Zacks Equity Research, Chicago, announced Friday that it had made Duke Realty Corp. its "Bear of the Day" -- a stock expected to underperform the markets over the next three to six months -- for July 21.Zacks said the Indianapolis-based real estate company reported first-quarter funds from operations that were 10% lower than Zacks' expectations. "We do not expect a material improvement in operating results in the next six months, as the company has assets concentrated in weak, slow-growth markets," Zacks said. Zacks can be found online at http://www.zacks.com, and Duke can be found at http://www.dukerealty.com.
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A federal judge in Texas dismissed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's medical debt rule and prohibited states from passing their own laws prohibiting medical debt on credit reports.
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Dr. Mark Calabria takes on the additional role of chief statistician of the United States; retired Ally Bank executive Diane Morais has joined First Citizens Bancshares' board of directors; MainStreet Bank has promoted Alex Vari to chief financial officer; and more in this week's banking news roundup.
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While refinances are behind the latest increases, the pace of purchase activity may be a stronger indicator of where the housing market sits.
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The share of economists expecting a September rate reduction grew in the July Wolters Kluwer survey, but the October or later percentage also increased.
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Rising home prices and softening sales offer a mixed view of a market that some say is shifting to favor buyers.
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The notes are backed by home improvement installment loans originated by approved dealers in Foundation Finance Company's network.
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