The Year Indian Tycoons Faced Bankruptcies, Jail and Even Death

The Year Indian Tycoons Faced Bankruptcies, Jail and Even Death

For many Indian tycoons, 2019 turned woeful as lenders — empowered by the nation's recent bankruptcy law and desperate to clean up soured debt
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Rattanindia resolves debt with lenders through one-time settlement

A consortium of 12 lenders led by Power Finance Corp and State Bank of India assigned the existing principal debt of 65.74 billion rupees to a set of
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The price of the European wine you're drinking may be about to go up because of airplanes

The American consumer is not feeling it yet since they have been buying foreign wines that are already in stock. “It's going to hurt us,” Asheville Wine
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Fed Wins Year-End Repo Battle, But War to Control Rates Drags On

The Federal Reserve may have succeeded in thwarting major year-end turmoil in funding markets, but 2020 is likely to bring a whole new set of
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Bitcoin's 9000000% Rise This Decade Leaves the Skeptics Aghast

If in the throes of this bull market's earliest stages of recovery someone told you to forgo stocks, forget commodities, renounce fixed-income assets and
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S.Korean banks' mortgage loan rate hits record low in November

SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — South Korean banks' mortgage loan rate hit a record low last month after the policy rate cut, central bank data showed
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Bank Yudha Bhakti boosts digital transformation

Private lender PT Bank Yudha Bhakti Tbk (BYB) is happy to announce that its partnership with local financial technology provider Akulaku has
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Khaitan Khaitan, SAM act on Oyo's buy of ITC's Fortune Select Metro hotel Chennai

New Delhi: SoftBank-backed Oyo Hotels & Homes has acquired Fortune Select Metropolitan Jaipur, currently managed by ITC Hotels, as part of its
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Is Elton International Trading's (ATH:ELTON) Share Price Gain Of 102% Well Earned?

The worst result, after buying shares in a company (assuming no leverage), would be if you lose all the money you put in. But if you buy shares in a
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Asia Pacific lending reverses to two-year low

HONG KONG, Dec 31 (LPC) – Syndicated lending in Asia Pacific, excluding Japan, marginally declined to US$464.24bn in 2019 after briefly flirting
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Here's Why DataVan International's (GTSM:3521) Statutory Earnings Are Arguably Too Conservative

We like the fact that DataVan International made a profit of NT$125.1m on its … Note: we always recommend investors check balance sheet strength.
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Investors Who Bought Commercial Bank International PSC (ADX:CBI) Shares Three Years Ago Are …

Commercial Bank International P.S.C. (ADX:CBI) shareholders will doubtless be very grateful to see the share price up 60% in the last month. But over
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Liquid Filter Housing Market- Latest Innovations, Drivers and Industry Key Events 2019– 2030

The research study has been prepared with the use of in-depth qualitative and quantitative analyses of the global Liquid Filter Housing market.
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Here's What Controlnet International, Inc.'s (GTSM:3377) P/E Is Telling Us

Controlnet International has a P/E ratio of 24.01, based on the last twelve months. That means that at current prices, buyers pay NT$24.01 for every
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Are Insiders Buying Solartech International Holdings Limited (HKG:1166) Stock?

So we'll take a look at whether insiders have been buying or selling shares in Solartech International Holdings Limited (HKG:1166).
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The 10 Best Places to Buy Rental Property in 2020

Real estate investors are constantly looking for the best places to buy rental property. Identifying which markets hold the greatest investment
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Peer to Peer (P2P) Lending Market demand and future scope with top Key players – Upstart …

“The global Peer to Peer (P2P) Lending Market also gives out a detailed review of how the market is spreading its foothold by influencing and
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Building the new Reliance

1 position on the Fortune India500 list, and also unveiled its ambitious data-led triple play initiative. But look deeper, and there is a much bigger picture
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Grab seeks entry to Singapore banking market

Ride-hailing and digital payments group Grab will apply for a virtual banking licence in Singapore as the highly valued tech start-up tries to disrupt the
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Newly built condo building in Southeast Washington has five units priced at $400000 or less

Buyers on a budget often think a newly built house is out of reach, but even in an expensive housing market like the District, it's possible to buy one.
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Europe's Worst-Performing Bank Stock Is a Big Favorite in Sweden

Europe's Worst-Performing Bank Stock Is a Big Favorite in Sweden

It bombed more than any other European bank stock, yet Swedish retail … That's according to online brokers Nordnet AB and Avanza Bank Holding
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Raise a Glass to the Decade's Best-Performing Stock

It may have been the decade of smartphones, on-demand everything, and Instagram memes, but the prize for the world's best-performing stock in the
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Short Interest in Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) Decreases By 12.7%

Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) was the target of a significant drop in short interest in the month of December. As of December 13th
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Eight key concepts you should know about investment banking

Corporate and investment banking focus its activity on financing the development of enterprises and corporations and catering to their investment
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2019 Review of Real Estate & 2020 Outlook

However, the residential real estate sector remained subdued despite all efforts … and pave the way for a much bigger and stronger real estate market.
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SMB Digital Loan Applications Rose 19 Pct. YOY

Many of the lenders don't advertise fees, but they can range from 9 percent to 98.3 percent. Long-term bank loans generally charge around 7 percent.
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Is investment banking going to be a thing of the past?

It's a very interesting question, with the advances in financial technology (fintech), and the desire to circumvent the current system in place. A lot of high
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Interested In Powerlong Real Estate Holdings Limited (HKG:1238)? Here's What Its Recent …

Below, I will examine Powerlong Real Estate Holdings Limited's (SEHK:1238) track record on a high level, to give you some insight into how the
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Do Institutions Own Cybernaut International Holdings Company Limited (HKG:1020) Shares?

If you want to know who really controls Cybernaut International Holdings … so it may still be flying under the radar of many institutional investors.
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RBI Tightens Scrutiny on Lending by Urban Cooperative Banks

The RBI (Reserve Bank of India) has issued a draft circular tightening the lending limits for urban cooperative banks (UCBs), largely seen as a
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Grants Pass is declared 3rd most unaffordable housing market in country

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Right now, Grants Pass has the third most unaffordable housing market in the country. Monday evening the City of Grants Pass
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Here's What AirTAC International Group's (TPE:1590) P/E Is Telling Us

AirTAC International Group has a price to earnings ratio of 32.78, based on the last twelve months. In other words, at today's prices, investors are
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FTSE LIVE: Carney says climate change will damage pension funds; Rio Tinto miners return to …

We've asked the experts to reflect on how mortgage lending has changed in the decade since the crash, and whether rates will remain as low as they
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Brits save £870bn as pay grows but Brexit deters spending

But the value of loans fell as the slowdown has curbed price growth, with £23.1bn in gross mortgage lending in November. That marked a 3.3%
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Creditors to DHFL claim dues of ₹87905.6 crore under insolvency resolution process

Mumbai: Lenders, bondholders, employees and other creditors to Dewan Housing Finance Corp Ltd (DHFL) have claimed dues of ₹87,905.6 crore
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From The Obamas To Tom Brady, These Were The Biggest Celebrity Real Estate Stories Of 2019

This had the real estate community buzzing since it had been on the market for several years with an original asking price of $22 million. The seller
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Realty 2019: Housing sales remain sore spot; commercial segment takes lead

The only silver lining in an otherwise dull residential property market was a surge in demand for affordable homes priced up to Rs 45 lakh, driven by
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DC a Hotspot for Multifamily Investors, Lenders as Absorption Ticks Up

Driven by increasing high-paying jobs, billions of dollars in public and private investment and healthy population growth, the Washington, D.C., metro
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PayPal's Global Ambitions Are Taking Shape

The company aims to be a complete financial services provider, on a global scale, from the beginning of the shopping journey to the end.
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Senior Housing Properties Trust Announces Business Updates

BUSINESS WIRE)–Senior Housing Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SNH) today announced that it remains on schedule to complete the restructuring of its
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Rise of £5m-plus mortgage: low interest rates lure super-rich

Rise of £5m-plus mortgage: low interest rates lure super-rich

The super-rich have taken out 185 £5m-plus mortgages over the past year to take advantage of historically low interest rates and buy expensive luxury
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Are states gaining upper hand in fintech charter battle?

WASHINGTON — With fintech firms seemingly stuck in neutral in their efforts to gain banking charters, alternative state licensing options could get
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World's richest gain $1.2 trillion in 2019

Fortunes flourished around the world in 2019 as the mega-rich accumulated more wealth than ever. The 500 richest people in the world added $1.2
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Singapore bank lending up 0.5% in Nov from Oct on business loans

BANK lending rose 0.5 per cent in November on a month-on-month basis, easing slightly from a 0.7 per cent increase in October, preliminary
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JPMorgan Seeks Full Control of Its China Futures Joint Venture

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking 100% ownership of its futures joint venture in China, according to a person with knowledge of the matter, making it
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Introducing International Entertainment (HKG:1009), The Stock That Tanked 77%

Over half a decade International Entertainment reduced its trailing twelve month revenue by 3.5% for each year. That's not what investors generally
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Stocks Mixed in Light Trading; Dollar Extends Fall: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks drifted in thin trading on the last day of a year that has delivered spectacular returns across asset classes. The dollar held declines
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Maria Sharapova hoping for a change of fortune in 2020

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Hong Kong home prices snap 5-month decline in November, lower mortgage cap aids

HONG KONG, Dec 31 (Reuters) – Hong Kong private home prices rose 1.8% in November, gaining for the first time since May, supported by a jump in
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Bitcoin's purported creator says fortune may remain locked

By BLOOMBERG. PORTLAND • The man who claims he invented the world's largest cryptocurrency and was ordered by a judge to surrender about
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US Special Envoy Says Airstrikes in Iran and Syria Were Defensive

U.S. Special Representative to Iran, Brian Hook, discusses the U.S. air strikes on Iraq and Syria bases. He speaks with Bloomberg's Kevin Cirilli on
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Digital lending gold rush to continue through 2023, research suggests

Digital lenders will continue to pursue product diversification strategies as companies expand market share in the coming years, research from S&P
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2019 – Property Notify's Year in Review for the Housing Market

By December 2009, the UK housing market was barely starting to recover from the steepest downturn for decades. After the bumpy 2000s, the 2010s
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Predicting The 10 Best WWE World Champions Of The Next Decade

To the point where they become synonymous with the title, like Brock Lesnar … Strowman hasn't held a singles title in the company yet, which is a total
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No respite for housing market in 2020, builders pin hope on government sops

Mumbai: A sliding economic growth coupled with the ongoing liquidity crisis may continue to drain the housing market in 2020 even as builders
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City to mull Elmwood church sober-living facility plan

It would be financed by $3 million from donors, $1.2 million from government sources, and $1.9 million in mortgage financing, the church says online.
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Seamless Steel Pipe Market Report Focusing on Current Trends and Leading Fortune Companies …

A thorough study of the competitive landscape of the global Seamless Steel Pipe Market has been given, presenting insights into the company profiles
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Mortgage approvals jump in November

Remortgage approvals soared 12.7 per cent during the month while gross mortgage lending dipped 3.3 per cent last month compared to the same
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Big night for Jonathan Huberdeau as Panthers outscore Canadiens for 6-5 win

But, 35 seconds later, there was a much bigger “Hubie” smile as he scored again, this time with more skill than good fortune. Advertisement. It was all
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Top Turkish bankers paint rosy outlook for next year

Turkey's most senior bankers said the outlook for the finance industry in 2020 is a positive one, thanks in part to projected foreign capital flows to
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Private Equity Ran Amok in the 2010s

Private Equity Ran Amok in the 2010s

The decade exposed an industry that cared about lining its own pockets, often at the expense of the companies it bought. By. Joe Nocera. December
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First Time Home Buyers in California

Better.com is an online mortgage lender that offers a streamlined mortgage process
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NZ: Housing market is tightening up – ANZ

“We think resurgence in the housing market will remain the theme for a while. However, it will soon clash with tightening credit availability as a result of
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Digital B$ Provider Eyes 3% Banking Profits Rise

Digital B$ Provider Eyes 3% Banking Profits Rise … dollar's technology provider believes its roll-out can increase bank profits by three percent despite
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Oil hits three-month high on upbeat data

… December on stronger external demand and an infrastructure push at home … Newly signed mortgage loans registered a rise of 13,000 to 20,525 in
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Online Lending Platforms

Platforms that do this are referred to as online lending platforms. Tons of them exist on the internet and in different countries around the globe – Online
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Rate of Defects in Mortgage Applications Held Steady in November

The frequency of defects, fraudulence and misrepresentation in the information submitted in mortgage applications was flat in November compared
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Non-Resident Deposits in Singapore Banks Rise, Suggesting Inflows From Hong Kong

Deposits by non-residents in Singapore banks rose 2.6% in November to S$51.1 billion ($37.9 billion), the eighth consecutive month of gains,
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Mortgage market saw pre-election dip

British mortgage customers borrowed less in November than during the same month in 2018 as the country prepared for the election, new data has
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Stocks to Watch Today

Lendingtree Inc. (Nasdaq: TREE) — The online lender's stock is up more than 1% in premarket trading Monday after Compass Point analyst Chris
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ASEAN WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTION LOGISTICS MARKET-GROWTH, TRENDS, AND …

The ASEAN warehousing and distribution logistics market is estimated to witness … Furthermore, warehousing real estate can be located in Surabaya.
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Morguard North American Residential REIT Completes Acquisition of Luxury Residential Complex …

Concurrent with the acquisition, the REIT and Morguard completed a mortgage financing on the property in the amount of US$165.0 million for a
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Slowdown, Government and new legislation: the brake on mortgages

The entry into drive of the new mortgage legislation, the slowdown in the economic system and uncertainty over the lack of presidency have stalled the
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Comerica CEO: Business looks good for 2020, except for 'high anxiety about high uncertainty'

But nagging doubts hang over 2020 — what bankers at Comerica describe as the “high anxiety about high uncertainty.” “Businesses are busy and
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Emirates NBD upgrades core banking system

Dubai: Emirates NBD has completed the third phase of its international core banking system upgrade, as it forges ahead with its ongoing digital
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Jack Rose: Taking the direct approach to yield via 'good old fashioned' lending

There is now a range of opportunities available for retail investors to put money in fund vehicles which lend to small and medium sized enterprises
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Singtel, Grab Team Up To Launch Digital Bank In Singapore

Singtel and Grab are looking to consolidate their powers to create a new digital bank for the people of Singapore, they announced in a press release.
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The Sydney suburbs where you can use the new first home buyers scheme

Sydney first home buyers hoping to take advantage of the federal … Wilson of consultancy My Housing Market for The Sydney Morning Herald.
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Beacon Technology Market Expand Their Businesses With New Investments In 2019 And Coming …

The report titled “Global Beacon Technology Market Size, Status and … Travel; Tourism and Hospitality; Healthcare; Financial Institutions; Real-estate
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ECB President Christine Lagarde Is Trying to Learn German

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is attempting an endeavor possibly as daunting as reigniting inflation in the euro area: Learning
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Why Compass Minerals International, Inc.'s (NYSE:CMP) Return On Capital Employed Looks …

Why Compass Minerals International, Inc.'s (NYSE:CMP) Return On Capital Employed Looks …

Today we are going to look at Compass Minerals International, Inc. … When making comparisons between similar businesses, investors may find
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Bank lending rises 0.5% in November from October, but home loans continue to fall

SINGAPORE – Bank lending rose slightly in November although housing loans continued to slide, according to data out on Tuesday (Dec 31).
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National numbers reflect Sioux Falls housing market

National numbers reflect Sioux Falls housing market … (KSFY) – Since the recession in 2008, the housing market has steadily climbed back up.
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Did you know? Ginebra icon Jaworski played in Meralco's last champion team

The company is also seeking to end a 48-year title drought in basketball. … The Bolts have yet to win a title after suffering defeats to Ginebra in 2016
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Hasbro's Toy Box Is Bigger Than Ever With $3.8 Billion Entertainment One Takeover

Hasbro has officially closed its $3.8 billion deal to acquire Entertainment One, as reported Monday. The all-cash pact between the U.S. toymaker
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Residential Mortgage Service Market Structure, Industry Inspection, and Forecast 2025

An analysis of Residential Mortgage Service Market has been provided in the latest report launched by Upmarketresearch.com that primarily focuses
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Wisconsin Banking Hemp Likely to Expand in 2020

MADISON – PRESS RELEASE – Nearly 50% of bank respondents who are currently not banking hemp said they will extend services to hemp-related
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We're Keeping An Eye On Christine International Holdings's (HKG:1210) Cash Burn Rate

We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable … So, the natural question for Christine International Holdings (HKG:1210)
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NYC real estate boom roars on despite vacancies, cash loss

Just two years from now, the city will have 65 percent more hotel rooms than it did in 2010 — a mind-boggling jump from 87,000 to 144,000 rooms.
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Millicom International Cellular SA (NASDAQ:TIGO) Short Interest Update

Morgan Stanley increased its stake in shares of Millicom International … Millicom International Cellular presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a
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How To Leverage Real Estate To Enrich Your Child's Education

Real estate has grown at a steady pace over the last few years, and, coincidentally, so has the cost of college tuition. Our firm recently asked landlords
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Fintechs Seek Answers on Charters, Open Banking, Crypto in 2020

Financial technology companies notched a few policy wins in 2019, including regulatory approval to use alternative data in loan underwriting and
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Global Wellness Real Estate Market 2020 competitive analysis by- Cisco Systems, Intel …

The report includes Porter's Five Forces to analyze the competitive market forces and SWOT analysis to identify the strengths, weaknesses,
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Japan's MUFG Bank to book $1.9 billion hit after Indonesian unit's stock plunge

TOKYO (Reuters) – The banking unit of Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (MUFG) on Monday said it would book a one-off charge
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Lubrication Systems Market: Worldwide Demand, Specification, Growth Drivers, Industry Analysis …

The global lubrication systems market was esteemed at US$ 3,565 Mn in 2017 … Growth of the housing & real estate sector is boosting the demand for
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Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) Exchange Rate Holds Steady on UK Mortgage Approvals Surprise

A stronger-than-expected month of UK mortgage approvals helped to keep the Pound Sterling to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate on a positive footing.
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Before applying for a mortgage with your bank, read this

Understandably, when it comes time to apply for a mortgage, many people's first … That's not to say your bank isn't the right choice for your home loan.
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A Decade of Market Wins for Hindsight Capital LLC

Bets on tech, U.S. banks, Bitcoin and more delivered spectacular gains for a mythical hedge fund with a secret weapon: perfect hindsight. By.
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Waterford house prices still on the up heading into 2020

In Ireland, housing prices fell by 1.2% during 2019, the first calendar year recording a fall in prices since 2012, according to the latest Daft.ie Sales
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RBI proposes to tighten lending norms for UCBs

Mumbai, Dec 30 (PTI) The RBI on Monday proposed reduction in loan amount an urban co-operative bank can lend to a single entity and a group of
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Singapore bank lending up 0.5% in Nov from Oct

Singapore bank lending up 0.5% in Nov from Oct

BANK lending rose 0.5 per cent in November from October, easing slightly from a 0.7 per cent increase in October, preliminary Monetary Authority of
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Global lenders sell Sh1.5 billion Kenya debt securities

Citigroup and ICBC Standard Bank Plc have in the past three months sold debt instruments worth Sh1.5 billion to international investors based on
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Banks' lending rates down in Nov.

SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Yonhap) — Lending rates on fresh loans extended by banks in South Korea fell slightly in November from a month earlier, central
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10 things to watch out for in Dubai property in 2020: Rents to go down, tenant's market

According to the Property Monitor Dynamic Price Index, which tracks property price trends across 42 communities in Dubai, properties have become
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Serial bank robber from DeWitt charged with Albany-area bank robbery

Courtesy of Colonie Police. A surveillance photo shows a man who police said robbed the Pioneer Savings Bank at 1761 Central Ave. in Colonie,
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China Commercial Real Estate Market – Revenue, Opportunity, Segment and Key Trends 2020-2030

A new analytical research report on Global China Commercial Real Estate Market, titled China Commercial Real Estate has been newly published by
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CBIRC Issues Revised Regulations for Foreign Banks in China

The CBIRC (China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission) has announced revised regulations for the administration of foreign banks, in an
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The Big Reason We're Not Serious about Tackling Housing Affordability

The link between housing prices and local incomes is broken. Two solutions are obvious. We can address the crisis by bringing market housing prices
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Box Office Market 2019 Global Outlook, Research, Trends and Forecast to 2025

Global Box Office Market research Report 2019 may be a comprehensive business study on this … For Best Discount on purchasing this report, Visit
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Five winners emerge from HDFC Bank's API Banking Summit

HDFC Bank Ltd., today announced winners of its first edition of Application Programme Interface (API) Banking Summit. The winners are from Digital
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Should You Investigate Micro Focus International plc (LON:MCRO) At UK£10.79?

Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let's take a look at Micro Focus International's outlook and value based on the
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Innovation and Choice in the Post-Libor Landscape

The post-Libor landscape offers a world of better options for lenders, including multiple benchmarks, transparency, efficiencies, lower costs and
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Protests Against India's Citizenship Law Risk Spooking Investors Away

Continued protests against a new citizenship law in India risk making investors wary of doing business in Asia's third-largest economy. At least 25
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The 10 Stocks With the Biggest Comebacks of 2019, According to a Barron's Analysis

Here's a list of the 10 stocks in the S&P 500 with the most dramatic reversals of fortune. (The data reflect the stocks' closing prices on Dec. 26.).
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No more heavy metals? New IBM battery chemistry research could address mineral sourcing …

New IBM battery chemistry research could address mineral sourcing … Close to 60 percent of the world's cobalt supply currently originates from the
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Griffin Funding Expands Territory to Florida

Griffin Funding, a San Diego-based mortgage company, will be expanding its services to Florida this month. Griffin Funding is known for its expertise in
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FTSE 100 still in the red at lunchtime; UK mortgage approvals rise unexpectedly in November

While most of the trading session has provided little to get traders excited, one surprise this morning came from UK mortgage approvals, which spiked
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Bloomberg Markets: China Open Full Show (12/30/2019)

Bloomberg Markets: China Open is the definitive guide to the markets in Hong Kong and on the mainland. Rishaad Salamat, David Ingles, Tom
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Eco-businessman, 63, is hoping to make a fortune after tapping into a natural spring he has …

Eco-businessman, 63, is hoping to make a fortune after tapping into a natural spring he has rediscovered on his land in Dorset. By Bhvishya Patel For
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Indian Bank to revise MCLR from January 3

CHENNAI: Indian Bank on Monday said it would revise lending rates on marginal cost of funds from January 3.”The bank has revised the marginal
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Embattled developer aims to sell Orlando office properties

Embattled developer aims to sell Orlando office properties

Orlando-based 5600 IDrive LLC — an entity that includes several members of the Dowdy family, longtime International Drive investors — on Dec.
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What were the biggest real estate sales of 2019 in the Chattanooga area?

Eight of the 10 biggest real estate sales of last year in Hamilton County were of existing suburban apartment complexes, which sold this year for an
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How Does Edvance International Holdings's (HKG:1410) P/E Compare To Its Industry, After Its Big …

Then, a lower P/E should attract more buyers, pushing the share price up. Edvance International Holdings's 56% EPS improvement over the last year
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Austin real estate deals: More coworking on east side, office space downtown, retail in suburbs

A New York-based coworking company is testing the waters in Texas by opening an East Austin location. And while downtown is buzzing with
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Letter to BS: Bankers shouldn't fear cops if they are not corrupt

This refers to the report “Banks need not fear probe agencies: FM” (December 29) that talks about Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman meeting the
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Wedgewood, a Redondo Beach company that buys and resells distressed properties throughout …

A group of about 20 affordable housing advocates barged through the front … From November 2018 to last month, Southern California home prices
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Building a Better Bank From Scratch

(Bloomberg Opinion) — How does an older bank unlock the value of a nimbler, faster-growing division? That was the challenge facing Bruce Van Saun
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Two Harbors Investment Corp. Announces Conversion Rate Adjustment for Its Convertible Senior …

(NYSE: TWO), a leading hybrid mortgage real estate investment trust, today announced an adjustment to the conversion rate for the company's 6.25%
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Noted banking analyst Mike Mayo says 2020 will begin the 'golden decade of banks and technology'

Bank stocks are getting ready to embark on a big decade that Wall Street doesn't see coming, according to noted bank analyst Mike Mayo. The 2020s
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Sterling Bancorp Announces Sterling Bank and Trust Grant to LA Family Housing

BUSINESS WIRE)– Sterling Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBT) (“Sterling”), the holding company of Sterling Bank and Trust, F.S.B., (the “Bank”) is proud to
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Pending home sales rise 1.2% in November after October's decline

The Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Commerce reported housing starts grew by 3.2% in November to a
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Turkey: Banking sector net profit at $8.1B in Jan-Nov

ISTANBUL. The Turkish banking sector's net profits this January-November totaled 46.6 billion Turkish liras ($8.1 billion), the country's banking
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Commodities Clinch Best Year Since 2016 as Trade Worries Subside

The Bloomberg Commodity Spot Index has hit the highest since November 2018 as trade tensions ebb, a risk-on mood sweeps markets, and the
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Sapiens International Co. (NASDAQ:SPNS) Expected to Post Earnings of $0.21 Per Share

Two analysts have made estimates for Sapiens International's earnings, … ValuEngine lowered Sapiens International from a “buy” rating to a “hold”
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WATCH CDC to hold first-time homebuyer course

Attendees will learn about credit, debit and budgeting issues, qualifying for a mortgage, shopping for a home, the legal aspects of home buying and
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The Charleston and SC economy in 2019 – a year in review

The highlights of 2019 run the gamut, from the uncertainties that a global trade war can stir up in a port city to a still-buoyant housing market. The head
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Study: Local Housing Market Stronger than National Trends; Low Inventory a Concern

While Madison County continues to outpace the national residential real estate market, the inventory of available houses remains a concern,
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Shirley Ballas net worth: How much money does the Strictly Come Dancing judge have?

SHIRLEY BALLAS, 59, is the head judge on Strictly Come Dancing. Following the end of another successful year on the dancing show, how much
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Howard Hanna Real Estate honors Batavia man with philanthropy award

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has named Russ Romano of the Howard Hanna Batavia office as an Anne F. Hanna Award winner for his
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Digital Transaction Management (DTM) Market Analysis Trends and Dynamic Demand by Forecast …

Digital Transaction Management (DTM) Market Analysis Trends and … in various industries such as banking, healthcare, real estate, and education.
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Red-hot housing market in Morristown area highlights need for new construction

Red-hot housing market in Morristown area highlights need for new construction

HAMBLEN COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) – A study by Middle Tennessee State University found home prices are increasing around the country, but one
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Hedge Funds, Impeachment, & Streaming Wars (Audio)

Hosts June Grasso features the best stories of the day from Bloomberg Radio, Bloomberg Television, and over 120 Bloomberg News bureaus around
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DHFL: Resolution professional discusses plan with lenders

As per the latest available data, the company received Rs 86,892.30 crore from financial creditors including lenders, bondholders and Nabard among
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SMBs' Online Lending Surge Raises Borrower Protection Concerns

30) said a lack of regulation in the online SMB lending arena is raising concerns over sky-high fees and interest rates, sparking a bigger conversation
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Plum-area real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 29

Plum-area real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 29 … Charles Mahofski sold property at 41 Barton Drive to V & K Investments LLC for $60,000.
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Will Connecticut's housing market get stronger or weaker in 2020?

Stay connected! Every business day, HBJ Today will be delivered to your inbox by noon. It provides a daily update of the area's most important
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After Bad Year for Energy M&A, Investors Signal Big-Premium Deals Are Over

After a fairly abysmal 2019 for U.S. energy mergers and acquisitions, investors are signaling to oil executives and investment bankers that the days of
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Zephyr Real Estate's Rich Bennett Sets Record-Breaking Condo Sale in Corona Heights

Founded in 1978, Zephyr Real Estate is San Francisco's No. 1 independent real estate firm with over $2.4 billion in gross sales and a current roster of
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Qatar Construction Market-Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2019-2024)

Qatar Construction Market-Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2019-2024) …. Barwa Real Estate Company was Qatar's second-biggest construction client
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Analysts Turn Mixed On The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR), International Game …

Investment analysts at Credit Suisse published a research note on March 20, 2019 where it informed investors and clients that International Game
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Higher risk of purchase mortgage application defects as market shifts

The drop in home buying power heightened the risk of misrepresentations on purchase mortgage loan applications during November, as consumers
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Wellness Real Estate Market 2019-2027 / Size, Trends, Growth And Opportunity

The report covers the forecast and analysis of the wellness real estate market on a global and regional level. The study provides historical data from
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Refinancing A Mortgage

It happens thousands of times every month; homeowners look to refinance their current mortgage into a new loan that will put them in a better financial
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China's central bank to use new rate for lending

The loan prime rate, which was introduced by the PBOC in August, will become the only benchmark rate for banks' new lending as of Jan 1.
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Investors Hoping For Change of Fortune For Cannabis ETFs

This year has been trying for cannabis investors. Whether they've opted for individual stocks or new or established ETFs, marijuana assets of all
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Baystate Business: Skiing, Real Estate, Food (Radio)

Bloomberg Baystate Business for Friday, December 27th, 2019. – Bloomberg News markets live blog editor Andrew Cinko on the year in the markets
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UK's Top Banker: Fossil Fuel Investments Could Become “Worthless”

The outgoing governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, has warned that big investment funds could be left high and dry if they do not change
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Biovica International (STO:BIOVIC B) Shareholders Have Enjoyed A 39% Share Price Gain

If you want to compound wealth in the stock market, you can do so by buying an index fund. But investors can boost returns by picking market-beating
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Title Insurance Industry Generated $11.32 Billion in Premiums Through Q3

“Title insurance premium volume is dependent on real estate sales and mortgage-refinancing activity,” said Diane Tomb, ALTA's chief executive officer
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How to Watch the College Bowl Games For Free—and Without Cable

College bowl games are as much a part of the holiday season as champagne at New Years or running up your credit card bill. Whether you're
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Hot Tech Stocks for 2020 (Podcast)

Hot Tech Stocks for 2020 (Podcast)

Bloomberg News U.S. Autos Team Leader Craig Trudell shares his insight on Tesla delivering its first China-built cars. Bloomberg Businessweek
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POLL: 77.5% Of People Think LSU Will Beat Clemson For The National Title

Dabo Swinney and company have won two of the last three titles. … Tune in January 13 on ESPN to watch LSU and Clemson battle it out for the title.
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Tech, climate, venture capital reshaping Houston's real estate market

Tech and climate shaped Houston's real estate in 2019. As a record amount of venture capital poured into real estate startups nationally — $14 billion
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Working with a Local Real Estate Professional Makes All the Difference [INFOGRAPHIC]

Choosing the right real estate professional is one of the most impactful decisions you can make in your home buying or selling process. A real estate
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Real Estate Market Bounces Back With 1.2 Pct Jump In Pending Home Sales

The index of pending home sales increased 1.2 percent in November after a fall in October that followed two consecutive months of increases, the
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China Sees Major Spike In Delinquent Debt Repayments (Radio)

Shehzad Qazi, Managing Director at China Beige Book International, on China's economy, and trade deal outlook. Hosted by Lisa Abramowicz and
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Fannie's guaranty book of business inches up 0.4% in November

In November, Fannie issued resecuritizations that were backed by $8.0B in Freddie Mac (OTCQB:FMCC) securities. As of Nov. 30, 2019, Fannie's
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Year ends with broken dreams and deflated hopes of fortune

Close to half of Kenyans polled (48 per cent) found the going tough in 2019, while the few that had amassed some fortunes in 2018 saw their optimism
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Countdown: Our most popular articles in 2019 (5-1)

In honor of that, we compiled a list of the top 10 most-read articles that HousingWire published this year. We've already covered part one, (stories
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Hong Kong Markets Show Investor Optimism Riding High Into 2020

After a year framed by local unrest and the U.S.-China trade war, investors in Hong Kong's financial markets are more sanguine going into 2020.
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The 2010s: A decade that changed the way agents work

The 2010s marked a tectonic shift in the way real estate agents conduct business. It wasn't the most tumultuous decade in real estate history.
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Investment Real Estate: Finance and Asset Management, Second Edition … Real Estate Income/Expense Analysis National Summary (eBook).
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2-year/10-year Treasury yield curve touches steepest since October 2018

U.S. Treasurys took their cue from overseas, as investors ditched German government bonds, pushing its benchmark rate to its highest level since late
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Which Housing Stocks Are a Buy Now?

Clearly, there are a lot of nuances in this market, and that's true when it comes to picking housing stocks, too. Today I'd like to compare stocks in each
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Court rules in favor of FTC in mortgage relief scheme

Court rules in favor of FTC in mortgage relief scheme. The FTC originally halted the operations of 13 companies accused of falsely promising
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Should You Buy Associated International Hotels Limited (HKG:105) For Its 5.9% Dividend?

Dividend paying stocks like Associated International Hotels Limited (HKG:105) tend to be popular with investors, and for good reason – some research
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Video: Real Estate Workers React to Getting $10M in Bonuses at Company Party–and It's Stunning

Nearly 200 real estate employees received the most incredible Christmas surprise. Their generous boss decided to award them $10 million in
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Scammers ordered to pay $18.5 million for preying on struggling homeowners

The owners and operators of a number of mortgage relief companies are now banned from offering debt relief services after being accused to running
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RBI wants urban cooperative banks to focus mainly on priority sector

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday proposed that the single and group borrower limits of urban cooperative banks (UCBs) should be brought
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As Boomers age, researchers predict a nationwide 'Silver Tsunami'

PHOENIX — As Baby Boomers grow older and leave their homes, could a “Silver Tsunami” crater the housing market? One real estate analyst in
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How Student Loan Debt Indirectly Effects Retail Banking Business

How Student Loan Debt Indirectly Effects Retail Banking Business

Why all of the hype about student loans in the news? After all, how many people are impacted and how much does it really hurt the economy? Actually
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Investors cherrypicking apartment buildings in topsy turvy market

November did bring positive price trends, however, with the city-wide price per square foot, … And the size of traded properties was also smaller.
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The Best Of Bloomberg Opinion Radio for 2019 (Podcast)

Hosted by June Grasso. Guests: Frank Wilkinson, Bloomberg Opinion Editor, on gun control. Max Nisen, Bloomberg Opinion health care columnist,
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US stocks move broadly lower to start holiday-shortened week

… and positive signs for the economy have helped keep investors in a buying … Brent crude, the international standard, gained 23 cents to $67.10 per
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Think You Found a Better Mortgage Quote? Think Again

The builder I'm affiliated with provided her $3000 in closing cost assistance for using my employer and their preferred title company, which covered the
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Richard Taylor Began his Career Providing Strategic Planning Services to Fortune 500 Companies

BOSTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 30, 2019 / Richard Taylor's successful career has required him to wear many hats. Currently, Richard
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'Murder Mystery' Is Most Popular Netflix Title in 2019, Company Says

'Stranger Things' season three, 'The Irishman' and 'The Incredibles 2' also were high on the streamer's list of “popular” titles measured by the number
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DBJ 2019 events year in review: Women in Technology, Middle Market 50 and Women in Business

Given North Texas' red-hot real estate market, it should come as no surprise that more than half of these companies are in real estate-related
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Year-Over-Year Rental Prices on the Rise

Looking ahead, 2020 is projected to be a strong year for homeownership. According to the Freddie Mac Forecast,. “We expect rates to remain low,
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Operation Education: How Indiana property tax caps will affect public school funding

“Just kind of like a mortgage, where you're doing a 15-year mortgage instead of a 30-year mortgage,” said Hawkins. Hawkins says it's easier to deal
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Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation [OCSL] moving down -0.27% – What are the long-term …

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation [NASDAQ: OCSL] dipped by -0.27% on the last trading session, reaching $5.45 price per share at the time.
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Open Banking Reveals Security Risks at Korean Fintech SMEs

More than 40 fintech SMEs reportedly could not pass the security checks required for final approval to participate in the open banking initiative.
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Worst Scenario for Climate Change Doesn't Look 'Realistic,' Bloomberg News

… and proceeded to still push alarmism: “Now for the bad news: 2.5 degrees of warming will still be catastrophic for many people and countries, and 3
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Housing Market 2019: What a Difference a Year Can Sometimes Make

Housing cycles are generally very long, with upward trends often lasting years or even decades, but in some respects 2019 was an exception to the
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Netflix Picks Its Own Most Popular Movies and Series Of 2019

Those numbers suggest the movie would have been a sizable hit in theaters, as Fortune reported earlier this year, though how much of one is a
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Just How Solid is the Trump Economic Boom?

Housing continues to be unaffordable for more and more Americans, while … debt cripples the ability of young families to qualify for mortgage loans.
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Baby boomers 'Silver Tsunami' could affect Mendocino's housing market as Millennials drown in …

Not too long ago, in any given city across the U.S., college education and a full-time job were all it took to finance a modest starter home.
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Maxar, Lending Tree rise; iHeartMedia, Lam Research fall

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Monday: Maxar Technologies Inc., up $2.20 to $16.49. The company is
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Rapid Home Liquidation Announces Pragmatic Solutions For Property Sellers Looking To Close Fast

Cash home buyers in Philly will need to know exactly how to work with the closing agent at the title company to outline a solution to find out the exact
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NIO Shares Soar as Loss Shrinks, Though Cash Concerns Linger

NIO Inc. surged in U.S. trading after the Chinese electric-car maker paired better-than-expected quarterly results with a warning that it's still running
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