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Foreclosure rate in Denver hits record low
Denver-area foreclosures were down 14 percent in 2015 from a year earlier to an all-time low rate, according to year-end data from y RealtyTrac.
The low foreclosure rate speak to the health of the overall Denver economy, said Daren Blomquist, vice president at RealtyTrac.
“Denver is a real bright spot when it comes to foreclosures. They are still going down from a year ago,” Blomquist said. “In 2014, they were already low – in what we would call a safe and healthy foreclosure level. They… …read more
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RealtyTrac: Foreclosure filings drop to nine-year low
Wrapping up last year, new industry data shows that foreclosure filings dropped to a new nine-year low. RealtyTrac Vice President Daren Blomquist explained that 2015 witnessed a return to normal, healthy foreclosure activity in many markets. …read more
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Explosions, gunfire rock Jakarta, at least 1 killed
A series of large explosions rocked Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, on Thursday morning. The Associated Press reports one blast was in front of a popular shopping mall, and there have been at least six other explosions as well as gunfire. At least one person is reported dead. The area of the mall blast contains many luxury hotels, offices and embassies. Police cordoned off the area and sounds of gunfire could be heard. ABC News reported Indonesia has been on high alert against threats by Islamic extremists after foiling a terror plot late last month.
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At least one winner in $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot
Wednesday night’s record Powerball jackpot — estimated at $1.6 billion — has at least one winner. The California Lottery announced on Twitter that one winning ticket was sold in Chino Hills. Other states are still checking to see if there are additional winning tickets. The winning numbers are: 8, 27, 34, 4, 19 and the Powerball of 10.
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Zillow: Here are 2016’s hottest housing markets
Since we’re only a few weeks into the new year, there’s still plenty of time to identify which housing markets are set to blow up this year. Zillow set out to do just that, using its Home Value Forecast, which forecasts the change in the Zillow Home Value Index over the next 12 months, recent income growth, and current unemployment rate to pinpoint which markets will be the hottest in 2016. …read more
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Carl Icahn discloses 4.66% stake in Gannett
Activist investor Carl Icahn has reported a 4.66% stake in Gannett Co. Inc. , according to a filing Wednesday. Icahn had sold his shares in the media company last year. Gannett spun off its broadcast and digital media businesses under Tegna Inc in 2015. Gannett owns newspapers and other media assets. Gannett shares were flat in late trading Wednesday after ending the regular session down 0.1%.
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Extra Space Storage shares rise on S&P 500 inclusion
Extra Space Storage Inc. shares advanced in the extended session Wednesday after S&P Dow Jones Indices said the storage-space real-estate investment trust would replace Chubb Corp. on the S&P 500 Index . Extra Space shares rose 2% to $91.30 after hours. The change is scheduled to occur after the close of trade on Jan. 15, when ACE Ltd. is expected to close on its acquisition of Chubb.
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Beige Book shows mixed economy
The latest Federal Reserve Beige Book presents a mixed picture of the economy, with consumers and housing staying strong as the manufacturing, agricultural and energy sectors struggle. …read more
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Ambarella shares drop more than 10% on heels of GoPro outlook cut
Ambarella Inc. shares fell in the extended session Wednesday after GoPro Inc. cut its outlook and announced layoffs. Ambarella shares dropped 11% to $39.85. The company is a major chip supplier for GoPro’s wearable cameras. In early December, Ambarella warned of lighter-than-expected sales citing a weakness in the wearable camera market. Late Wednesday, GoPro shares dove more than 20% after the camera maker cut its fourth-quarter revenue outlook and announced it would cut 7% of its workforce.
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