Real Estate: Winter is a good time to buy and sell

Real Estate: Winter is a good time to buy and sell

Many people feel they should wait until spring to list a home for sale. Winter, they may think, is a dead time in the real estate industry. But winter – this
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Why I think this top small-cap stock could make you a fortune

Markets are very volatile so it's a good time to take a long term view of the stock market. One stock that I think has a very bright future is
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NASB Financial (NASB) versus Columbia Financial (CLBK) Critical Review

NASB Financial, Inc. operates as the unitary thrift holding company for … In addition, the company offers title insurance products; and insurance and
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Vanguard Group Inc Buys 470198 Shares of Baxter International Inc (NYSE:BAX)

Vanguard Group Inc increased its stake in Baxter International Inc (NYSE:BAX) by 1.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with
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Border Excursion, Race for a Meteorite and a Litigious Bikini

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of French Press coffee, grab a seat on the balcony, and get ready for our longer form weekend reads:.
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Deripaska's Hard Times Help Oligarch Weather Trump Sanctions

… with aggressive sanctions in April — sending global metal markets into a tailspin in the process — many thought he faced a foe he'd struggle to beat.
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Bridgeway Capital Management Inc. Has $906000 Holdings in Servicesource International Inc …

A number of other large investors have also modified their holdings of the … BlackRock Inc. lifted its position in Servicesource International by 0.7%
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Rattled Markets Would 'Erupt' If Trump Fired the Fed Chairman

“The threat alone is highly unlikely to impact markets, which have become de-sensitized to all the noise and tweets from the White House,” said
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Canada Demands China Release Detainees Amid Huawei Tensions

Canada is calling on China to immediately release two citizens it claims were arbitrarily detained there, just days after the arrest of a high-profile
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5 factors that create a vacancy in commercial real estate

Southern California has experienced a nine-year run of great economic times which has created a shortage of commercial real estate. By most
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License-to-Kill Policing to Get a Trial Run in Rio de Janeiro

Marksmen will alternate, with one shooting and one spotting targets and filming so as to prove a person deserved killing, Pacca said in Bloomberg's
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Real-estate firm executives suspected of fraud scheme

Executives of a real-estate investment company are being investigated for persuading Taiwanese to purchase international properties that allegedly
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China E-Commerce Billionaire Richard Liu To "Work Harder" After US Rape Cloud Lifted

The company has lost nearly a third of its value since the end of August, hurting Liu's fortune as well as that of employees with stock options in the
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Global Digital Lending Platform Market 2018: By Types, Size, Shares, Application & Growing …

The Global Digital Lending Platform Market Research Report 2018-2027 analyzed the world's key region market share, size (volume), trends including
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Paloma Partners Management Co Buys New Position in Restaurant Brands International Inc …

Pecaut & CO. bought a new position in shares of Restaurant Brands International in the third quarter worth about $354,000. Capital World Investors
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Holder Profit Investment Management Has Raised Plantronics New (PLT) Stake; Zazove …

… CCO of Publicis Italy, recognised in Ad Age's Women To Watch; 14/05/2018 – Freddie Mac: Krenitsky to Take on CCO Role June 1, Following Carol
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Capital International Investors Acquires New Position in NuCana PLC (NCNA)

Capital International Investors acquired a new position in shares of NuCana PLC (NASDAQ:NCNA) during the third quarter, according to the company
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Why reality TV real estate shows are so unrealistic

The real estate professional in me kicks into hyperdrive the minute they come across an “unexpected” condition in the middle of a renovation project.
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Private haven opposite Buckley Falls frames river views

… dash of grandeur doesn't seem out of place along Buckley Falls Rd where suburban Highton meets the Barwon River in a prime slice of real estate.
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Letter to the Editor: Regional Growth, Not Politics, Shapes OTP Strategy

… for OTP Bank, responds to a Bloomberg News article published on Dec. … Our aim is to increase our market share in all our markets through organic
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Capital Research Global Investors Acquires 224100 Shares of Endurance International Group …

Capital Research Global Investors Acquires 224100 Shares of Endurance International Group …

Capital Research Global Investors raised its position in Endurance International Group Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:EIGI) by 2.8% during the 3rd quarter,
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Lourd Capital Cut Wells Fargo Co New (WFC) Position By $357968; Marshfield Associates …

… 13/03/2018 – Arch Capital Group Ltd. Confirms Participation in Freddie Mac's New Mortgage Pilot Program; 01/05/2018 – Arch Capital 1Q EPS 99c;
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WRIT MEDIA GROUP INC (OTCMKTS:WRIT) Shorts Rose By 13.53% As Of Dec 22, 2018

The titles are as follows: “Future Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Grow Brighter Into 2017 – Seeking Alpha” released on January 03, 2017, “Sears
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Real Estate Transactions: Dec. 22, 2018

900 Southampton Road #159 – $285,000, 11-16-18 [3 Bdrms – 1226 SqFt – 1977 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 12-08-99, $105,000. 707 Military – $390,000
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UK Opposition Leader Favors Renegotiation Over New Brexit Vote

U.K. Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn ruled out backing a new referendum on leaving the European Union, telling the Guardian he would prefer to
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Where Avicii's millions went after his death

The music star's parents, entrepreneur father and actress mother will now inherit his fortune, according to official documents from the Swedish Tax
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Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) Rating Reiterated by National Securities

National Securities restated their neutral rating on shares of Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) in a research note issued to investors on
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Score One for the Flamingos in High-Altitude Fight for Lithium Supplies

It's bad news for the flamingos — and boom times for the miners. … years, from a current 64,000 tons, according to estimates by Bloomberg NEF.
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Capital International Investors Has $43.60 Million Stake in Nexa Resources SA (NEXA)

Capital International Investors boosted its holdings in Nexa Resources SA (NYSE:NEXA) by 133.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most
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Brandes Investment Partners LP Boosted Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg LTD (TSM) Stake By $2.01 …

It dived, as 1 investors sold Freddie Mac shares while 1 reduced holdings. 3 funds opened positions while 0 raised stakes. 112,183 shares or 45.52%
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Ranger Direct Lending Fund PLC (RDL) Declares Dividend of GBX 145

Ranger Direct Lending Fund PLC (LON:RDL) announced a dividend on Friday, December 21st, Upcoming.Co.Uk reports. Investors of record on
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Invictus RG Acquires Shares of 3799 Albany International Corp. (AIN)

Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in AIN. BlackRock Inc. lifted its position in Albany International by 3.7%
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Singer Darshan Raval thrilled about lending his voice for Rajinikanth's film

Chogada fame Darshan Raval has said that crooning for a film starring superstar Rajinikanth is like a dream come true for him.
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Marshall Wace North America LP Purchases New Holdings in Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp …

Marshall Wace North America L.P. purchased a new stake in Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (NASDAQ:OCSL) in the third quarter, according to the
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American International Group Inc. Buys 3428 Shares of First Foundation Inc (FFWM)

American International Group Inc. lifted its position in First Foundation Inc (NASDAQ:FFWM) by 15.7% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent
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A local organization is helping Hurricane Michael victims in a big way

BAY COUNTY, Fla (WJHG/WECP) – Volunteers from a neighboring county are lending their time and talents to help Hurricane Michael victims.
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Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD) Shares Sold by Deutsche Bank AG

Deutsche Bank AG owned about 0.18% of Mettler-Toledo International … Zacks Investment Research cut Mettler-Toledo International from a “buy”
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Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (ARI) Given Sell Signal From the MACD Near-Term …

Watching some trend signals on shares of Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (ARI), we can see that the trendspotter opinion is presently
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Insider Buying: Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. (OSG) CEO Buys 50000 Shares of Stock

Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. (NYSE:OSG) CEO Samuel H. Norton bought 50,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday,
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Head to Head Survey: TPG Specialty Lending (TSLX) vs. Ampal American Israel (AMPLQ)

TPG Specialty Lending (NYSE:TSLX) and Ampal American Israel (OTCMKTS:AMPLQ) are both finance companies, but which is the superior
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Head to Head Comparison: Peapack-Gladstone Financial (PGC) and BBVA Banco Frances (BFR)

Head to Head Comparison: Peapack-Gladstone Financial (PGC) and BBVA Banco Frances (BFR)

This table compares Peapack-Gladstone Financial and BBVA Banco … It also provides personal and auto loans, and mortgages; loans to the public
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Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (FBHS) Shares Sold by Point72 Asset Management LP

Point72 Asset Management L.P. lowered its holdings in shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) by 36.7% during the third quarter
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Validea Joseph Piotroski Strategy Daily Upgrade Report – 12/22/2018

The Company provides secured loans in the form of entrusted loans and mortgage loans and unsecured loans primarily to home buyers, real estate
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The Jury's Out on the Euro as Strategists Collide With Traders

The view of the currency analysts is a reprisal of their call for 2018, which … with a median 2019 year-end forecast of $1.20 in a Bloomberg survey.
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Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Co Boosts Position in Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE …

Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Co boosted its stake in shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) by 92.6% during the 3rd quarter,
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Cost & Project Management

Our team at Altus Group helps clients and stakeholders deliver successful, cost-effective real estate development & infrastructure projects.
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California's PG&E Roiled as Regulator Raises Breakup Threat

After years of wildfires linked to power lines, a deadly explosion and accusations of falsified safety records, California utility owner PG&E Corp. is
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These Are the Best 5 Phones of 2018

The smartphone pecking order is shifting. Once dominant companies, such as Samsung, are seeing their positions erode amid stiff competition.
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UK immigrant makes fortune in US dealing drugs, is now banished

At the height of his fortune, on a tranquil spring day, SWAT teams swooped in with automatic weapons, snipers, police cars and wearing body armour,
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Solano Real Estate Scene: Got milk?

The Got Milk? slogan was created 25 years ago for the California Milk Processing Board. Got a home or got money? Money and housing is like milk:
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Brexit and Religion Meet as Refusal to Back Down Bedevils May

On Christmas morning, Theresa May will head to church in her district of Maidenhead like she does most Sundays and though she's reluctant to talk
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Allies Relied on Mattis. Now They're Worried.

The resignation of Secretary of Defense James Mattis has sent a shock wave through American politics. But its impact overseas may be just as
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Banks Stuck With $1.6 Billion of Unsold Loans Amid Market Rout

The hung deals are equal to 14 percent of the $11.7 billion of loans sold in December, according to Bloomberg data. But they also represent a small
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Bucks 120, Celtics 107: Lame fortune smiles down upon Milwaukee

BOSTON – When asked if he experienced relief going into a clash with the injury-riddled Boston Celtics on Friday night, Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike
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JD.com's Liu Won't Be Charged After Rape Investigation

JD.com Inc. Chief Executive Officer Richard Liu won't be charged in connection with a rape investigation in Minneapolis, ending a probe of more than
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Facebook's Stock Tumbles 6% on Analyst Downgrade, Report of Crypto-Based 'Stablecoin' for …

Friday was a bad day for big-tech stocks. It was especially hard on Facebook. The social media company fell 6.3% to $124.95 a share, a harder fall
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Ex-Trump Fundraiser Broidy's Conspiracy Suit Tossed by Judge

Elliott Broidy, a former top fundraiser for the Republican National Committee, can't sue a former United Nations' official he claims was part of a
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ARM Share Grew in November as Fixed Mortgage Rates Increased

The average time it takes to close a mortgage loan increased to 46 days in November, up from 45 days in October to reach the highest level in more
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The Dow Had Its Worst Week in 10 Years. Here's How the Grinch Stole the 'Santa Claus Rally'

The Grinch, it seems, has not only stolen the Santa Claus rally, but left investors a lump of smoking coal. For much of the past three months, investors
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Stock Performance Activity to Track: USA Real Estate Holding Company (OTC:USTC)

USA Real Estate Holding Company (OTC:USTC) is Canada based company. Currently it has a market worth of $716. Using market capitalization to
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'The Christmas present rule that saves me a fortune every single year.'

'The Christmas present rule that saves me a fortune every single year.'

All good revolutions start with someone losing their sh*t and having enough of a situation. The French revolution. The Russian revolution. And my own
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RI Real Estate Notes: Newport home sells for $4.35 million

A house called The Orchard, at 180 Narragansett Ave., Newport, recently sold for $4,350,000, according to Gustave White Sotheby's International
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Federal Government Shuts Down, as Trump, Senate Clash on Border Wall Funding

Parts of the federal government shut down at midnight Eastern on Dec. 21 after Congress and the president failed to reach agreement on stopgap
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How your classic childhood toys could be worth a small fortune

When children across the country unwrap their presents on Christmas Day, family members will be left counting the cost of the latest expensive toys
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Insider Trading at TPG RE Finance Trust?

TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc, a commercial real estate finance company, originates, acquires, and manages commercial mortgage loans and other
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Commits Bulk of Crypto Fortune to Charity

Having launched GiveCrypto.org earlier this year to make direct cryptocurrency transfers to people living in poverty, Brian Armstrong — CEO of US
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Fed Scholar Expects Immediate 'Market Chaos' If Trump Ousts Powell

President Donald Trump would create chaos in financial markets if he … increase and months of stock-market losses, Bloomberg News reported late
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How to avoid losing a fortune and even your licence this Christmas: The obscure and little-known …

How to avoid losing a fortune and even your licence this Christmas: The obscure and little-known road rules that could cost you dearly during double
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Quantitative Tightening Is Already Rattling Markets Worldwide

Adapting research from the Peterson Institute for International Economics, Yelena Shulyatyeva and Tim Mahedy of Bloomberg Economics reckon the
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How to Set Up Your New Amazon Echo

Hey, if you get a shiny new Amazon Echo for the holidays, you'll probably wonder how to set it up. Good news! It's pretty easy:
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Robert Clive reimagined: How to use the techniques of novel-writing for historical figures

The author of a 'Fortune's Soldier', a new novel about Robert Clive, the founder of the British empire in India, explains how to meld facts with fiction.
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Dec. 22 Real Estate Transactions

22 Real Estate Transactions … 1121 River Rd, JK 1121 River Road LLC, Ejal Real Estate LLC, 11/16/2018, $198,850; 18 Parkshire Ct, Huprich Daniel
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'A Boxing Match All Day': Notes From the Stock Trading Trenches

Trump's trade war with China has investors on edge and Bloomberg News reported late Friday that he has has discussed firing Fed Chairman Jerome
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DeHoff joins Centra Credit Union staff

COLUMBUS – Robert DeHoff has joined Centra Credit Union as Mortgage Loan Officer of Real Estate Lending focusing on the Shelbyville and
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Stock trend anlaysis: Oaktree Specialty Lending Corpo (OCSL)

Analysts' mean recommendation for Oaktree Specialty Lending Corpo (OCSL) stands at 2.50. Rating Scale; where 1.0 rating means Strong Buy, 2.0
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Fidelity National Financial Inc (FNF) Holdings Boosted by Kepos Capital LP

Kepos Capital LP raised its position in Fidelity National Financial Inc … Fidelity National Financial, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides title
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M&G Real Estate buys into Sydney, Brisbane industrial portfolio

The transaction is a partnership with Australian real estate group Dexus. M&G Real Estate will become a 50 per cent joint venture partner once the
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Greenville real estate developer denies rape allegation, says sex was consensual

Marcus McCall, who owns $200 million worth of real estate in the Carolinas, is facing a civil lawsuit from a woman claiming McCall drugged her and
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The World's Richest People Lost $511 Billion in 2018

Global trade tensions and worries about a U.S. recession dragged markets lower at year-end, leaving the 500 people on the Bloomberg Billionaires
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The Secret Behind Growth in Trump's America Is Deficit Spending

Halfway through Donald Trump's first term, it's getting easier to piece together an account of how his policies are supposed to drive economic growth.
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Fidelity National Financial Inc (FNF) Holdings Reduced by Ancora Advisors LLC

Fidelity National Financial Inc (FNF) Holdings Reduced by Ancora Advisors LLC

Ltd. now owns 11,978 shares of the financial services provider's stock … Fidelity National Financial, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides title
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Financing Tips on transferring rental properties into a company

New Finance – if your mortgage rates are circa 4% or above it may well be advantageous for you to look at taking out new mortgages. There are some
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Getting to know: Michael R. Falcone with Stephen Gould Corp.

Title: head collaborator, Richmond office of Stephen Gould Corp., a national company specializing in product packaging and point-of-purchase
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Federated Investors Inc. PA Has $11.02 Million Stake in First American Financial Corp (FAF)

Federated Investors Inc. PA lifted its stake in shares of First American … The Title Insurance and Services segment issues title insurance policies on
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Hancock Whitney Corp (HWC) Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.27

Hancock Whitney Corp (NYSE:HWC) announced a quarterly dividend on … general insurance agency services, including life and title insurance,
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Hard money, fast money: When a good investment won't wait

While mortgage lenders under government oversight cannot lend without verifying income, private lenders don't have to comply with the same
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RES Announces Regulatory Approval of Pennsylvania's First Bat Conservation Bank

The bank is located within the known range of the Indiana bat and includes more than 438 contiguous acres of high quality habitat used by two
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Strike cripples banking transactions in state

Most of the public, business and industries transactions were badly hit statewide today after the public sector banks in the state joined the countrywide
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Builder: Why banks slow in their lending

Kota Kinabalu: Developer Tan Sri Dr Lau Ban Tin claims to know why some commercial banks in Malaysia are reluctant to give out loans, particularly
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FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION C (OTCMKTS:FMCC) Has Decline in Shorts

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.5 in 2018 Q3. Its down Infinity, from Infinity in 2018Q2. It turned negative, as 1 investors sold Freddie Mac shares
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Divided Decade: How the financial crisis changed banking

As the nation's largest bank, JPMorgan Chase is so huge that if it were a country, it would have the 8th largest economy in the world — bigger than
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Traders Watch list: Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF): Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc …

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF). Fidelity National Title Group, Inc. is a leading provider of title insurance, specialty insurance and claims
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Is It Time To Buy Stock?: SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (OTC:CWYUF)

SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (OTC:CWYUF) is Canada based company. Currently it has a market worth of $3855511552. Using market
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First American Financial Corp (NYSE:FAF) Shares Sold by Jefferies Group LLC

Prudential Financial Inc. grew its position in shares of First American … The Title Insurance and Services segment issues title insurance policies on
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97747 Shares in First American Financial Corp (FAF) Acquired by Marshall Wace LLP

Great Lakes Advisors LLC now owns 237,132 shares of the insurance … The Title Insurance and Services segment issues title insurance policies on
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Import Listings into WP Pro Real Estate 7 Add-On not working

Using the plug-in “WP All Import: WP Pro Real Estate 7 Add-On” only imports “title” & “description” none of the fields under the “WP Pro Real Estate 7
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Affordable for residential; flexible for office

Though the Real Estate Regulation & Development Act (RERA) that came into force last year was meant to safeguard the interests of property buyers,
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Insider Buying: VPC Specialty Lending Investments PLC (LON:VSL) Insider Buys 30000 Shares of …

VPC Specialty Lending Investments PLC (LON:VSL) insider Kevin Ingram purchased 30,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on
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Queens Home-Sellers Aren't Waiting for Amazon to Raise Prices

Home prices are climbing in Long Island City, giving buyers a taste of what they can expect in the Queens neighborhood as Amazon.com Inc. moves
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Eastern Washington PUDs lending support to Snohomish County after wind storm

All of the county utilities lending support to the Snohomish PUD are being dispatched as part of a mutual aid agreement between the power providers.
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Navistar International (NAV) Rating Increased to Buy at Loop Capital

Navistar International (NAV) Rating Increased to Buy at Loop Capital

Loop Capital upgraded shares of Navistar International (NYSE:NAV) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a report released on Thursday, December 6th
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Toronto Dominion Bank Takes $532000 Position in Endo International PLC (ENDP)

Toronto Dominion Bank bought a new stake in Endo International PLC … BidaskClub upgraded shares of Endo International from a “buy” rating to a
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Trump-Tied Evangelist Funded Fontainebleau Pool Attendant's Miami Beach Real-Estate Deal

Jerry Falwell Jr., the evangelist son of world-famous Southern Baptist minister Jerry Falwell Sr., runs a hardcore-Christian university and often acts as
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Can We See Significant Insider Ownership On The Chinasoft International Limited (HKG:354 …

With a market capitalization of HK$9.5b, Chinasoft International is a decent size, so it is probably on the radar of institutional investors. In the chart
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Training builds luxury residential market skills for Eagle real estate leader

EAGLE— Jonna Weber from Jonna Weber Real Estate with Silvercreek Realty Group recently completed Luxury Home Marketing training offered by
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Registration open for next year's High Desert Real Estate Symposium

VICTORVILLE — The High Desert Real Estate Symposium review and forecast will bring together industry leaders for the conference scheduled in
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Real Estate – December 22

The following real estate transfers were recorded recently in the Hancock County Recorder's Office: Nov. 1. Derrick Johnson to Beth A. and Desmond
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Real estate still at 'crisis' levels of affordability, despite price growth stalling

The series of interest rates hikes and the pressures of the mortgage stress test are keeping a Metro Vancouver home out of the reach of many,
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This week in Chicagoland real estate: New Red Line stop, new Compass offices and more

South Loop residents got a glimpse this week of the proposed new Red Line subway station that will help connect Related Midwest's 62-acre
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The Record: Commercial real estate transfers, Dec. 22

The Record: Commercial real estate transfers, Dec. 22 … Legacy Court LLC to Copper Investments LLC and Christie Properties LLC, 17520 Wright St.,
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Is Stella International Holdings Limited's (HKG:1836) High P/E Ratio A Problem For Investors?

Stella International Holdings has a P/E ratio of 17.48, based on the last twelve months. That means that at current prices, buyers pay HK$17.48 for
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Inside the House of Taittinger

The company sells to 150 countries, with its biggest markets in order being France, the U.K., the U.S., Germany and Japan. Other destinations built up
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Russia, China, Iran Tried to Influence Midterm Elections, US Says

President Donald Trump's top intelligence adviser said Russia, China and Iran tried to influence the November midterm elections but didn't
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Better Buy: Amazon.com vs. Facebook

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) are among the most closely watched tech stocks in the U.S. Amazon owns the world's top
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All Things Real Estate: Do your homework before buying, flipping houses

Q: I recently retired, cashed out some stocks and other investments and have decided to use the money to invest in real estate. My plan is to buy
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California to Consider Broad Shakeup of PG&E After Deadly Fires

California regulators said they will consider breaking up PG&E Corp. or turning it into a publicly owned utility as part of a broad review into the
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Survey: 3% of Americans Ready to Use Blockchain Banking Solutions

According to a survey conducted by FOTON, an ICO-funded blockchain banking product that will not materialize until March based on funding efforts,
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'First Step' on Prison Reform Is the Right Step

Congress and President Trump deserve credit. With the bipartisan First Step Act, they've taken a meaningful, if modest, step toward evidence-based
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David Hargreaves says the interlinked issues of KiwiBuild, immigration and the overall housing …

By David Hargreaves. You can probably argue that any year is a big year for the housing market. I would contend though that 2019 is pivotal.
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Breakthrough Expected in Iran-Turkey Banking Ties

Breakthrough Expected in Iran-Turkey Banking Ties … “The Turkish leader has a positive opinion about banking relations between the two nations and
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John Ninfo: How much mortgage can you really afford?

John Ninfo: How much mortgage can you really afford?

When I purchased my first home in the 1970s, your PITI could not be more than 25 to 28 percent of your gross income. PITI is the mortgage industry's
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J&J's Risk From Tainted-Talc Lawsuits Only Gets Bigger in 2019

Still, the risk for the company is significant, according to Bloomberg Intelligence litigation analyst Holly Froum. To resolve almost 12,000 talc cases, J&J
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Wilson named residential mortgage lender

Candace Wilson has been named Edmonton State Bank's newest Residential Mortgage Lender. She was born and raised in Metcalfe County and is a
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HSBC gets nod to sell Malaysia unit stake to FWD

“We have decided to exit the takaful manufacturing business and focus on our banking operations in Malaysia,” said Mr Stuart Milne, HSBC Malaysia
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Here's what the US housing supply could look like by 2028

Meantime, Millennials, who have been largely absent from the housing market, are beginning to age into their “prime homebuying years.” They will be
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Opinion: Insider executives love the housing sector — here are the best stocks to buy

The majority of money managers consistently lag the market. … Outside of the financial crisis, home prices have pretty much always kept rising even
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Trump's Chaos Engine Finds a New, Higher Gear

This newsletter, channeling Bloomberg Opinion's prescient writers, has … Iran sanctions to his trade war with China, he roiled energy markets in 2018.
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Interest In Islamic Banking 'Growing In Afghanistan'

Officials from Kabul-based banks – which provide Islamic banking services – said the number of their customers who are willing to be provided Islamic
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Police Arrest Two Over Drones After Gatwick Resumes Flights

London's Gatwick airport resumed flights after another reported drone incursion caused a brief interruption Friday. Police later said they had arrested
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Robinhood's misstep, big tech v. big banks, RIP BCFP: Top stories of the week

The fintech's new products may violate several banking and securities regulations and could mislead the public about the differences between
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Govt plans to slash WHT on banking transactions

KARACHI: The government planned to slash withholding tax rates on cash and non-cash banking transactions as the direct tax hampered growth of
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EU Banking and Finance Regulatory Newsletter – December 2018

It's a wrap… at least on Eurosystem-led quantitative easing and the stopping of the expanded asset purchase programs (PSPP, CBPP3, CSPP and
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Is Lithuania another Iceland banking crisis in the making?

Today, we're told, it's all different. Banks have been forced to raise more capital, supervision and solvency testing is muchmore robust, and the EU has
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Water Filter Housing Market with top 20 Countries data : Changing Dynamics Of Competition With …

Global Water Filter Housing Market Report provide complete analysis of the market structure along with forecast of the various segments and
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Moody's: Access, Diamond Deal, Positive for Nigerian Banking System

According to Moody's, Diamond Bank potentially merging with Access Bank would limit the threat of contagion of the former's relatively weak credit
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Credit Suisse targets younger generation of rich Australians

SYDNEY • Credit Suisse, which doubled assets at its Australian private banking business in the past three years, is focusing on a younger generation
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Bank Fees And Interest Got You Down? Tell Us Your Story

NPR is doing a series of personal finance stories, including a look at how to avoid dreaded bank overdraft fees and super-high interest rates. If you've
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India Races Forward in Electric Cars

However, I'm holding on to one piece of good news that's emerged in the past week: It looks like India is serious about electric vehicles.
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Your Evening Briefing

The Bloomberg news director is chewing over Jay Powell's recent statement that the contraction in the Fed's bond holdings would continue “on
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Global Chaos Makes Gold a Holiday Winner for Hedge Funds

Markets had been priced for just one. The stock market slumped on concerns the rising borrowing costs would hurt growth. Meanwhile, currency
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New real estate money wire scam targeting homeowners

New real estate money wire scam targeting homeowners

DeBianchi Real Estate's Samantha DeBianchi on the outlook for the housing market, the rise of real estate money wire scams and the impact on her
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GH Bank hails special loans

State-owned GH Bank expects brisk business for 50 billion baht in special mortgages for homes priced up to 1 million baht, its chief says. The loans
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Poll reveals large number of borrowers end up on mortgage lenders SVR

The vast majority, some 81%, of people in Britain think that their mortgage providers quietly hope they will slip onto their Standard Variable Rate (SVR)
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Decision to cut percentage of private housing stock prompts fears it will prevent Hong Kong's …

Kwan said the property market had recently shown signs of contracting, with some expecting prices to fall by as much as 30 per cent. The policy
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Interest in fixed mortgage deals “strong”: Experian

Data from Experian shows that 89 per cent of mortgage shoppers looked at fixed-term deals in December, up from 85 per cent in November and 83
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Bank strike today: Protests over merger, wage revision to hit banking operations

Banking operations across the country are going to be hit today as a bank employee union has called a day-long strike over demands of wage
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Sterling in NY is making tweaks to its balance sheet

Sterling Bancorp in Montebello, N.Y., has agreed to sell a portfolio of mortgage loans. The $31 billion-asset company said in a press release Thursday
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State-Owned Bank Officers' Union On Strike Today Over Wages, Mergers

The strike, by the All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC), impacted trading volumes in foreign exchange and debt markets, said traders.
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Encore Wire Corp (NASDAQ:WIRE) Institutional Investors Sentiment Index Falls in Q3 2018

Also, the number of institutional investors holding Encore Wire Corp in their top 10 … and manufactured housing; UF-B cable, an underground feeder cable for … Encore Wire Corporation (NASDAQ:WIRE) has declined 1.58% since
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Public sector banks go on strike: Only one day to get bank tasks done between Dec 21-26

NEW DELHI: Public sector banks will be open only for a day between December 21 to December 26, due to a strike called by the union on Friday.
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Four Questions To Help You Get Ahead In Self Storage With The Best Location

Generally speaking, our operational expenses are consistent across markets. However, what's not consistent are real estate taxes and market rates.
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Mortgage apps drop despite rate declines

Mortgage applications fell during the week ending Dec. 14 in spite of an across-the-board decline in rates, according to the Weekly Mortgage
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These Hot Decor Trends for Winter 2019 Will Give Your Home a Cool Refresh

Just like fashion, decor trends change from season to season. And winter demands a different look—a space to happily hunker down until the ground
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Sopra Steria and seven banks in the Sparda banking group signed a letter of intent to solidify their …

PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Sopra Steria (Paris:SOP) has entered into exclusive negotiations with seven banks in the Sparda
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Banking transactions to be hit today. Bank strike again on Wednesday

New Delhi: Most branches of public sector banks are likely to be shut across India today on account of a strike called by an officers' union to protest
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International Bancshares Corp (NASDAQ:IBOC) Stake Lowered by Comerica Bank

Comerica Bank cut its holdings in shares of International Bancshares Corp … 59.10% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
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Long Weekend Alert. Banks To Be Closed For 3 Days Starting Today

A bank strike has been called by the top body of the officers of public sector banks across the country today. The banks are demanding immediate
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Home affordability improves in Forsyth for fourth quarter

Attom, which tracks various real estate data and trends, determines home affordability by measuring the percentage of monthly wages dedicated to
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Important mortgage rate advances for Friday

Mortgage rates moved in different directions today, but one key rate climbed. The average for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage advanced, but the
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Higher mortgage rates on the horizon, says CoreLogic chief economist

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday. That means an increase in mortgage rates, said Frank Nothaft, chief
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Winder Investment Pte Ltd Buys 79300 Shares of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF) Stock

Winder Investment Pte Ltd Buys 79300 Shares of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF) Stock

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (NYSE:IFF) major shareholder Winder Investment Pte Ltd purchased 79,300 shares of the business's stock in a
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Consumers Increasingly Prop Up a US Economy That's Set to Slow Down

Yelena Shulyatyeva and Carl Riccadonna, Bloomberg Economics … pretty optimistic view of the economy, and we will change that as needed.”.
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Taylor home mortgage paid, latest show of support since Brent Taylor's death

Now, after receiving word Thursday that her home mortgage has been paid off by a non-profit group formed to honor U.S. service members and first
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No Bank strike! These lenders to remain open; SBI, PNB, BoB, others may go off for 5 days – Check …

Bank Strike News Today: A bank strike has been called today by the union of public sector bank officers. They are protesting against the merger of
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How Much Are Finning International Inc. (TSE:FTT) Insiders Spending On Buying Shares?

So shareholders might well want to know whether insiders have been buying or selling shares in Finning International Inc. (TSE:FTT).
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Hemp Is Now Federally Legal—But It'll Be Heavily Regulated

President Donald Trump on Thursday legalized hemp by signing the 2018 Farm Bill. But that doesn't mean marijuana is legal, too. Hemp comes from
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As Zardari and Talpur head to banking court, the PPP gears up for possible protests

PPP Co-Chairperson Asif Ali Zardari and his sister Faryal Talpur are appearing before a banking court in Karachi today (Friday) in a money laundering
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Housing market signaled potential future downturn in 2018

The housing market over the last five years have been marked by a shortage of homes for sale and ever-rising prices. This dynamic has been
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The Broadsheet for Dec 21: Planned Parenthood, Harvey Weinstein, Kirstjen Nielsen

Fortune. MOVERS AND SHAKERS: Ramya Swaminathan, who formerly led hydropower energy company Rye Development, will be CEO of Malta,
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Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PEI) Stock: Worth Taking a Bite?

Shares of Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (NYSE:PEI) recorded … It is very important though to remember that the importance of trend far
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Black man handcuffed after trying to cash cheque at Ohio bank

Police stopped and handcuffed a black man after he tried to cash a pay cheque at a bank in Ohio, eliciting outrage online. Paul McCowns tried to cash
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How Revolut Plans to Become the Amazon of Banking

Nik Storonsky, Revolut's chief executive officer and co-founder, discusses the company's growth strategy and the future of digital banking with
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'Rags to riches' immigrant who became first Filipina judge in Chicago's Cook County says she is …

She was convicted by a federal jury in February. The mortgage fraud scheme took place a decade before O'Brien took the bench, as reported by the
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Conditions in the Office Sector Expected to Tick Down Slightly in 2019

The U.S. office market is expected to edge downward slightly next year, … The current real estate cycle is expected to continue through 2020, with
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How to save thousands on your house payment without refinancing

You can save on your house payment without refinancing your mortgage. And it can be cheaper and faster. That's because your monthly housing
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After banking sector recapitalisation, what next?

As the clock ticks to the December 2018 deadline for universal banks to increase their minimum paid-up capital, some banks are at the final stages of
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10 Remote Work Trends That Will Dominate 2019

FASB/IASB accounting changes are due to take effect on 1 January 2019 in the US, affecting every company that leases commercial real estate.
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Thinking of buying a home in Rochester in 2019? The market may be shifting.

After three to four years of a frenzied housing market favoring sellers, is 2019 the year for buyers to snag a home? Real estate watchers locally and
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Victoria Real Estate Market Slows Down as Winter Approaches

This winter, the Victoria real estate market seems to be going into full hibernation. There has been a strong decline in home sales on a year-over-year
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Climate Gentrification Could Exacerbate Housing Crisis in South Florida

The study, which examined property trends from 1971 to 2017, also … Opportunistic real estate developers find an area with a good location and see
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Google Payment Expands With E-Money License From Lithuania

Google Payment Expands With E-Money License From Lithuania

Large technology companies, such as Facebook Inc. and Amazon.com Inc., have been expanding into financial services. Google is one of the last to
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Silicon Valley Realtors pass gavel to incoming district chair

Erdal thanked the district, including the five large brokerages — Sereno Group, Intero Real Estate Services, Alain Pinel Realtors, Keller Williams Bay
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Loan Servicing Analyst

Winthrop Management LP, provides comprehensive property management and construction management services for Winthrop Realty Trust, AREA
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BMO Digs Deeper in Mining During a 'Transition' Year for Bank

BMO Capital Markets' metals and mining division faced upheaval this year after losing its two veteran co-heads during an already tough time for the
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Coinbase CEO becomes first crypto billionaire to join Buffett, Gates in pledge to donate bulk of …

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is joining the ranks of billionaires pledging to donate the majority of their wealth for the greater good. Brian Armstrong
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EY India acquires Fortune Cookie UX Design to enhance digital services

Tax advisory firm EY's India unit has acquired Fortune Cookie UX Design, a digital design boutique firm headquartered in Pune. The acquisition will
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Franklin Resources Inc. Has $1.22 Million Holdings in Fidelity National Financial Inc (FNF)

BlackRock Inc. lifted its position in Fidelity National Financial by 5.0% … Fidelity National Financial, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides title
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Judgment against neighbor could impact home sale

Presuming your judgment lien is picked up by the title company, the seller will be required to obtain a payoff letter from you. This is a statement from
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Realtor Accused Of Taking Part In International Crime Ring That Bought Houses To Grow Pot

ELK GROVE (CBS13) — An Elk Grove real estate agent is now accused of being involved in an international crime ring. The U.S. Attorney's Office
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Term Sheet Readers Predict a Recession In 2019

This article originally ran in Term Sheet, Fortune's newsletter about deals and dealmakers. Sign up here. Thank you to everyone who responded to the
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People on the move: Dec. 21

CALIFORNIA. IRVINE. Cloudvirga, a provider of digital mortgage software, has appointed Jesse Decker to the role of chief customer success officer.
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Joanna Simone: Harrison native moves from fashion to real estate

Joanna Simone, 34, is part of the third generation of her family to run Bronx-based Simone Development Cos., one of the leading real estate
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Experts: Colorado Springs' commercial real estate fundamentals all point to another solid year ahead

Colorado Springs' commercial real estate market continued to make post-recession strides this year and is poised for another solid year in 2019,
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Navistar International Corp (NAV) Director Buys $93415.00 in Stock

Navistar International Corp (NYSE:NAV) Director Stephen R. D'arcy purchased 3,500 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday,
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Why Investors Win When Companies Treat Workers Well

With that correlation in mind, Fortune explored Just Capital's most recent rankings to find generous employers that also have promising outlooks for
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EY to acquire Pune-based digital design consultant Fortune Cookie

Consultant EY is acquiring the business of Fortune Cookie UX Design, a digital design boutique firm headquartered in Pune, a company statement
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Roostify makes mortgage tech accessible for those with disabilities

Lenders using automated mortgage transaction technology from Roostify will now be able to offer an enhanced experience for customers with
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Ignore Headline Risks and Buy Twitter Stock On The Dip

But for investors, let's put the brakes on this bearishness. In the big picture, Amnesty International has been publishing reports about Twitter's “toxic”
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Macquarie Group Ltd. Reduces Holdings in International Speedway Corp (ISCA)

Macquarie Group Ltd. lessened its stake in International Speedway Corp … Macquarie Group Ltd. owned 3.26% of International Speedway worth … valued at $54,459,000 after buying an additional 249,166 shares during the period.
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Fortune Magazine Officially Sells to Thai Businessman

Meredith has finalized its sale of Fortune magazine to Thai businessman Chatchaval Jiaravanon, the magazine publisher announced today.
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