Highs and woes: 10 key Orange County real estate headlines in 2017

For some in Orange County's housing market, '17 was indeed a very good year. Median home prices shattered the $700,000 price barrier. Six percent fewer homes came on the market than in 2016, yet there were just as many closed resales, said Steven Thomas, author of ReportsOnHousing. But with
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BEIJING, Dec 31 (Reuters) – Growth in China's manufacturing sector slowed slightly in December as a punishing crackdown on air pollution and a cooling property market start to weigh on the world's second-largest economy. The data support the view that the economy is beginning to gradually lose
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Capstead Mortgage Corp (NYSE:CMO) institutional sentiment decreased to 1.2 in Q3 2017. Its down -0.09, from 1.29 in 2017Q2. The ratio is negative, as 72 investment professionals opened new and increased stock positions, while 60 cut down and sold holdings in Capstead Mortgage Corp.
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Senior bankers and experts suggest Bangladesh's banks be cautious in liquidity management from the start of 2018 as a majority of them have been facing a shortage of available liquid funds at the extreme end of this year. An increasing trend in private sector credit growth, large import payments and
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Paragon Banking Group logo Paragon Banking Group PLC (LON:PAG) insider John Heron sold 69,525 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of GBX 478 ($6.39), for a total transaction of £332,329.50 ($444,350.18).
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Boosted by hefty government infrastructure spending, a resilient property market and unexpected strength in exports, China's manufacturing and industrial firms have been a major driver behind solid economic growth this year, with their strong appetite for raw materials boosting global commodity prices.
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As a result, the demand for both residential and commercial property has gone up, leading to a sharp increase in the number of those transacting on the website. Real estate is now the second largest sub-category after cars on OLX. OLX Country Manager Peter Ndiang'ui says the firm hopes to grow this
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Lindsell Train Ltd grew its stake in shares of Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ) by 18.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 19,950,710 shares of the company's stock after buying an
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Bangladesh will march at double speed in 2018,” said Farashuddin, who headed the central bank between 1998 and 2001. Soaring rice prices, however, left mid- and low-income group in trouble, said Mansur, Executive Director of private think-tank Policy Research Institute. “The government failed to
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Investors Title logo State Street Corp raised its holdings in shares of Investors Title (NASDAQ:ITIC) by 11.4% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 21,660 shares of the insurance provider's stock after
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Investors sentiment decreased to 2.11 in 2017 Q3. Its down 4.75, from 6.86 in 2017Q2. It turned negative, as 6 investors sold Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT shares while 12 reduced holdings. 11 funds opened positions while 27 raised stakes. 8.71 million shares or 45.20% less from 15.89 million
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Taylor, won the first of his world titles in 1990 when part of the British Darts Organisation, then the only major darts circuit. He was one of 16 players that formed the breakaway World Darts Council in 1992, the company which became the PDC and held its own version of the world championship in 1994.
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It wasn't until days later when the victims were contacted by the real title company asking for money. That's when the scam came to light, someone had forged their real estate agent's email address. The FBI is also trying to track down the money. Experts suggest always calling and confirming with the
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More notable recent Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:CACC) news were published by: Streetinsider.com which released: “Form 8-K CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORP For: Dec 20” on December 21, 2017, also Bloomberg.com with their article: “As Inventor of Subprime Car Loans Exits, Critics
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Ally Financial logo Janus Henderson Group PLC boosted its holdings in shares of Ally Financial Inc (NYSE:ALLY) by 4.8% in the third quarter, according to its … Its segments include Automotive Finance operations, Insurance operations, Mortgage Finance operations, Corporate Finance operations, and
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Anthony Edward Malkin a.k.a Tony Malkin, Chairman and CEO of Empire State Realty Trust, Inc., was born in New York City, on 6/1/62. During FY 2016, Malkin raked in at least $9,295,625, according to Bloomberg LP. This includes $810,000 in salary, and a bonus of $1,822,500, plus $6,545,109 in
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The GEO Group (NYSE: GEO) and Anworth Mortgage Asset (NYSE:ANH) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends and
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Customers Bancorp (NYSE: CUBI) is a growing regional bank based in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, about 50 miles northwest of Philadelphia. The company operates retail bank branches primarily in the Philadelphia and adjacent markets with a significant lending concentration in mortgage warehousing
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Also Barrons.com published the news titled: “Cathay Pacific: Is a Merger with Air China Back on the Horizon?” on July 27, 2017. Bloomberg.com's news article titled: “Qatar Airways Keen to Increase Cathay Pacific Stake From 9.9%” with publication date: December 14, 2017 was also an interesting one.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she'll team up with France to hold the European Union together and pledged to her form next government “without delay.” In a New Year's Eve speech to the nation, Merkel outlined a vision for her fourth term that includes an alliance with French President
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