Republicans want mortgage giants Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to be private companies again

Republicans want mortgage giants Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to be private companies again

A decade after Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were placed under government control, a key Senate Republican on Friday proposed allowing them to
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Souvlaki on a spit, Perks Cafe to join new-look EXPO Market

Real Estate's Market Arcade at 617 Main St. With more control under the new structure, the owners plan to introduce at least four more tenants in 2019,
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Multifamily Investors Refocus Financing Criteria

And the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced in November that it is setting its 2019 lending caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac at
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Senate housing finance reform outline would privatize Fannie, Freddie

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo released an outline to overhaul the nation's housing finance system
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Uber Raises Prices in New York City, Citing Minimum Wage Law

… Technologies Inc. will increase the price of trips in the city starting Friday in response to the new rule, the company said in a statement to Bloomberg.
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Need help paying your mortgage? ARC Arizona offers help

Three years later, the couple missed several mortgage payments after heavy rains put Arturo, a local dump truck driver, out of work. “When it rained, it
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Nitro coffee, gyms and coworking spaces 'here to stay' in the office world

That's the take of a panel of experts who met Thursday to discuss emerging real estate trends like shared workspaces, online real estate transactions
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National Mortgage Professional Mag Designates OpenClose a Top Mortgage Employer for the …

“We are elated to have been chosen again by National Mortgage … extensive news coverage for mortgage lending, compliance, secondary marketing,
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Phoenix Community Commands $62M

According to Yardi Matrix data, the transaction involved a $40.3 million Freddie Mac loan. Linda Fritz-Salazar, associate broker, and Scott Trevey,
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3 Reasons to Invest in Single-Family Rentals

Few people talk with their financial advisors about alternative investments like purchasing a property, but real estate may be a good strategy this year.
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The Silver Lining In The Housing Aftermath: Insights From New Moving Company Data

The less obvious commonality is this: several of these markets got absolutely clobbered during the housing market crash of a decade ago.
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Hedge Fund RenTech Created the Ultimate, Tax-Free IRA Account for Employees

Renaissance Technologies, the giant hedge fund founded by billionaire Jim Simons, looks like it has created the premier, tax-free retirement account
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FM showcases efforts to tackle mess in banking sector, says govt had guts to question RBI

New Delhi: The NDA government, which got a lot of bad press on churn in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), particularly after the consecutively
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November New-Home Sales Hit 8-Month High: 5 Hot Picks

The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.46% for the week ended Jan 31, 2019, according to mortgage finance agency Freddie Mac. That was up
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5 Key Takeaways From Donald Trump's New York Times Interview

In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times published Friday, President Trump discussed everything from fake news to the 2020 election.
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RMBS servicers readier for a slump due to tech investments: Fitch

Residential mortgage-backed securities servicers are better able to weather a downturn and the resulting loan defaults today versus before the crisis
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Standard Chartered expands digital-only retail bank

Standard Chartered has announced the start of the second phase of its digital-only retail bank across Africa. In response to growing consumer
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Federal authorities order sweeping overhaul of failing New York public housing

The Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and the Environmental
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Ellington Financial LLC Announces Release Date of Fourth Quarter 2018 Earnings, Conference …

Ellington Financial LLC is a specialty finance company that invests in a … commercial mortgage loans, consumer loans and asset-backed securities
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Real estate sector sees budget boosting consumer sentiment

Credai-MCHI's Nayan Shah said overall the brings a lot of relief for the mid income taxpayers and some long awaited cheer to the real estate industry.
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Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc. CT Invests $360000 in Hancock Whitney Corp (HWC) Stock

Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc. CT Invests $360000 in Hancock Whitney Corp (HWC) Stock

Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc. CT purchased a new position in Hancock … general insurance agency services, including life and title insurance,
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NJ State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan Invests $450000 in Hancock Whitney Corp …

The institutional investor purchased 13,000 shares of the company's stock, … general insurance agency services, including life and title insurance,
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Fortune Brands (FBHS) Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Improve Y/Y

In the quarter under review, Fortune Brands' net sales were $1,420.7 million, increasing 2.8% from the year-ago tally. The improvement was driven by
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Crypto Lending Firm Genesis Capital Processed Over $1.1 Billion In Loans Despite 2018 Bear …

The Genesis Global Trading affiliate published its “Digital Asset Lending Snapshot” on Wednesday, January 30, which showed that the firm's loan
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CBRE: Phoenix's growth shows no signs of slowing

CBRE has released its 2019 Phoenix Market Outlook report, which highlights the performance of the Phoenix commercial real estate market during
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Banking royal commission: Can Commissioner Kenneth Hayne solve the culture conundrum?

When the royal commission's final report is made public on Monday, arguably the most important question that Commissioner Kenneth Hayne must
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Fixed rates edge up, ARMs surge

Longer-term fixed mortgage rates moved up slightly after trending down in recent weeks, while adjustable rates continued to surge, Freddie Mac
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Construction spending rose 0.8% in November

Despite increases in construction spending, November's Housing Market Index revealed affordability concerns weekend homebuilders faith in the
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The Government Shutdown Pushed Up US Unemployment Rate in January

U.S. hiring in January topped all forecasts while wage gains cooled and the government shutdown pushed up the unemployment rate, signaling job
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Fatal crash in Dayton on US-50 at Fortune Dr.

RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Early Friday morning there was a fatal crash in Dayton on US-50 at Fortune Dr. It was a single vehicle crash into a
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As housing market continues hot streak, developers pour money into creature comforts

In early 2018, Metro Development Group made history by opening the first Crystal Lagoons facility in the United States at its $100 million Epperson
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Euro-Area Inflation Slows to Weakest Level Since April

A dip in euro-area inflation at the start of the year masked an unexpected pickup in underlying price pressures, a rare bright spot for the European
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Realtors® to Again Lead Industry Talks on Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Reform

The nation's largest trade association, with its 1.3 million members, remains a leader in pursuing reforms that will ensure Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
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What does Year of the Pig have in store for Asian leaders? We asked four fortune-tellers

With Tuesday ushering in the Year of the Pig according to the Chinese zodiac, what are the prospects of political leaders across the Asia-Pacific?
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Construction spending ticks up, led by housing

That's good news for the supply-starved housing sector. In November, overall private-sector spending was 1.3% higher for the month, edging out a
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The Net Neutrality Battle Continues in Court on Friday

The debate over net neutrality and whether the Internet should be open and free will erupt once again. A court hearing is scheduled for Friday to allow
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Mortgage rates today, February 1, 2019, plus lock recommendations

Average mortgage rates today are mostly lower, probably because the unemployment rate rose, and because the economic data below are
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Amazon, Walmart Reel as Indian Curbs Plunge Market Into Chaos

Amazon.com Inc. and Walmart Inc.'s grand plans for India were thrown into chaos on Friday after the country implemented new e-commerce
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Bloomberg Billionaires Index: Rinat Akhmetov gains $830 million, fortune hits $6 billion

The fortune of Rinat Akhmetov, Ukraine's richest oligarch, has increased by $830 million since the beginning of the year and his total net worth hit $6
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Naples real estate ends 2018 on impressive note

Naples-area homes are selling faster (average days on market decreased 9 … The Naples real estate market is keeping pace with the influx of new
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Deutsche Bank's Slump Deepens as Trading Hit Hurts Revenue

Deutsche Bank's Slump Deepens as Trading Hit Hurts Revenue

That extended a 4 percent decline Thursday after Bloomberg reported that a deal with Commerzbank may happen as early as mid-year. The stock lost
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Disapprove.org Trolls Congress with Boxes of Fortune Cookies Containing Political Hexes

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 1, 2019–A new nonpartisan advocacy group has sent boxes of fortune cookies containing political hexes
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Key Senate Republican outlines Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac privatization plan

Republican Senator Mike Crapo on Friday released an outline for reforming Fannie Mae FNMA, +4.72% and Freddie Mac FMCC, +4.02% the two
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First Personal Financial Services Purchases 752 Shares of First American Financial Corp (FAF)

Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. now owns 93,320 shares of the … The Title Insurance and Services segment issues title insurance policies on
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Deutsche Bank's CEO Is Running Out of Options

The European Central Bank favors a cross-border combination to drive integration in the region's financial markets, Bloomberg reported Jan. 16, citing
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Cory Booker Enters the 2020 Presidential Race

Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) just announced that he's running for president in 2020, joining an increasingly crowded roster. Ahead of him in
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Huawei's Clout Is So Strong It's Helping Shape Global 5G Rules

7 note note by Bloomberg Intelligence analysts Woo Jin Ho and John Butler. “I'm really concerned about standard-setting,” the FCC's O'Rielly said.
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Best Jacksonville Mortgage Lenders of 2019

Because there is a significant military presence across the First Coast, lenders that specialize in mortgages guaranteed by the Department of Veterans
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Bank of India, OBC, Bank of Maharashtra rally 4-14% after RBI lifts lending curbs

“This is big positive for these PSU Banks and lending sector as under PCA Framework they were not allowed to perform lending activities,” Sameer
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US Will Leave Soviet-Era INF Treaty With Russia, Trump Says

President Donald Trump is pulling the U.S. out of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, a 1987 pact with the former Soviet Union that
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These 15 NJ real estate markets are sizzling hot right now, winter edition

Hudson County experienced surging growth as millennials spread out of the saturated New York City housing market. Its home values increased 10
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Not system failures, but a system working: the Banking Royal Commission in retrospect

With the release of the Banking Royal Commission's final report, the Federal Government has a clear weekend to pore over what is bound to be an
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Investors Should Not Hesitate to Buy: Cronos Group Inc. (CRON), Weatherford International plc …

Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CRON) jumped by 6.78% on Thursday and this got the market excited. This price movement has led to the CRON stock
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Toronto new home sales plunge to lowest in almost 20 years as unsold condos pile up

Toronto's housing market is dramatically cooling after higher interest rates and new mortgage regulations bite. The city joins other global metropolises
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Public Record: Muskingum County Real Estate Transfers

Jan. 14. 71 Zandex Inc. and Zandex Health Care Corp. to Adams Lane Realty Holdings LLC, 1856 Adams Lane, Zanesville, $3,080,327. 72 Paul R.
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iBuild enters Kenyan housing market

A mobile application iBUILD helps Kenyans access affordable housing supply. It is now live on Google Play store in Kenya. The app is connecting
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Union Bank & Trust Is Becoming Atlantic Union Bank

Bank with Union Bank & Trust and enjoy great personal and business banking services. Explore accounts, loans, business loans, HELOCs, mortgages
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2018 Toronto Commercial and Residential Real Estate Market Takes a Breather

“Real estate investment in general had a bit of a quieter year after an exceptional 2017,” said Matthew Boukall, Vice President, Data Solutions at Altus
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It Might Be Time for Turkish Wine

Wines of Turkey, an organization focused on developing markets for wine exports, is working to change that. In particular, the group seeks to
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Turn of fortune for Neufeld, Aggies

Neufeld's fortune began to turn when a former Crews' staff member, and friend of Davis' head coach Jim Les, said the 6-foot-11 center might be
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Banking chairman Mike Crapo proposes overhaul of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Banking chairman Mike Crapo proposes overhaul of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Senate Banking Committee chairman Mike Crapo released a proposal Friday to reform the bailed-out mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac,
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'Like a Big Mac, But Actually Big:' Burger King's Blatant Trolling of McDonald's in Sweden Is …

Ever wanted to buy the “Burger Big Mac Wished It Was”? Well, now you can. Thanks to a recent European trademark ruling depriving McDonald's of
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US Payrolls Rise 304000 as Wage Gains Cool Amid Shutdown

U.S. hiring in January topped all forecasts while wage gains cooled and the government shutdown pushed up the unemployment rate, signaling job
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Banks remain skittish even for cannabis-related businesses, panel says

Banking remains a problem for the cannabis industry, even for marijuana-adjacent businesses such as vape pens that could be used with any
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Valley man denies owning mortgage business accused of fraud

PHOENIX, AZ — Nearly two years after a court-ordered judgment, a Phoenix-based mortgage help company still has not begun to make customers
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People of color struggle to get home loans in Philly, but spreading the word is harder than ever …

Last year, we reported that African Americans in Philadelphia were far more likely to be denied a home loan than their white counterparts, even when
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Cambiar Investors LLC Acquires 1518 Shares of Expeditors International of Washington (EXPD)

Cambiar Investors LLC raised its position in Expeditors International of Washington (NASDAQ:EXPD) by 2.6% in the fourth quarter, according to its
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Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS) CEO Chris Klein on Q4 2018 Results – Earnings Call …

Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE:FBHS) Q4 2018 Earnings Conference Call January 31, 2019 4:30 PM ET. Company Participants. Brian Lantz
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Why Are Mortgage Payment Amounts Rising 3 Times Faster Than Home Prices?

The good news is, that may be as bad as it gets. … Fannie Mae, Mortgage Bankers Association, National Association of Realtors, National Association
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Mother-of-two, 28, who saved $30000 in 12 months reveals how you can put aside a fortune …

Australian mother-of-two, Olivia White, has revealed how to successfully save money without making significant budget cuts. The House of White
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Sold: Search the latest Macon County real estate transfers

Decatur. 214 Brownlow Drive, $60,500, Timothy P. Wheatley and Carol A. Monroe to Maegan E. Carter. 205 N. Camp St., $121,000, Sharon M. (fka
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For Emerging Markets, China's Shift to Consumer Goods Is a Blow

For Emerging Markets, China's Shift to Consumer Goods Is a Blow … to be buying emerging markets,” Mobius said on Bloomberg Television on Jan.
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Canadian Real Estate Sales Drop Over $38 Billion In Business Last Year

Canadian real estate buyers spent a lot less cash last year. Canadian Real … However, it serves as confirmation or diversion of a trend. Rising prices
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The Navy Wants to Build a Wall to Stave off Climate Change

Military engineers proposed the wall in a study, obtained by Bloomberg News through a public-records request, that describes a structure as long as
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Chloe Withyman, 19, is lending her support to CLIC Sargent

Bournemouth University student Chloe Withyman, 19, is lending her support to CLIC Sargent, the UK's leading cancer charity for children and young
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Homeownership in Washington, DC, and Prince George's County, Maryland, to Get $7.1 Million …

Participating homebuyers can obtain mortgage financing from any participating lender. MANNA, Inc. and Community Housing Partners will administer
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Panda Express Presents Experiential Pop-up House of Good Fortune: A Lunar New Year Experience

Taking place on February 1 st thru the 5 th from 12 to 8 pm PT, House of Good Fortune brings to life time-honored traditions, exploring symbols of joy,
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Top D-FW commercial real estate transactions for week of Feb. 1 include White Box, Davidson Bogel

A California investor has sold more than 11 acres located near the southwest corner of Lamar and Corinth streets south of downtown Dallas.
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How the real estate market is adapting to new trends

Already, the use of algorithm-driven analysis and machine learning in market research is changing real estate. Artificial intelligence now has an
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US Blocks Venezuela Oil Deals Using Its Financial System

… data compiled by Bloomberg. About 500,000 barrels a day of that output was exported to the U.S., but could potentially be diverted to other markets,
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Here's where property values went up the most — and least — in Mecklenburg County

Here's where property values went up the most — and least — in Mecklenburg County

The drastic differences in new property tax values reflect several real estate market trends, including gentrification in close-in neighborhoods, people's
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South Africa's Eskom says gets $1.1 billion loan from lending consortium

JOHANNESBURG, Feb 1 (Reuters) – South Africa's struggling power firm Eskom has agreed a 15 billion rand ($1.1 billion) loan facility with a
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FHFA taps White House special assistant as new chief of staff

WASHINGTON—The Federal Housing Finance Agency has appointed a special assistant to President Donald Trump and former Trump campaign
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America Is Producing the Wrong Kind of Oil

The mismatch is better news for OPEC producers like Iraq and Saudi Arabia, who don't produce much light-sweet, but pump plenty of the dirtier stuff.
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Mortgage giants' revamp in works

In an apparent about face, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's regulator told congressional Democrats Wednesday that he welcomes their input on coming
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Deutsche Bank swings to first full-year profit in 4 years

FRANKFURT (REUTERS) – Deutsche Bank returned to profit in 2018, its first in four years, despite a loss in the fourth quarter, the German lender said
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Lighter, simpler interiors take center stage on west coast of Florida

Naples-based Premier Sotheby's International Realty President Budge Huskey has seen the same transition to cleaner designs. He says there's been
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Term Sheet — Friday, February 1

… $600 million fund as this is likely the firm's last attempt at re-gaining the momentum and relevance it once had. Read this story on Fortune.com here.
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Hedge funds sell and short banks ahead of banking royal commission final report

Bank stocks stumbled on Friday as hedge funds and international investors bet the publication of Commissioner Ken Hayne's final recommendations
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Former P&G executive to chair one of nation's largest corporations

Former Procter & Gamble Co. executive Sara Mathew has been elected chairwoman of the board of Freddie Mac, which is the nation's 38th-largest
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US economy adds 304000 jobs in January

… rate, this pace of job creation will continue to support higher wages, which will in turn support strong housing demand,” Fratantoni continued.
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International Banking

Our international banking solutions support your growth through every stage of your global business needs.
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Two Australian Cities That Are Defying the Country's Housing Downturn

Two years ago, Sydney and Melbourne were two of Australia's red-hot housing markets, and it seemed as if nothing could stop home values from
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Deconstructing Budget 2019: What's in it for homebuyers and real estate developers

It seeks to provide relief to real estate builders by extending some of the existing benefits. By proposing tax rebates for those earning Rs 5 lakh, Budget
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Tampa Bay has 'room to run' as one of nation's top 10 markets for real estate investors this year

“I'm tired of losing our kids to Charlotte,'' he complained at that year's Urban Land Institute conference on real estate trends. “I'm tired of being a
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Research reveals significant rise in mortgage products for older home owners

The number of mortgages available for older home owners in the UK has increased significantly and likely due to the fact that the pension age has
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Crain's: Maywood Among 'Most Improved' Suburban Housing Markets

Crain's Chicago Business recently reported more positive news for the Maywood housing market. The village is one of only 27 suburbs — out of at
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Lender Products; FHA/VA/Ginnie News; HMDA and Compliance Update

A special note for the mortgage brokers in Houston, Texas, and Irvine, … National Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLSR) ID information.
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Eskom says gets R15bn loan from lending consortium

South Africa's struggling power firm Eskom has agreed a R15 billion ($1.1 billion) loan facility with a consortium of local and international banks, it said
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Forecast report suggests housing market will be subdued in 2019 with falling sales

The UK housing market is unlikely to see much change in 2019 with sales forecast to fall by around 5% while lack of supply prevents house prices
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Present Fundamentals: Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE: STC)

Present Fundamentals: Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE: STC)

The company CEO is Matthew W. Morris. Stewart Information Services Corp is a title insurance and real estate service company. It is engaged in
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The Winners and Losers From India's Latest Budget Plan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has delivered an interim budget likely to boost the government's popularity ahead of polls that are now just months
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Frustrated by the high cost of real estate? Government regulation is partly to blame.

Ever wonder why real estate is so expensive? Part of the problem is that the cost of government regulation is being borne mainly by the developers
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People on the move: Feb. 1

CALIFORNIA. SAN FRANCISCO. Trulia has named Issi Romem as its new chief economist. Romem is currently a fellow at the Terner Center for
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Senator Cory Booker Announces 2020 Democratic Presidential Bid

Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey announced that he's running for the Democratic presidential nomination to challenge President Donald Trump in
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More real estate execs see a recession on the way — if it's not already here

So why am I hearing so much chatter about a recession from real estate folks? Maybe that's because a growing number of property executives are
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The big short: more drama for banks

Banks – especially the large ones – are not traditionally associated with big shorts. But this is no ordinary time for the Australian banking industry.
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3 tips for winning real estate listings as a newbie agent

Want to know how you can win real estate listings when competing with agents who have years of experience over you? John Newman, team leader
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ACT housing market is the nation's least affordable for young people

The ACT has the least affordable housing market for young people in the nation, with the highest proportion of young residents still in rental stress after
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Genesis Global Trading Reveals Crypto Lending Is Alive and Kicking in the Bear Market

Digital Currency Group-owned cryptocurrency trading and lending company, Genesis Global Trading, has published its “Digital Asset Lending
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Rare Ice Phenomenon Forced a Shutdown at a NJ Nuclear Reactor

The arctic blast wreaking havoc across much of the U.S. was cold enough to shut down a nuclear reactor, thanks to a rare phenomenon called frazil
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Rocket Mortgage has a new look…with a 'magic O'

Quicken Loans' fully digital mortgage offering has been given a new look along with several sister companies. Rocket Mortgage, which launched three
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Real Estate Software: Market 2019 Major Segments (Accruent, Argus Financial Software, MRI …

Real Estate Software Market Status and Outlook 2018-2025 that centers in industry upgrades, providing analytical and exclusive statistics. Worldwide
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House Committee Advances Medical Cannabis Banking Bill

A proposed banking solution to West Virginia's medical cannabis law has cleared its first hurdle in the House of Delegates. The lower chamber's
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Luxury Caribbean Markets To Watch In 2019

However, it's easy to forget that the Caribbean isn't a single real estate market. Rather, it's comprised of over 20 territories or countries, each of which
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Three PSU banks rise after RBI removes lending curbs

Bank of Maharashtra, Oriental Bank of Commerce and Bank of India advanced at 11:20 IST on BSE after the Reserve Bank of India permitted these
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Development Timelines and True Construction Costs at the Forefront of Real Estate Intel Report

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MLA Canada has released its annual Market Intel real estate report,
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Australia's Housing Market is 'Fundamentally Sound': Westpac CEO

But Westpac big boss Brian Hartzer says Australia's housing market is fundamentally sound. “I think it's time everyone takes a deep breath and looks
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Digitization in Lending Market Set For Robust Growth

Zion Market Research Offers an 8-Year Forecast In 110+ Pages Research Report “Digitization in Lending Market by Loan Type (Personal Loans, Auto
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Business Process Management in Real Estate Market Get Facts About Business Strategies

Zion Market Research Offers an 8-Year Forecast In 110+ Pages Research Report “Business Process Management in Real Estate Market: Global
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More People In Action

More People In Action

Hammack joined the firm in 2017, and has over 19 years' experience in Tucson's retail commercial real estate market and has completed over 700
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Apple Makes Nice With Google and Facebook, Letting Them Run Employee-Only iOS Apps Again

What brought on the cessation of hostilities? That's not quite clear—Fortune has asked Apple to elaborate, and will update this story if and when a
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California home sales close year on downward trend

For the eighth consecutive month, California saw home sales fall in December, with home prices posting mild gains. December had the lowest level of
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Taylor Wimpey: A UK Housing Stock With a Big Dividend

“The market is pricing in an overly bearish outcome for the new housing market,” says Sam Cullen, a senior analyst at European broker Berenberg.
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RBI lifts lending restrictions on 3 PSU banks

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lifted lending restrictions on three Public Sector Banks namely, Bank of India (BoI), Bank of Maharashtra (BoM), and
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Connector Discrete Wire Housing Market 2018-2026 Segment by Regions, Overall Analysis, Type …

The latest research report on the Connector Discrete Wire Housing Market for the forecast period, 2018 – 2026 is involved in screening the business
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Analysts Remain In Favor Of Bilibili Inc. (BILI), International Paper Company (IP)

Bilibili Inc. (BILI) rose 11.99% this week, a trend that has led to both investors and traders taking note of the stock. Over the past one year, the equity
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While Everyone Was Focused on the Shutdown, the White House Rolled Back Worker Safety Rules

… process continued throughout the lapse in appropriations,” a senior administration official with the Office of Budget and Management told Fortune.
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Google Acts After Apple Slaps Facebook for Data Collection, Disables Screenwise Meter on iOS

A Google spokesperson told Fortune “the Screenwise Meter iOS app should not have operated under Apple's developer enterprise program—this was
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Geneva National business center launches big expansion

Lowell said interested businesses have included a sundry shop, another builder, and a title company. Until fall of last year, Geneva Java operated on
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Title Insurance Market – Global Market Outlook 2019 to 2025

The report provides a valuable source of insightful data for business strategists and competitive analysis of Title insurance Market. It provides the Title
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Armored truck guard arrested for stealing a small fortune

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The FBI says an armored truck guard suspected of fleeing with cash taken from a truck in Kentucky has been arrested in
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SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF (GWX) Shares Bought by Smart Money Group LLC

The firm owned 42,196 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 7,011 shares during the quarter. SPDR S&P International Small
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Wells Fargo & Company Trimmed Its Investors Title Co (ITIC) Holding by $887438; As Goldman …

Wells Fargo & Company decreased its stake in Investors Title Co (ITIC) by 16.89% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.
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Weatherford International (WFT) Lifted to Hold at Zacks Investment Research

Societe Generale cut Weatherford International from a buy rating to a sell rating and set a $2.00 target price on the stock. in a report on Friday, October
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Financial Analysis: Atlanticus (ATLC) & Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL)

Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) and Atlanticus (NASDAQ:ATLC) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better business?
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The Latest Victim of 2018's Stock Rout Is the World's Largest Pension Fund

More than $10 trillion in equity value was wiped out from the global markets last quarter as an ongoing trade spat between the U.S. and China raised
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TSB mortgage lending drops to £4.8bn in 'most challenging year'

However, applications increased by 142 per cent in the fourth quarter compared to the previous three months and the bank said it was entering 2019
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Calamos Wealth Management LLC Invests $2.27 Million in Equinix Inc (EQIX)

Capital International Investors increased its position in Equinix by 1,152.8% during the 3rd quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 364,556
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Staying independent amid a flurry of Miami office acquisitions

One of the biggest trends in Miami real estate over the past few years has been the sharp increase of independent, small- to mid-sized residential real
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Real estate industry: confidence is high

Real estate industry: confidence is high

While some real estate professionals and brokers along the Gulf Coast welcome a market they say is returning to normalcy in 2019, there is nothing
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Labor threatens police probe if banking report is leaked

Labor will demand the Morrison government calls in the police to investigate any leaks this weekend from the banking royal commission's final report.
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Nintendo announces puzzle title Dr. Mario World for smartphones

The delay will allow the company to polish the mobile title and deliver more post-launch content. Me? I just want Advance Wars on my smartphone or
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Another Real Estate Record. Go Figure.

The answer is often more art than science, and it speaks to the torrent of luxury real estate built in recent years, which has been more brazenly priced
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A $2.8 trillion investment chief at Bank of America reveals the worrying trend he thinks will define …

The record-breaking debt burden of American households is the core of what will be the biggest investing dynamic over the next 20 years, according
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Wealth Tax Plan, Health Care and Venezuela

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, discusses her proposed wealth tax plan, U.S. health-care policy and the political crisis in
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Warren Faults 'Capitalism Without Rules' in Pushing Wealth Tax

I see the wealth that can be produced, but let's be really clear,” the Massachusetts senator said Wednesday in an interview with Bloomberg TV.
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Stock Bulls Cheer as Fed Capitulation to Markets Reaches Climax

A stock-market spring-loaded for earnings season is now pushing toward its biggest January rally in three decades after Federal Reserve Chairman
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A Critical Moment For Nordic American Tankers Limited (NAT), International Game Technology …

3 of the 5 analysts rated it as a Buy or a Strong Buy while 2 advised … Analysts view International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT) as a Buy, with
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'Surprise' at BoI mortgage rate moves

Mortgage rate cuts by Bank of Ireland in its very shortterm loans as well as rises in its very long-term rates have surprised brokers who say the
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This Is the Last Carry-on You'll Ever Need to Buy — and It's $100 Off Right Now

Our recommended buy? The Sympatico international carry-on in glossy onyx or sleek silver, the latter of which was released as special edition
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Fortune Brands Home & Security Q4 2018 Earnings Preview

Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE:FBHS) is scheduled to announce Q4 earnings results on Thursday, January 31st, after market close.
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Loan sales are needed, but so too is a new compact between banks and customers

“The difference is that you are taking a smaller risk, because the loan is … This raises their cost of financing, which means mortgage rates go higher for
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Consumer Reports: Arsenic, Lead Found in Dozens of Fruit Juices

A Consumer Reports test of 45 fruit juices sold around the country found elevated levels of heavy metals, including cadmium, lead, mercury, and
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Frequency of Defects in Mortgage Applications Continues to Rise

Due mainly to rising purchase share and the impact from natural disasters, the frequency of defects in mortgage applications increased 7.4% in
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E-Cigarettes Are Twice as Effective as Patches, Gums in Helping Smokers Quit, Study Says

When it comes to helping cigarette smokers quit, it turns out e-cigarette executives were right: e-cigs beat both patches and gum when it comes to
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How Much Are CACI International Inc (NYSE:CACI) Insiders Taking Off The Table?

So shareholders might well want to know whether insiders have been buying or selling shares in CACI International Inc (NYSE:CACI).
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Dimeco (DIMC) versus IBERIABANK (IBKC) Critical Comparison

19.0% of Dimeco shares are held by company insiders. … The company also provides various title insurance and loan closing services for residential
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Residents Of Japan Enter First Phase Of Olympic Ticket Buying

Residents of Japan will soon have the chance to snag tickets to the world's biggest international sporting competition, the Summer Olympic Games,
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Exclusive: Will San Francisco lose yet another Fortune 500 headquarters?

The loss of Fortune 500 headquarters can mean lost prestige and potential revenue under San Francisco's new homeless services tax on big
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Some Crypto Investors Find a Way of Playing it Safe

Some Crypto Investors Find a Way of Playing it Safe

“Staking requires a certain amount of trust, unlike proof-of-work,” said Aaron Brown, an investor who writes for Bloomberg Opinion. “My observation to
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Bangladesh sues Manila-based bank in NY over heist

Bangladesh's central bank has filed a lawsuit in a New York court against a Philippine bank, seeking damages and the return of $81 million stolen
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Why Ctrip, China's Largest Online Travel Agent, Will Be Celebrating Chinese New Year

… outbound travel has exceptional room for growth and is one of the reasons why Ctrip was included amongst Fortune's list of “Future 50” companies
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No reprieve as house prices continue to fall in first month of 2019: Corelogic

Property prices in every capital city across the country except Canberra fell in January, including Hobart where values declined by a slight 0.2 per cent,
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Hong Kong sees 1st negative equity mortgage cases in 2 years

HONG KONG, Feb 1 (Reuters) – Hong Kong had its first cases of negative equity on residential mortgage loans in two years in the last quarter of 2018,
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SoCal housing market: stabilizing prices, cooling demand, Chinese disinvestment

Home sales just hit their lowest levels since 2007. But it's a different story in the commercial real estate market. Los Angeles is on its third year in a row
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Columbus Crew SC to send international roster spot to Montreal Impact

In addition to buying down contracts — also referred to as a player's salary budget charge — clubs can use GAM to sign players that did not play in the
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Dublin Is Bursting at the Seams

Last month, Facebook Inc. and Salesforce.com, Inc. unveiled plans to hire 2,500 more people in Dublin. With these global behemoths dominating
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Suicide Squad 2 Get A New Title And A Release Date

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Court Certifies Class of Consumers in Payday Lending Suit

A federal court in Minnesota has certified a class of consumers suing a lead generator and related payday lenders for violations of state law, rejecting
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RE/MAX CEO on what a gunshot taught him about real estate

At the Inman Connect New York 2019 real estate conference on Wednesday morning, Adam Contos recounted how during a particular SWAT call,
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Magna International Inc. (MGA) Shares Bought by MU Investments Co. Ltd.

Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of Magna International Inc. (NYSE:MGA) (TSE:MG) by … Institutional investors own 60.15% of the company's stock.
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Columbia Researchers Developed Technology That Can Translate Brain Activity Into Words

Neuroengineers from Columbia University reportedly developed a way to use artificial intelligence and speech synthesizers to translate one's thoughts
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High Growth Potential In Title insurance Market till 2025 Title Insurance Company, Chicago Title …

Reports Monitor has recently updated its massive database of research reports by adding a new market research study titled, Global Title insurance
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What are the Technicals Pointing to for Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC)? 10 Day EMA is …

The 20 day Chaikin Money Flow indicator for Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC) is currently -0.091781475. This indicator was developed by
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Cambodia's housing market is oversupplied

Trend: Nominal house prices up by 1.8% y-o-y in Q3 2018. The average price of high-end condominium units in Phnom Penh increased 1.8% y-o-y to
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Buy Your Sweetheart A $500K Heart-Shaped Meteorite That Could Have Destroyed Siberia This …

If you're still trying to make up for naming a cockroach after your significant other last Valentine's Day, you can quite literally pay your penance by
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Brainstorm Health: Livongo Acquisition, Israeli Cancer 'Cure', Roche Alzheimer's Failure

Hello and happy hump day, readers. On Wednesday, the digital health-powered chronic disease management firm Livongo announced it was
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At US$31.18, Is Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (NYSE:SWM) Worth Looking At Closely?

Let's take a look at Schweitzer-Mauduit International's outlook and value … which means if you buy Schweitzer-Mauduit International today, you'd be
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Senate committee takes up watershed management bill, study of water banking

SALT LAKE CITY — A controversial law on the books since the early statehood of Utah may get retooled this legislative session after an intense
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Yes Bank senior group president Pralay Mondal resigns

Yes Bank senior group president Pralay Mondal resigns

Close on the heels of long time MD and CEO Rana Kapoor demitting office, Yes Bank senior group president and head – retail and business banking
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Every time Chinese stocks are this cheap they spend the next year soaring, says AllianzGI boss

Now is the time to invest in China's domestic stock market if history is any guide, according to the head of Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI), one of
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Who Is Bob Swan, Intel's Surprise CEO Pick?

Intel spent seven months searching for a new chief executive only to end the process right where it had started. The chipmaking giant said on
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Delinquency data good news for housing market

While that may yet happen, Jacksonville-based Black Knight Inc. last week reported some good news for housing: Only 3.88 percent of U.S. mortgage
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Phoenix Healthcare Elevated to Core Market

“This sector has become a core real estate market and the Phoenix area bodes well for leasing as it continues to attract a growing population from
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US Mortgage Insurance to Aid Genworth (GNW) Q4 Earnings

Solid insurance in force growth, favorable loss performance, growing private mortgage insurance market and lower delinquency should benefit
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Quantamental Technologies LLC Buys Shares of 8780 Johnson Controls International PLC (JCI)

Quantamental Technologies LLC bought a new position in Johnson Controls International PLC (NYSE:JCI) during the 4th quarter, according to its
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US new home sales jump in November

U.S. new home sales jump in November. WASHINGTON — Sales of new U.S. homes soared in November, defying higher mortgage rates. But they're
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Stock Traders Buy High Volume of Call Options on Marriott International (MAR)

Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) was the target of some unusual options trading activity on Tuesday. Investors purchased 20,775 call options
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Many Are Gazing Into the Downturn Crystal Ball

SAN JOSE—What are the challenges and opportunities in the Northern California commercial real estate market? And of course, the burning question
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Budget 2019: Goyal plays Santa to real-estate buyers and sellers

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Amazon Shares Drop on Concerns About Rising Costs, India Growth

Amazon.com Inc. shares dropped after the e-commerce giant gave a tepid first-quarter sales forecast and raised concerns about rising costs, slowing
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Forbes: Managing Costs and Credit of a Reverse Mortgage

For prospective reverse mortgage borrowers, there are strengths and weaknesses to be found either in immediate or delayed leveraging of the line of
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Acting FHFA Head Spares Details On Plans In Reply To Dems

… Wednesday that he welcomes their input as the agency begins thinking about what to do with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac but provided little more
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Venezuela's 20-Ton Pile of Gold in Limbo in Caracas Vault

With 20 tons of gold stacked up for loading and shipping out of Venezuelan vaults, the mystery surrounding them — and the saber-rattling they're
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Singapore Has a Shipping Rival Less Than 30 Kilometers Away

Indonesia wants to re-position its Batam island as an alternative shipping and manufacturing hub to Singapore with a potential to draw $60 billion in
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Mark Zuckerberg Vaults to No. 5 in the Ranking of World's Richest

5 on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, after his Facebook Inc. posted … Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos added $3.8 billion on the day and
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Amazon Sales, Profit Top Estimates, Driven by Retail, AWS

Amazon.com Inc.'s sales and earnings in the busy holiday quarter beat analysts' estimates, showing the world's biggest web retailer can maintain
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Canada's housing crisis and mortgage stress test are officially election issues

Homeowners renewing their mortgage financing who fail the stress test are confined to their original mortgage lender, without the opportunity to shop
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Richard Curran: Loan sales are needed, but so too is a new compact between banks and customers

This raises their cost of financing, which means mortgage rates go higher for everybody. Perhaps in a housing crisis, everybody should pay more to
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