Payday loan initiative may falter, division among supporters
PHOENIX — An initiative drive to put the payday loan industry out of business in Arizona may falter because of a split among supporters. Members of an organization dubbed “Stop Payday Predators’’ announced Friday they are no longer backing the initiative. (Thu, 08 May 2008 21:20:42 GMT)
Global Cash Access earnings fall 78 percent on Arriva charge
Global Cash Access Holdings Inc., which provides ATMs for the gaming industry, said Thursday its first-quarter earnings fell 78 percent due to losses from discontinued operations and a slowdown in the gaming market. (Thu, 08 May 2008 13:47:46 GMT)
Payday loan cap goes to the governor
The New Hampshire House has voted essentially to put the payday loan industry out of business by the end of the year. ... (Thu, 08 May 2008 08:14:09 GMT)
Windstream Reports Higher Revenue, Cash Flow in First Quarter
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.----Windstream Corporation delivered a strong financial performance in the first quarter, posting higher revenue and operating cash flow. The company also repurchased approximately 8.4 million shares for $100 million during the quarter as part of a $400 million share repurchase plan authorized by the board of directors in February. (Fri, 09 May 2008 11:01:00 GMT)
N.H. House sends payday loan interest rate cap to governor
New Hampshire is poised to cap payday lending, a move the industry says will put it out of business in the state. The House voted Wednesday to send a bill to Gov. John Lynch that sets a 36 percent interest rate cap on all small loans. (Wed, 07 May 2008 18:18:27 GMT)
Super Poll Friday
How will Kimmo Timonen's loss affect the Flyers-Penguins series? 1. The Pens will cash in on the Flyers' misfortune and advance. (Fri, 09 May 2008 08:29:01 GMT)
Final step taken to cap interest in payday loan
CONCORD -- The House of Representatives took the final key step needed to adopt a interest rate cap on short-term loans given to consumers. Rep. David Smith and Sen. David Gottesman, both D-Nashua, championed the measure as it applies to payday and title loans. ... - By KEVIN LANDRIGAN Staff Writer (Thu, 08 May 2008 04:13:36 GMT)
Foot buzz: Police probe Steaua's Euro cash 'bonus'
BUCHAREST: Five people were arrested here on Wednesday after police found a suitcase containing E 1 million (RM4.93 million) in cash reportedly put up by Steaua Bucharest in a bid to help them win the title. (Fri, 09 May 2008 00:48:10 GMT)
N.H. House sends payday loan interest rate cap to governor despite industry opposition
Norma Love May 7, 2008 - 2:18 p.m. CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - New Hampshire is poised to cap payday lending, a move the industry says will put it out of business in the state. (Wed, 07 May 2008 18:44:58 GMT)
Stocks decline as AIG reveals need for cash, oil surges
Wall Street retreated Friday as investors contended with wider-than-expected losses at insurer American International Group Inc. and another worrisome spike in oil prices. The Dow Jones industrial average at times gave up more than 100 points. (Fri, 09 May 2008 16:15:51 GMT)
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