Macy's Stock Is Becoming More of a Real-Estate Play

Macy's Stock Is Becoming More of a Real-Estate Play

Manhattan office real estate has struggled lately as space in Hudson Yards has shifted the balance of supply and demand in favor of tenants, weighing
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Changing trends point to more city living

When Karen Brine started in real estate, three decades ago, most people got married, had a family and bought a house. Today's generation is turning
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Georgia Exports Hit Record Even as China Trade Drops Sharply

Singapore also helped absorb some China losses, buying 26 percent more … international services at https://www.georgia.org/international/trade.
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To Address the Housing Crisis, Barcelona Is Repairing and Renting Vacant Apartments

The 2008 financial crisis had burst Spain's housing bubble, leaving tens of … apartments are symptomatic of Spain's sclerotic rental housing market.
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Bank names former Bank of Marin exec to lead North Bay expansion

Sacramento-based River City Bank said Tuesday that it hired Bank of Marin's former Chief Operating Officer Jim Kimball to expand into the North Bay.
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Player hits $1.7M jackpot on Las Vegas Strip

Monday, Monday, didn't get one slots player down at Wynn Las Vegas. Playing $10 on a $1 Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin Triple Gold, one player hit for
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FC Real Estate Assessments Up 3.89% Overall, City Hall Says

The City of Falls Church released its overview of real estate assessments as of Jan. 1, 2020 today, and the overall value is up a solid 3.87 percent.
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The 9 Best Dow Jones Dividend Growth Stocks

In a way, it's the closest thing resembling a real estate operator among the … As electronic payments continue taking market share, Kuiper believes
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Lyft Narrowly Beat Expectations, But Stock Sinks After Hours

Lyft Inc. beat analysts' revenue estimates for the fourth quarter and narrowed its net loss, but it wasn't enough to wow investors, who punished the
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Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (IIPR) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know

Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (IIPR) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You … Daniel Ricardo Elsztain — Chief Real Estate Operating Officer.
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Real Estate Updates: Are you considering selling your property?

Ultimately, the pricing decision is yours; you may want to consider how long you want your property on the market when determining the price. Part of
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Jussie Smollet indicted on new charges in relation to alleged 2019 attack

A grand jury returned a six-count indictment accusing actor Jussie Smollett of lying to Chicago police, a special prosecutor announced Tuesday.
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Trump Says He Sent Vindman to 'A Much Different Location'

Donald Trump said he sent Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman “to a much different location,” referring to the removal of the National Security
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Here's Why Hershey (HSY) is an Attractive Pick for Investors

Fannie and Freddie buy completed mortgages from banks and independent … In many ways, the common stock of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
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Trilogy International Partners Inc. Sets Date to Report Fourth Quarter 2019 Results

International: +1-862-298-0840 … International: +1-919-882-2331 … Trilogy's founders have an exceptional track record of successfully buying,
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6 statehouse issues on bankers' radar

With a presidential election looming and trade issues top of mind, bankers could almost forget that a new year also means a host of local proposals
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Larbert apprentice takes top title

His dedication helped him lift the Apprentice of the Year title at The Falkirk Herald … Looking ahead, he said: “One day I'd like to run my own company.
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Has The Government Push Prompted PSU Banks To Lend More?

With the economy slowing, the government pushed lenders, particularly public sector banks, into lending more to support the economy. Nearly Rs
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Easy Come, Easy Go: How Deson Development International Holdings (HKG:262) Shareholders …

But will that repair the damage for the weary investors who have owned this … International Holdings is not the only stock that insiders are buying.
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Iron Bridge Finance buys Orlandis Capital

The London-based property development lender's majority interest in Orlandis Capital means it will be able to offer both equity and mezzanine
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'American Dirt,' la sequela

'American Dirt,' la sequela

The highly anticipated novel about the Mexican migrant experience was denounced almost immediately by Mexican, Mexican American, and a variety
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T-Mobile-Sprint merger gets court approval: What you need to know

Almost two years after it was announced, T-Mobile and Sprint are poised to complete their $26.5 billion merger to create a third mega-sized player in
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Amazon tries to hold Trump to account, but nothing will come of it

In honor of today's New Hampshire primary, Fortune Editor in Chief Clifton Leaf has a modest proposal: Ditch the primary system as we know it.
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Iredell County real estate transactions: Jan. 26-31

The following deeds were filed in the Iredell County Register of Deeds office from Jan. 26-31. For more information regarding specific plots of land,
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The fall and rise of Berlin's property market

Demand for property is outstripping supply in Germany's resurgent capital, writes Catherine Moye. Once defined by an unyielding communist wall,
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Varo's bank charter process a test for consumer banking startups

This week, digital banking startup Varo received approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, a significant milestone in the company's
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Facebook and Twitter could face 'substantial fines' under UK's planned new rules on harmful online …

The U.K. is planning to crack down on damaging Internet content on social media platforms, which could face fines for failing to prevent activities such
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Turkey banks resist fee cuts seen as key to lending boost

Turkish banks are resisting cuts in fees that the government hopes will boost the economy through increased lending and lower costs to businesses.
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MOVES-JPMorgan appoints new heads of Australia and NZ investment banking

Feb 12 (Reuters) – JPMorgan Chase & Co appointed Jabe Jerram and Simon Ranson as co-heads of investment banking (IB) for Australia and New
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Real Estate & Property Software Market Industry Production and Demand, Competition News and …

Real Estate & Property Software Market 2018: Global Industry Insights by Global Players, Regional Segmentation, Growth, Applications, Major Drivers,
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Greater Iowa Credit Union taps TCI to enable online lending and account opening

GICU lending vice president Neal Dietz said: “After carefully reviewing multiple platforms, TCI's DecisionLender 4 was the only system that was robust
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Orchid Island Capital Announces February 2020 Monthly Dividend and January 31, 2020 RMBS …

… RMBS, such as mortgage pass-through certificates issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or Ginnie Mae and CMOs, and (ii) structured Agency RMBS.
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Southern Trust Mortgage named in the Top 10 Best Mortgage Companies to Work For in 2020

“Culture and empathy run deep at Southern Trust, and the recognition from such a respected publication like National Mortgage News and the Best
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Commercial and multifamily mortgage maturities to increase in 2020

Around 7% of outstanding commercial and multifamily mortgages will mature in 2020, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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How Should Investors Feel About Tiangong International Company Limited's (HKG:826) CEO Pay?

Suojun Wu has been the CEO of Tiangong International Company Limited (HKG:826) since 2013. First, this article will compare CEO compensation
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Keeping the House Post-Divorce Has Gotten More Affordable

Typically, financial advisers have recommended against keeping the marital home. In the past, it became too big of a financial burden for one spouse
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Figuring Out Fashion Week's Carbon Problem

Translated, that refers to the buyers for boutiques and department stores who fly around the world to select items from catwalk shows and showrooms,
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Mini-mortgage refinance boom continues as coronavirus keeps rates low

Mortgage lenders were busy last week, but mostly with current homeowners looking to take advantage of low mortgage rates. Total mortgage
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IHS Markit beefs up securities finance platform with Credit Benchmark deal

IHS Markit has teamed up with Credit Benchmark to create the “industry's first” securities lending data platform that includes tools for managing
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House hunting in WNY is hard – and getting harder

The number of homes for sale fell to a 22-year low during January, further tightening a housing market that already had buyers scrambling to find
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While hundreds of apartments go up in Cleveland, DCA pushes for more 'for sale' properties

While hundreds of apartments go up in Cleveland, DCA pushes for more 'for sale' properties

CLEVELAND — The real estate boom in downtown Cleveland that's … the rehabilitation and sale of market-rate housing in adjacent neighborhoods,
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'This is not a good sign': Toronto housing price surge resembles sky-high gains of 2016

The Toronto housing market is picking up steam at an “uncomfortable” magnitude, one that resembles the sky-high gains of 2016 which subsequently
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Students can graduate with real estate license through Dripping Springs HS program

DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas — When it comes to housing in Central Texas, we're just bursting at the seams. Supply can't seem to keep up with
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10 hottest housing markets for migrating homebuyers

While housing affordability continued as a major roadblock for consumers, homebuyers looked outside of the expensive urban hubs for more
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Survey: Millennials and Gen Z Still Need Parental Aid for Homebuying

The most common expectations included downpayment assistance (38 percent), co-signing the mortgage (31 percent) and covering closing costs (24
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Buy This REIT to Profit From Toronto's Soaring Housing Market!

Toronto's real estate market is headed for another hot year in 2020. According to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), the city's house
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New Freddie Mac Survey Shows Affordability Continues to Drive Purchase and Rental Decisions

11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) survey shows that affordability remains top of mind for those individuals
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New Data Affirms Continued Declines in Delinquency Rates

Separately, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported the delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one- to four-unit residential properties
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New York Real Estate Is Business as Usual and Vigilant

NEW YORK CITY – The New York real estate industry gathered in arms on Monday to secure a temporary injunction against the Department of State
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Churchill Mortgage Reflects on Record Success in 2019

Churchill Mortgage, a leader in the mortgage industry providing … the “Best Mortgage Companies to Work For” by National Mortgage News and a “Top
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Excess supply makes Dubai property market affordable for renters and buyers

A growing number of new residents and higher transaction levels may be improving demand for Dubai homes, but supply is running at a faster pace
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UBS reportedly racing to curb outflows at landmark real estate fund

UBS is reportedly racing to stanch outflows at its landmark $20 billion real-estate fund amid worries about its retail holdings and extended
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Executives from Fortune 500 companies reveal the biggest workplace culture issues businesses …

Business Insider asked several executives from Fortune 500 companies about the biggest diversity and inclusion trends they're keeping an eye on,
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With Oscar glory, 'Parasite' shines light on Seoul's housing crisis

In December, the government announced a raft of new property market regulations, including tighter mortgage rules, to curb surging home prices
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Judge sentences E. Greenwich woman to 8 years for scamming friends, relatives

Under the scheme, she claimed to be overseeing major renovations on foreclosed properties under contracts with lenders such as Freddie Mac.
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Nintendo opens pop-up gameplay lounges at major airports

Nintendo's aiming to make travel a bit more uplifting this spring. The video game company plans to open pop-up gaming lounges at four major airports
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CBC Reports Average Customer Gains $27000 in Home Equity

Homebuyers who utilized downpayment assistance (DPA) from CBC Mortgage Agency (CBCMA) have realized an average increase of nearly
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WATCH: Real estate will always be a people business

Using the right technology can certainly help agents stay relevant with today's digitally driven buyers, but that's not the only way Realtors can
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As employment remains strong, so does mortgage loan performance

National Mortgage News Logo … As employment remains strong, so does mortgage loan performance … Mortgage delinquencies dropped to a 40-year low in the fourth quarter as strong employment … was 3.77% on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the MBA's National Delinquency Survey.
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Defense rests without Weinstein testifying at rape trial

The defense rested its case Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein's rape trial, relying on just a few witnesses to supplement aggressive cross-examination as
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Could Another Refinancing Wave Mean Profits for PennyMac?

Could Another Refinancing Wave Mean Profits for PennyMac?

This is good news for homebuyers as it improves affordability and for homeowners who might find they can cut their monthly mortgage payment by
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Investors Title: 4Q Earnings Snapshot

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) _ Investors Title Co. (ITIC) on … The Chapel Hill, North Carolina-based company said it had net income of $6 per share.
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Garmin® secures exclusive naming rights for Kansas City Marathon

Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), has secured exclusive naming rights and title sponsorship of The Kansas City
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Lending to first-home buyers spikes

The number of lending commitments from the first-home-buyer segment rose 6.2% in seasonally-adjusted terms in December. This growth came off of
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Why Northview Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (TSE:NVU.UN) Could Be Worth Watching

Northview Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (TSE:NVU.UN), which is in the reits business, and is based in Canada, had a relatively subdued
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As Lebanon Edges Closer to Meltdown, One Company's Stock Soars

Downtown Beirut often resembles a ghost town these days. When it does get busy, it's usually because anti-government protesters have gathered,
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Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index Reveals: Small Business Loan Approval Rates at Big …

Biz2Credit announced on Tuesday its latest Small Business Lending Index revealed the approval percentage for small business loan applications at
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The battle over Tesla, a real estate rags-to-riches story, and stock picks from 10 top-ranked analysts

51 units at 26 years old after starting with just $3,500: How Tristan Thomas parlayed a single mobile-home purchase into a real-estate business that
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Smashed avocado on toast and the housing market

As house prices continue to rise, the next generation of homebuyers have been greeted with an uphill task getting themselves on the property ladder.
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Home Depot launches annual hunt for 80000 employees

As people emerge from their self-imposed winter hiatus, things get real busy at home improvement stores. And The Home Depot is gearing up to meet
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Zillow report: Fewer Charlotte-area homes sold above asking price in 2019

“The housing market took a breather in 2019, after years of red-hot sellers' markets,” Zillow economist Jeff Tucker said in the report. “Many sellers were
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Association of Independent Mortgage Experts Launches New Event Concept Focused on …

Association of Independent Mortgage Experts Launches New Event … Video Coaching with AIME members who successfully utilize video in their
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Non-QM, Marketing, Digital Products; Shifts in Non-Conforming and ATR, QM Patch

Maxwell continues to stand out from the digital mortgage platform … To learn more about Maxwell and their mortgage dedicated digital platform, click … Foreign National, Investor and more that create differentiation for brokers … Founded in 2004, Mortgage News Daily has established itself as a leader in
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2020 expected to be a strong year in real estate market

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) – George Massad from True Real Estate joined KEYC News Now This Morning to talk about what buyers and sellers should
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UAE Real Estate Market Review and Forecast 2020

The report provides an overview and outlook of the key real estate sectors including the commercial, hospitality, residential and retail sectors in Abu
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MBA Presents Freddie Mac Multifamily with Commercial/Multifamily Diversity and Inclusion …

Freddie Mac Multifamily was selected as this year's winner for having a comprehensive inclusion and diversity program, as well as for its innovative
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Brandless is the first SoftBank-backed startup to close its doors for good

Brandless, a San Francisco-based e-commerce site selling unbranded household products, is shuttering operations. The company has been in hot
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Redfin: Q4 New Home Sales Up 8.8 Percent

National sale prices of new homes were also down, dipping by 0.3 percent from one year ago to a median of $369,900 in the fourth quarter, which
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KeyBank Provides $23.2M Refinancing for 552-Bed Student Housing Community Near Louisiana …

RUSTON, LA. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided a $23.2 million Freddie Mac refinancing loan for University Crossing Apartments,
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Lone Wolf expands marketplace of real estate tools for 1.3 million agents in the US

CAMBRIDGE, Ontario, Feb. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Lone Wolf Technologies (“Lone Wolf”) is thrilled to announce that three new real estate tools are
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Itau Unibanco likely to see 2020 growth in investment banking, funds

Itau Unibanco likely to see 2020 growth in investment banking, funds

The bank expects its fee income to rise above inflation this year, Chief Financial Officer Milton Maluhy said, despite a challenging market for the
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Now That Rometty Is Out, I'm Buying IBM

Now that Ginni Rometty will no longer be the CEO of International Business Machines (IBM), I am interested in potentially re-establishing exposure to
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Sentinel Trust Co Lba Buys Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund, Facebook Inc, AU Optronics …

Sentinel Trust Co Lba Buys Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund, … AU Optronics Corp, Sells SPDR Dow Jones International Real Estate ETF,
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Who Has Been Selling Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (NYSE:SWM) Shares?

So before you buy or sell Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (NYSE:SWM), you may well want to know whether insiders have been buying or
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N26 Plans to Close UK Mobile Banking Accounts, Blaming Brexit

N26 GmbH, the German mobile bank backed by billionaires Peter Thiel and Li Ka-Shing, said it will end U.K. operations citing the country's departure
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Business Travel Show: What to watch

Learn about the GBT Air Monitor at #BTShow, which forecasts air price movements on the world's key business routes, based on data analysis and
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Bankers Healthcare Group Named a Best Place to Work in Financial Technology 2020

The 2020 report is published in Arizent publications American Banker, National Mortgage News, PaymentsSource, Financial Planning and Digital
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Commercial Real Estate Software Market Overview with Qualitative analysis, Competitive …

'Commercial Real Estate Software Market' report provides a thoroughly researched abstract of the key players with considerable shareholdings at a
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FHLB Dallas Loan Helps Dream Come True for Owners of Arkansas Dance Studio

Then Keith Byrd, vice president and commercial loan officer for First Security Bank in Sherwood, a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
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President & CEO Ola Ringdahl Just Bought Shares In Lindab International AB (STO:LIAB)

Even if it's not a huge purchase, we think it was good to see that Ola Ringdahl, the President & CEO of Lindab International AB (STO:LIAB) recently
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As anti-CAA protests quieten, Assam's microfinance troubles are back in focus

The protest over CAA drowned the agitation over micro lenders in Assam. But the under current is as severe as it was against SKS Micro a decade ago
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How International Brands Can Gain US Success

This research will help determine target DMAs that will be sustainable for the brand. Additionally, franchisors should take a look at real estate trends,
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Big Data IT Spending in Financial Sector Market Share, Trends and Leading Players By 2026 …

Major Market Players Covered In This Report: Alteryx, Capgemini, IBM, … Market Outlook by Applications: Investment Funds, Banks, Real Estate,
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'Branches aren't dead': Central Ohio banking execs reflect on recent closures

While the concentration of wealth in Central Ohio has surged in the past few decades, bank real estate has been on the decline. Deposits of all
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Morning Brief 2.11.20: Revolut launches open banking in the UK

The fintech is using TrueLayer's API to aggregate and update information from different sources, such as banks or other fintechs. The app will also
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'The intelligence coup of the century'

“We at Crypto International have never had any relationship with the CIA or … Months later, CIA Director Richard Helms approved the idea of buying
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Answers to five sticky questions about mortgage company investments

Whether you are considering a minority investment or a whole company carve-out transaction, buyers and sellers should be aware of the following five
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UPDATE 1-EU court adviser says Italy mutual bank reform is lawful

BRUSSELS/MILAN, Feb 11 (Reuters) – A legal adviser to the European Union's top court said on Tuesday that the overhaul of mutual banks adopted
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Biggest risk to CMHC's mortgage insurance business is slow-building economic crisis: report warns

A slow-moving economic crisis is the biggest financial risk to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.'s mortgage insurance business, according to
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IBD 50 Stocks To Watch: Mortgage Insurer NMI Holdings Approaches New Buy Point, But Earnings …

California-based NMI Holdings is a mortgage insurance firm that protects lenders from defaults on mortgages. Along with continued strength among
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Carnival cruise ship rejected by 5 nations on coronavirus fears has finally found a port to dock in

Carnival cruise ship rejected by 5 nations on coronavirus fears has finally found a port to dock in

The outcast Westerdam luxury cruise liner is headed to Cambodia to dock after Thailand became the latest nation to turn it away because of concerns
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Investcorp Completes Recapitalization of Fortune Fish & Gourmet, a Leading Seafood and …

Fortune was founded in 2001 by CEO Sean O'Scannlain, who will continue to lead the Company and maintain a significant ownership stake.
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Who should neutrals cheer for in a title race between Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig?

Picking a favourite in the Bundesliga title race is like choosing between a punch in the face and a kick in the b*llocks. In one corner, there's the
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Canada's housing markets largely undervalued, according to report

12, 2020 /CNW/ – Despite the commonly held notion that housing in … dividing the floors between them, or children seeking financial support from
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Let's Make Some Money With:: Fidelity National Financial, Inc., (NYSE: FNF)

… which belongs to Financial sector and Surety & Title Insurance industry. The company's Market capitalization was $13.38B with the total Outstanding
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15-year mortgage rates chart shows where the savings are

But while 15-year financing offers some important advantages, it's often a financial afterthought. Many home buyers never really investigate a 15-year
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How Mobile Tech is Enriching the Banking Industry

FREMONT, CA: Mobile technology is revolutionizing the payment industry and the global banking sector. It provides better opportunities for banks to
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Coronavirus: Singapore bank evacuated after worker falls ill

Around 300 employees have been evacuated from Singapore's biggest bank, DBS, after one person fell ill with the new coronavirus. All 300 had been
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A timely, simple idea to boost affordable housing

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac charge homeowners with one of their mortgages a small fee — currently less than 0.6 percent — that enables the
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After WWE debut, Laredoan main events over Booker T, wins ROW women's title

The 18 year old defeated Hyan at the Houston promotion's latest show in the main event to win the ROW Diamonds Championship — the company's
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Zillow economist: Expect continued slowdown of housing market in North Texas

Home price increases in North Texas will likely continue to decelerate in 2020 and fewer homes will sell for above list price as the residential market
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CLOs, rent regulations and proptech disruption were among the topics discusses during Monday's …

“The market is really letting almost anyone play in the CLO space,” noted Michael Comparato, managing director and head of commercial real estate
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Auckland Airport: A Buy On Any Coronavirus Decline

Auckland serves as a prominent international hub. … Many investors just seem to think of retail, hotels, car rentals and the like as modest incidentals to
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The Way Florida Used To Be – A Rare Waterfront Real Estate Find By The Gulf Coast – Grand …

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla., Feb. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Florida residents will be heading out to the Gulf, Saturday February 15th to participate in the
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Franklin Street Properties Corp. Announces Fourth Quarter / Annual 2019 Results and 2020 …

Franklin Street Properties Corp. (the “Company”, “FSP”, “we” or “our”) (NYSE:FSP), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced its results for the
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Striking the Balance Between Human & Technology in Small Business Banking

STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Digital banking capabilities are now the most important driver of perceptions of ease of doing business and
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Scare quotes: Some eye-popping comments from real estate execs

The phenomenon of real estate players expressing in public things that are probably better said among themselves — if at all — has been going on for
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Investors Still Willing to Pay Top Dollar for Multifamily

On the debt side, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have a combined $160 billion of allocations for 2020, while other lenders including CMBS and private
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Blackstone Mortgage Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Results

NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE: BXMT) today reported its fourth quarter and full year 2019 results.
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Realtors Say Legal Weed Biz a Plus For Housing

It seems as though legalized marijuana is said to be good for almost everything. Now a new study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has
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Finding success with BAWAG Group's European retail banking roadmap

Finding success with BAWAG Group's European retail banking roadmap

We are living in one of the most dynamic and transformative periods of banking. The next decade will bring about rapid change as the traditional
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SoftBank Vision Fund Loses $2 Billion on Portfolio Struggles

In a sign of continuing struggles with its startup investments, SoftBank Group Corp. lost money again in its Vision Fund, one quarter after the Japanese
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Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Tops 43000 Worldwide

The number of coronavirus cases continues to rise and now stands at over 43,000. Bloomberg's Selina Wang reports on “Bloomberg Markets.
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Homebuying season definitely started early this year

The Federal Housing Administration's share of mortgage apps moved forward to 9.7% from last week's 9.6%. The Department of Veterans Affairs
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Trump's Policies might Weaken Payday Lending Rules

In 2016, the payday lending rule was made into law because of its predatory high-interest rate of payday loans that could reach up to 652%. That's for
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My boss wants me to travel during the coronavirus. Do I have to go?

As the deadly coronavirus becomes a global pandemic, companies like Apple and Starbucks have stopped operating in China, and others, like Sony
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Xi Vows China Will Beat Virus While Economists Slash Forecasts

Xi Vows China Will Beat Virus While Economists Slash Forecasts. Bloomberg News. February 11, 2020, 5:05 PM PST Updated on February 11, 2020,
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Population growth, jobs and cheap money: What makes Canada's housing market tick — podcast

Population growth, good jobs and cheap money have been a powerful combo for Canada's real estate market – and the realtors selling homes in the
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Family of childless widow, 78, are locked in 'fight to the death' over her £825000 fortune amid …

The family of a childless widow are locked in a 'fight to the death' over her £825,000 fortune amid claims she was 'stitched up' into leaving her estate
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Fast growing local insurance company adding regional offices

Millennial Title, a local title insurance company, has expanded its presence into the Nashville, Tennessee and Northern Kentucky markets.
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Are housing report's statistics out-dated?

Regulatory agencies Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) welcome these home loans delivered to them and
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Mortgage Extension with Special Reference to the Montenegrin Supreme Court's Legal Position

Claims from Loan Agreements are generally secured by establishing a mortgage over a certain property on the basis of a Mortgage Agreement or a
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When the white gloves come off: Behind the scenes at one of London's most historic and upscale …

At London's Connaught Bar, located in the Connaught hotel, each beverage tells a story. The sharp-suited barkeeps are the storytellers, transporting
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Investors stop to take stock of new real estate landscape

Both Barnes and Fingerman shared their observations with a room full of real estate professionals at Coffee & Cap Rates,” a breakfast panel hosted by
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Risk mitigation on new loans and proptech adaption in the mortgage sector were among the key …

An experienced, reliable sponsor is still among the key things commercial mortgage bankers are looking for when assessing whether they want to
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Should Fortune Oriental (TPE:2491) Be Disappointed With Their 69% Profit?

But you can significantly boost your returns by picking above-average stocks. To wit, the Fortune Oriental Company Limited (TPE:2491) share price is
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Real Estate Software Market Upcoming Trends of Industry Players Like: Accruent, Oracle Corp …

The ultra-modern research Real Estate Software Market each qualitative and quantitative records analysis to provide an overview of the destiny
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If FDIC banking plan is finalized, New York could struggle to restrain predatory lenders

If you go to a payday lender, they'll confirm you have an income and get you cash in a short turnaround. In exchange, you give them access to your
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Auto Market Shows Resiliency as Originations Grow

… personal loans, auto loans, credit cards and mortgage loans. For more information, please register for the Q4 2019 Industry Insights Report Webinar.
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Dana Trotter

The East End has incredibly powerful women in real estate. … collaborative of 35 real estate professionals that market homes from Aspen to the South
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Revealed: Prince Harry 'is in talks with US banking giant Goldman Sachs in what could prove a …

Revealed: Prince Harry 'is in talks with US banking giant Goldman Sachs in what could prove a …

Prince Harry has reportedly held talks with investment bank Goldman Sachs as he and Meghan build the 'Sussex Royal' brand that experts believe
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Study: High child-care costs are a hurdle for first-time home buyers

A recent study by Freddie Mac found that, adjusted for inflation, child care expenses jumped by 49 percent over the past 25 years. During that same
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Brookfield Properties Underscores Sustainability for Operational Edge

Brookfield Properties Underscores Sustainability for Operational Edge … Mariah Brown is the New York Bureau Chief and Real Estate Reporter for … the New York Metro area, Northeast region and national real estate trends. She is
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Could The International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) Ownership Structure Tell Us …

As you can see, institutional investors own 58% of International Business Machines. This can indicate that the company has a certain degree of
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Video Conferencing Software Market Outlook: Investors Still Miss the Big Assessment

An extensive elaboration of the Global Video Conferencing Software market … Ø Buying patterns (e.g. comfort & convenience, economical, pride)
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DBS Evacuates 300 Singapore Staff After Coronavirus Case

DBS Group Holdings Ltd. has evacuated 300 employees from an office floor in the heart of Singapore's financial district after one of its workers tested
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'Years of misconduct and fraudulent activity:' Nissan is suing its ex-chair Ghosn for $91 million

The former auto executive's fortune is calculated to be about $70 million, down from around $120 million at the time of his first court appearance a year
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Amazon is No. 1 in 'brand intimacy,' beating some big rivals

Amazon did not respond to a Fortune request for comment. For its report, MBLM surveyed more than 6,000 people worldwide to determine their
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The World Is Running Short of Sugar and Top Buyer Wants More

Follow Bloomberg on LINE messenger for all the business news and analysis you need. Just as the world's top sugar traders forecast a global
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Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Schedules Earnings Release for the Fourth Quarter and …

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (NYSE: ACRE) announced today that it will release financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2019
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How DoorDash took the lead in food delivery

Good morning. Tony Xu of DoorDash stopped by Fortune's new offices yesterday for a fascinating conversation about how his company has propelled
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'Jail, with the chance of being drowned'—more turmoil at sea for the virus-stricken cruise ship sector

You can write to us at bullsheet@fortune.com, or reply to this email with your suggestions and feedback. Good morning. From Tokyo to London and
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P2P lending achieves 10-fold growth with returns as high as 25% in 1 year

Last month, Nitin, a college student, earned 22 per cent returns out of his monthly allowances. He is a regular investor in peer-to-peer (P2P) lending
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Why payday lenders accept millions in MLGW payments: 'It gets people into the store.'

For the past three years, Memphis, Light, Gas and Water has provided ACE Cash Express, a payday lender that has faced penalties from the federal
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Market News: Real Estate Investment Solution Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecast …

Title: Global Real Estate Investment Solution Market Has Been Witnessing Accelerated Growth in Recent Years!! Los Angeles, United State– In recent
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Economic reforms and strong fundamentals are attracting global investors to India.

Investment in India's commercial real estate market has increased more than fivefold in a decade as investors seek to take advantage of the city's
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Do Institutions Own Dadi International Group Limited (HKG:8130) Shares?

With a market capitalization of HK$574m, Dadi International Group is a small cap stock, so it might not be well known by many institutional investors.
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Lending Startup Ads Feature Blockchain Character To Highlight Business

The startup uses a lending process based on blockchain — a bookkeeping network ran by computers. If people understand it, Figure hopes they may
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Lenders Seek Loans Tied to Borrowers' Sustainability Performance

More than half of 40 Europe-based bankers in an informal Bloomberg News survey say more lenders are looking to participate in sustainability-linked
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Philadelphia-area housing market sets January high for sales prices, closings

Greater Philadelphia's housing market is off to a hot start in 2020. … Median sales prices across the region soared to $240,000, a 9.6% over January
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How DeFi is Building a New Financial System

How DeFi is Building a New Financial System

DeFi, short for Decentralized Finance, which is also known as Distributed Finance … At present, mortgage lending is still the main form of DeFi lending.
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Growth Street amends lending criteria following restructure

Growth Street has outlined changes to its lending criteria following an overhaul of its platform last year. The peer-to-peer business lender announced a
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Comment: What a mansion tax would mean for the housing market

The property market has been flat for a year. An overly aggressive stamp duty regime, coupled with a change to the rules relating to relief on
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Finserv MARKETS wins Best Lending Tech award at 10th India Digital Awards

Finserv MARKETS has won the Best Lending Tech award in the Payment and Fintech Awards category at the 10th India Digital Awards at the India
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BlackBerry Cylance vs. IcedID Banking Trojan

IcedID, originally known as BokBot, is a banking Trojan featuring modular malicious code and infostealing capabilities. It was first identified in the wild
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Despite Big Banks' best efforts, the age of e-banks may finally be here… well, almost

Mobile bank Varo just won approval from the FDIC to receive deposit insurance, becoming the first mobile bank to do so. For the 5-year-old fintech
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The clever glass box that reshaped the world

Picture the scene: south-east China, in the early 1840s, and botanist and plant hunter Robert Fortune is “much annoyed” at the paltry collection of
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How Much is Baofeng Modern International Holdings Company Limited's (HKG:1121) CEO Getting …

Whatever your view on compensation, you might want to check if insiders are buying or selling Baofeng Modern International Holdings shares (free
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How should banks view mounting household debt?

U.S. household debt hit another all-time high in the fourth quarter, as outstanding balances on mortgages, student loans, auto loans and credit cards
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Walters: Wakeup call: Housing construction drops under Newsom

Walters: Wakeup call: Housing construction drops under Newsom … firm that assumed California's housing market is comparable to New York City's.
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Housing lending ended 2019 on a high: Pete Wargent

This cemented a robust rebound in lending flows since the election, mainly driven by owner-occupiers (+23 per cent). Investment loans are also up
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Roadmap to Cannabis Banking and Financial Services

Today we're releasing a bold roadmap to provide guidance and support for state-chartered financial services industries that work with
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Can You Imagine How United International Transportation's (TADAWUL:4260) Shareholders Feel …

By buying an index fund, investors can approximate the average market return. But if you choose individual stocks with prowess, you can make
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Simon strikes $3.6B deal to buy Taubman

In a deal valued at $3.6 billion, Simon Property Group is buying mall operator Taubman Realty. Simon will acquire an 80 percent ownership interest in
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The Daily Shot: US Foreclosure Rate Drops to 35-Year Low

Australia's mortgage lending jumped in December, with homeowner (as opposed to investor) financing rising by most since 2016.
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How is China experiencing the coronavirus outbreak? Almost entirely online

… people in Chinese cities—from Shanghai to Beijing to Shenzhen—told Fortune they are only emerging from their homes to purchase necessities.
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Deaths Hit 1115; Singapore Bank Evacuates 300: Virus Update

(Bloomberg) — The impact of the coronavirus continued to spread, as Japan found new infections on a cruise ship while a major bank in Singapore
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Life In Beijing Amid The Coronavirus

How has daily life in Beijing changed since the coronavirus outbreak in China? Bloomberg News' Peter Martin asked citizens about the impact on their
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Two Japan Evacuees Get Coronavirus After First Testing Negative

Two Japanese men who were evacuated from Wuhan late last month have tested positive for the novel coronavirus after initially being cleared of the
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3 Stocks Set to Move On Earnings Reports: JLL, QLYS, and ROKU

Here are a 3 stocks that could be ripe for significant post earnings trends if the market likes what it hears. Real Estate services provider Jones Lang
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Wakeup call: Housing construction drops

Wakeup call: Housing construction drops

It comes from a now-discredited study by a research firm that assumed California's housing market is comparable to New York City's. Nevertheless
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Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Fenix Outdoor International AG (STO:FOI B)?

Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let's take a look at Fenix Outdoor International's outlook and value based on
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GIC-Backed Palm Oil Firm Mulls $500 Million Indonesia IPO

PT Triputra Agro Persada, backed by Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte, is gearing up for an initial public offering in Indonesia that could
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Which US housing markets are the most affordable for veterans?

US veterans seeking the most affordable cities to live in should head for the Lone Star State. An analysis of Dept. of Veterans Affairs data by Veterans
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Veterans MOB Portfolio Lands $700M of Construction-to-Permanent Financing

A production team of Peter Hillakas and George Mitsanas from commercial mortgage banker Gantry's LA Office arranged the financing with a pension
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Validea Peter Lynch Strategy Daily Upgrade Report – 2/12/2020

INVESTORS TITLE COMPANY (ITIC) is a small-cap value stock in the Insurance (Prop. & Casualty) industry. The rating according to our strategy
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Uncertainties Surrounding Brexit and Investment in the UK Property Market

There are many ambiguities surrounding leaving the European Union, the property market for investors being one. The UK has certainly established a
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Is Long Bon International Co.,Ltd (TPE:2514) A Smart Pick For Income Investors?

Before buying a stock for its income, we want to see if the dividends have been stable in the past, and if the company has a track record of maintaining
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Coronavirus Infections on Japan Cruise Ship Leap to 174

Japan has found 39 more coronavirus cases aboard a quarantined luxury cruise vessel that has become the center of the largest outbreak outside
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Indonesia Interested in Buying Russia's BT, BMP Tanks – Ambassador

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Indonesia is interested in buying BT-3F and BMP-3F tanks as well as Mi-17 helicopters from Russia, the country's Ambassador
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Early Coronavirus Genetic Data May Have Forewarned Outbreak

China didn't release key genetic data on the coronavirus until about two weeks after it emerged that a new SARS-like illness may be sickening people,
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Birds of Prey kinda gets a new 'Harley Quinn' title after film's low box office debut

Back in 2014, the company lopped off “Live Die Repeat” from Doug Liman's sci-fi Groundhog Day project, Edge of Tomorrow when it hit Blu-ray and
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How the Fed and Commercial Banks

Then we will summarize the textbook description of how the Federal Reserve and commercial banking system “create money” when the Fed buys
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Origence Partners With Docutech to Optimize the Lending Process

Integration of the Origence mortgage lending platform with Docutech's ConformX and Solex platforms will allow lenders to generate dynamic loan
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Broadway's Aladdin Will Get 2 New Title Players and a Jasmine This Winter

The current company also includes Major Attaway as Genie (with Michael James Scott returning to the role beginning February 28), Jonathan
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Good Day NWA: Taking Advantage of Low Rates Sponsored by Rock Mortgage

Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest level since 2016. … If you're interested in learning more and would like to contact Rock Mortgage, click here.
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Pay May Drop Under 2020 Democrats' Safety Net Plans, Study Says

Proposals by several Democratic presidential candidates to shore up Social Security by raising payroll taxes could have a downside: lower economic
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Va. lawmakers advance bills to fight predatory lending

In an effort to fight predatory lending, loans with unfavorable terms to the borrower, the House of Delegates and Senate each voted recently to pass
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Introducing Connect2Capital: A New Community of Mission-Driven Small Business Lenders

CRF unveils new phase for small business lending network designed to help transform the community development finance ecosystem. Community
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Trump's New Nuclear Budget Is Bad News for Russia

Since Donald Trump began his presidency, Democrats have painted him as an appeaser and possibly a pawn of Russia's President Vladimir Putin.
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