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  • Home Depot CEO builds on first-year success (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Heading a home improvement chain during the worst housing slump in decades is no picnic. Just ask Frank Blake, who's just marked his first year as chief executive of Home Depot. The Atlanta company's earnings and share price have suffered amid the drumbeat of bad news about housing and mortgages. But Blake also has had some success in steadying the company after the controversial Bob Nardelli's ...
    2008-01-07 11:28:05
  • Paulson says US economy will likely continue to slow in weeks and months ahead (The Forex Market)

    WASHINGTON (Thomson Financial) - There will likely be further indications of slower economic growth in the coming weeks and months, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said today.
    2008-01-07 11:28:58
  • Dollar Gains Against Yen, Ending 7-Day Losing Streak, on Growth (Bloomberg.com)

    Jan. 7 (Bloomberg) -- The dollar rose for the first time in eight trading days versus the yen on speculation global growth may withstand a slowing U.S. economy.
    2008-01-07 11:36:11
  • (AFX UK Focus) 2008-01-07 19:15 GMT: Paulson says US economy will likely continue to slow in weeks and months ahead (Interactive Investor)

    (Recasts, updates with more from speech)
    2008-01-07 11:43:41
  • Dollar Rises Against Yen for the First Time in 2008 on Growth (Bloomberg.com)

    Jan. 7 (Bloomberg) -- The dollar rose for the first time this year versus the yen and gained against the euro on speculation global growth may withstand a slowing U.S. economy.
    2008-01-07 11:58:20
  • How to Eliminate Predatory Lending and Foreclosures - Free Mortgage ...

    PR.com - Not knowing which mortgage fees the borrower can -- and cannot -- negotiate. 2. Choosing and trusting the first loan officer the borrower interviews. 3. Using an interest-only or "payment option" adjustable-rate loan primarily to qualify for a more ...
    2008-01-07 05:48:00
  • Six common money dilemmas solved

    MSNBC - Six common money dilemmas solved Pay mortgage or invest? Buy a car or lease? ‘Money ... off credit-card debt, you get a guaranteed rate of return equal to your interest ... Assume a lower bracket only if you're near retirement and know your tax rate ...
    2008-01-07 10:20:00
  • A New Year Dawns - Associated Construction Publications

    A New Year DawnsAssociated Construction Publications, GA - 2 hours agoAnd you can blame it all on the sub-prime mortgage disaster. Some Mountain states are still booming. In Utah, for example, the non-residential construction ...
    2008-01-07 08:09:33
  • Honesty is gospel star Kirk Franklin's policy - Newsday

    Honesty is gospel star Kirk Franklin's policyNewsday, NY - 2 hours agoFranklin says the album was inspired by not only his personal conflicts, but by what he sees as a general malaise affecting the entire country, ...
    2008-01-07 08:14:19
  • Freddie Mac Purchases $198 Million Capmark Mortgage Pool - Originator Times

    Freddie Mac Purchases $198 Million Capmark Mortgage PoolOriginator Times - 2 hours agoThe borrower also benefited from using the enhanced Freddie Mac Interest-Only Fixed-Rate Mortgage product. "We took the deal from under Seller application ...
    2008-01-07 08:41:27
  • Brits would benefit from financial workout - Easier (press release)

    Brits would benefit from financial workoutEasier (press release), UK - 2 hours ago31 per cent have not got their mortgage at a competitive rate; 25 per cent have not shopped around for insurance products; and 70 per cent have either no ...
    2008-01-07 08:51:00
  • Thailand inflation at one-year high - FreshPlaza

    Thailand inflation at one-year highFreshPlaza, Netherlands - 1 hour agoRisks from a sharp export slowdown brought on by the US subprime housing mortgage crisis and rising inflation keep financial markets guessing at what point ...
    2008-01-07 09:16:27
  • Slow-Playing LoopNet For Now - Seeking Alpha

    Slow-Playing LoopNet For NowSeeking Alpha, NY - 1 hour agoI feel that the short interest is a result of the sub-prime mortgage mess, and the expectation of short sellers that Loopnet will suffer with slowing ...
    2008-01-07 09:28:45
  • Loosey goosey - Atlantic Online

    Loosey gooseyAtlantic Online - 1 hour agoCash-strapped consumers in depreciating houses might respond more forcefully to tax cuts than lower interest rates. And if the mortgage mess gets bad enough ...
    2008-01-07 09:33:51
  • No Helicopter Drop For Failed Banks - HoweStreet.com

    No Helicopter Drop For Failed BanksHoweStreet.com, Canada - 1 hour agoThey hold long-term mortgages and mortgage-backed securities financed by short-term liabilities. Given this strategy, they must engage in extensive ...
    2008-01-07 09:43:37