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WASHINGTON (Bloomberg) - Home prices in 20 US cities rose more than forecast in May from a year earlier as a government tax credit temporarily underpinned sales.
The S&P/Case-Shiller index of property values increased 4.6 percent from May 2009, the b...
DATE: Jul 28, 2010
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The Bermuda Hotel Association (BHA) has awarded $18,000 in scholarships to three Bermudians studying hospitality overseas.
The BHA Overseas Hospitality Award is awarded annually and its purpose is to provide financial support for one year of study to...
DATE: Jul 28, 2010
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BOSTON (Bloomberg) - About 18.9 million homes in the US stood empty during the second quarter as surging foreclosures helped push ownership to the lowest level in a decade.
The number of vacant properties, including foreclosures, residences for sale ...
DATE: Jul 28, 2010
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Seniors and the frail can have peace of mind if they fall over thanks to a new device launched by Integrated Cabling & Security Solutions (ICSS).
The Fall Detector, which can be attached to the person, works by notifying the company's 24-hour monitor...
DATE: Jul 27, 2010
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LONDON (Reuters) - Business Secretary Vince Cable warned British banks yesterday they could face a tax on profits if they pay too much in dividends and bonuses at the expense of lending to smaller businesses.
Cable said that getting money flowing to ...
DATE: Jul 27, 2010
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Vermont licensed 17 new captive insurance companies in the first six months of the year as companies take advantage of the soft insurance market to prepare for a time when prices in the traditional market rise, officials said. The six-month tally was...
DATE: Jul 27, 2010
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Arch Capital Group Ltd. boosted its profits by more than $80 million during the second quarter of 2010 despite a drop in gross premiums written and underwriting income.
The company's net income was $237 million, or $4.45 per share, for the second qua...
DATE: Jul 27, 2010
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Pearson H1 profit more than trebles
LONDON (AP) -- Pearson PLC said Monday that first half profit more than trebled to 92 million pounds ($142 million), beating market forecasts and boosting the ful...
DATE: Jul 27, 2010
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DALLAS (AP) — Good times are finally back for the US airlines — and travellers find it harder to get bargains.
The summer travel season got off to a roaring start, fares are up, and money is rolling in from fees on things like checked baggage.
The si...
DATE: Jul 27, 2010
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The number of property sales registered with Government has dropped by more than 75 percent over the past two years, while the volume of sales so far in 2010 was only 26 percent of 2008 levels.
That is according to Rego Sotheby's July 2010 Newsletter...
DATE: Jul 27, 2010
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