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Canada dollar up; central bank stands pat on rate Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:52AMSAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- The Canadian dollar strengthened Tuesday after the Bank of Canada announced its target for the overnight interest rate will remain unchanged at 1%, as had been expected. Changes to the language in the policy statement suggested to some analysts the central bank was preparing to raise rates, perhaps later this year. "This appears to have fanned speculation that one ...
Borders seeks OK to liquidate Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:49AMThere will be no storybook ending for the Borders store in Vacaville or the company's remaining 398 stores across the nation.
Sentry Investments receives prestigious Brendan Wood International TopGun Awards Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:48AMTORONTO, ONTARIO-- - Sentry Investments is pleased to announce that it was one of only five firms to receive a 2011 TopGun Asset Management Team Award from Brendan Wood International , a worldwide intelligence-based advisory firm.
Valley home sales drop sharply in June Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:46AMTax credits provided short-term boost last year Lehigh Valley home sales fell sharply in June as expected, underscoring how last year's tax credits to encourage home-buying provided a one-time boost and not lasting momentum for the struggling housing market.
North Dakota wants to give away millions of dollars Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:46AMMore than 61,000 people, businesses entitled to cash in on unclaimed money BISMARCK - Linda Fisher sits in a booth at the North Dakota State Fair each year, trying to give away millions of dollars. Some approach her cautiously, trying to determine if it's a sting operation. But she has legitimate money - $32 million worth that's built up since 1975, to be exact. Talk about this topic
7 Office REITs Near 52-Week Lows Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:46AMTrolling the bottom for upside potential.
Westamerica Bancorporation Reports Second Quarter 2011 Earnings Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:45AMSAN RAFAEL, Calif. -- Westamerica Bancorporation , parent company of Westamerica Bank, today reported net income for the second quarter of 2011 of $21.3 million and diluted earnings per common share of $0.74.
Midwest Real Estate Data's MLS System Has Believers Because It Is Browser Agnostic Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:44AMRealtors(R) Aren't All Built the Same -- Neither Should Their MLS System
Netherlands destinations are wastewater solution research Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:43AMApeldoorn, Deventer, Amersfoort, Arnhem, all in the Netherlands, are cities a Le Mars group traveled through to gather information about an option to treat more wastewater.
Close the book on Borders Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:48AMBibliophiles called throughout the day to the Borders bookstore in Sand City offering condolences. Manager Tracy Brown said loyal customers of the 14-year-old store were saddened that the national Borders chain could start liquidating its 399 stores as early as Friday.
Air-rights lease at Copley roils critics Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:47AMThe plan to enlarge Copley Place with a 47-story tower that would be Boston’s largest residential building has again thrust the complex into controversy, with two lawmakers accusing Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Governor Deval Patrick’s administration of steamrolling the public review of the massive project.
Leonard: County’s involvement in investigation limited Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:47AMBill Haglund Despite news reports to the contrary, Dallas County’s involvement in the investigation into the slaying of a Real Estate agent in West Des Moines is limited.
FTSE up as banks, commods bounce, debt worries remain Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:45AMLONDON (Reuters) - Commodity and banking stocks helped push Britain's top share index higher on Tuesday after recent sharp losses, with sovereign debt concerns limiting upside potential.
FTSE up as banks, commods bounce, debt worries remian Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:43AM* FTSE up 0.5 percent * Banks, commodities bounce after sharp falls LONDON, July 19 (Reuters) - Commodity and banking stockshelped push Britain's top share index higher on Tuesday afterrecent sharp ...
British defence equipment budget rises as Future Force takes shape Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:42AMThe British Government today committed to increasing the planned Ministry of Defence (MOD) equipment budget by over £3bn during the Spending Review period after 2015 to fund vital future military...
Additional news "Real Estate News" Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:42AMLong-term dispute biggest oil transit operator Baltic Vopak EOS with the Ministry of Justice of Estonia on the location of a new prison in Tallinn (the county adjacent to Tallinn – approx.
Tuesday's news and tips Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:32AM■ Real estate investment trust Land Securities said the outlook for development in London remains attractive while even the battered retail sector has its bright spots.
Frank McCourt's attorneys argue against accepting MLB financing Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:19PMAttorneys say accepting loan would be 'deal with the devil.' Whether the Dodgers should be financed during the bankruptcy case by a loan arranged by the owner or one proposed by the league is set to be decided at a court hearing Wednesday. Frank McCourt would be signing "a deal with the devil" by accepting a loan offered by a commissioner intent on stripping McCourt of his team, attorneys for ...
Part Of Old Hershey Plant For Sale Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:15PMPart of the old Hershey chocolate factory is for sale.
Washoe-Reno-Sparks regional business license in the works Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:14PMBusiness owners may soon be able to get a business license to operate in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County at one location.
Chinese property prices cooling in more areas Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:14PMMore cities in China experienced cooling property prices in June, compared to May, as policies targeting speculation kicked in.
Lower Merion Building and Planning Approves land development Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:14PMA historic barn in Gladwyne may have reached the end of its long life, while a business in Bala Cynwyd is poised to start a new phase of its success.
Domestic helper agencies: Photo gallery of candidates Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:13PMIt seems to me that domestic helper agencies are probably getting more enquiries by using an advertising method seldom used elsewhere. By posting photos of domestic helper applicants outside their shops, it becomes easier for prospect employers to scan personal information and skills without even bothering staff inside the agency office. This means employers can
Borders Looks To Liquidate Stores, Including 4 In Miami Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:13PMThere will be no storybook ending for Borders. The 40-year-old book seller could start liquidating its 399 remaining stores as early as Friday.
Stolen petroglyph returned to original home in Nevada Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:12PMLAS VEGAS (AP) — A petroglyph bearing the distinct images of bighorn sheep has been returned to its original home in southern Nevada after it was stolen in 2008.
Lotus Hotel in Waikiki sold for $18.5M Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:10PMThe Lotus Hotel at Diamond Head is being sold for $18.5 million to a Japanese investment group.
Texas still second in mortgage closing costs Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:07PMClosing costs have increased 10.3 percent since 2010 as lenders have boosted their charges.
Camano Island lawn service touts low environmental impact Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:53AMCAMANO ISLAND -- Nick Ridgeway made a change of careers and now he's on the cutting edge of sustainable lawn care.
Real Estate Wonk: Rents in Baltimore region on rise Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:47AMRenters beware and landlords rejoice: Monthly rents keep going up. An analysis of higher-end apartments in the Baltimore region shows average effective rents -- what tenants actually pay after factoring in concessions -- are up by nearly 6 percent compared with the middle of last year.
WoodGrove Park: Living a Life of Leisure – the Kapampangan Way Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:44AMWhen it comes to living life to its fullest, there is no doubt that Kapampangans top the list with their passion for entertaining, serving and savouring great food, living in grand homes, and spending leisurely moments with friends and loved ones.
EU competition watchdog slams BayernLB Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:44AMThe European Union's competition watchdog on Monday criticized the restructuring plan submitted by German authorities for bailed out public-sector bank BayernLB.
Treveria PLC - Update on debt facility Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:41AMTreveria PLC - Update on debt facility
Treasury prices rally on European debt concerns Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:35AMNEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Treasury prices rose Monday, pushing down yields, as Friday's banking stress tests failed to inspire investor confidence and reduce concerns that Europe's debt crisis will deepen. The European Banking Authority's stress tests showed that eight banks failed the tests, but most analysts identified much bigger shortfalls than the official results. Yields on 10-year notes ...
Wanxiang and Ener1 Receive Chinese Government Approval for Joint Venture Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:30AMEner1, Inc. , a leader in lithium-ion energy storage solutions, and Wanxiang Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd., a division of the Chinese conglomerate Wanxiang Group Corporation, today announced that they have received approval from the Chinese government for their joint venture to co-manufacture lithium-ion energy storage systems for the China market.
Digital Realty Trust Signs Adobe to Singapore Data Centre Lease Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:30AMDigital Realty Trust, Inc. , a global wholesale data centre provider, has signed a lease agreement with Adobe Systems Incorporated in its 29A International Business Park data centre in Singapore.
American Community Development Group Provides Late Financials Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:30AMAmerican Community Development Group, Inc. today announced that it submitted the quarterly financial report to comply with current information status on Pinksheets. The company intends to be in accurate compliance of the required filing schedule in the future.
Eco hero The community gardener Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:28AMTony Carroll started the group Garden Gorilla to create instant allotments in schools, on vacant land and in community spaces with volunteers.
Jail for Qld ex-cop who killed wife Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:56PMA former Queensland police sergeant who quit the force with post-traumatic stress syndrome has been jailed for killing his wife during a heated argument.
'Ten'se time for crooks Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:56PMThere's room at the top for two bad guys. Now that Osama bin Laden is dead and mobster "Whitey" Bulger is behind bars, the feds are hunting for a few bad men or women -- including thugs from New York -- to replace their mug shots on the FBI...
Would Franklin County school districts share real estate tax revenue? Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:55PMMajor commercial and industrial developers prefer the Interstate 81 corridor to other areas in Franklin County.
Abu Dhabi Bank Woos Japan Investors With First Samurai Bond: Arab Credit Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:55PMNational Bank of Abu Dhabi PJSC (NBAD) , the United Arab Emirates’ second-biggest bank, sold the Persian Gulf region’s first Samurai bond last week as it seeks to widen the pool of potential investors.
China’s New Home Prices Quicken in Shanghai, Beijing Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:54PMNew home prices rose in 67 Chinese cities in June, with growth in Beijing and Shanghai accelerating for the first time since the government stepped up efforts this year to curb growth.
UPDATE 2-China's Hanlong makes $1.5 billion bid for Sundance Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:51PM* Hanlong wants all of African iron ore developer Sundance * Will pay A$0.50 a share, valuing Sundance at $1.5 bln * Sundance says take no action * Sundance questions adequacy of bid * Sundance shares ...
New houses continue to sell on Central N. Side Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:48PMTall Victorian homes once lined Federal Street in the Central North Side, but for much of the 30 years Joan Kimmel has lived in the neighborhood, the 100-year-old houses slowly deteriorated on a blighted street filled with vacant lots.
West Milford Township to take another look at Johner renovations Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:45PMA long-discussed renovation project at West Milford Township's Johner Building on Edgar Drive could be in for another reexamination.
Sharjah residential rents increase by 2% Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:45PMDubai: Despite power cuts and petrol shortages, rents in some areas of Sharjah have risen 2 per cent in the last quarter, real estate firm Asteco said.
Funding retirees' health care a growing liability Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:52PMebrandt@pottsmerc.com
Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsIvanka Trump gives birth to daughter in NYC Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:51PMNEW YORK (AP) - She's been a model, a jewelry designer and a judge on her father's TV show "The Apprentice." Now add mother to the list of Ivanka Trump's job titles.
Ivanka Trump gives birth to daughter in NYC Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:51PMFresh hope for debt resolution? Senate leaders discuss fallback plan as crisis talks continue
Local agent, client to appear on HGTV Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:46PMTwo area residents are about to be featured on HGTV's "My First Place," a popular national show. Paul Scheurer, an agent with Landmark Realty Inc. in Godfrey, and Jessica Stutz of Alton, his real estate client, will both be in a segment that airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday on HGTV.