Archive for August, 2007
Bush offers subprime help
President Bush outlined his plan Friday for helping troubled subprime borrowers keep their homes. The initiatives target hundred of thousands of distressed homeowners.
No commentsStocks stumble at start
U.S. stocks fell sharply at Thursday’s open after a newspaper report dashed hopes of a short-term interest rate cut in the near future.
No commentsThe Most Expensive Blocks In The U.S.
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No commentsBest Renters’ Markets
Anxious about buying a house? Here’s the best places to ride out a rough market.
No commentsStocks shrug off rout
U.S. stocks rose sharply at Wednesday’s open as investors regained their composure a day after the Dow Jones industrial average fell 280 points on renewed economic fears.
No commentsStocks fall for second day
Stocks turned lower at the open Tuesday as credit crunch fears continue to cause problems for Wall Street and keep investors jittery.
No commentsStocks retreat at the open
U.S. stocks retreated at Monday’s open after Home Depot agreed to cut the sales price of its wholesale supply unit, the latest sign that the credit crunch is hitting deals.
No commentsFed bends rules for two big banks
In a clear sign that the credit crunch is still affecting the nation’s largest financial institutions, the Federal Reserve agreed this week to bend key banking regulations to help out Citigroup and Bank of America, according to documents posted Friday on the Fed’s web site.
No commentsStocks struggle out of the gate
U.S. stocks retreated at Friday’s open as jittery investors braced for a fresh reading on housing starts and shrugged off a surprisingly strong jump in orders for durable goods.
No commentsWorld’s Most Overpriced Real Estate Markets
They’re culture-rich and scenically stunning. But invest in a home in any of these 10 cities and your balance sheet might take a beating.
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