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India cash rates end nr 3.25 pct on reporting day
MUMBAI, July 3 (Reuters) - Indian overnight call rates ended near the reverse repo rate of 3.25 percent in thin trade on the reporting Friday, with most banks already having met their reserve needs. (Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:18:08 GMT)

What's happening Saturday: Summer Fishing Day for Youth; Johnny Cash Tribute Show
Children's event in Mattawan Summer Fishing Day for Youth is being held at Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery, 34270 County Road 652, Mattawan. (Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:13:05 GMT)

Biggest Advance in Value Stocks Sends Bearish Signal (Update1)
July 2 (Bloomberg) -- The biggest quarterly rally in value stocks is a bearish sign to some of the largest money managers, who say it shows the equity market has relied on companies with the worst finances to fuel its rebound. (Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:23:20 GMT)

UAE shares advance to cap week-long choppy trade
UAE shares advance to cap week-long choppy trade (Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:06:46 GMT)

Man in dress robs San Mateo business
SAN MATEO — A man in a dress, purple gloves and a floppy sun hat robbed a payday loan business Thursday afternoon, authorities said.The man walked into the business on the 3800 block of South El Camino Real at around 2:15 p. (Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:39:03 GMT)

Hyundai Advances Dealers Cash for ‘Clunker’ Trade-ins (Update1)
The payments cover new-vehicle credits for consumers until the federal government completes rules for the program later this month and begins paying dealers, Hyundai spokesman Chris Hosford said in an interview today. Hyundai is the first manufacturer to extend such advances, he said. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:41:32 GMT)

Armed man robs Check Into Cash store
Another payday loan business was robbed Wednesday, and police are looking into whether it is connected to several robberies of similar operations around the city last month. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:12:18 GMT)

US Cash Grain Review: Grains Suffer, Soybean Prices Stronger
SUPERIOR, Neb. (Dow Jones)--Further divergence occurred between grain/oilseed prices on the U.S. cash market this week, with additional appreciation in the value of soybeans, juxtaposed against multi-month lows for corn/wheat. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:53:16 GMT)

Banks Fight Obama's Protection Agency Pitch
Banks and mortgage lenders are placing top priority on killing President Barack Obama's proposal to create a new consumer protection agency that would regulate home loans, credit card fees, payday loans and other forms of consumer finance. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:24:14 GMT)

Armed Man Robs Westland Cash Store
Westland police are looking for information on a man who robbed a cash advance store at gunpoint on Tuesday. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:27:57 GMT)

Hyundai Advancing Cash to Dealers for ‘Clunkers’ Trade-ins
Hyundai will reimburse dealers the $3,500 or $4,500 payment for each qualifying used vehicle turned in until the federal government completes regulations for the program July 24, company spokesman Chris Hosford said in an interview. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:26:49 GMT)

Hyundai Advancing Cash to Dealers for ‘Clunkers’ Trade-ins
July 2 (Bloomberg) -- Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s largest carmaker, said today it became the first manufacturer to advance money to dealers so they can immediately take advantage of a federal “cash for clunkers” program. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:38:02 GMT)

Color of Money Book Club
Personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary hosted an online discussion with Edmond L. Andrews author of "Busted: Life Inside the Great Mortgage Meltdown" on Thursday, July 2 at Noon ET. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT)

Westland Police seek information on cash store holdup
Westland police are looking for a man who robbed a cash advance store at gunpoint Tuesday. Police were called to Advance America Cash Advance, 1966 S. Venoy just before 1 p.m. when an employee reported the robbery. The employee told police she was working alone when a man approached the door and buzzed him in. The man requested an application, according to the employee, who asked whether he ... (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:42:04 GMT)

Consumer fraud charges filed against five Van Nuys companies
The cases are part of a federal crackdown dubbed Operation Short Change. The FTC says the firms allegedly made $300 million by selling fraudulent programs related to real estate or online businesses. The recession has killed jobs by the millions, but it's been a boon to one sector of the population: con artists. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:40:42 GMT)

Stocks Retreat Before U.S. Jobs Report as Yen, Dollar Advance
July 2 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks and U.S. index futures fell while the yen and the dollar rose on speculation a report today will show that America’s unemployment rate climbed to the highest level since 1983. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:21:54 GMT)

Cyrus, Montgomery head lineup of benefit concert stars
Country singers Billy Ray Cyrus and John Michael Montgomery will headline the Flag City Music Festival in a benefit concert Sept. 4 at the Hancock County Fairgrounds in Findlay. Also scheduled to perform are the Parks, Chris Burke with Joe & John De Masi, the Heartbeat Boys, Rick Pollard, Jessica Kenney, Katie Monroe, Schuyler Lee, Molly Pickett, and Lindsay Harmon. Advance tickets are $40 plus ... (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:13:29 GMT)

Celtic face Bobo cash battle
BOBO BALDE and Celtic are on course to be reunited - in court. The giant defender's lucrative contract finally ended this week. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:55:51 GMT)

Consumer champ?
Rip-off businesses will have to face a new foe (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:03:10 GMT)

German new car registrations soar 40 pct in June
* Scrapping bonus helps new car sales advance (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:33:00 GMT)

Check 'n Go Launches On-site Blog
Check 'n Go, a leading payday loan lender, launched an on-site corporate blog in May, 2009 to educate consumers about payday loans, Check 'n Go's efforts with the National Center for Exploited & Missing Children®, financial tips and current legislation. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

SBAâs New Pilot Loan Program for Dealer Floor Plan Financing Begins Today
WASHINGTON--Beginning today, auto, RV and other dealerships can apply for SBA-guaranteed dealer floor plan (DFP) financing, which will make it easier for these small businesses to borrow against their inventory and increase their cash flow. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:23:51 GMT)

N. Texas credit unions plan to compete with payday lenders
Eight companies plan short-term loans with interest capped at 18 percent. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:46:55 GMT)

Program offering $8,000 home buyer tax credit lacks funds and rules
Program slated to take effect July 1 A state program that officially begins today promises to advance up to $8,000 to first-time home buyers. But the program has plenty of roadblocks ahead. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:33:06 GMT)

New $8,000 home buyer tax credit isn't ready to go
A state program that officially begins today promises to advance up to $8,000 to first-time home buyers. But the program has plenty of roadblocks ahead. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:50:39 GMT)

US Cash Grain Review: New Wheat Coming In, But Not Much Corn
SUPERIOR, Neb. (Dow Jones)--Newly harvested winter wheat is pouring into grain terminals across the central U.S., although country movement of cash corn has dipped dramatically this week. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:22:37 GMT)

CME Livestock Review: Cattle Complex, Pork Pits Advance
CHICAGO (Dow Jones)--Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle settled higher Wednesday on short covering, buy stops and cash cattle optimism given future's strength most of this week. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:22:09 GMT)

Gilbert Council OKs limits on tattoo studios
Measure would prevent clustering of pawn shops, tattoo studios, hookah lounges. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:54:25 GMT)

Banks Balk at Agency Meant to Aid Consumers
The administration’s proposal for the new agency marks the first shot in a battle over how to regulate home mortgages, credit cards and other forms of lending. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:25:11 GMT)

Gilbert limits tattoo studios, other businesses
Measure would prevent clustering of pawn shops, tattoo studios, hookah lounges and payday loan stores. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:59:24 GMT)

New Evidence Opens Old Wound in 1991 Slaying of 4 Girls
A DNA test has cast doubt on the guilt of two men convicted in the killing of four teenage girls in Austin, Tex., and their retrial has been delayed. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:55:46 GMT)

New state program offering $8,000 home buyer tax credit isn't ready to go
A state program that officially begins today promises to advance up to $8,000 to first-time home buyers. But the program has plenty of roadblocks ahead. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:44:36 GMT)

Helpful finance tips, or sneaky payday loans ad?
The owners of Econ4u.org, which offers financial advice, say it has a straightforward, noble mission: to "teach important economic concepts." But while the site offers plenty of useful money basics, there is one oddity: information on controversial payday loans is unusually positive. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:10:13 GMT)

Western Capital Announces Opening of Five Additional Cricket Stores, Posts Record 1st Quarter, Momentum Builds
Aggressive store growth plan in the wireless reseller segment drives significant long-term upside, while payday advance locations provide strong cash flow, (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:00:00 GMT)

London pre-open: Slight advance expected
LONDON (SHARECAST) - Footsie is tipped to edge higher in early dealings. Marks and Spencer’s saw like-for-like sales fall across its major divisions in the first quarter, though total group sales were up. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:04:53 GMT)

London pre-open: Slight advance expected
Footsie is tipped to edge higher in early dealings. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:51:00 GMT)

'I'm hopeful we don't have a car repair'
Earlier this year, Gov. Ed Rendell warned state workers they might have to work without pay if a budget wasn't passed by June 30. That possibility is now near, and some state workers are worried they might be forced into a tough financial spot. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:01:03 GMT)

Lions Fans Can Cash In On Playoffs
COLUMBUS, GA – Life can be cruel and unbearable at times. With a faltering economy and jobs getting cut each day, sports have taken a major hit financially. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:16:39 GMT)

ATM Vendor Halts Researcher's Talk on Vulnerability
An ATM vendor stops a security researcher from talking about a vulnerability in its cash machines. The researcher planned to demo the lucrative attack at an upcoming hacker conference. (Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:43:53 GMT)

Armed suspect robs payday loan business
A man carrying a handgun robbed Allied Cash Advance, 1194 N. West Ave., around 12:30 p.m. today. The Jackson Police Department said the man fled the store in an unknown direction with an undisclosed amount of money. (Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:01:18 GMT)

A look at the proposed consumer financial watchdog
A look at Obama's proposal to create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency: _The agency would oversee products used by consumers such as mortgages, credit cards, payday loans and terms on savings accounts. _The agency would be in charge of implementing a law... Sponsored Topics: Credit card - Payday loan - Loan - Savings account - Business (Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:53:28 GMT)

Cash Store Financial Announces Intention to Commence a Normal Course Issuer Bid
The Cash Store Financial Services Inc. has filed with the Toronto Stock Exchange a notice of its intention to make a normal course issuer bid for its common shares through the facilities of the TSX . (Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:00:00 GMT)

MOGO Introduces Canada to Free Money
As a company committed to providing financial solutions to people everywhere, Mogo is giving away free money with no hidden fees. If you qualify for a Zip Money instant short-term loan a person can borrow up to $1500 instantly the first time around at no cost. All they have to do is apply for a loan before August 1st and use the promo code: PRESS1. Apply now: ... (Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:40:00 GMT)

Virginia considering regulating car title loans
Virginia is considering putting the brakes on the repo man, but there’s disagreement on how to do it. (Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:21:54 GMT)

Research and Markets: Consumer Finance
DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Consumer Finance " report to their offering. (Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:56:00 GMT)

Lawmakers look at car-title lending
RICHMOND | Only about 5 percent of borrowers who fall behind in repaying their car-title loans lose their vehicles, a lawyer representing several of the high-interest lenders told a legislative panel studying the industry Monday. It was the panel's first meeting, but because the lenders are unregulated in Virginia, legislators must rely on attorney Dewey Morris and other industry representatives ... (Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:48:26 GMT)

Many see payday loans as only option
FRANKFORT — A survey of low-income families in nine Kentucky counties showed that many turned (Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:48:15 GMT)

The key indices will open in the green, in line with the advance across other Asian markets. It remains to be seen if ...
With global markets in the pink of health, we expect India to follow in their footsteps. The key indices will open in the green, in line with the advance across other Asian markets. (Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:10:47 GMT)

Virginia considering regulating car title loans
Virginia is considering putting the brakes on the repo man, but there’s disagreement on how to do it. A General Assembly panel yesterday opened hearings on a possible clampdown on car-title loans, under which borrowers—often with poor credit histories—use their cars as collateral and lose them if they fail to repay. The industry, which typically charges 300 percent to 350 percent in annual ... (Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:08:12 GMT)

David Jones Boosts Second-Half Profit Forecast; Shares Advance
June 30 (Bloomberg) -- David Jones Ltd. , Australia’s second-biggest department store operator, raised its profit forecast as government stimulus measures stoke consumer spending. (Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:46:35 GMT)

Bangkok Post : Indebted to our teachers
Earlier this year, a financial adviser was appointed to help the government deal with more than 173 billion baht of teachers' debts. (Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:31:30 GMT)

Va. legislative panel discusses car title lending
By Dena Potter RICHMOND Only about 5 percent of borrowers who fall behind in repaying their car title loans lose their vehicles, a lawyer representing several of the high-interest lenders told a legislative panel studying the industry Monday. (Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:54:44 GMT)

Payday loan users say they have no options, study says
FRANKFORT — A survey of low-income families in nine Kentucky counties showed that many turned to payday lenders because they couldn’t access traditional loans or other banking services. (Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:03:17 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Advance, S&P 500 Rebounds After Two-Week Decline
June 29 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks rose, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rebounding from its first back-to-back weekly drop since March, as higher oil prices lifted energy shares and investors speculated the recession is easing. (Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:18:21 GMT)

Leader of check forgery ring sought
A Tri-Cities man is wanted for allegedly recruiting people to cash fake checks printed with business (Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:00:32 GMT)

Downers Grove man accused of fraud out of hospital
Officials from the Federal Bureau of Investigations in Chicago announced that David Hernandez of Downers Grove has been released from the hospital and is scheduled to appear in court today. (Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:20:59 GMT)

Allison Kilkenny: Obama VS GE: Getting Tough With Corporations
General Electric has become the biggest beneficiary of one of the rescue programs originally designed for banks, according to the Washington Post. However, GE has... (Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:22:41 GMT)

London afternoon: Financials spearhead the advance
LONDON (SHARECAST) - Banks and insurers lead the way as London continues its steady advance. Lloyds Banking tops the list of risers after Goldman Sachs raised its rating on the shares from “neutral” to “buy” and added them to its “Conviction Buy” list. (Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:49:53 GMT)

London afternoon: Financials spearhead the advance
Banks and insurers lead the way as London continues its steady advance. (Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:44:00 GMT)

Association Financial Services Saves Palm Beach County Association by Increasing Cash Receipts
MIAMI----Association Financial Services , a firm specializing in providing accounts receivable and financial management services for condominium associations, recently increased the monthly cash receipts for a Palm Beach County community by almost $200,000. (Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:00:00 GMT)

Make the most of your holiday cash
Don't lose your hardearned money to fees and charges. Here are 10 ways to minimise costs and maximise benefits for a great getaway. (Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:52:59 GMT)

New Idaho laws, budgets take effect Wednesday. Some may affect you.
State employees, teachers, students, drunk drivers and more will feel the affect of new laws and budgets. Follow Idaho Politics news (Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:00:11 GMT)

Burglars Hit More Businesses
Three more commercial businesses in Columbia are broken into making them the 6th, 7th 8th businesses hit in less than a week. As we first told you on Friday, police were looking into a string of burglaries where a rock was used to break-in and cash advance stores have been the main target. (Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:10:02 GMT)

Payday lender’s illegal — but successful — use of confessed judgments leads to call for change
Charles A. Liverpool first knew something was amiss when his May 15 paycheck was $370 less than usual. After speaking with his manager, Liverpool learned his wages had been garnished. The same thing happened two weeks later: another $28 gone. (Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:09:04 GMT)

Cash scramble puts fresh pressure on staff pensions
Companies are queuing up to close off their final salary schemes to existing members in the wake of this month's decision by Barclays to do so, a leading consultant says. (Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:49:25 GMT)

Court fees, fines set to increase across Florida
BRADENTON — Citizens are going to shell out a lot more money at the Manatee County courthouse starting Wednesday, but the funds generated by the fee increases will not benefit a cash-strapped Manatee clerk of court’s office. (Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:32:35 GMT)

Telcos accused of price-fixing
New Zealand's two largest telcos are facing accusations a pricing agreement between them is a "cash cow" that hikes costs for consumers. The deal covers mobile termination rates (MTRs), the fees phone companies charge rivals to use their networks. (Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:06:23 GMT)

Snyder’s return gives K-State fans hope of moving forward
TOPEKA | Bill Snyder stood alone for the moment, his thin body slightly rocking, his purple tie matching the colors worn by the hundreds of people surrounding him, his expression blank. It was impossible not to stare. (Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:08:17 GMT)

‘Get P24M fee back’
THE Commission on Audit (COA) told the Cebu City Government to recoup P24.46 million in cash advances granted to contractors, which included P20.175 million released to WT Construction for the aborted read more (Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:36:22 GMT)

Morning Box Score: Fire Doused In SuperLiga Play
AP Photo/Jim Prisching In the final match of the first round of SuperLiga 2009 play, the Fire fell to Tigres UANL 2-1 on Saturday night. The Fire finished the first round at 2-1-0 overall but didn't clinch an advance to the semifinals (thanks to goal differential) until Blanco got a PK late in the 2nd half . Tigres got goals in the 37th and 61st minute while the Fire didn't produce much offense ... (Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:29:54 GMT)

Stock Market: Window dressing may push up share prices
SHARE PRICES are expected to continue rising this week as a result of month-end window dressing, although some investors might cash in gains as the third quarter, normally considered a lean period, makes its entry. (Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:08:45 GMT)

Firefighters team up to raise cash for MDA
Two firefighter unions are teaming up Tuesday to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. (Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:22:08 GMT)

Outdoors calendar
Submit items one week in advance for the Outdoors Calendar, a weekly listing of hiking, mountain biking, paddling, running and other activities in Western North Carolina. (Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:48:21 GMT)

Snyder’s return gives K-State fans hope of moving forward
T OPEKA | Bill Snyder stood alone for the moment, his thin body slightly rocking, his purple tie matching the colors worn by the hundreds of people surrounding him, his expression blank. It was impossible not to stare. (Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:17:31 GMT)

Schwarzenegger's high-stakes strategy could close the budget abyss--or cause the meltdown of state government.
The governor sees the crisis as a chance to 'reform the system' with proposals he has been unable to advance in the past. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, seeking to conquer what could be the last budget crisis of his tenure, is engaged in a high-stakes negotiating strategy with lawmakers that could force him to preside over a meltdown of state government. (Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:07:36 GMT)

Critics: Telcos' agreement puts mobile rates among world's highest
New Zealand's two largest telcos are facing accusations that a pricing agreement between them is a "cash cow" that hikes costs to consumers. The deal covers mobile termination rates (MTRs), the fees phone companies charge rivals to use their networks. (Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:20:40 GMT)

European Bonds Advance as German Inflation Rate Stays at Zero
June 27 (Bloomberg) -- European bonds posted a weekly gain, boosted by a report yesterday showing German inflation at zero that fanned speculation policy makers will keep interest rates at record lows to revive the 16-nation economy. (Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:52:02 GMT)

Niles cash advance business robbed
Tribune Chronicle NILES - A gunman who wore a wig and a woman's floral sundress robbed employees at a cash advance business Friday. Friday night, police still were searching for the man who entered the Youngstown Warren Road Advance America about 1 p.m. The gunman entered the store and pulled a black pistol on the employees, police said. He took the cash from one register and fled outsid. (Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:01:55 GMT)

Business Burglaries Up
Columbia police are on the look out for suspects breaking into local businesses one by one. Over the past few weeks we've noticed a lot of cash advance stores being broken in to and when we questioned police about it they told us they've been noticing the same thing. (Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:40:02 GMT)

US Cash Grain Review: Soybeans Avert Broad Price Downdraft
SUPERIOR, Neb. (Dow Jones)--Farmgate soybean prices managed to eke out a 1% gain this week, even though all other U.S. cash grains tumbled 4% to 5% to hit their lowest levels in recent weeks. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:19:11 GMT)

Palm Shares Advance After Company Spends Less Cash (Update1)
June 26 (Bloomberg) -- Palm Inc. , maker of the new Pre phone, rose as much as 12 percent in Nasdaq trading after reporting a smaller loss than analysts had estimated and spending less cash. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:19:04 GMT)

2 pm: Niles police search for robber
NILES -- Police are searching for a gunman who dressed in a woman's wig and floral sundress before robbing employees at Advance America Friday. According to police, the thin, light-skinned black man entered the Youngstown Warren Road store about 1 p.m. and pulled a black pistol on the employees. He took the cash from one register and fled outside. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:16:45 GMT)

Companies advance in Clean Tech Open
Three Portland companies have reached the semi-final stage of the first ever Pacific Northwest Clean Tech Open competition. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:02:25 GMT)

India call rates end near rev repo, cash ample
(Updates to close) (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:42:19 GMT)

European Shares Advance In Early Trading
European Shares Advance In Early Trading (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:53:44 GMT)

Congress should protect all from payday loans
Congress is finally attempting to do for the general public what it did three years ago for military members — protect them from predatory payday lending. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:08:10 GMT)

Friendlier Than Foreclosures
Ed Fay uses a softer approach to collect bad mortgages. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:07:11 GMT)

Analog Devices shares advance after analyst upgrades on cost cuts
NEW YORK - Shares of Analog Devices Inc. climbed Thursday after a Raymond James analyst upgraded the chip maker, saying it is "getting into fighting shape" by cutting expenses, which could boost its margins. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:52:47 GMT)

Delta, American Raise Fares $20, Second June Advance (Update3)
June 25 (Bloomberg) -- Delta Air Lines Inc. , American Airlines and others raised most U.S. fares by as much as $20 for a round trip, the second increase in as many weeks, as they try to take advantage of peak summer travel demand. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:55:41 GMT)

Delta, American Raise Fares $20, Second June Advance (Update2)
June 25 (Bloomberg) -- Delta Air Lines Inc. , American Airlines and United Airlines raised most U.S. fares by as much as $20 for a round trip, the second increase in as many weeks, as they try to take advantage of peak summer travel demand. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:10:32 GMT)

The Cash Store Australia Appoints Directors, Issues Options
The Cash Store Australia Holdings Inc. today announced the appointment of Bruce Hull, Bill Johnson and Alan Grant as Directors of the Corporation. The Board also announced that a total of 150,000 options have been granted to the newly-appointed directors, in lieu of compensation, with an exercise price of $1.25 per option held, the closing price of the common shares of the Company today. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:07:00 GMT)

OraSure says new trials of hepatitis test needed
OraSure Technologies Inc. said Thursday the regulators want it to run new clinical trials of its OraQuick hepatitis C test, and added it has had problems manufacturing its Advance Rapid HIV test, which may hurt its second-quarter results. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:46:53 GMT)

Windows 7 Will Cost Less, with Advance Order Discounts
Microsoft on Thursday announced pricing for its Windows 7 operating system, which is set to be released on Oct. 22. Prices are about 10 percent lower than Microsoft's launch prices for Windows Vista. "Overall, customers will be paying less and getting more with Windows 7," wrote Brandon LeBlanc in The Windows Blog. "This includes fun new features such as HomeGroup, Device Stage, Aero Shake, ... (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:42:11 GMT)

India o/n cash rate ends lower; system cash-flush
(Updates to close) (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:05:30 GMT)

We expect the key indices to open higher, spurred by the advance in most global markets. Volatility will remain ...
The Federal Reserve is positive about the prospects of the US economy and has left key rates unchanged. It no longer sees any threat from deflation while inflation is likely to remain subdued for some time. We expect the key indices to open higher, spurred by the advance in most global markets. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:10:46 GMT)

Woman Arrested after Trying to Rob Money Tree
A woman is arrested for trying to rob a cash advance store at knifepoint. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:57:25 GMT)

NEW It’s No-Money Tree for would-be robber
YAKIMA, Wash. -- Police arrested a woman early this afternoon after an unsuccessful attempt to rob a payday loan store at South First and Walnut streets, Capt. Greg Copeland said. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:56:29 GMT)

Viewers can dash for cash at KIXE's summer auction
A chance at a 60-second "dash for cash" and weekend houseboat vacations on Shasta Lake are among the highlights of KIXE's summer auction, which will be held June 25-26. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:49:31 GMT)

CORRECT: US Cash Grain Review: Winter Wheat Basis Strengthens
("US Cash Grain Review: Winter Wheat Futures Strengthen," at 2:48 p.m. EDT, misstated the type of winter wheat in the headline and first paragraph. The correct version follows:) (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:34:42 GMT)

Rules to prevent ‘breaking the buck’ advance
Federal regulators on Wednesday proposed tightened rules for money-market mutual funds that will require them to hold a reserve of assets that could be easily sold. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:29:41 GMT)

US Cash Grain Review: Winter Wheat Futures Strengthen
SUPERIOR, Neb. (Dow Jones)--Winter wheat futures strengthened in a contraseasonal summer rally Wednesday, rising by as much as 5 cents in the U.S. interior, and 15 cents a bushel at export locations along the Louisiana Gulf. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:22:56 GMT)

Latest Stories
Nikki Finke, the sharp-tongued Hollywood blogger, is having her payday. Her Web site, Deadline Hollywood Daily , has been acquired by the Mail.com Media for an undisclosed amount. Mail.com said Ms. Finke will still operate the blog. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:18:20 GMT)

Extreme home makeover
For those who might think the rapid advance of technology is desensitizing people and taking away good quality social interaction: an example that true friendship and honest, neighborly goodwill continues to exist on the streets of Niles. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:18:04 GMT)

Lowest gas price on Staten Island -- Wednesday, June 24, 2009
The lowest cash gas price on Staten Island today can be found at the BP station in Staten Island's Concord section. That station, located at 708 Richmond Road, is charging $2.85 for a gallon of regular unleaded, according to the... (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:03:11 GMT)

Supervisors Support Rt. 606 Partnership
As talk about how to best promote Dulles Airport as the "economic engine" of the county continues during difficult economic times, plans to advance construction of the 18-mile Dulles Loop, centering on improvements to Rt. 606, have been a top concern. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:32:52 GMT)

Man sought in string of loan-shop robberies
The same man may be responsible for a handful of robberies involving payday loan locations in the past two weeks, Wichita police said Tuesday. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:18:20 GMT)

Maria Lourdes Couto of RE/MAX Classic Group Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure ...
Maria Lourdes Couto of RE/MAX Classic Group in Berkeley Heights, NJ has earned the prestigious Advance Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area is ravaged by "distressed" homes in the foreclosure process. Short sales allow the cash-strapped ... (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:09:57 GMT)

Reforms Take a Toll on State Payday Firms
When a group of state legislators gets together later this month to study the thorny issue of payday loans, it should take the final step necessary to rein in the outrageous loan industry. That step would be to return Virginia to a cap of 36 percent on open-end loans. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:08:45 GMT)

The cash-sucking Citadel Plaza won’t go away, and neither will expensive and stupid feasibility studies.
Trying to predict what's going to happen with the elusive — or perhaps illusory — Citadel Plaza shopping center is a little like trying to nail down the plastic bags that swirl around the still-empty lot at 63rd Street and Prospect. Pitch staff writer Carolyn Szczepansk... (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:52:54 GMT)

BioExx Announces Plan to Advance Protein Isolate Production to 2009
Highlights - Isolate production can be accelerated to late 2009 from early 2011 - Isolates to be incorporated into single system capable of full range of proteins - Earlier implementation of Isolates would enhance margins and reduce operating risk - GRAS, HACCP, GMP Plus, and ISO 22000 all expected by year-end (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:18:29 GMT)

US Cash Hogs Midday: Mostly Steady; Slow On Heat, Thin Demand
KANSAS CITY (Dow Jones)--The Midwest direct hog markets Tuesday are reported mostly steady in slow trading. The hottest temperatures of the season so far, combined with high humidity and unprofitable prices, are causing producers to be reluctant sellers in the spot markets. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:34:34 GMT)

Cash advance
The US Administration is to provide $8bn in loans that will allow selected auto makers to develop fuel-saving products. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:20:29 GMT)

Cash Advance Business Robbed
Lexington police are looking for a woman they say held up a cash advance business this morning. At 10:15 a.m, police say the blond-haired woman in a blue ball cap walked into the Cash Express at 565 East New Circle Road, pulled out a handgun, and demanded cash. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:05:48 GMT)

Female Suspect Sought In Cash Store Robbery
Police are searching for a female suspect they say robbed a Lexington cash advance business Tuesday morning. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:39:03 GMT)

Photo of robber released by Wichita police
The same man may be responsible for a handful of robberies involving payday advance loan locations in the last two weeks, Wichita police said today. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:29:26 GMT)

LabCorp buying Monogram for $106.7 million
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings said Tuesday it will buy Monogram Biosciences Inc. for about $106.7 million, plus debt, in a cash tender offer as part of a strategy to expand its disease-testing products. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:09:14 GMT)

Decision time: 'cash or students'
Universities want to increase tuition fees and warn they need to receive increased funding or cut places. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:44:21 GMT)

Broker aided Madoff, US says
Boston broker Robert M. Jaffe was a key source of fresh investor cash for Bernard L. Madoff, federal regulators alleged yesterday, steering $1 billion in client funds to the man who was conducting the biggest fraud in Wall Street history, and earning $150 million for himself in return. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:15:46 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-06-23 03:42 JGBs advance on stronger Treasuries, sliding Nikkei
By Shinichi Saoshiro (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:03:21 GMT)

JGBs advance on stronger Treasuries, sliding Nikkei
* Investors pick up bonds as Tokyo stocks fall (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:27:03 GMT)

Sania moves to 2nd round at Wimbledon
London, June 22 (PTI) Sania Mirza tamed world number 51 Anna-Lena Groenefeld 6-2 2-6 6-2 to advance to the second round of the ladies singles event of the Wimbledon championships here today. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:23:18 GMT)

10 Things You Should Know About Cash for Clunkers
Here's what you need to know about the car trade-in program. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:30:05 GMT)

Tailgaters Must Grin And Bear Higher Prices
Bears fans, if you plan on tailgating this fall, be sure to bring your checklist: blue-and-orange jackets, mini grill, burgers, beverages… and extra cash. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:16:07 GMT)

Payday Loans Down 84% in Va
RICHMOND , Va. (AP)- New laws that cut down on the number of payday loans borrowers can get have drastically reduced the number of the short-term, high-interest loans issued in Virginia. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:15:09 GMT)

Samsung Jet gets 2m pre-orders
Samsung today said that it had already taken 2 million pre-orders of its Jet touchscreen phone in just the one week since it was unveiled. The tally is the first time the company has ever broken the 2 million mark in advance and is well ahead of close rival LG, which took one month to sell 2 million of its Arena phone after it went on sale. The next-closest Samsung phone was the UltraTOUCH, ... (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:57:25 GMT)

With new Va. reforms, payday loans plummet
New restrictions that cut down on the number of payday loans that borrowers can get have drastically reduced the number of the short-term, high-interest loans issued in Virginia. Last year, Virginia’s payday lenders made nearly 3.4 million payday loans, or about 281,000 each month. Through the end of May, lenders had issued 226,807 loans, an average of 45,000 per month—an 84 percent decline, ... (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:06:39 GMT)

Short-term payday loans down 84 percent in Va.
New laws that cut down on the number of payday loans borrowers can get have drastically reduced the number of the short-term, high-interest loans issued in Virginia. Last year, Virginia’s payday lenders made nearly 3.4 million payday loans, or about 281,000 each month. Through the end of May, lenders had issued 226,807 loans, an average of 45,000 per month—an 84 percent decline, according to the ... (Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:55:37 GMT)

Advance Synergy Capital in a bind over disputed call option (Business Times
THE US-based ACE INA Int Holdings Ltd (ACE Inc) says it has explained to its Malaysian partner why it wants to fully own ACE Synergy Insurance Bhd. This has left Advance Synergy Capital Bhd (Ascap), which holds 49 per cent of ACE Synergy, in a bind as it means losing a money-making business. (Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:38:54 GMT)

Payday loans down 84 percent in Va.
RICHMOND — New laws that cut down on the number of payday loans borrowers can get have drastically reduced the number of the short-term, high-interest loans issued in Virginia. (Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:27:58 GMT)

Anger over grab for developer cash
THE State Government is expecting to collect millions of dollars in advance payments from developers pitching for involvement in building work at Barangaroo, East Darling Harbour, the largest remaining development site in the centre of the city. (Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:37:00 GMT)

Payday lender laws slash loan numbers
RICHMOND | New laws that cut down on the number of payday loans borrowers can get have drastically reduced the number of the short-term, high-interest loans issued in Virginia. Last year, Virginia's payday lenders made nearly 3.4 million payday loans, or about 281,000 each month. This year, through the end of May, lenders had issued 226,807 loans, an average of about 45,000 per month - an 84 ... (Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:57:49 GMT)

Be careful with Canadian cash exchange - Sun, 21 Jun 2009 PST
Travel to Canada is getting more expensive for Americans planning trips across the border. So why let extra bank fees whittle away those dwindling vacation dollars? Chalk it up to world economics, but a hotel room priced at Cdn. $200 now costs $184 U.S. based on the exchange rate of 92 cents to the Canadian loonie, named for the bird on the one-dollar coin. (Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:13:11 GMT)

Payday loans down 84% in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - New laws that cut down on the number of payday loans borrowers can get have drastically reduced the number of the short-term, high-interest loans issued in Virginia. (Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:07:53 GMT)

Payday Loans Down 84 Percent in Va (10:30a.m.)
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - New laws that cut down on the number of payday loans borrowers can get have drastically reduced the number of the short-term, high-interest loans issued in Virginia. Last year, Virginia's payday lenders made nearly 3.4 million payday loans, or about 281,000 each month. (Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:51:03 GMT)

Payday Loans Down 84 Percent In Va.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - New laws that cut down on the number of payday loans borrowers can get have drastically reduced the number of the short-term, high-interest loans issued in Virginia. Last year, Virginia's (Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:33:34 GMT)

Payday loans down 84% in Va
Associated Press - June 20, 2009 9:35 AM ET RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - New laws that cut down on the number of payday loans borrowers can get have drastically reduced the number of the short-term,... (Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:48:44 GMT)

Payday loans down 84% in Va
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - New laws that cut down on the number of payday loans borrowers can get have drastically reduced the number of the short-term, high-interest loans issued in Virginia. (Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:45:56 GMT)

Nye County confirms payday loan dispersal
Rent-A-Center won't be able to open a kiosk offering short-term loans, after Nye County Commissioners voted 3-1 Tuesday to uphold a recommendation by the Pahrump Regional Planning Commission requiring a 1,500-foot distance between check cashing and payday loan businesses. (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:20:52 GMT)

AG sues Farmington payday loan firm
Associated Press - June 19, 2009 12:25 PM ET FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico's attorney general has sued a Farmington payday loan company for allegedly charging "exorbitant and grossly... (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:05:13 GMT)

US Cash Grain Review: Falling Futures Bury Better Basis
SUPERIOR, Neb. (Dow Jones)--U.S. grain markets shed some 5% to 6% of their cash value this week to return to levels last seen in April or May, as an avalanche of crumbling futures prices buried an only-slightly fortified basis market. (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:04:00 GMT)

AG Sues Farmington Payday Loan Firm
New Mexico's attorney general has sued a Farmington payday loan company for allegedly charging "exorbitant and grossly unfair" interest rates exceeding 1,000 percent a year. (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:42:22 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Pare Advance As Energy Shares Hit
U.S. Stocks Pare Advance As Energy Shares Hit (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:19:38 GMT)