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Bank of America Reports Second-Quarter 2011 Financial Results Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:47AMSecond-Quarter Loss of $0.90 per Share, in Line With Previous EstimatesExcluding Certain Mortgage-Re...
Business Briefs Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:41AMHawaii home loan fees 10th highest in U.S. • Cisco to lay off 6,500 employees in August • IBM raises guidance after strong earnings • U.S. hiring to rise, growth slow, poll shows • And more
Electrolux warning adds to gloom for consumer companies Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:10AMSTOCKHOLM: Home appliances giant Electrolux warned that weak demand in the U.S. and Europe combined with rising raw materials costs would hurt second-half earnings, underscoring harsh conditions for consumer companies.
Wake Forest Bancshares, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:29PMWake Forest Bancshares, Inc., parent company of Wake Forest Federal Savings and Loan Association, announced today that the Company reported earnings of $116,296 or $0.10 per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, compared to earnings of $84,056 or $0.07 per share for the same quarter a year earlier. Â Earnings for the first nine months of the Company's fiscal year were reported at $399,500 ...
Battered Homebuilder Sentiment Creeps Up Nationwide Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:51PMHome building firms nationwide were a little bit more optimistic in July but confidence levels remained near historic lows, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) said on Monday.
Battered US home builder sentiment creeps up Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:30PMConfidence levels remain near historic lows. 18 Jul 2011 1:25 PM
U.S. home builder sentiment rises in July-NAHB Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:16AMU.S. home builder sentiment rose more than expected in July but remained near historic lows, the National Association of Home Builders said on Monday.
Kallis, Dravid have helped me evolve as a cricketer: Eoin Morgan Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:56PMLondon, July 17 : England's Irish-origin middle order batsman Eoin Morgan has credited South Africa's Jacques Kallis and India's Rahul Dravid for his marked improvement as a player at the international level.
Forex Technical and Fundamental Analysis for the Week of July 18, 2011 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:15AMEUR/USD had a down week and even broke through the 1.40 handle solidly. The pair then bounced back up, and it appears that the week is forming a hammer. This is very bullish, but it should be noted that the highs are getting lower, and as such – we don’t like buying at this point.
Commodities Technical and Fundamental Analysis for the Week of July 18, 2011 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:59AMThe CL contract had a missed week, but finished positive. The fact that the market is hanging in at these levels gives more confidence to the bulls in the long run one would think.
Former shuttle workers lend insight to life after layoffs Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:36AMIs there life after the shuttle?
Why O.C. apartment rents are rising Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:22AM[gallery order="DESC" orderby="rand" exclude=117563]Apartment rents are on the rise in and around Orange County. We chose to ask the "Why?" question to three keen observers of the marketplace: Joe Leon, a managing director at brokers Jones Lang LaSalle; Kevin...
Mets midseason report card Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:22PMEntering this weekend's pivotal midseason series against first-place Philadelphia, the Mets find themselves at a respectable 46-45 mark despite having their best three hitters on the disabled list.
VERSACE: Contemplating the global new middle class Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:00PMANALYSIS/OPINION: Looking back at a chart of the Standard & Poor's 500 this week, I see a market that is reeling from a number of factors and data points. Some conflict with others, and some are good only in so far as they are not as bad as they have ...
Area squads prepare for postseason Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:25AMCOLUMBUS — A season’s worth of hard work has come down to this. It’s time for the postseason.
Home Sales Decline in Fayette, Tipton Counties Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:15PMWhile home sales in both Tipton and Fayette counties took hits in the second quarter – down 11.9 percent and 6.4 percent, respectively, compared...
Motorsport: Wheels come off GP3 charge Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:12PMYoung New Zealand driver Mitch Evans has slipped to second in the GP3 championship after a fraught two races at Silverstone in England.The Kiwi driver headed into the weekend on top of the points table after three rounds but...
Webb 2.0: KU’s leading QB Jordan Webb showing improvement Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:37AMFor the last couple of years, Kansas University football coaches — old staff and new alike — have raved about quarterback Jordan Webb’s strong arm. Three years into his career as a college quarterback, the red-shirt sophomore’s feet are starting to catch up to his cannon.
UK housing market shows unexpected resilience Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:51AM* UK housebuilders report stable sales in recent months * House prices rise unexpectedly in June - Halifax * Pent up demand for new homes drives activity * No quick fix for mortgage issue LONDON, July ...
Clear Capital(R) Home Data Index Forecast Reveals Further Price Declines for Second Half of 2011 Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:00PMTRUCKEE, CA--(Marketwire - 07/08/11) - Clear Capital ( www.clearcapital.com ) released its monthly Home Data Index (HDI) Market Report, showing U.S. home prices have decreased by 3.2 percent in the first six months of 2011 despite news of a second quarter uptick in home prices, and are forecast to stumble another 2.4 percent in the second half of 2011. This month's HDI ...
BoE to keep its rates at a record low Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:35AMConcern about the pace of economic recovery looks set to persuade the Bank of England to keep interest rates at rock-bottom today. A decision is to be announced at noon.
Rates to stay at record low as economy wobbles Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:43AMBy Christina Fincher
Cranston Family has Doggie Wheelchair Stolen Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 10:51PMA Cranston family is calling it the lowest of lows, as someone steals their disabled dog's wheelchair.
UPDATE: Cranston Family has Doggie Wheelchair Stolen Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 10:51PMA Cranston family is calling it the lowest of lows, as someone steals their disabled dog's wheelchair.
Taking Another Look At Auto Stocks Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 3:05PMThe automotive manufacturers in the U.S. may be on their way to recovery.
The US Lodging Industry: Mid-Year 2011 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 1:07PMNEW YORK CITY-With the global economic recovery slipping into lower gear, the US is experiencing a lethargic and delicate fiscal improvement of its own. Myriad international and domestic issues continue to exert negative pressures on the American financial system.
Cornes the best fit, says Schulz Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:20PMChad Cornes is an obvious inclusion for Port Adelaide this week according to forward Jay Schulz
Five Housing Trends in Summer 2011 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:11AMWill mortgage rates rise? Will jumbo loans get less scarce? Here are the summer trends.
Talking Points: NRL round 17 Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 5:05PMPenrith's premonitions, Hindy's hard luck and Cooper's future plans headline the NRL Talking Points. Have your say now.
PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - July 4 Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 4:29PMCompiled for Reuters by Media Monitors. Reutershas not verified these stories and does not vouch for theiraccuracy. THE AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW (www.afr.com) Robert Millner, chief executive of investment ...
Marlins-Rangers Preview Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 1:07AMStruggling at home, the Texas Rangers look to continue capitalizing on strong performances from C.J. Wilson. The Florida Marlins are trying to build on their best offensive effort under Jack McKeon. Wilson looks to remain unbeaten for an eighth consecutive start by quieting the Marlins' bats in the conclusion of this three-game series Sunday night.
Consumers abusing legal synthetic versions of cocaine, meth, marijuana Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 12:21AMRon and Nancy were recreational drug users, and on a few weekend occasions they snorted cocaine in their Porter County garage while their young children slept.
Manufacturing in Asia cools on low demand Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 6:22PMBEIJING: Sagging export demand cooled Asian manufacturing activity in June, surveys released yesterday showed, reinforcing concerns that a slowdown in the United States and Europe was sapping world economic growth.
5-Year ARMS Hit Record Low Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 12:43PMInitial interest rates on 5-year adjustable-rate mortgages have fallen to a record low, reaching an average of 3.22 percent in the Freddie Mac weekly rate survey. The rate was down from
Business Briefs Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 6:37AMHonolulu office vacancies increase • Oceanic debuts faster broadband • Fixed mortgage rates hold steady • And more
Asia Factory Growth Fades as New Orders Dry Up Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 5:11AMSagging export demand cooled Asian manufacturing activity in June, surveys released on Friday showed, reinforcing concerns that a slowdown in the United States and Europe was sapping world economic growth.
In complete control: Former Jayhawk Brett Ballard has high hopes for future of Baker hoops Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 12:08AMIt’s only been 15 months since he was introduced as the head men’s basketball coach at Baker University, but he carries himself like a man who’s been running the Wildcats’ program for 15 years.
Business Briefcase: Finance, housing, corporate news Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 11:26PMJobless benefits claims stuck at over 400,000 last week; Rates on fixed mortgages remain near lows for 2011; Former home loan executive gets 30 years for fraud; Oil prices backtrack, falling nearly 16% in May and June; Spirits giant's first-quarter profit jumped by 52 percent
Four years of the iPhone Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 6:32PMAs we observe the fourth birthday of the iPhone, CNET takes a look back at all the models, their highs and lows, and how they changed the cell phone industry.
Case-Shiller: Slight Increase in April Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 3:08PMRISMEDIA, June 30, 2011—S&P/Case-Shiller’s 10- and 20-city composites rose less than one percent in April over March, the first price increase the indices have measured in eight months. Data through April 2011, released recently by S&P Indices for…
What Can Home Owners Learn From Case-Shiller's Home Price Index? Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 2:20PMThe Case-Shiller Home Price Indices may be useful to financial analysts but for home owners it's a d
What Can Homeowner's Learn From Case-Shiller's Home Price Index? Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 2:07PMThe S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index released its monthly report this week, with less than surprising results. April's home prices for the 20 U.S. cities comprising the index dropped 4% year-over-year despite a slight 0.7% uptick from March to April. The uptick can be chalked up to the fact that April marks the beginning of the high season for home buying. It's the first national price ...
What Does Home Depot Do With Its Free Cash? Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 12:56PMLet's find out if they're good stewards of your capital.
Spring Buying Boosts Home Prices Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 10:16AMWASHINGTON (AP) -- Home prices in major U.S. cities have risen for the first time in eight months, boosted by an annual flurry of spring buyers. Prices rose in 13 of the 20 cities tracked by the Standard
Spring buyers boost home prices Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 9:54AMHome prices in most major U.S. cities are rising for the first time in eight months, boosted by an annual wave of spring buying. Analysts cautioned that the increases could be temporary and don’t signal a rebound for the depressed home market.
Greenback Edges Higher as Housing Data Beats Expectations Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 9:48AMBucking the recent trend of poor housing data, May’s pending home sales data from May signaled that the sector’s bearish advance may be declining.
Morning Gold Market Report Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 8:43AMCompiled 06/29/11 6:00 AM ( CT ) Statistics: London Gold Fix $1,506.00 +$3.50 LME Copper Stocks 467,025 tons -1,350 tons GOLD MARKET FUNDAMENTALS: (6:00 AM CST) Given the
Small bump in home prices Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 7:38AMWASHINGTON -- Home prices in most major U.S. cities are rising for the first time in eight months, boosted by an annual wave of spring buying. Analysts cautioned that the increases may be temporary and don't signal a rebound for the depressed home market.
Home prices up after 8-month fall Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 6:15AMWASHINGTON - Home prices in most major U.S. cities are rising for the first time in eight months, boosted by an annual wave of spring buying. Analysts cautioned that the increases may be temporary and don't signal a rebound for the depressed home market.
Spring buying boosts home prices in 13 major U.S. cities Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 2:14AMHome prices in most major U.S. cities are rising for the first time in eight months, boosted by an annual wave of spring buying. Analysts cautioned that the increases may be temporary and don't signal ...