Iran Snap Nuclear Inspections Jump as Tensions With US Rise

Iran Snap Nuclear Inspections Jump as Tensions With US Rise

According to a copy of the restricted report published this week and obtained by Bloomberg News, inspectors deployed in Iran conducted a record
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Stock Traders Purchase Large Volume of Fortune Brands Home & Security Put Options (NYSE …

Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) was the recipient of unusually large options trading activity on Tuesday. Traders purchased 1,722
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'Wheel of Fortune' Auditions Roll Into Cleveland This Month

Those with dreams of telling Pat Sajak they'd “like to buy a vowel” or “solve the puzzle” can get one step closer to making that a reality when auditions
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MobiKwik keen to ramp up digital lending

MobiKwik, a leading fintech, hopes to lend at least 70,000 digital loans in May. If the fintech achieves this target, it would be a big jump over the 55,000
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Investors Title Co (NASDAQ:ITIC) Institutional Investors Sentiment Change

Investors Title Co (NASDAQ:ITIC) institutional sentiment increased to 1.47 in 2018 Q4. Its up 0.36, from 1.11 in 2018Q3. The ratio has improved, as 28
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BB&T Corp Buys 527 Shares of Expeditors International of Washington (EXPD)

BB&T Corp grew its stake in shares of Expeditors International of Washington (NASDAQ:EXPD) by 0.5% during the 1st quarter, according to the
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World Bank approves $250 mln loan to Kenya for affordable housing

NAIROBI, May 1 (Reuters) – The World Bank approved a $250 million loan to Kenya to help with affordable housing in the East African nation, where
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New study: Housing costs are exacerbating gap between rich, poor in LA

To understand income inequality in Los Angeles, look no further than the housing market. A new report from Apartment List finds that the cost of living
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Do Insiders Own Shares In Bisu Technology Group International Limited (HKG:1372)?

Every investor in Bisu Technology Group International Limited (HKG:1372) … You can check here to see if those insiders have been buying recently.
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Planet Home Lending, LLC, a national mortgage lender and servicer, opened a regional office in …

As the company's first Regional Operating Center (ROC), the 25,000-square-foot facility accommodates about 130 employees, and offers space to
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Bank lending up 9.9%; money supply (M3) at P11.4 T in March

With reverse repurchase (RRP) placements with the BSP, bank lending growth also slowed to 9.3 percent compared to 13.9 percent in the previous
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How much can home staging boost your sale price?

“Buying a house is more than a financial decision – it's an emotional decision as well,” said NAR President John Smaby, a broker at Edina Realty in
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Kofi Kingston on how being WWE champion helps to combat racism and discrimination in sports …

WWE champion Kofi Kingston is confident the company can lead the way in the battle against racism and discrimination in sports and entertainment.
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RXR Realty getting into Airbnb

The real estate company will be responsible for operating the spaces, but the two entities will work together on room and building design, the
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Chinese peer-to-peer lending marketplace HeZhong International sets terms for $5 million US IPO

HeZhong International Holding, which operates a peer-to-peer lending marketplace in China, announced terms for its US IPO on Wednesday.
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The EU Wants to Build One of the World's Largest Biometric Databases. What Could Possibly Go …

China and India have built the world's largest biometric databases, but the European Union is about to join the club. The Common Identity Repository
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Knighthead Fundings breaks its own record with FL funding

With new financing in place, the sponsorship, a partnership between Michigan-based real estate investment firm Promanas and Florida-based Core
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World Bank Approves $250 Million to Enhance Access to Affordable Housing Finance for Kenyans

The Kenya Affordable Housing Finance Project (KAHFP) will support the establishment and operationalization of the Kenya Mortgage Refinance
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Ohio Multifamily Asset Lands $33M Refi

Hunt Real Estate Capital has provided a $33.2 million, 15-year Freddie Mac multifamily loan to the owners of Water Street Residential, to refinance the
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Trading Review: Chaikin Oscillator Above Zero for Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment (PEI)

Watching the technicals on shares of Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment … Many sharp investors will welcome temporary market dips which may
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CMF Value Holding Above Zero For Apollo Commercial Real Estate (ARI)

CMF Value Holding Above Zero For Apollo Commercial Real Estate (ARI)

Apollo Commercial Real Estate (ARI) shares are seeing solid buying inflow … A reading under 20 would suggest no trend, and a reading from 20-25
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Guaranteed Rate Recognized on 2019 List of Chicago's Largest Privately Held Companies

Chicago, Ill, May 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Guaranteed Rate, one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the nation, has been named on the
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IBM: Hybrid Cloud Is The Future

In this article I discuss International Business Machines Corporation (IBM). IBM is one of the most … This combination makes me a buyer of the stock.
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Bailard Inc. Invests $213000 in Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ) Stock

ValuEngine downgraded shares of Mondelez International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 5th. Piper Jaffray
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Millennials Closed Loans at Fastest Rate in Four Years

It took an average of 40 days to close for all home loans for Millennials during March, down by two days from February and marking the shortest
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6 Questions for FCP's New Chief Credit Officer

Commercial Property Executive reached out to Steve Walsh with a few … What are the main trends in today's real estate capital markets environment?
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Mortgage Refinancing Index Drops for the Fourth Straight Week

The Mortgage Bankers Association's U.S. refinancing index dropped for the fourth straight week as of April 26, bringing its aggregate fall to 31.2
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Are Insiders Selling Lennox International Inc. (NYSE:LII) Stock?

Insiders in Lennox International didn't buy any shares in the last year. You can see a visual depiction of insider transactions (by individuals) over the
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Fannie Mae net income retreats nearly 40% in Q1

The GSE will now pay out $2.4 billion to the U.S. Treasury if the Federal Housing Finance Agency agrees to a dividend in this amount. In February
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Mortgage delinquencies mount as more borrowers find their home is worth less than their loan

Together they comprise around a third of ANZ's home loan book and less than a quarter of its distressed mortgages. Victoria and Tasmania combined
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Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. Has $15.42 Million Stake in Fidelity National Financial Inc (FNF)

Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. owned 0.15% of Fidelity National Financial worth … The company operates in Title, and Corporate and Other segments.
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NTC Lands a Spot on The CIO 100 List for 2019

PALM HARBOR, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 1, 2019–IDG Communications has announced Nationwide Title Clearing, Inc. (NTC), the leading
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New Regional Office Announced for National Mortgage Lender

As the company's first Regional Operating Center (ROC), the 25,000-square-foot facility accommodates about 130 employees, and offers space to
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World Bank approves Sh25bn loan for affordable housing

The lender said on Wednesday that the Kenya Affordable Housing Finance Project (KAHFP) will support the establishment and operationalisation of
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Freddie Mac keeps growing, up 5% just this year

Freddie Mac may be in conservatorship, but Wednesday's earnings shows it's actually in growth mode. The nation's major mortgage financier reports a
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Atrium Mortgage Investment Corp (TSE:AI) to Issue $0.08 Monthly Dividend

Shares of Atrium Mortgage Investment stock opened at C$13.43 on … Atrium Mortgage Investment Corporation provides financing solutions to the real
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RatePlug Integrates with Optimal Blue's Scenario Pricing API to Improve Purchase Loan …

This comprehensive pairing of technology brings mortgage transparency to the homebuying process and creates a unique, fully compliant flow of
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Will Gold Investors Buy Bitcoin? A 'Drop Gold' TV Campaign Bets They Will

Is it better to hoard gold or Bitcoin? The cryptocurrency company Grayscale is making the case for Bitcoin with an unprecedented multi-million dollar
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How to Get Preapproved for a Mortgage

If you're serious about getting a mortgage, preapproval is a key step. With a mortgage preapproval, a lender will evaluate details about your income,
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Impac Mortgage: 1Q Earnings Snapshot

Impac Mortgage: 1Q Earnings Snapshot

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) _ Impac Mortgage Holdings Inc. (IMH) on Thursday reported a first-quarter loss of $12.6 million, after reporting a profit in the same
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Global fintech investment doubled in 2018

This year's HousingWire Tech100 winners was one of the most diverse lists yet – from company startups to tech giants and third-party vendors to
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Strs Ohio Has $1.20 Million Position in Fidelity National Financial Inc (FNF)

Strs Ohio raised its stake in Fidelity National Financial Inc (NYSE:FNF) by 5.2% … The company operates in Title, and Corporate and Other segments.
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Why lower rates didn't attract more homebuyers to the housing market last week

Mortgage applications fell 4.3% despite a drop in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate from 4.46% to 4.42%, the Mortgage Bankers Association said
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Equitrans Midstream Corporation (ETRN): Still in a Title Race

When it comes to price performance, Equitrans Midstream Corporation (NYSE:ETRN) has had quite a year. At the end of the most recent trading day,
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Report: Fortune 500 companies in Texas among dozens that didn't pay federal income taxes in 2018

While millions of Americans forked over federal income taxes in 2018, a handful of Fortune 500 companies in Texas avoided paying federal income
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Spanish Museum Can Keep Nazi-Looted Masterpiece, Judge Rules

Spain's Thyssen-Bornemisza museum has won its long U.S. legal battle to hold onto a Camille Pissarro masterpiece that was confiscated by Nazis
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Oppenheimer Analysts Reduce Earnings Estimates for Restaurant Brands International Inc (QSR)

ValuEngine upgraded shares of Restaurant Brands International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 18th.
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Cherry Creek Mortgage Company Expands Into Wyoming And Montana To Serve More Home Buyers

“We look forward to supporting home buyers in Wyoming and Montana with a personalized home financing experience that's tailored to their unique
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Oceaneering International (OII) Position Trimmed by Hanson & Doremus Investment Management

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc.
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Sales in Asia Lift Estée Lauder Growth and Outlook

On the back of booming sales in Asia, Estée Lauder Cos.[f500link] on Wednesday raised their full-year guidance for the second time this year after
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Millennial mortgages close rapidly as low rates raise purchasing power

Millennials closed mortgage loans at their fastest pace in four years as lower interest rates pushed up purchasing power and incentivized them to pull
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KBW Announces Bank Honor Roll Award Winners

Honor Roll winners are publicly traded banking institutions with more than $500 million in total assets that consistently reported increases in earnings
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Taking Low-Value Property to New Heights

The process of renovating groups of low-value properties into higher-value … At Real Property Management, we understand how important tenant
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac released their Q1 2019 financial results on Wednesday. Fannie Mae …

Fannie Mae reported a net income of $2.4 billion and comprehensive income of $2.4 billion, while Freddie Mac reported a comprehensive income of
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Mortgage Application Rates Keep Falling

Mortgage applications fell for the fourth straight week, according to new … outweighed more positive domestic news on first quarter GDP growth and
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ClosingCorp's SmartFees New Integrated With Blue Sage

“In today's highly competitive mortgage market, more lenders are turning to automation to accelerate the origination process,” said Bob Jennings,
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US Housing Market ETFs – Room to Run? While Not Unanimous, the Overall Trend Continues

By Hafeez Esmail, Main Management. Last Friday the first estimate for Q1 2019 GDP was released. It handily beat expectations, coming in at 3.17%
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Investors Who Bought GrafTech International (NYSE:EAF) Shares A Year Ago Are Now Down 27%

Investors Who Bought GrafTech International (NYSE:EAF) Shares A Year Ago … It's easy to match the overall market return by buying an index fund.
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Are You A Microaggressor?

“Hey, can I touch your hair?” Last month, raceAhead announced that we were working with SurveyMonkey on some fresh research on
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Real Estate Software & Apps 2019 Global Status, Growth Opportunity, Market Size, Key Players …

Real Estate Software & Apps 2019 Global Status, Growth Opportunity, Market Size, Key Players …

Real Estate Software & Apps Market 2019. This report focuses on the global Real Estate Software & Apps status, future forecast, growth opportunity,
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Newbury launches home-to-branch mortgage advice video service

Following a successful pilot, Newbury Building Society is introducing a video mortgage advice system so customers can undertake appointments with
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Lloyds Banking Group sets aside further £100m for PPI

Lloyds Banking Group has set aside a further £100m to cover payment protection insurance (PPI) mis-selling as it reported flat quarterly profits. Pre-tax
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Inside Ikea's Startup Bootcamp

Sankarshan Murthy sinks into a sofa at Ikea's conference center in the sleepy town of Almhult in southern Sweden. The former Tesla Inc. and Apple
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Refinancing with the HARP mortgage replacement programs

These programs, Fannie Mae's High LTV Refinance Option and Freddie Mac's Enhanced Relief Refinance, are essentially an extension of HARP but
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FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC filed 10-Q on Wed, May 01

In order to offer longer term fixed rate mortgages, the Bank does participate in the Freddie Mac, Farmer Mac and Small Business Lending programs.
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'Math Doesn't Lie': Elon Musk May Need Wall Street Cash To Make Tesla Profitable

Elon Musk said he was through asking Wall Street for money. In spite of what the Tesla Inc. analysts said, Musk has in the past year insisted Model 3
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Google's competition for advertising heats up from Amazon, rival platforms

“One word: Amazon,” said Mat Baxter, global chief executive of Initiative, an ad buying agency owned by IPG Mediabrands whose clients include
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Clarivest Asset Management Raised Sps Comm (SPSC) Stake By $3.57 Million; Redwood Capital …

… Euro zone business morale; 19/03/2018 – GUIDANCE: Freddie Mac SPI1 CRT RMBS via BofAML/Citigroup; 20/03/2018 – CHINESE END-USER
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Are more borrowers really taking out non-agency reverse mortgages? Originators weigh in

While they are not insured by the Federal Housing Administration like their HECM counterpart, they can cater to homes that exceed FHA's claim
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Banking on serverless at NAB

The National Australia Bank (NAB) is one of Australia's largest financial … With the bank doubling down on cloud, Day isolated serverless as being a
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Latin banking software firm Technisys seeks global expansion

Latin software firm Technisys has raised a new series C financing round aimed at further developing its digital banking offerings and supporting a
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Alan Bergman promoted to co-chair of Disney Studios; Alan Horn adds chief creative officer title

Bergman, 53, has been named co-chairman of Walt Disney Co.'s studio entertainment division, a title he will share with Alan Horn, 76, who has led the
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Republic Bank Wins First Place in Overall Quality at New Jersey Banking Choice Awards

Republic Bank also received the following honors for its services to Southern New Jersey: First Place, Overall Quality; Second Place, Technology; and
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Makhlouf Said Set to Be Irish Central Bank Head

Bloomberg News named Makhlouf as a possible contender to fill the role, after first reporting that Irish central bank Deputy Governor, Sharon Donnery
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Open doors with a tap? Detect a leak instantly? It's the future of real estate

It's one of the companies selected as finalists to pitch at the second-annual Future of Real Estate conference May 14 at the Miracle Theater in Coral
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TRANSACTIONS: Houlihan Parnes places shopping center mortgage

Houlihan Parnes announced that James J. Houlihan, Christie L. Houlihan and Bryan J. Houlihan secured the placement of a $1,770,000 first
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'Bloomberg Markets: The Open' Full Show (05/01/2019)

Jonathan Ferro highlights the market moving news you need to know heading into the Opening Bell on Wall Street. Stocks touching another record
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First Hawaiian Bank Moves to New Digitally Rich Core Banking Solution From FIS

The new core banking platform provides the bank with advanced digital capabilities for seamless customer experience, rich data analytics for informed
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Why To Keep Buying Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ)

Shares of Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ) recorded 0.63% gain during trading session on April 30th, 2019. The script traded as low as
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Mortgage rates pull back on weak inflation data

Mortgage rates pull back on weak inflation data

After a month of increases, mortgage rates retreated this week. According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate
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Fidelity National Financial Inc Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.31 (FNF)

Fidelity National Financial Inc (NYSE:FNF) declared a quarterly dividend on … The company operates in Title, and Corporate and Other segments.
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Australian Dollar Eyes Housing Market Data as Analysts Contemplate RBA Outlook

AUD softens as market eyes steep decline in building approvals. – AUD analysts have one eye on housing, the other on RBA outlook. – Bad approvals
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Mcdonald Capital Investors Inc Buys Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight, Sells Tesaro Inc, ARRIS …

These are the top 5 holdings of MCDONALD CAPITAL INVESTORS INC … Mcdonald Capital Investors Inc sold out a holding in ARRIS International
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Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations …

Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE:FBHS) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 24th. The industrial products company
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Since 2008, Only High-Income People Have Seen Their Housing Costs Drop

Apartment List research finds that housing markets are only exacerbating the gap between the rich and poor, and homeowners and renters.
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Refactor Capital Co-Founder David Lee Steps Away, Becomes Chairman: Term Sheet for …

Refactor Capital is ready for round two. The early-stage venture capital firm is raising $30 million for its second fund, according to an SEC filing.
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Xenia Hotels & Resorts Reports First Quarter 2019 Results

Financing Activity: The Company drew the remaining $85 million on its $150 million unsecured term loan and paid off a $90 million mortgage loan.
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What Is A Reverse Mortgage, And How Can It Fund My Retirement

According to National Mortgage News, seniors aged 62 and up hold $6.6 trillion in equity, and since seniors tend to age in place, a reverse mortgage
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HFF Provides Financing for 565-Unit Seniors Housing Portfolio in New England

Freddie Mac provided the capital, and HFF will service the loans. The intended use of the proceeds was not disclosed. The properties in the portfolio
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Following the Money in Residential Real Estate

Nearly half the money spent on residential real estate in Manhattan during the first quarter of 2019 (45.4 percent, to be exact) was spent on the most
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New Mexico Educational Retirement Board Has $562000 Holdings in Fortune Brands Home …

New Mexico Educational Retirement Board cut its position in shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) by 2.5% during the 1st
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Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) Rating Increased to Buy at Zacks Investment Research

Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) was upgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a note issued to
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In rush for Scott's Addition real estate, better get Maaco

Spy Rock Real Estate last week purchased the Maaco Bodyshop building at 3318 W. Broad St. in Scott's Addition for about $1.6 million. The deal was
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Analysts See $0.29 EPS for Univar Inc. (UNVR); Lakewood Capital Management LP Increased By …

… APPOINTS ANGEL NG AS CITI HEAD FOR HONG KONG, MACAU; 19/03/2018 – GUIDANCE: Freddie Mac SPI1 CRT RMBS via BofAML/Citigroup;
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Ask a real estate pro: My daughter died without a will. How do I prevent foreclosure on her home?

Q: I need to transfer my late daughter's home into my name. She did not have a will. She was the only name on the deed, and now my son-in-law is
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Caci International (CACI) Receives Buy Rating from Cowen

Caci International (NYSE:CACI)'s stock had its “buy” rating reiterated by equities researchers at Cowen in a report released on Thursday,
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Global housing: Going up, and up

According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), real house prices … University's Schack Institute of Real Estate, believes these trends mean that
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The Emergence Of Value At Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (FBHS), Darden Restaurants …

10 analysts out of 19 Wall Street brokerage firms rate Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE:FBHS) as a Buy, while 1 see it as a Sell. The rest 8
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LiqTech International (LIQT) Upgraded to “Buy” at Zacks Investment Research

LiqTech International (NYSEAMERICAN:LIQT) was upgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note
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Fidelity National Financial Inc. (FNF) and Its Peers Comparing side by side.

Fidelity National Financial Inc. (FNF) and Its Peers Comparing side by side.

As Surety & Title Insurance company, Fidelity National Financial Inc. (NYSE:FNF) is competing with its peers based on the profitability, analyst
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CENTRAL TRUST Co Lowers Position in Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (FBHS)

CENTRAL TRUST Co trimmed its position in shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) by 5.5% during the 1st quarter, according to
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55+ housing market opens first quarter with record high

WASHINGTON — Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market continued to strengthen in the first quarter of 2019 with a reading of 72,
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US 30-year mortgage rates fall first time in a month – Freddie Mac

NEW YORK, May 2 (Reuters) – Interest rates on U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgages fell for the first time in a month as bond yields have fallen on
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Investors Title Co (ITIC) Shareholder Biglari Capital Trimmed Its Stake by $981024 as Market …

Evercore Wealth Management Llc decreased its stake in Autozone Inc (AZO) by 3.02% based on its latest 2018Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC.
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Critical Analysis: GGP (GGP) & Two Harbors Investment (TWO)

Its target assets include agency RMBS collateralized by fixed rate mortgage loans, adjustable rate mortgage loans, hybrid mortgage loans,
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Canada's overall housing market conditions improve as price acceleration eases

OTTAWA, May 2, 2019 /CNW/ – Canada's overall housing market assessment has changed to moderate after ten consecutive quarters of being rated
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Kenya: WB Approves Sh25 Billion to Boost Cheap Mortgage

The multilateral lender said the cash will enable the country set up the … Kenya had just 26,187 mortgage loans valued at Sh22.2 billion in 2017or
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Tesla Analyst Ives Sees $2 Billion Capital Raise as a Net Positive

Dan Ives, managing director at Wedbush, discusses Tesla Inc.'s plans to raise about $2 billion in debt and stock offerings. He speaks with Bloomberg's
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Flipping Out

According to these reports, “flip mortgage financing” rose to an 11-year high in 2018. Despite the popularity of house flipping, the biggest barrier to
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Mortgage rates drop for the first time in four weeks

Mortgage rates dipped after four weeks of increases, finally mirroring the drop in the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield, according to Freddie Mac.
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Knox Fortune Talks with Brandon Wardell for the Talkhouse Podcast

“All night, I been drinking all night, I been drinking all night, I been drinking, ay ay” sang Knox Fortune on the hook of Chance The Rapper's mega-hit
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Dad who bought Harvard fencing coach's house also tied to real estate deal with youth fencing coach

SPRINGFIELD, Va. — The self-proclaimed largest fencing school in the world takes up the back of a squat brick building in a drab industrial park here.
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Housing Market Predictions 2019: What to Expect from the US Housing Market in 2019?

With each year, the housing market has increased in success. Currently, 2019 has been a great year for real estate. If you are looking to buy a house
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Buffett Reveals 'Outrageous' Acts That Lifted College's Endowment to $2 Billion

Contacted by Bloomberg News this week, Buffett reflected further on his bond with Rosenfield. “He was an extraordinary friend and one of the people I
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Digital lending startup Happy raises $20m from Indian, US investors

Digital lending startup Happy has raised $20 million in a fresh round of funding from a clutch of strategic investors in India and the US, and financing
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Choate Investment Advisors Buys 3100 Shares of Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ)

Choate Investment Advisors raised its stake in shares of Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ) by 53.8% during the 1st quarter, according to the
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. NY Buys Shares of 504 Investors Title (ITIC)

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. NY purchased a new position in shares of Investors Title (NASDAQ:ITIC) during the fourth quarter, according to its
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Mortgage Rates Drop

Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's chief economist, says, “Slightly weaker inflation and labor economic data caused mortgage rates to dip this week. Moving
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Freddie Mac: After four consecutive weeks of rising, mortgage rates finally fall

After four weeks of consecutive gains, mortgage interest rates finally reversed course, according to the latest Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market
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British Columbia report pegs $5.5 bln laundered in 2018, housing in focus

British Columbia report pegs $5.5 bln laundered in 2018, housing in focus

TORONTO, May 9 (Reuters) – British Columbia's housing market was the primary vehicle used to launder C$7.4 billion ($5.5 billion) through the
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CMBS Delinquency Rate Continues to Hit Post-Crisis Lows

The commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) delinquency rate published by Trepp LLC reversed itself after last month's one basis point uptick
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Investors Title Co (ITIC) Stock Value Declined While Biglari Capital Lowered Its Stake; Roystone …

Roystone Capital Management Lp increased its stake in Alibaba Group Hldg Ltd (BABA) by 34.54% based on its latest 2018Q4 regulatory filing with
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Dupont Capital Management Corp Reduces Stake in First American Financial Corp (FAF)

Dupont Capital Management Corp lowered its stake in shares of First … It operates through Title Insurance and Services, and Specialty Insurance
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Fake breeders are scamming people into buying puppies that don't exist

According to the Federal Trade Commission, Werner and Lanuza are victims of an international scam that affects as many as 37,000 people a year,
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Top 20 States with the Most Fortune 500 Company Headquarters

The “Fortune 500” profiles the top global companies around the world — not only are the companies always very high in revenue but they also employ
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Austin Bank debuts in Cleveland

There is a new bank in town. The Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce had a special ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Austin Bank on April
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loanDepot parts ways with top mortgage loan officer

Decker told HousingWire that he chose to agree to the settlement to put the matter in the past. “This just relates to CA DBO MLO License I can still
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Deborah Kearns: Here's how much money you'll save shopping for a mortgage with multiple lenders

Getting rate quotes from more than one mortgage lender means that consumers are more likely to get a better interest rate and save money now and
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High-Yield Dividend Stock to Target:: Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PEI)

Shares of Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PEI) moved 0.33% in the recent trading … These trends are grabbed from latest trading activity.
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Fmr LLC Has $1.30 Million Position in Ship Finance International Limited (SFL)

Fmr LLC lowered its holdings in Ship Finance International Limited … A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought
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What is a reverse mortgage and when is it wise to consider getting one?

When it came to the concept of reverse mortgages, I've been especially hesitant. However, two local experts, Eric Colburn, a Certified Reverse
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Nisa Investment Advisors LLC Buys 16077 Shares of Endo International PLC (ENDP)

Nisa Investment Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Endo International PLC (NASDAQ:ENDP) (TSE:ENL) by 61.4% during the first quarter,
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Foreign Banks Bid Farewell to Fed's Free Money Tree

The Federal Reserve just announced the death knell for a stream of riskless free cash that foreign banks have enjoyed for much of the past decade.
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First American Financial Corp (FAF) Shares Bought by Copeland Capital Management LLC

FMR LLC now owns 9,135,859 shares of the insurance provider's stock … It operates through Title Insurance and Services, and Specialty Insurance
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Falling Sales of Porsche and Audi Hurt VW Profit

Volkswagen AG shares advanced the most in five months after first-quarter profit rose and the German carmaker stuck to annual earnings goals
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Equities Analysts Offer Predictions for Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc's FY2019 Earnings …

Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) – Research analysts at KeyCorp upped their FY2019 earnings per share estimates for Fortune
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Moneygram International (MGI) Downgraded by ValuEngine to Strong Sell

Moneygram International (NASDAQ:MGI) was downgraded by investment … a hold rating and one has assigned a buy rating to the company's stock.
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Arlington Asset Investment Corp. Reports First Quarter 2019 Financial Results

The Company's fixed-rate agency MBS are comprised of securities backed by specified pools of mortgage loans selected for their lower propensity for
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Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS) Raised to Hold at ValuEngine

ValuEngine upgraded shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE:FBHS) from a sell rating to a hold rating in a report published on Monday,
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Is OC Housing Supply Exceeding Demand?

Is OC Housing Supply Exceeding Demand?

Orange County population growth has been slowing since 2015, and the housing sector is starting to respond. According to research from JLL,
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Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. Acquires 29134 Shares of Fidelity National Financial Inc (FNF)

Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc.'s holdings in Fidelity National Financial … The company operates in Title, and Corporate and Other segments.
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Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (WRE) is Rich Dividend Yielding stock with rate of 4.27%

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (WRE) is Rich Dividend Yielding stock with rate of … These trends are grabbed from latest trading activity.
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More choice, lower prices: Why now may be a good time to buy real estate in Vancouver

A new quarterly report on the Metro Vancouver housing market says there's a high degree of vulnerability in the market, but prices are down, and
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Baton Rouge industrial real estate in trough as vacancy rates increase, trends seminar shows

Earlier, Ty Gose with NAI/Latter & Blum said the Baton Rouge office market was … Those are the things that drive the market for industrial real estate.
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Fluor's CEO departure sends stock plunging in another Fortune 500 shakeup

Irving-based Fluor Corp.'s chairman and chief executive officer David Seaton abruptly resigned the day before the company reported quarterly
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House prices UK: Nationwide report 'subdued' growth as first time buyers return to market

The figures point to an annual increase in house prices of 0.9 per cent, which whilst a small improvement on the annual growth figure in March of 0.7
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This online lending CEO's message to a recession: Bring It On!

As a lending company, there is obvious risk in lending to SMBs that might struggle during a recession. However, by realizing that 'we are not alone' in
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NeobanksNeobanks are changing Britain's banking landscape

ANNE BODEN started her career in banking in 1981. After rising through the ranks, in 2012 she became chief operating officer at Allied Irish Banks.
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Luxury Home Prices Fall, Starter Home Volume Shrinks

“Because homeowners can't deduct as much mortgage interest as they used to be able to, the calculus has changed when it comes to buying a home,
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Landlord featured in REBNY campaign deregulated units, had cooking gas shut down for nearly 2 …

Vogel is one of two landlords initially featured in ads for an anti-rent regulation reform campaign funded by the Real Estate Board of New York.
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WATCH: Dell's Chief Commercial Officer On Why 98% Of Fortune 500 Is Partnering With Dell …

Dell Technologies has won the business of 98 percent of the Fortune 500 and Chief Commercial Officer Marius Haas says the reason is simple: Dell's
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New Residential Investment Corp (NRZ) Q1 2019 Earnings Call Transcript

The flip side to that is we have an origination business that we could offer mortgage loans to, so to the extent that they do refinance we'll be in a good
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ValuEngine Lowers SeaChange International (SEAC) to Hold

SeaChange International (NASDAQ:SEAC) was downgraded by ValuEngine from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note issued on
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The futureThe banking revolution is great for customers

TO A MATHEMATICIAN, a transformation is what happens when a geometric object is shifted in space, resized, reflected or rotated. Bankers, too, are
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How to make banking funSouth Korea is trying to make banking fun

YU, A 25-YEAR-OLD student in Seoul, racks his brain to answer a simple question: where do you bank? At three different institutions, it turns out, with
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Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE:FBHS) Price Target Raised to $56.00

Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE:FBHS) had its price objective raised by stock analysts at Royal Bank of Canada to $56.00 in a research report
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No vacancy: Qld rental markets tighten as tenant demand rises

QUEENSLAND is fast becoming a landlord's market, with property investors in the box seat as vacancy rates continue to tighten. The regional markets
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Realogy Reports Financial Results For First Quarter 2019

Realogy's fully integrated business model includes brokerage, franchising, relocation, mortgage, and title and settlement services. Realogy provides
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Trends: Multistory occupancy still down as more garden offices go up

While occupancy rates of traditional Class A and B office buildings continue to decline, the Baton Rouge market, say local real estate experts, are
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Thousands of Irish customers hit with banking delays

Thousands of Irish customers hit with banking delays

Thousands of Irish people have been experiencing banking delays due to a European bank holiday. Although 1 May was not a Bank Holiday in
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A game changer: Colorado College's esports team proves itself with championship title

CC students not only took the championship title at the inaugural Division III playoffs last month at Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas, they also
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Is It Time To Consider Buying CAI International, Inc. (NYSE:CAI)?

But what if there is still an opportunity to buy? Today I will analyse the most recent data on CAI International's outlook and valuation to see if the
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New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ:NYMT): Immense Growth Potential?

Looking at New York Mortgage Trust, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NYMT) earnings update in December 2018, it seems that analyst forecasts are fairly optimistic,
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CFPB proposes new HMDA rules

Last year, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau relaxed some of the requirements for the data collection and reporting stipulated by the Home
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Fortune's Rafter U Cross Angus 19th Annual Bull Sale

Roger & Cory Fortune brought a great set of bulls to town for their 19th Annual, Fortune's Rafter U Cross bull sale. The bulls were eagerly bid on by the
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Bellecapital International Ltd. Buys Shares of 2605 Walt Disney Co (DIS)

Bellecapital International Ltd. bought a new position in Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F
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Beverly Hills Bar Association Honors Marissa Roman Griffith as Its 2019 Entertainment Lawyer of …

“When someone asks me, what you do, if it's a lay person, the analogy I give is, 'it's very much like mortgage lending, but instead of a house or real
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Newbury BS launches video call mortgage advice system

This home-to-branch system requires the customer to have an internet connection and desktop or tablet to allow the society's mortgage advisers to
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Analysts Raring TPG Specialty Lending, Inc. (TSLX) To Climb Over 7.15%

It has been reported that multiple insider activity took place at TPG Specialty Lending, Inc. (TSLX). Director HIGGINBOTHAM RICHARD A acquired
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South Africa's rand weaker after US Fed holds lending rates, stocks gain

JOHANNESBURG, May 2 (Reuters) – South Africa's rand weakened on Thursday, alongside emerging markets, after the United States central bank
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Is Buying SITC INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS CO LTD. AMER (OTCMKTS:SITIY), Having Lower …

The stock of SITC INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS CO LTD. AMER (OTCMKTS:SITIY) registered a decrease of 85.71% in short interest. SITIY's total
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Anworth Schedules First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call

Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation (ANH) (the “Company”) announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter of 2019 at the
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April another lethargic month for Metro Vancouver home sales: Real estate board

VANCOUVER — Home sales remained sluggish across Metro Vancouver in April and real estate analysts slam government policies for the lack of
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Daiwa Securities Group Inc. Buys 4034 Shares of Baxter International Inc (BAX)

Daiwa Securities Group Inc. increased its stake in Baxter International Inc (NYSE:BAX) by 19.5% in the first quarter, according to the company in its
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'Chicken Barr': Congressman Mocks Barr's House Snub By Eating KFC at Judiciary Hearing

Attorney General William Barr's refusal to appear before the House Judiciary Committee Thursday is giving critics plenty of ammunition, but few are
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OPINION: Building a better banking system

Banks are falling short of supplying the capital needed to implement mature climate solutions, such as loans for distributed solar energy and electric
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First Lawsuit Against Company Operating In Cuba Is Filed Under Title III

The first lawsuits against a corporation have been filed under Title III of the Helms-Burton Act — a tool unleashed by the Trump Administration as part
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China is getting a handle on its BRI lending binge

When Christine Lagarde, managing director of the IMF, appeared at the Milken conference in Los Angeles this week, her section of the event was
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Bill Clinton Is Launching a Podcast

Since leaving the Oval Office, Bill Clinton has been an author, a public speaker, an avid booster of the U.S. soccer team and more. But now he's
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Service Co. International (SCI) Stake Lowered by Baillie Gifford & Co.

Service Co. International (SCI) Stake Lowered by Baillie Gifford & Co.

Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 789 shares of the company's stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 352 shares in the last quarter.
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Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ) Shares Sold by Lindbrook Capital LLC

Lindbrook Capital LLC cut its position in Mondelez International Inc … BidaskClub lowered shares of Mondelez International from a “strong-buy” rating
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Honeywell International Inc. (HON) Shares Sold by Chemung Canal Trust Co.

s holdings in Honeywell International were worth $1,091,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. A number of other large investors have also
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Fannie Mae/PRF OTCMKTS: FNMAS Received the 2019 ENERGY STAR® & Reports Net Income …

… of multifamily properties through mortgage financing,” said Jeffery Hayward, Executive Vice President and Head of Multifamily, Fannie Mae. “We are
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BlockFi is driving the rise of Bitcoin loans. Find out how!

Most traditional mortgage lenders won't take into account earnings from … BlockFi clients also use its crypto-backed loans to fund home renovations,
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The Mismanagement of the Freedman's Bank

There is no better example of that than the Freedman's Bank that was chartered by the federal government in 1865 to provide banking services to the
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Cherry Creek Mortgage expands to two new states

Cherry Creek Mortgage, one of Colorado's largest mortgage lenders, is expanding into a pair of new states. The lender announced this week that is
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What To Know Before Buying United International Enterprises Limited (CPH:UIE) For Its Dividend

There are a few simple ways to reduce the risks of buying United International Enterprises for its dividend, and we'll go through these below.
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UK's Watches of Switzerland Ltd. Weighs Going Public

Watches of Switzerland Group Ltd., the U.K.'s biggest seller of luxury timepieces, said it's considering an initial public offering in London that could
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Money360 Closes Quarter Billion in Commercial Real Estate Loans

LADERA RANCH, Calif., May 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Money360, a technology-enabled direct lender specializing in commercial real estate
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Lending a hand to Manzanita Outreach

Country Bank presented Manzanita Outreach with a $1,000 check on April 16. The funds will support the mobile pantry services that Manzanita offers.
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Tech Superstars Should Pay a High Price for Keeping Secrets

(My Bloomberg News colleagues have theories about causes for the … Amazon.com Inc.'s disclosure of revenue and operating profit from its Amazon
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Mortgage rates fall, down 6 basis points over the last week

From Andrea Riquier: Rates for home loans slumped, another reminder of the “lower for longer” conditions that have dogged financial markets since
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Mnuchin Should Require More Transparency About Leveraged Lending And CLO Markets

Despite the explosive growth of leveraged lending and CLO issuance, a lot of complacency about leveraged loans and CLOs is taking over investors.
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MERS owner to acquire Simplifile as mortgage eNote usage grows

Intercontinental Exchange's proposed acquisition of Simplifile will enhance its MERS unit's growing presence in handling electronic notes. “Simplifile
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Kazakhstan government sides with banks in rogue fees scandal

For a short while, the courts in Kazakhstan were siding with borrowers drowning under specious banking charges. Now, the authorities have had a
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Marble Lending: Helping Canadians Get Out of Debt

Marble Lending is a financial technology company working to provide financial credit rebuilding strategies for Canadians. The company has
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As big banks expand in Charlotte, consumers could benefit. At least for now.

The bank plans to open its branches by the end of 2019. By. Banking competition in Charlotte is about to intensify as giants JPMorgan Chase and U.S.
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Rand weaker after US Federal Reserve holds lending rates, stocks gain

JOHANNESBURG – The rand weakened on Thursday, alongside emerging markets, after the United States central bank kept benchmark lending rates
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NepFin Hires Kevin Bogenreif to Drive Loan Origination Initiatives, Launches Dallas Presence

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 2, 2019–Neptune Financial Inc. (NepFin), a technology-enabled lower middle market commercial lender,
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