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Market Extra: Goldman gets rosier on ‘junk’ rated companies, trims default forecast to 10.5%

Rainbow, North East England. Owen Humphreys/Zuma Press Goldman Sachs has gotten on the bandwagon in terms of thinking defaults by speculative or “junk” rated U.S. companies won’t get a whole lot worse this year. Analysts at the bank this week cut their default forecast for the sector to 10.5% from …

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How to Make a DIY Plant Stand with Quikrete

A concrete plant stand adds height and dimension to any front entry. I love helping people realize their home’s potential. Sometimes, that just means dressing it up! You can instantly make a blank front porch look welcoming with a DIY plant stand. Whether you’re a new homeowner wanting to make …

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FHFA raises cost of refinance, interest rates remain historically low

[embedded content] The housing industry was dealt a big change this week as the Federal Housing Finance Authority decided to raise prices on refinance loans sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The group announced the institution of an Adverse Market Refinance Fee. The fee is a 50 basis point …

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