Can Uber Ever Recover After Its Disappointing IPO?

Can Uber Ever Recover After Its Disappointing IPO?

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How Does Olam International Limited (SGX:O32) Fare As A Dividend Stock?

Dividend paying stocks like Olam International Limited (SGX:O32) tend to be popular with investors, and for good reason – some research suggests a
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Pot banking backers stand firm in face of Crapo's opposition

WASHINGTON — After Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo poured cold water on legislation enabling banks and credit unions to serve
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VTS Announces Accelerate 2020, the Leading Annual Innovation Conference for Commercial Real …

VTS, the commercial real estate industry's leading leasing and asset … the technologies, trends and ideas that define modern commercial real estate.
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A Banking Sector Client Saved $7 Million in Operating Costs With Infiniti's Market Intelligence …

A Banking Sector Client Saved $7 Million in Operating Costs With Infiniti's Market Intelligence Engagement | Read the Complete Success Story for
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WHO'S NEWS: Madison International Realty announces Dino Dell'Orto has joined its Equity …

He has also worked as an international director at Jones Lang LaSalle … He has also worked with hundreds of clients in buying, selling, financing and
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Four ways for mortgage women to take a stand in 2020

What's the most exciting thing happening in mortgage finance today? Hint: It barely has anything to do with mortgage or finance. It has everything to do
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Kinross' (KGC) Unit Inks $300M Definitive Loan Agreement

The company will receive support from a multilateral lender (International … International plc AUCOY, each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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Gross lending to drop to lowest level since 2016 ‒ UK Finance

The trade body said that gross mortgage lending was likely to come in at around £264bn this year, which is itself a reduction from the £269bn lent in
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Putin Calls Trump Impeachment Grounds 'Spurious': Russia Update

Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding his annual press conference with more than 1,000 reporters from around the country and the world.
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Eurobank board to clear sale of FPS to Italy's doValue, banking sources say

The board of Greek lender Eurobank will meet on Thursday to approve a deal to sell a majority stake in the bank's loan servicing unit FPS to Italy's
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Choice Hotels' Cambria Brand to Expand in Texas & New York

Choice Hotels International, Inc. CHH is leaving on stone unturned to … Early investors could see gains similar to buying Microsoft in the 1990s.
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Volatility 101: Should Dragon Victory International (NASDAQ:LYL) Shares Have Dropped 23%?

But if you buy individual stocks, you can do both better or worse than that. That downside risk was realized by Dragon Victory International Limited
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Programmed WB annual lending up threefold

The global lender's new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for the Philippines for 2019-2023 has an average lending program of $1.5 billion
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Federal Reserve bank glitch delayed direct deposits to bank accounts

A glitch at the Federal Reserve on Thursday delayed direct deposits and other financial transactions at banks across the U.S.. A statement from
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Homebuyer strategies in 2020

Talk to a mortgage lender. One of the worst feelings is finding out a seller took another offer because your offer didn't have a financing letter.
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AmericasMart To Welcome HTI Buying Group At January Market

AmericasMart will welcome for the first time, the HTI Buying Group at the upcoming Atlanta International Gift + Home Furnishings Market in January.
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MassHousing Commits $7.9M to Revere Street Project

MassHousing has committed $7.9 million in affordable housing financing to the non-profit The Neighborhood Developers (TND) for the construction of
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Stock Market Record

Apologies for being churlish in the holiday season, but the let-nothing-ye-dismay attitude of the financial markets has me worried. The exuberance
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FHFA Reports to Congress on G-Fees

The two government sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac charge guarantee fees or g-fees to lenders when they acquire their
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Hedge Funds Have Never Been More Bullish On Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp (CHMI)

Hedge Funds Have Never Been More Bullish On Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp (CHMI)

Based on the fact that hedge funds have collectively under-performed the market for several years, it would be easy to assume that their stock picks
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Missoulians struggle to find affordable housing

Yet the housing market is not keeping up with population growth. The rental market is tight, and there is a limited supply of affordable homes for sale.
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Real Estate Transactions: Dec. 20, 2019

Perry G. & Jane E. Johnson Irrevocable Real Estate Trust, Jane E. Johnson, individually and trustee, to Johnson 2019 Irrevocable Trust, Rhonda J.
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Blue-state voters feel squeeze from soaring home prices

Democratic presidential hopefuls accustomed to viewing the housing crunch as a back-burner issue will be in one of the epicenters of the crisis on
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Big Bank Stocks Had a Great 2019. 4 Factors That Could Affect Them Next Year.

Large-cap banks' strong showing in 2019 could continue into the new year, but … The bank's recently appointed chief executive faces a “multitude of
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Bad to worse: pain not over for Australia's beleaguered banks

By Byron Kaye and Scott Murdoch. SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia's biggest lenders are bracing for another year of pain as the fallout from a string of
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Veterans United to be lead sponsor of Roots N Blues fest

Veterans United Home Loans, a sponsor of the three-day music fest since 2016, will come on board in a primary role, the two entities announced this
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This SoftBank-Backed Startup Sought to Disrupt the Car Market. Instead, It Became a Poster Child …

Painter at times came off as a great salesman—and at times preaching to the choir, according to attendees who spoke with Fortune. He rambled on
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10 banking policymakers to watch in 2020

The future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac largely lies in the hands of Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mark Calabria, who has said his goal
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The Biggest NYC Real Estate Stories Of 2019

Plans for a sprawling campus on the Long Island City waterfront and 25,000 new jobs in the city were announced. The local real estate industry was
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Business matters: Know the tax benefits of owning rental real estate

Real estate is a great investment to have in your portfolio along with an account of stocks and bonds. Why do I say that? Well, to start, real estate
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Those Who Purchased Perennial International (HKG:725) Shares Three Years Ago Have A 62 …

Long term Perennial International Limited (HKG:725) shareholders know … Investors in Perennial International had a tough year, with a total loss of
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Falling Mortgage Rates Boost Freddie MacsApartment Investment Market Index in Q3

MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) Multifamily Apartment Investment Market Index (AIMI®) rose
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Online Lending Market Is Booming Worldwide | Zopa, Daric, Pave, Mintos, Lendix

A latest survey on Global Online Lending Market is conducted to provide hidden gems performance analysis. The study is a perfect mix of qualitative
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Woman becomes a multimillionaire in seconds after banking error

On December 10, Ruth Balloon checked her bank account balance after working a shift at the Dallas shoe store Roma Boots, local news outlet CBS
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US Prefers Mass Hysteria to Sound Policy on Vaping

(Disclosure: It has long been supported financially by Bloomberg … That's why I wanted to learn his view about the prospect that it might soon be
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Obamacare Ruling Sets a Health Care 'Time Bomb' in 2020 Election

While the eyes of the nation were on the historic House vote to impeach President Donald Trump, a court ruling to leave the fate of Obamacare up in
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Queen's Speech: key takeaways affecting renters and buyers

Changes to the housing market were also announced that could make owning a home more achievable, including banning new houses being sold on
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Recession fears fail to infect commercial real estate pros

As a result of the often contradictory information regarding the nation's economic health local commercial real estate professionals say they can't worry
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Book Recommendations to Turn the Page From 2019 to 2020

Bloomberg Opinion writers on what they're reading to make sense of the year … days ahead, to think about what made the news and what might shape the future. In that spirit, we asked the columnists of Bloomberg Opinion about the
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FNF Group (FNF) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know

FNF Group (FNF) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know

Prior to today's trading, shares of the provider of title insurance and mortgage services had lost 2.93% over the past month. This has lagged the
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Why Investors Love the IAC and Match Group Breakup

Ivan Feinseth, chief investment officer and director of research at Tigress Financial Partners, tells Fortune that it was simply the right time for Match to
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Guess what? Spring homebuying season now starts in January

“As shoppers modify their strategies for navigating a housing market that has become more competitive due to rising prices and low inventory, the
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IBERIABANK Corporation Declares Cash Dividend on Common Stock

IBERIABANK Corporation Declares Cash Dividend on Common Stock … trust management, retail brokerage, mortgage, and title insurance services.
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Trump Lawyers Ask If Pelosi Delay Means He Isn't Impeached Yet

Lawyers close to President Donald Trump are exploring whether House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's decision to temporarily withhold articles of
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Abu Dhabi Bets on Food Delivery Boom With Investment in Glovo

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund Mubadala is placing a bet on the growing demand for food delivery platforms with an investment in Spanish startup
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Inventory Shortage Continues to Weaken New Home Sales

The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) said sales of previously … “The consensus was that mortgage rates may rise, but only incrementally,”
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How Open Banking, Faster Payments Change Banks' Fraud Threat

In addition to Open Banking, other industry trends like faster payments are keeping banks on their toes when it comes to security. Again, younger
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Germany Restricts Uber Citing Anti-Competitive Practices

Uber Technologies Inc. has lost another ruling in Germany, after a regional court in Frankfurt ruled Thursday that the company may not process orders
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“Bank Jugging” Returns To Bryan/College Station

This follows reports of what are called “bank juggings”, when criminals park in or near banks and credit unions, and most frequently target victims
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The stories which defined specialist lending in 2019

The year began with Magellan Homeloans withdrawing from the market and this followed the demise of Amicus at the end of 2018. Secure Trust Bank
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Real Estate CRM Software Market Emerging Growth Rate, Application, Market Share and Forecast …

Real Estate CRM Software market Research Report 2019. The market report based on our unique research methodology delivers thorough analytical
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Taking A Look At Investors Title Company's (NASDAQ:ITIC) ROE

We'll use ROE to examine Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC), by way of a worked example. Our data shows Investors Title has a return on equity
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Exploring the Connection Between Green and Affordability

In an attempt to narrow the category, GSA lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac provide loans reliant on green practices. The Freddie Mac Multifamily
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Vanguard Reports Expense Reductions On International Income-Oriented Funds

VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — In annual reports being published today, three Vanguard international income-oriented funds
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The WTO Wins Title of Biggest Loser Amid US-China Trade Deal

As the Trump administration spikes the football on its “landmark” phase one deal with China, spare a thought this holiday season for the biggest loser:
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Meet the Newest Bank IPO: HBT Financial

HBT Financial (NASDAQ:HBT) has been around in some form for almost a century, most notably as Heartland Bank and Trust and adding the State
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Real Estate Investment Solution Market Research, Recent Trends and Growth Forecast 2025

Growth Analysis Report on “Real Estate Investment Solution Market size | Industry Segment by Applications (Large Enterprise, Medium Enterprise and
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The cost of steering in financial markets: evidence from the mortgage market

We build a model of the mortgage market where banks attain their optimal mortgage portfolio by setting rates and “steering” customers.
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Real Estate Investing 2020: Three Trends To Consider

With 2020 fast approaching, investors are looking for real estate opportunities that can potentially measure up to the rapid growth rate the industry has
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The Ideas That Will Shape Health Care in the Next Decade

The Ideas That Will Shape Health Care in the Next Decade

Those are just some of the insights in Fortune's new package on the 25 ideas which will shape the 2020s. Here's a taste: The first CRISPR-based
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Inland Bank and Trust Welcomes Michael Corr as Senior Vice President and Manager of Business …

OAK BROOK, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec 19, 2019–. Inland Bank and Trust (“Inland Bank”) today announced the appointment of Michael Corr as
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Winning Strategies for AI in Banking

Artificial intelligence (AI) applications are estimated to save banks $447 billion by 2023, and front- and middle-office AI improvements could represent
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Wells Fargo Agrees to Settle Discriminatory Lending Suit for $10M

Well Fargo and the city of Philadelphia recently agreed to a $10 settlement, ending a suit involving allegations of discriminatory lending practices.
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HSBC website down as customers unable to use online banking

HSBC's website appears to have crashed tonight with customers complaining they're unable to use their online banking. Customers have reported
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Navistar: Traders Lose Patience

In my last article, I decided that buying Navistar was still too early as the … and SG&A expenses while restructuring our global and export operations.
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Central Bankers Are Starting to Get a Little Desperate

Central Bankers Are Starting to Get a Little Desperate … some unorthodox winter-solstice central banking, hopefully with much less human sacrifice.
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Zephyr Real Estate's Chris Backer Is Marin Association of Realtors New President

Backer has a strong background in the legal aspects of real estate and is committed to providing excellent representation to his clients and creating a
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Friday Thoughts: 'Hakuna Matata' for Accor?

That and the purchase of Onefinestay turned the stomach of investors and led to … levels, the country remains a bargain for many overseas investors.
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WashREIT Completes Sale of 1776 G Street

WashREIT owns and operates uniquely positioned real estate assets in the Washington D.C. market. Backed by decades of experience, expertise and
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Will Overseas Luxury Acquisitions Slow in 2020

As Shandong Ruyi chairman told Chinese media last year of his group's international brand buying spree, “It's hard to build a high-end fashion brand
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M&G Real Estate scoops up 12 residential properties in Japan

M&G Real Estate, the real estate fund manager of UK-based M&G … the fundamentals in targeted areas in Japan, where urbanisation trends remain
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Goldman Sach's Private Equity Arm Sold Safe-Guard Products International

Stone Point Capital, a financial services-focused private-equity firm, is buying Safe-Guard, a person familiar with the sale said. The purchase price is
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BHA Releases Report on Buying, Selling of Bloodstock

BHA Releases Report on Buying, Selling of Bloodstock … of the international norms applying to buyer participation at bloodstock sales,” said Oliver St.
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Which federal agencies regulate holiday shopping?

The agency primarily overseeing the internet, the FCC, officially regulates “interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire,
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Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation Announces Extension Of Share Repurchase Program

PASADENA, Calif., Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (the “Company”)(NYSE: WMC) today announced that
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ICC continues partnership with UNICEF for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020

Fans can be part of changing lives through cricket by donating various set amounts when buying tickets and at in-stadia activations. Fans watching
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Innovo Property Group Scoops Bronx Warehouse

NEW YORK CITY – Innovo Property Group, a New York City-based real estate … Brokerage firm Pinnacle Realty represented IPG on the acquisition. … the New York Metro area, Northeast region and national real estate trends.
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SALT relief: House votes to kill cap on property tax deductions

A day after impeaching President Donald Trump, the House of Representatives was back in session debating and passing a bill to eliminate the
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PNC Bank Supervisors Recognized for Support of National Guard Soldiers > Illinois National …

The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) recognized Sherry Jursa and Brian Ayala from PNC Bank with the Patriot Award for their
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Your Social Network Isn't Diverse Enough

Your Social Network Isn't Diverse Enough

At the start of the year, only 24 Fortune 500 CEOs (less than 5%) were female, only three were Black, and three were LGBTQ. Numbers of women of
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Palm Beach County property prices, sales barely moved in November – Business – The Palm …

Mortgage giant Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average cost of a 30-year mortgage was 3.73 percent, which was unchanged from last week.
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Freddie Mac CFO James Mackey stepped down after 6 years in the role

Freddie Mac FMCC, +3.32% disclosed Thursday that Chief Financial Officer James Mackey had stepped down, effective Wednesday, after six years in
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Western Asset Mortgage Capital declares $0.31 dividend

Western Asset Mortgage Capital (NYSE:WMC) declares $0.31/share quarterly dividend, in line with previous. Forward yield 11.83%. Payable Jan.
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Is the first-home buyer scheme rushed?

They will not be subject to lenders' mortgage insurance (LMI) since the government will underwrite their home loans and will serve as the guarantor.
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Medicare-for-All Opponents Aren't Murderers

The claim that opponents of a single-payer health-care system are causing sick people to die borders on the absurd. By. Noah Smith. December 19
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Fannie, Freddie publish URLA timeline

The latest milestone reached by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the process of implementing their new redesigned Uniform Residential Loan
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Jefferson Sherman to Become Appraisal Institute President

Schley founded Denver-based Commercial Valuation Consultants Inc. in 2002, which was acquired by national appraisal firm BBG in 2016.
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Johnson Moves Swiftly to Deliver Jan. 31 EU Exit: Brexit Update

Sign up to our Brexit Bulletin, follow us @Brexit and subscribe to our podcast. U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson introduced legislation for leaving the
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263000sf Solano County warehouse wins Top Real Estate Projects in the North Bay Awards for 2019

Buzz Oates, one of the largest privately-held real estate investment management companies in the U.S. with its own affiliated construction company,
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Boeing is the worst company of the year, according to Yahoo Finance readers

Obviously, not all companies fare so well. Readers polled by Yahoo Finance handed the title of Worst Company of the Year to two companies for
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DR Horton, Inc. to Release 2020 First Quarter Earnings on January 27, 2020

D.R. Horton also provides mortgage financing, title services and insurance agency services for homebuyers through its mortgage, title and insurance
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Amazon's Van-Buying Spree Delivers a Gift to Auto Industry

The Amazon.com Inc. vans parked outside apartment buildings and along suburban cul de sacs aren't just bearing gifts to online shoppers this holiday
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Immigration Drives Fastest Canadian Population Growth Since 1971

An influx of immigrants and non-permanent residents boosted Canada's population by 0.6% in the third quarter, the biggest increase in records dating
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MFS® Intermediate Income Trust

Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the fund's
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Honeywell International (NYSE:HON) Given Buy Rating at Royal Bank of Canada

Royal Bank of Canada restated their buy rating on shares of Honeywell International (NYSE:HON) in a research note released on Wednesday,
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Brent Celek: How football prepared me for the business world

I decided to get my real estate license and started a brokerage, mortgage, and title company with two partners based in Media, Pennsylvania four
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Mortgage Network hires new SVP of residential lending

Mortgage Network, an independent mortgage lender in the eastern U.S., announced this week that Ryan Hayes has joined the company as senior
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State police: 1 dead, 2 others shot at housing complex

WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) — A shooting at a Rhode Island affordable housing complex for elderly and disabled residents left one person dead and two
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5 CEO Exits That Sum Up the Memorable Business Year That was 2019

… wake of the massive, destructive wildfires, with Bill Johnson replacing her. The move, however, left only 27 female CEOs at Fortune 500 companies.
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Agencies Taking Look Back at Risk Retention Rule

Agencies Taking Look Back at Risk Retention Rule

Six federal regulatory agencies are commencing a mandated review of the Dodd-Frank Act's mortgage risk retention rule, which was finalized in 2014.
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Why Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation's (TSE:FC) CEO Pay Matters To You

Eli Dadouch is the CEO of Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation (TSE:FC). This analysis aims first to contrast CEO compensation with other
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Highest Mortgage Rates in Just Over a Month

Mortgage rates were somewhat higher again today–the 4th day in a row that we've been forced to observe such mildly unpleasant things. Technically
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Four Rate Cuts in Indonesia Have Done Little to Spur Lending

Four interest-rate cuts in Indonesia this year have done little to drive down borrowing costs in Southeast Asia's biggest economy, prompting policy
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Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation Declares Fourth Quarter Dividend Of $0.31 Per Share

PASADENA, Calif., Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (the “Company”) (NYSE: WMC) announced today that
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Homebuyer confidence increases with surge of new home construction

Interest rates remained virtually steady from October 2019, up 0.1 percent in November on a 30-year fixed mortgage, according to Freddie Mac.
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OBJ's Doing Business in Downtown highlights real estate, tech and more

The event attracted attendees across industries in the urban core and featured panelists from real estate, the city of Orlando and the tech community.
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Student loan rescue won't hurt taxpayers: White House

Student debt in the U.S. has contributed to about $1.5 trillion in debt — the second-largest cause of debt in the U.S. next to mortgage loans, according
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$68M Greystone loan will protect affordable housing for seniors

Originally built in 1925 as a hotel, the 18-story property was converted to apartments in the 1970s. Today's residents have access to amenities such as
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Warren Backs Bill Enabling VA Loans for Cannabis Industry Vets

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is part of a bipartisan legislative effort to stop the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from denying VA-backed home
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Putin Defends Trump Against 'Spurious' Impeachment by Democrats

Russian President Vladimir Putin rode to the defense of Donald Trump by dismissing the “spurious” impeachment of the American leader as an
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Andi Gray: The ins and outs of applying for an SBA loan

You'll actually go through your bank's lending process with a special application required by the SBA. The bank will be the lender. The SBA will
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Turkey Isn't Leaving NATO, But It May Be Breaking With the West

Just weeks after a NATO summit brushed internal disputes under the carpet, renewed sparring between the U.S. and Turkey points to longer term risks
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Hedge Funds Watching Capstead Mortgage Corporation (CMO) From Afar

Capstead Mortgage Corporation (NYSE:CMO) shares haven't seen a lot of action during the third quarter. Overall, hedge fund sentiment was
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Johnson's decisive win won't result in UK housing market boom: report

London. THE UK's property market will not see a flurry of activity next year even in the wake of the Conservatives' decisive election win, the Royal
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Boris Johnson Plans 'Radical' UK Remake After Big Election Win

Boris Johnson heralded a “golden age” for the U.K. as he pressed on with his plan to deliver Brexit on Jan. 31, with the first vote on his deal with
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What National Forecasts Won't Tell You About Next Year's Housing Market

Every real estate market is different, and it'd be impossible to capture the essence of each one without a writing several textbooks. However, you can
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Geospatial Solutions Market Research Report, 2019: Forecast to 2028

19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The “Global Geospatial Solutions Market Analysis & Trends – Industry Forcast to 2028” report has been … 7.1.5 Real Estate
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Fascinating Stocks: Freddie Mac (OTCMKTS: FMCC)

On Wednesday, the shares-rate of the Company Freddie Mac, FMCC exchange OTCMKTS, is an exciting player in the Finance. Analyst Summary Of
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Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Dec. 13

Edgartown. Nicholas M. Anderle and Jodi L. Anderle purchased 12 Milikin Way in Edgartown from Michael Lipkin TRS, George Lipkin TRS and
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Median home prices are still unaffordable in majority of US

Median home prices are still unaffordable in majority of US

Median home prices remain unaffordable for most. According to a new report from ATTOM Data Solutions, median home prices in the fourth quarter of
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Garanti BBVA Launches QR Codes For Banking Transactions

A financial services company based in Istanbul, Turkey, Garanti BBVA was established in 1946 and is Turkey's second-largest private bank with
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Year in Review: Top Valley residential real estate stories of 2019

It was a hot year for residential real estate in 2019 as population and job growth fueled demand for new housing projects. Here's a look at the biggest
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BankThink Give CRA reform credit where it's due

The previous reform idea would require banks with 5% or more of their deposits in any area to reinvest a commensurate portion of their CRA benefits
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Cash for Philly banks: Citizens & Northern buys Covenant for $77 million; Meridian raises $40 million

C&N Bank owner Citizens & Northern Corp., based up in Wellsboro, Pa. near the New York border, has agreed to pay $77 million in cash and stock for
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Manitex International Inc (NASDAQ:MNTX) Receives Consensus Rating of “Buy” from Analysts

Shares of Manitex International Inc (NASDAQ:MNTX) have been assigned an average broker rating score of 1.50 (Buy) from the two brokers that
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McConnell, Trump Blast Pelosi Over Possible Impeachment Delay

President Donald Trump and his allies taunted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday over her unexpected suggestion that she would refrain from
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Real estate veteran Forster moves to Compass Florida

A leading real estate broker with more than 35 years of experience has joined the growing Florida ranks at Compass. Jo-Ann Forster, who specializes
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AmericasMart Adds New Buying Groups To January Market

“We are honored to be a part of the buying experience for the member-based industry organizations who do business at The Atlanta International Gift
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Trump Rebuffs Corn Farmers With Status Quo on Biofuels

The Trump administration on Thursday set relatively flat quotas for plant-based fuels in 2020, rebuffing ethanol and biodiesel allies who said the
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Lessons learned managing real estate, building wealth

WASHINGTON – I recently reread Roger Lowenstein's biography of Warren Buffett, “The Making of an American Capitalist.” The passage on the “joys
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Foreign Investment In DC Real Estate Has Fallen, But Experts Predict A Bounce Back

Foreign investment in D.C. commercial real estate, an important metric of the market's strength, has fallen this year and faces some headwinds, but
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Real Estate Asset Management Software Market Revenue Continues to Dominate with CAGR …

Industry Overview Of Real Estate Asset Management Software Market. The research report focuses on target groups of customers to help players to
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Southern California's housing market is heating up. Median price rises 5.6%

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage this week was 3.73%, flat from last week but down from 4.62% a year earlier, according to Freddie Mac.
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Banks cite regulations among reasons for repo spike: Survey

16-18, compared with the first week in September, despite a higher lending rate. Fed officials had expected banks with excess liquidity to jump in with
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Trump's Potential Christmas Gift to Biden (Podcast)

Katia Porzecanski, Bloomberg News Investing Reporter, walks through how Wall Street's machine of silence stopped a #MeToo revolution. Bloomberg
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Home price affordability constraints loosen in fourth quarter: Attom

Despite home prices continuing to rise faster than household income, affordability gains inched up due to the low mortgage rate landscape, according
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New American Funding Honored With Ethics Award From the Better Business Bureau

New American Funding has been presented with the 2019 International Torch Award for Ethics by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), serving the
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Housing market trends could extend builder stocks' big gains

LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. homebuilder stocks have been on a tear this year, with most individual companies on track to close out 2019 with gains
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Removing the Patch and Reopening the QM Debate

The Patch enables mortgage loans eligible for purchase or guarantee by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (the GSEs) to be treated as QMs. The ANPR
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Traders Got Advance Feed of Bank of England News Conferences

Traders Got Advance Feed of Bank of England News Conferences

The Bank of England shut down an audio feed of market-sensitive information after it was used to offer some traders a competitive time advantage.
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Mortgage rates today, December 19, 2019, plus lock recommendations

Mortgage rates today, December 19, 2019, plus lock recommendations ….. Mortgage lenders are distrustful of extreme volatility and often take a
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Home Value Growth Near Six-Year Low

During November, Zillow determined the typical home value recorded an annual growth of 3.8 percent to $243,225. Among the 35 largest metro areas,
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Phoenix Lending Survey Results Reveals Lenders Expect a Downturn in the US Economy in the …

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — From the fourth quarter Phoenix Management “Lending Climate in America” survey, results
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Lebanon County real estate transfers for week of Dec. 16

The following real estate transfers were recorded recently in Lebanon County: Lebanon. Christopher J. Calderon to Conrad and Darlene Gehman,
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Wall Street's Machine of Silence Stopped a #MeToo Revolution

The unusual thing about the sexist comment from money-management billionaire Ken Fisher wasn't what he said or how many people heard him—it
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Yum China's KFC Partners Sinopec & CNPC to Open Restaurants

While Chuy's Holdings currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Brinker International and Chipotle Mexican Grill carry a Zacks Rank #2. You can
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Vital Fed Payment System Experiences Second Delay of 2019

The Federal Reserve is investigating the second significant disruption in 2019 of a payments service administered by the U.S. central bank.
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Giuliani Keeps the Hustle Going, Even as Trump Is Impeached

When I first called Giuliani in February for a Bloomberg Businessweek story on his foreign business dealings in Ukraine and beyond, he told me he
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Should the exclusive real estate practice of 'pocket listings' be banned? | Opinion

Philadelphia is poised for a highly competitive real estate market in 2020, Business Insider reported Dec. 12. That's good news for sellers — especially
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How China's Communist Party Quietly Built a Real Estate Empire in Hong Kong

But the building is also the crown jewel of a rapidly expanding real estate empire that's attracting increased scrutiny from pro-democracy lawmakers.
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ECB warns Lithuanian government over bank tax plans

The European Central Bank has warned Lithuania's government over its plans to impose a tax on lenders' financial assets, echoing concerns raised
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Americans' credit scores are higher than they've been in 8 years

Americans are more in debt than they've ever been, but thanks to a solid economy, the vast majority of people are still able to pay their debts on time.
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Economic indicators illustrate strong Phoenix metropolitan housing market

Real estate experts agree the Phoenix metropolitan housing market is primarily a seller's paradigm at the moment, but Realtors also say it depends on
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Scientific Games Rides on Deal Wins & International Growth

While Perficient sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), both CACI International and ManTech carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete
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Ground broken for life sciences facility in Long Island City

King Street Properties and GFP Real Estate have broken ground for Innolabs, a new state-of-the-art life sciences facility at 45-18 Court Square in Long
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Tesla, Google Accused of Buying Deadly Congolese Cobalt

Tesla, Google Accused of Buying Deadly Congolese Cobalt … An international lawsuit has been launched by the families of Congolese children killed
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Besen partner planning to convert CT property

The sponsor, Daniel J. Steinberg, chief investment officer of Manhattan-based real estate firm, Besen Partners, plans to convert the property from a
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Housing Watch: A home away from home

has led to overseas investors buying UK investment properties … has increased for the first time in nine years, according to Hamptons International.
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Redfin Report: Home Prices Increased 5% in November Amid Rapid Decline in Number of Homes …

SEATTLE, Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — (NASDAQ: RDFN) — U.S. home-sale prices increased 5.2% year over year in November to a median of
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Mortgage rates unchanged, 30-year home loan at 3.73%

Mortgage rates unchanged, 30-year home loan at 3.73%

Mortgage rates unchanged, 30-year home loan at 3.73%. By: Associated Press December 19, 2019 0. U.S. long-term mortgage rates were unchanged
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Boeing Faces Huge Test With the Launch of Starliner

The spacecraft is set to blast off Friday. Success could bring manned NASA flights next year, while failure means more bad news for a troubled
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My mortgage company required me to get life insurance when I bought my house, and now I tell …

Turns out, like many Dutch mortgage companies, ours required us to buy life insurance anyway. It ensures that the bank gets paid if one of us dies
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Lack of housing supply sends home sales retreating in November

“The new home construction seems to be coming to the market, but we are still not seeing the amount of construction needed to solve the housing
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What to expect from the 2020 housing market

KANSAS CITY, MO — KCRAR is a sponsored advertiser of Kansas City Live and is responsible for this content. In 2019, the housing market continued
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Global Geospatial Solutions Market Analysis 2015-2019 and Forecast to 2028

The Global Geospatial Solutions Market is poised to grow by 2028. Some of the … 7.1.5 Real Estate … For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470
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Mike Bloomberg Takes No Fossil Fuel Pledge

Mike Bloomberg pledges to prioritize the health of our families, climate, and democracy over fossil fuel industry profits.
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Falling Mortgage Rates Boost Freddie Mac's Apartment Investment Market Index in Q3

“Another strong quarter of net operating income growth and a continued decline in mortgage rates resulted in the AIMI index increasing on an annual
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Armadale Capital Leads $133 Million FHA Insured Loan Financing for MUSC Health (Charleston …

On December 12, 2019, FHA multifamily lender Armadale Capital (New York, NY) closed a $133 million Section 223(f)/242 FHA-insured mortgage
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How the 2010s Changed Retail Forever

As Dollar General chief executive Todd Vasos told Fortune recently, “Saving now is more chic than ever.” But frugality alone doesn't explain the
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UK mortgage prisoner action group launches legal action over unfair mortgage rates

The UK mortgage prisoner action group has launched its bid to get compensation for the thousands of UK mortgage holders who have been paying
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Sweden Says Enough Is Enough on Negative Rates

The Riksbank parts with its peers because of concerns about collateral damage and unintended consequences. By. Mohamed A. El-Erian. December
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New sponsor announced

NASHVILLE — TransPerfect is the new title sponsor of the Music City Bowl. … The title sponsorship coincides with the Music City Bowl's signing of a … I am, and what our company has become,” TransPerfect President and CEO Phil
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Canadian Crude-by-Rail Shipments to Surge, Spurring Investment

Canadian shipments of crude by rail are poised to surge next year, spurring investment in new export infrastructure. Crude-by-rail capacity in Alberta is
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Year End Real Estate Wrap Up & 2020 Market Forecast

As 2019 draws to a close, we analyze the state of the DMV housing market and it's a mixed bag — some good news for Buyers, some good news for
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A woman in Texas became a multimillionaire in a matter of seconds thanks to a banking error

The extra money was deposited into her account after a bank representative mistakenly entered the accounting number into the deposit amount field
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Wary of CLOs? Global Regulator Makes It Worse

On the other side, the boom in leveraged lending is an easy target for anyone looking to make an early call on the origins of the next financial crisis.
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IPL Auction: RCB spend fortune on Morris, get Finch too

Royal Challengers Bangalore have put together a side worthy of a second glance and then some, yet again. But desperation was writ on their faces
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National leader meets with South Dakota Banking Commission

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — The head of a major banking association met Wednesday with the South Dakota Banking Commission. John Ryan, president
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Marine lenders hold record-setting conference in Florida

For more information about the National Marine Lenders Association, its annual conferences, educational workshops, the Annual Statistical Report
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After a Decade of E-Commerce, Convenience Just Isn't Enough

After a Decade of E-Commerce, Convenience Just Isn't Enough

Increased trust has been another driver of e-commerce growth over the past ten years, according to the experts who spoke with Fortune.
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The world's oldest central bank ends its big experiment with interest rates

London (CNN Business) Happy Thursday. A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business' Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber?
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Freddie Mac (FMCC) CFO to Step Down

On December 18, 2019, James G. Mackey, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, notified Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) that he will step down
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UK Homes Prices Have Increased 38.9% Since 2010

Despite the cloud of political and economic uncertainty that has hung over the U.K. housing market in recent years, the decade appears likely to close
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Senate Banking Chair Crapo Comes Out Against Pot Banking Bill

The chairman of the Senate Banking Committee has come out strongly against bipartisan House legislation intended to clarify banking regulations for
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During the 2010s, Consumers Made Big Demands of the Apparel Industry

The last decade has been a wild ride for apparel retailers. Consumers have been as bold about their choices as they were in selecting some 1970s
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Bank of Japan establishes 'special rules' for ETF lending

The Bank of Japan has introduced an ETF lending facility as part of a measure of continued monetary easing initially agreed in April of this year.
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FAR Introduces New HomeSafe Consumer Campaign

“For example, cash flow from these proprietary reverse mortgages enabled clients to achieve diverse goals, including paying off mortgage balances
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The Decade Beauty Retail Stepped Out From Behind the Counter

The big players in the beauty product world may start looking pale unless they pay attention to the new crop of indie beauty brands that are breaking
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Highlights From 2019's AML Enforcement Activity

FinCEN last year issued a geographic targeting order that requires the collection and reporting by U.S. title insurance companies of certain information
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Is a Crash Coming?

I recently researched to find out how many economists in the real estate sector are predicting a market crash in the near future. The total? Zero.
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Opinion: Let's support retail stores before it's too late

Gift shopping is perhaps one of the holiday season's most consistent trends, but unfortunately for the commercial real estate industry, more of that
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So you think the banking crisis is over? Sorry to spoil your Christmas!

The stock market is flashing ever-stronger orange about the health of Europe's banks. Yet the regulatory community tells us good news about its
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Senate Banking Committee Has Some Questions Regarding Housing Reform

… including several presidential candidates, asked questions about the potential impact of releasing the GSEs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from their
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Better volume, profits reduce critical defects in mortgage files

The critical defect rate for closed mortgage loans continued its decline in the second quarter, as lenders benefited from increased loan volume and
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Housing still unaffordable to average earners in 71% of US – report

Median home prices in the fourth quarter were unaffordable for average wage earners in most of the US, according to a new report by ATTOM Data
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The Future Is Now: A Decade of Change in Consumer Electronics

Since 2010, the tech we buy—and why we buy it—has changed dramatically. Stores that used to dedicate shelf space to music players, printers, and
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Comment: Don't believe the hype

Technological innovation will clearly help to streamline the mortgage application process, which can only be a good thing. However, as advisers, we
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Silver Leaf Mortgage – December 19, 2019

… Mortgage – December 19, 2019. Unable to load video. Call Silver Leaf Mortgage and find out if a reverse mortgage is right for you–720.458.4036.
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Millennials May Have to Get Used to More Expensive Stuff

Traditional companies are realizing the futility of competing with venture-funded startups. That's a bad sign for consumers. By. Alex Webb. December
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