA chief, involved in shady 2011 real estate deal

In 2011, Pruitt and his wife, Margaret, bought a property in Tulsa, Oklahoma, just days before a court ruled that it had been fraudulently transferred by a Las Vegas developer who was on the hook for a $3.6 million loan default. Pruitt, who was then Oklahoma attorney general, apparently flipped the
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Air India's Potential Suitor Drops Out Even Before Sale Begins

The government proposes to sell 76 percent of the carrier and 100 percent of Air India Express, the overseas budget unit — all to the same buyer. It also plans to sell half of the ground-handling subsidiary separately. Singapore Airlines Ltd. and India's Tata Group, which run a joint venture called Vistara,
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Sharestates unveils new user portals

The portals include interfaces for borrowers, brokers, bank attorneys, settlement agents, and title companies. Sharestates plans to add interfaces for inspection companies and appraisers over the coming months. The development team created the new online portals to fill a void that was missing
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Yale Endowment's Casting Call Says 'All Inquiries Are Welcome!'

There's good news for those with connections: Nearly half of new managers in the past decade were discovered through existing managers, alumni and industry professionals. Once they're in, turnover is low, averaging 7.7 percent in the past decade, or a 13-year holding period, according to the report.
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Big investment firms have stopped gobbling up California homes

Astronomical prices are forcing a rising share of California families to postpone buying a house. As a result, the state's record-low homeownership rate has been a boon to one growing segment of California's housing market: single-family home rentals. Between 2005 and 2015, the number of
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VC Firm Fifth Wall Hosts Investors and Partners at Venice Beach Conference

Josh Stein of Harbor talked about how their company uses the Etherium blockchain to tokenize securities and how that differs greatly from creating a crypto-currency. Max Simkoff, founder of States Title, told the crowd why he thought that title insurance was soon to be replaced by technology but that it
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) Forms Ascending Triangle Pattern at $197.92

Big Money Sentiment increased to 1.36 in 2017 Q4. It has 0.32, from change from 2017Q3's 1.04. The ratio improved due to Investors Title Company positioning: 2 sold and 20 reduced. 8 funds amassed holdings and 22 increased holdings. Investors holded 786,425 in 2017Q3 but now own 790,051
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Habitat for Humanity celebrates new affordable housing project

It was through the Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority that Habitat was able to buy the tax-forfeited land for $20,000. “Finding available properties that will work both in financial and physical ways is a very big challenge in the current housing market that we have in Rochester,” said
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Labour urges rethink on mortgage benefits

Labour has warned that vulnerable people may struggle to pay their mortgages because of benefit changes. About 90,000 people on certain benefits claim support for mortgage interest (SMI) but from Friday the benefit will be replaced by government loans. Figures suggest 27,000 SMI recipients – 51%
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) Forms Ascending Triangle Chart Pattern at $197.92

During Q4 2017 the big money sentiment increased to 1.36. That's 0.32, from change from 2017Q3's 1.04. 2 investors sold all, 20 reduced holdings as Investors Title Company ratio improved. 22 grew positions while 8 funds acquired positions. Funds hold 790,051 shares thus 0.46% more from 2017Q3's
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India's Exchanges Want to Challenge Central Bank's Crypto Crackdown

India's Exchanges Want to Challenge Central Bank's Crypto Crackdown

Exchanges in India are discussing ways to fight back against a new edict from the country's central bank, which ordered the institutions it regulates to stop working with companies that offer cryptocurrency services. Startups like Unocoin, Coinsecure and Zebpay have warned about potential disruptions to
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The $500000 challenge: Finding a gem in Wellington's rising property market

The results reinforced what most suspected – there is a shortage of entry-level family properties in the inner city. However, Wellington City Council housing spokesman Brian Dawson believed house prices had reached their peak, and predicted the market would “eventually correct itself”. “That may make
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Reserve Bank Of India Prohibits Banking Services For Cryptocurrency Firms

A lack of banking services could seriously hamper liquidity and prevent expansion efforts. This could prompt users of Indian cryptocurrency exchanges to shift toward over-the-counter and peer-to-peer services. This is exactly what happened in China after authorities forced the closure of several major
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Chilean Cryptocurrency Exchanges See Banking Blockade with Shuttered Accounts

Three Chilean cryptocurrency exchanges, BUDA, Crypto MKT, and Orionx, are about to lose banking services as BancoEstado, the last bank supporting cryptocurrency exchanges in Chile, has announced it's closing the trading platforms' accounts. According to local news outlet El Mercurio, the financial
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Former Atlantic County detective sentenced to prison for Mays Landing mortgage scam

According to a statement from Carpenito, Borges purchased property in Mays Landing in 2002 and failed to make mortgage payments to Wachovia and its successor, Wells Fargo, despite collecting rent from tenants living there. Borges concealed the income she was making from rent payments and
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Chief Judge Wilma Lewis to deliver 2018 Penn State Law commencement address

After serving at Freddie Mac as managing associate general counsel for litigation from 2007 to 2008, Lewis returned to the Department of the Interior in 2009 when Obama nominated and the Senate confirmed her to serve as assistant secretary for land and minerals management, overseeing the Bureau
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Bainco International Investors Has $10.99 Million Holdings in US Bancorp (USB)

U.S. Bancorp logo Bainco International Investors increased its position in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) by 2.2% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 202,909 shares of the financial
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10 reasons why you need to visit WTM Africa 2018

4) Through their Buyer Insights Programme, they are able to assist exhibitors in both presenting and positioning their products to international and local buyers. 5) A host of international speakers from across the globe will focus on pertinent topics and travel trends affecting the modern travel industry.
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IndiGo drops interest in Air India sale

Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has all but pulled its interest in acquiring Air India, citing the large resources required to turn around the state-owned airline. IndiGo's president Aditya Ghosh says that its interest in Air India's privatisation programme has always focused on buying its international operations
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How Freddie Mac Rejuvenates and Diversifies 'Mom-and-Pop' Building Owners

Basis took a big step toward Jones' ultimate vision last summer, when it became a licensed lender for Freddie Mac's Small Balance Loan Program, which provides a streamlined process and paperwork to facilitate access to affordable capital for small, sometimes less experienced owners of smaller
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Former South Korean President Park Sentenced to 24 Years in Jail

People watch a television screen broadcasting the ruling of former South Korean President Park Geun-hye's corruption charges at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, on Friday, April 6, 2018. Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg. Park Geun-hye, South Korea's first female
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Why LA County could lose $3 billion worth of affordable housing

The California Housing Partnership Corporation, in their draft report presented Thursday, counted 11,000 units countywide that are in this category. With an L.A. apartment, on average, worth $250,000 on the market, that's almost $3 billion worth of affordable housing. “And it's even more, it's probably
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RBI said to delaying top banker bonuses amid banking frauds

Chief executive officers at HDFC Bank Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd. and Axis Bank Ltd. —the nation's largest private lenders by assets — are among bankers yet to receive bonuses for the financial year ended 31 March 2017, as the Reserve Bank of India hasn't signed off on the proposed payments, the people
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Samsung Profit Tops Estimates Thanks to Memory-Chip Demand

Samsung Electronics Co. reported higher-than-projected profit as demand for its memory chips remained strong enough to outweigh concerns about display supplies to Apple Inc. Operating income rose to 15.6 trillion won ($14.7 billion) in the three months ended March, according to preliminary results
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Trump bashes Joe Manchin over banking bill, but Manchin voted with him on it

Joe Manchin in his home state of West Virginia Thursday and added a taunt about a Senate banking relief bill he supports even though Manchin did vote for the measure. “You won't believe this, we're actually getting bipartisan support,” Trump said of the bill, which passed the Senate last month with 17
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The Housing Market Is Heading South

A subscriber from Canada emailed me last night about the Canadian housing market: “Toronto and Vancouver sales down 40% and 30% YoY respectively. Prices are still up in Vancouver but down 14% in Toronto. I don't know how prices stay up if the volume continues to trend down. Canadians are
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How China's Economy Grows Even as Credit Tightens

The good news for China and the world is that the fastest-growing part of the economy will be relatively immune from efforts to tap the brakes. Viewed from this angle, at least, China can have it both ways. This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its
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Kenai's first income-restricted housing now open

In local housing complexes comparable to Clear Pointe, Novogradac found low vacancies for both income-restricted and market rate units. Another local housing complex with a similar set of income restrictions — the Kenai Housing Initiative's Hillcrest Manor in Soldotna — had no vacancies and a
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Ottawa house prices climb in March; condos, not so much

Ottawa house prices climbed eight per cent to an average of $447,600 in March compared to a year earlier, while prices for condominiums edged up just 0.7 per cent to $275,600, according to data published Thursday by the Ottawa Real Estate Board. These averages reflect the sale of some 1,660
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Now Rs 2654-cr loan scam rocks banking

As reports of banks flouting guidelines to aid interests of promoters and commercial entities continue to pour in, another case emerged on Thursday as CBI registered a case against Vadodara-based M/s Diamond Power Infrastructure Ltd (DPIL). Its founder Suresh Narain Bhatnagar and his two sons
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China's P2P online lending remains tepid in March

China's P2P online lending remains tepid in March

BEIJING, April 7 (Xinhua) — Business volume of China's peer-to-peer (P2P) online lending, though recovered more or less on a monthly basis, was less than the year-earlier level in March following increased regulation, an industrial report showed. P2P online lending transactions reached 192 billion
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Sato brings Indy 500-winning good fortune to Los Angeles Angels

Takuma Sato, the reigning Indianapolis 500 champion, brought more of his good fortune to the baseball diamond Tuesday night when he threw the ceremonial first pitch before the Los Angeles Angels' game with the visiting Cleveland Indians. Before the game, Sato met Angels players Shohei Ohtani
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Senior Vice President Commercial Lending job in Rockford, IL

Today's top 1 Senior Vice President Commercial Lending job in Rockford, IL. Leverage your professional network, and get hired. New Senior Vice President Commercial Lending jobs added daily.
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Lebanon officials lending a hand to entrepreneurs

City officials tell News 2 that residents want a healthy balance of big-box retailers, and mom and pop shops in Lebanon. So, they're doing everything they can to make it as easy as possible for local business owners to open shop there. “When somebody comes in and it's clear that this is their first time
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Cannabis Sales May Surpass Soda by 2030

The U.S. legal cannabis industry is expected to reach $75 billion in sales by 2030, according to research firm Cowen & Co. That's almost as large as the North American carbonated soft drink market in 2017. With the industries' diverging trajectories, weed may be poised to take the mantle as the larger
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Villar & Co. Real Estate presents 2017 awards at annual luncheon

Villar & Co. Real Estate agents and staff gathered at the Gonzales Clarion Inn on March 6 for the company's annual awards luncheon. Donna Villar introduced guest speaker Pam Testroet, MRP 2018 president of Louisiana Realtors. Agents recognized for 2017 performance and their sales amounts were
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American Farm Groups Plead With Trump to Back Off China Trade Conflict

Farm groups pleaded with the Trump administration to back away from a trade conflict with China that will hit hard in states that are key components of the president's political base and where there are pivotal elections in November. China countered President Donald Trump's plan to slap tariffs on 1,333
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Law stars head to Portland's largest real estate practice

“Increasing our capacity by adding an experienced group like Coni and her team helps us all continue to provide top service to our clients,” Bennett said in a release. Rathbone brings deep knowledge of real estate, construction finance, real estate securities and corporate general business to the role.
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Najib Calls Malaysia Vote With Party's 60-Year Rule at Stake

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak called an election that will determine whether his ruling coalition can continue its six-decade run in power in the face of rising living costs and lingering corruption allegations. The dissolution of parliament will take effect on Saturday, Najib said in a televised address
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Facebook Faces Indonesian Police Investigation Over Data Breach

In an interview with Bloomberg News, Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg said that some advertisers have curtailed spending and acknowledged her team has a long way to go to reassure wary customers. “We've seen a few advertisers pause with us and they're asking the same questions that
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EBA updated Risk Dashboard shows significant improvements across EU banks but elevated …

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today the regular update of its Risk Dashboard summarising the main risks and vulnerabilities in the EU banking sector for Q4 2017. The progress is positive for European banks, but risks remain heightened on sustainable profitability. Following the
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Facebook Decides Now's Not a Great Time to Harvest Patients' Medical Data

A man walks past a Facebook logo at Facebook's Frank Gehry-designed headquarters at Rathbone Place in London. Dominic Lipinski—PA Images via Getty Images. By David Meyer. 3:30 AM EDT. Scandal-hit Facebook has pressed pause on a plan to combine patients' medical data with information on
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Mortgage

Wilson & Muir Bank's Mortgage Group offers a comprehensive list of mortgage solutions. Whether you're buying your first home, building a new one, or refinancing, our team of experts will make sure that you select the loan that fits your specific needs. Our goal is to make sure that you are well informed
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Somerville considers submitting home rule petition for Real Estate Transfer Fee

Most recently Mayor Joseph Curtatone and the administration have asked the Board of Aldermen to approve a home rule petition for a Real Estate Transfer Fee, which would could potentially raise between $6.6 million and $9.1 million annually. On April 4, the board's Legislative Matters Committee held
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Global IT in Real Estate Market Report Focusing on Companies, Trends, Challenges, Growing …

Global IT in Real Estate Market In Global Industry Trends and Demand Forecast to 2024 for USD 6.2 billion in 2016 growing at a CAGR of 13.01% during the forecast period of 2017 to 2024. The upcoming market report contains data for historic year 2014, 2015, the base year of calculation is 2016 and
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Savings Accounts

Savings Accounts. All WMB Savings Accounts offer the following features: Free Online Bill Pay; Free TeleBank Line; Optional Online Bill Pay available; Competitive interest rates; Deposits may be made by mail, ATM, or at any WMB branch location; Subject to withdrawal limitations
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Eland Oil & Gas reveals reserves based lending boost

Eland Oil & Gas PLC (LON:ELA) has updated investors on its reserves based lending (RBL) facility which, following the success of the Opuama-8 well, now puts the company in a stronger financial position. A re-profiling of the Opuama field's RBL, which is provided by Standard Chartered Bank, leaves
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Blackstone's GSO Capital Raises $7 Billion for Third Rescue Lending Fund

GSO Capital Partners, the credit arm of Blackstone Group LP, has closed its third fund for investing in troubled companies at $7 billion, the New York firm said Wednesday. The fund, GSO Capital Solutions Fund III LP, closed at its hard cap, the firm said. WSJ Pro Private Equity previously reported the
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) Trades at $197.92 Forming Ascending Triangle Pattern

During 2017 Q4 the big money sentiment increased to 1.36. That's 0.32, from change from 2017Q3's 1.04. 2 investors sold all, 20 reduced holdings as Investors Title Company ratio improved. 22 rose holdings while 8 funds took holdings. Funds hold 790,051 shares thus 0.46% more from 2017Q3's
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TMS unveils mortgage servicing mobile app

TMS said that users are able to access their account, see statements and transaction histories, make mortgage payments, and easily upload and submit documents for their loan directly from their mobile phone. Users are able to take a photo of the document from their mobile device or select it from their
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Blackstone Begins Marketing 15 US Hotel Properties

Blackstone Begins Marketing 15 US Hotel Properties

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They bought prebuilt Oakville homes at the market's peak. Now they face financial ruin

A group of Oakville homebuyers, struggling to finance the pre-construction houses they bought in February 2017 at the height of last year's real estate frenzy, are blaming “reckless” provincial housing policy and new mortgage rules for putting them on the brink of financial ruin. The desperate buyers say
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Westpac chief floats mortgage broker pay changes

Westpac chief executive Brian Hartzer has suggested mortgage brokers could charge customers directly, rather than receiving commission-based payments from banks, … The stand out listings traded on the ASX captured at key moments through the day, as indicated by the time stamp in the video.
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Colliers International Group Inc (CIGI) Receives Consensus Rating of “Buy” from Brokerages

Colliers International Group logo Colliers International Group Inc (NASDAQ:CIGI) (TSE:CIGI) has been assigned a consensus recommendation of “Buy” from the ten analysts that are currently covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation
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Banking dilemma kills medical cannabis business

Late in the 60-day legislative session, the Senate proposed an amendment to House Bill 4345 that was intended to solve the medical cannabis banking dilemma by allowing the creation of credit unions to handle licensing fees and other transactions. However, the amendment died on the final night of
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Dollar price up at major banks in Egypt

The dollar price was stable recording LE 17.55 for buying and LE 17.65 for selling at the National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr. The dollar exchange rate went up by three piasters recording LE 17.62 for buying and LE 17.72 for selling at the Commercial International Bank (CIB). At Banque Du Caire,
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Raffle tickets being sold for second Friendly City Fortune

“Our inaugural Friendly City Fortune was HDR's most ambitious fundraiser,” says Andrea Dono, HDR's Executive Director. “Last year, we challenged people to dream big and win big. HDR was dreaming big alongside our supporters and this fundraiser is opening new doors for us with beautification
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Taiwan Banking Chief Wants Anti-money Laundering Laws Enacted for Bitcoin

The Governor of the Central Bank of Taiwan, Yang Chin-long, has called for anti-money laundering (AML) laws to be put in place for bitcoin transactions. The regulatory move comes as the country is in the process of developing a legislative framework that will create an enabling environment for the
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Chase bank can't trace half of mortgage borrowers as defaults peak

Half of Chase Bank customers stopped paying their home loans when the bank was put under receivership in 2016, it has emerged. According to data released by the National Treasury yesterday during a pitch to set up the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company, out of the Sh7.5 billion worth of mortgage
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Westpac CEO defends home loan lending

Westpac chief executive says the bank had been “sloppy” in checking veracity of the financial position of borrowers but has defended its home loan lending. Updated Updated 5 mins ago. Westpac chief executive Brian Hartzer says the bank has been sloppy rather than deliberately negligent in its
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Bainco International Investors Purchases 3385 Shares of iShares iBonds Dec 2022 Term …

iShares iBonds Dec 2022 Term Corporate ETF logo Bainco International Investors lifted its holdings in shares of iShares iBonds Dec 2022 Term Corporate ETF (NYSEARCA:IBDN) by 22.4% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned
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Banks Rush to Turn Japan Cashless

Last month, banks submitted draft policies on the so-called application programming interfaces, or APIs, that will open up their systems to fintech firms seeking to do everything from payments and remittances to budget planning. The Financial Services Agency expects most lenders to have open APIs in
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Favorable Press Coverage Somewhat Unlikely to Impact Capstead Mortgage (NYSE:CMO) Stock …

Capstead Mortgage logo Headlines about Capstead Mortgage (NYSE:CMO) have trended positive this week, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group ranks the sentiment of news coverage by reviewing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of
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CEO to leave top post at Austin real estate firm SkylesBayne to pursue startup plans

Michele Skelding is stepping down from her role as CEO of SkylesBayne Co., a leading local real estate brokerage, to pursue her own business venture. Skelding said she has committed to staying with the company until the end of April, although she will be available to help the firm afterward to assist
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Judge rules in favour of dead man's estate in tussle over $7m house

His father had died in 1990, and only his siblings who were fellow directors of the company could transfer the legal title to him. Nine days before he died, he made a statutory declaration of his version of events. His wife argued it was known the house would go to Mr Tan Tiong Luu, pointing out that the
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7 stats that show how the GTA housing market is starting to stabilize

After starting the year on a cold note, the GTA housing market showed signs of thawing in March, as sales jumped up 28 per cent month-over-month. Still, according to data released today by the Toronto Real Estate Board, sales were down a whopping 39.5 per cent from their peak in March 2017, and
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HousingWire Honors Matic as a Top Innovator in Housing Tech for 2018

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., April 4, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matic, a fintech company whose technology enables borrowers to purchase homeowner's insurance during the mortgage transaction, today announced it has been named to HousingWire's 2018 Tech100 list of the most innovative
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Spring House Hunt: A guide to real estate pricing terms

What is my home worth? It sounds like a simple question, but the answer can vary greatly, depending on why and whom you are asking. Are you selling your home and wondering what your listing price should be, or are you referring to the assessed or appraised values of your home? Words like
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Power Brokers: In Inventory Pinch, Millennials Hold Promise

We're constantly searching for ways to increase our efficiency, so that we can afford to remain price-competitive with both clients and agents while continuing to provide the kind of service that helps us stand out in the market. – Joe Rand, Managing Partner, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Rand
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New Research Finds Increasing Preference for Renting Other OTC:FMCC

(MENAFN Editorial) MCLEAN, Va., April 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New research released today by Freddie Mac Multifamily finds growing segments of the population—baby boomers and Generation Xers in particular—are showing less interest in owning a home. The latest ' Profile of Today's
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