Cash Advance News May 2008

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Cash Systems, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Cash Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CKNN), a provider of cash access solutions for the gaming industry, today announced first quarter 2008 financial results. (Mon, 12 May 2008 20:30:05 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Rise, Led by Retailers, Banks; Wal-Mart, MBIA Gain
May 12 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks rose the most in a week as retailers rallied in anticipation of better-than-estimated earnings and financial shares climbed after the world's largest bond insurer said it has enough cash to cover claims. (Mon, 12 May 2008 20:43:20 GMT)

Critics of payday-loan stores wonder why there are no restrictions in Salt Lake City
Posted: 9:18 PM- Eight cities across the Salt Lake Valley have slapped limits and laws on payday-loan stores, arguing they are vulturous and prompt a predatory cycle. (Tue, 13 May 2008 03:42:37 GMT)

SLC council members blame planners for stalled payday loan store law
Eight cities across the Salt Lake Valley have slapped limits and laws on payday-loan stores, arguing they are vulturous and prompt a predatory cycle. But there are no restrictions on Salt Lake City outlets, and that has activists in Utah's progressive capital confused. (Tue, 13 May 2008 06:58:27 GMT)

Stocks Advance in Europe and Asia; U.S. Index Futures Increase
May 13 (Bloomberg) -- Stocks rose in Europe and Asia after Societe Generale SA reported profit that beat analysts' estimates, Fujitsu Ltd. raised its forecast and Corporate Express NV received a sweetened takeover bid from Staples Inc. U.S. index futures increased. (Tue, 13 May 2008 07:48:16 GMT)

Stocks get to cash in on dollar's rebound
Stocks rallied Monday as oil prices, supported by a stronger dollar, fell back and alleviated some of investors' concerns about accelerating inflation and its impact on consumer spending. (Tue, 13 May 2008 08:31:49 GMT)

Payday lenders propose new fees
Payday lenders have proposed a way the legislature can impose interest rate caps on them and - at the same time - allow them to charge more for loans. (Tue, 13 May 2008 08:58:26 GMT)

Cash controls coming into force
Anyone bringing more than 10,000 euros (£7,950) in cash to the Isle of Man must soon declare it. (Tue, 13 May 2008 09:15:29 GMT)

Metallica Resources Announces Record Cash Flow and First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Metallica Resources Inc. is pleased to report its First Quarter 2008 results and operational update. The Company's audited consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the year are available on SEDAR, EDGAR and Metallica's website at www.metal-res.com. (Tue, 13 May 2008 11:30:00 GMT)

IAMGOLD Reports Record Net Earnings and Operating Cash Flow in the First Quarter 2008
IAMGOLD Corporation(NYSE: IAG)(BOTSWANA: IAMGOLD) - (Tue, 13 May 2008 12:30:00 GMT)

Key Senate Republicans reject payday lenders' plan
The payday-lending industry, as it currently does business in Ohio, appears to be on life support. (Tue, 13 May 2008 12:45:37 GMT)

How To Handle a Cash Crunch
(ARA) - In the world of living paycheck to paycheck, unforeseen expenses create a very stressful situation. Whether the car breaks down, the water heater blows a leak or your dog needs emergency surgery from eating the hallway rug, finding a way to get out of the red gets harder every day. (Tue, 13 May 2008 13:06:41 GMT)

Peace talks don't rely on Olmert, Bush says before visit to Israel
A police investigation has hurt the Israeli prime minister. The police suspect that Olmert illictly took hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash from Morris Talansky, an American fund-raiser. (Tue, 13 May 2008 13:49:32 GMT)

New Report on 'Thrift' Falls on Its Own Contradictions
Recommended 'model' payday loan alternatives would not be available under recommended rate cap (Tue, 13 May 2008 15:57:00 GMT)

'What people saying against payday lenders isn't true'
An open letter to Sen. Gary Cates: ... House Bill 333 recently passed the Ohio House. This bill mandates a 28 percent cap in the annual percentage rate (APR) that payday lenders are permitted to charge for short-term loans to Ohio consumers. Seeing as how this percentage comes nowhere near meeting the cost of doing business, it would result in the closure of every payday lending establishment in ... (Tue, 13 May 2008 19:45:59 GMT)

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. (Tue, 13 May 2008 21:23:43 GMT)

Asia DayAhead: Fed to Boost Loans; MBIA Debt Ratings Concern
May 14 (Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said financial markets remain unsettled and the central bank will increase its auctions of cash to banks as needed. (Tue, 13 May 2008 22:25:48 GMT)

Coalition of Payday Lenders Retains Former Solicitor General Theodore B. Olson To Examine Constitutional Implications ...
COLUMBUS, Ohio----A coalition of payday lending companies announced today that it retained Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP and former United States Solicitor General and constitutional law expert Theodore B. (Tue, 13 May 2008 22:53:00 GMT)

Coalition of Payday Lenders Retains Former Solicitor General Theodore B. Olson To Examine Constitutional Implications ...
A coalition of payday lending companies announced today that it retained Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP and former United States Solicitor General and constitutional law expert Theodore B. Olson to examine the constitutional implications of Sub. H.B. No. 545, the Ohio Short-Term Lender Law, a legislative proposal now pending before the Ohio General Assembly. (Tue, 13 May 2008 23:12:24 GMT)

Payday Loans: AARP Wants Actaion
The AARP, other consumer groups and some lawmakers are calling on a House subcommittee to take action on a bill to regulate the payday lending industry. The full Senate has passed the bill, but it's been in a House subcommittee for several weeks. (Wed, 14 May 2008 02:42:47 GMT)

Credit card tips & tricks
Interest-free periods offered on credit card accounts do NOT apply to cash advances. In most cases, you will pay interest on that cash right from the time you withdraw it. ANZ and Westpac cardholders pay a bigger penalty - not just immediate interest but also a fee of 1.5 per cent of the withdrawal. (Wed, 14 May 2008 06:33:04 GMT)

Wednesday's Agenda, May 14
Items contributed must be received at least two days in advance at Calendar Desk, The Miami Herald, 1 Herald Plaza, Fifth Floor Newsroom, Miami, FL 33132-1693. To submit items online, go to MiamiHerald.com, click on Calendar of Events and click Add Events, then follow the prompts or e-mail your items to newscalendar@MiamiHerald.com. No faxes, please. To search for events throughout South ... (Wed, 14 May 2008 07:06:34 GMT)

Sen. Hawkins fears death of payday lender bill
COLUMBIA Sen. John Hawkins said Tuesday that a bill clamping down on payday lenders is in danger of dying in a House subcommittee. (Wed, 14 May 2008 07:22:56 GMT)

Stocks Advance in Europe and Asia; U.S. Index Futures Increase
May 14 (Bloomberg) -- Stocks in Europe and Asia gained as BNP Paribas SA and European Aeronautic, Defence & Space Co. posted earnings that beat analysts' estimates and BHP Billiton Ltd. rallied on speculation Aluminum Corp. of China may buy a stake. U.S. index futures rose. (Wed, 14 May 2008 09:33:18 GMT)

Councilman says SLC dragging feet on 'payday' lending crackdown
Posted: 6:37 AM- Salt Lake City has been dragging its heels too long - 16 months - and needs to crack down on the payday lending "epidemic." (Wed, 14 May 2008 12:42:27 GMT)

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Senate committee approves tough payday-lending bill
The Senate Finance Committee today approved tough new regulations on Ohio's payday lenders, bringing the state one step closer to ending the current payday industry as it currently exists. (Wed, 14 May 2008 15:00:35 GMT)

N.H. House rejects delay in payday loan rate cap
Associated Press - May 14, 2008 11:15 AM ET CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - The New Hampshire is refusing to delay the date a cap on payday lending rates takes effect. (Wed, 14 May 2008 15:20:19 GMT)

Salt Lake City delays action on payday lenders
Salt Lake City leaders are taking aim at payday lenders, but they aren't quite ready to pull the trigger. (Wed, 14 May 2008 16:02:16 GMT)

Hornets Sting Yellow Jackets
LAKE—It took a second day to complete game one of a best of three series, but it was all the Hornets needed to sting the Enterprise Lincoln Yellow Jackets and advance to the second round of state baseball playoffs. (Wed, 14 May 2008 16:05:17 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Advance, Sending S&P 500 to Four-Month High, on CPI
May 14 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks advanced, sending the Standard & Poor's 500 Index to a four-month high, after consumer prices climbed less than forecast and Freddie Mac's results bolstered speculation the worst credit-market losses are over. (Wed, 14 May 2008 18:43:10 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Advance on Consumer Price Report; Freddie Mac Gains
May 14 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks advanced for a third day after consumer prices climbed less than forecast and Freddie Mac's results bolstered speculation the worst credit-market losses are over. (Wed, 14 May 2008 20:58:10 GMT)

Advance America Comments on Today's Senate Vote in Ohio
Advance America, Cash Advance Centers, Inc. announced today that the Ohio State Senate voted to pass House Bill 545, which if signed by the Governor will effectively eliminate the payday cash advance services industry in Ohio. (Wed, 14 May 2008 21:53:00 GMT)

NH House Rejects Delay In Payday Loan Rate Cap
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- The New Hampshire is refusing to delay the date a cap on payday lending rates takes effect. (Wed, 14 May 2008 22:13:04 GMT)

Advance America could exit Ohio if bill signed
Advance America, Cash Advance Centers Inc., on Wednesday said it might close the 246 centers in Ohio if the state's governor approves a bill that would cap payday loan annual interest rates at 28 percent. (Wed, 14 May 2008 22:29:30 GMT)

Former USC player O.J. Mayo denies he accepted improper benefits
Basketball player says he would cooperate with NCAA inquiry into accusations he accepted tens of thousands of dollars in cash and benefits from Los Angeles promoter Rodney Guillory. O.J. Mayo denied today allegations that he accepted improper benefits from an agent's representative. (Thu, 15 May 2008 00:24:06 GMT)

Assistant Managing Editor
Amarin Corp. plc, which rebounded from dismal Huntington's disease data with the December acquisition of Ester Neurosciences Ltd., is moving full steam ahead once again, thanks to a $28 million cash infusion. (Thu, 15 May 2008 00:29:29 GMT)

Ohio senate OKs one of nation's toughest payday lending caps
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The Ohio Senate has passed legislation that would create one of the nation's strictest laws governing payday lending. The bill limits borrowers to four short-term loans a year and caps annual interest rates at 28 percent. (Thu, 15 May 2008 00:32:22 GMT)

Miron Construction may get police station renovation contract
APPLETON A city panel moved Tuesday to advance a plan to award a $10.4 million police station renovation contract to Miron Construction. (Thu, 15 May 2008 00:58:05 GMT)

Ohio Senate OKs One Of Nation's Toughest Payday Lending Caps
The Ohio Senate has passed legislation that would create one of the nation's strictest laws governing payday lending. (Thu, 15 May 2008 01:08:56 GMT)

Payday lenders say customers will suffer
A woman looking for money to cover her prescription drug costs. Another man desperate for help to keep up with some medical bills. These are the stories that came to mind when the employees of the Massillon payday loan companies learned about legislation that was passed Wednesday by the Ohio Senate. (Thu, 15 May 2008 02:30:11 GMT)

Payday lending legislation passes another hurdle
The Ohio Senate passed legislation on Wednesday, May 14, that would create one of the nation's strictest laws governing payday lending. (Thu, 15 May 2008 03:00:19 GMT)

Payday loan cap delay fails in House
What may have been one final attempt by opponents to delay implementation of a rate cap that would likely result in the end of the payday loan industry in New Hampshire failed Wednesday in the... ... (Thu, 15 May 2008 08:14:30 GMT)

Ohio payday loan cap OK'd
The Ohio Senate passed legislation to cap payday loans, drastically reducing annual interest rates that typically exceed 300 percent. (Thu, 15 May 2008 09:41:03 GMT)

Nationwide rolls out NCR ATM software
The UK's Nationwide Building Society is deploying NCR's multi-vendor ATM software, Aptra Advance NDC, across its national network of 2650 cash ... (Thu, 15 May 2008 10:17:18 GMT)

Russia asked to give USD 250 mn advance for Gorshkov refit
By Ritu Sharma, New Delhi, May 15 : India has asked Russia to make an advance payment of $250 million to the Sevmash shipyard in Arctic Russia for refurbishing the aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov, which will be adjusted later when final settlement is done between the two countries. (Thu, 15 May 2008 11:24:08 GMT)

Cash America Announces Intention to Close Ohio Lending Locations
FORT WORTH, Texas----Cash America International, Inc. announced today that it anticipates the closing of up to 139 locations in response to newly passed legislation which will change the pricing and parameters of its cash advance product offering in the state of Ohio. (Thu, 15 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT)

Russia asked to give $250 mn advance for Gorshkov refit
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) India has asked Russia to make an advance payment of $250 million to the Sevmash shipyard in Arctic Russia for refurbishing the aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov, which will be adjusted later when final settlement is done between the two countries. (Thu, 15 May 2008 12:01:00 GMT)

Cash America to close up to 139 locations in Ohio
Cash America International Inc., which runs pawn shops, check cashing and short-term loan operations, said Thursday it will close up to 139 locations in Ohio because of new legislation passed in the state. (Thu, 15 May 2008 12:50:17 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-05-15 13:33 Cash America to close 139 lending locations in Ohio because of new legislation
BOSTON (Thomson Financial) - Cash America International Inc. said Thursday it anticipates closing up to 139 of its Ohio lending locations in response to new legislation that will change the pricing and parameters of its cash advance product in the state. (Thu, 15 May 2008 12:56:03 GMT)

Payday lenders likely doomed
If Ohio's 1,600 payday-lending stores want to continue operating past this fall, it appears they will have to find something else to offer besides payday loans. (Thu, 15 May 2008 13:15:45 GMT)

Payday lender expects to close up to 139 stores
One day after the Ohio Senate approved a bill that puts an end to payday loans as they currently exist, Cash America International announced it anticipates closing up to 139 stores in the state. (Thu, 15 May 2008 13:45:41 GMT)

Russia asked to give $250 mn advance for Gorshkov refit
India has asked Russia to make an advance payment of $250 million to the Sevmash shipyard in Arctic Russia for refurbishing the aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov, which will be adjusted later when final settlement is done between the two countries. (Thu, 15 May 2008 14:21:25 GMT)

Ohio Senate OKs payday lending caps
The Ohio Senate has passed legislation that would create one of the nation's strictest laws governing payday lending. The bill limits borrowers to four short-term loans a year and caps annual interest rates at 28 percent. (Thu, 15 May 2008 14:34:34 GMT)

Energy Savings Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008 Results - Distributable Cash up 18%, Earnings per Unit up 63% ...
Energy Savings Income Fund - (Thu, 15 May 2008 15:49:00 GMT)

Cash America to close Ohio locations, cuts profit outlook
Pawn shop operator and short-term lender Cash America International Inc. plans to close as many as 139 locations in Ohio because of a new state law that it says would no longer make its cash advance services economically viable there. (CSH) (Thu, 15 May 2008 19:37:41 GMT)

Advance Auto Parts First Quarter Earnings Per Diluted Share Increased . 21% to $0.86 versus $0.71 Last Year
21% to $0.86 versus $0.71 Last Year 15/05/2008 20:15:00 Business Wire US7812581087 Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:AAP) a leading retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended April 19, 2008. (Thu, 15 May 2008 20:42:00 GMT)

Payday lenders may close stores if loan law takes effect
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Two companies that employ about 2,200 workers in Ohio says they may be forced to shut down their operations in the state if legislation restricting payday lending becomes law. (Thu, 15 May 2008 21:25:27 GMT)

Cash America may shut Ohio stores if loan law takes effect
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Cash America International, which has 139 check-cashing and short-term loan stores in Ohio, may close them in response to legislation to restrict payday lending. (Thu, 15 May 2008 21:25:57 GMT)

Stocks rise on oil price drop, mixed economic data
The stock market notched its second straight daily advance Thursday, with investors assuaged by a pullback in oil prices and some better-than-expected economic data. Wall Street has been worried about cash-strapped consumers paring back their spending, so it... (Thu, 15 May 2008 21:35:18 GMT)

Payday Loan Companies May Close
By Aaron Brilbeck Posted: Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 6:25 p.m. Like thousands of O hioans, D ale G riffin of T oledo lives paycheck to paycheck. A nd, when unexpected expenses crop up he relies on payday loans to get by. (Thu, 15 May 2008 22:38:22 GMT)

Payday lenders may shutter stores if loan law takes effect
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Two companies that employ about 2,200 workers in Ohio said Thursday they may be forced to shut down their operations in the state if legislation is enacted that would create one of the nation's strictest laws governing payday lending. (Fri, 16 May 2008 03:22:21 GMT)

Drop in oil helps stocks advance for second day
NEW YORK | The stock market notched its second straight daily advance Thursday, with investors assuaged by a pullback in oil prices and some better-than-expected economic data. (Fri, 16 May 2008 03:29:07 GMT)

As Payday lending stores close, credit unions, others touted as alternatives.
As payday lending stores promise to close, alternative loan products can aid consumers. (Fri, 16 May 2008 03:57:22 GMT)

As Payday lending stores close, credit unions, others touted as alternatives
As payday lending stores promise to close, alternative loan products can aid consumers. (Fri, 16 May 2008 04:44:32 GMT)

Cash America may close 139 stores
Cash America says it will close payday-loan locations in Ohio if the governor signs a bill to limit lending rates. (Fri, 16 May 2008 09:43:44 GMT)

Payday lenders may close stores if loan law takes effect
COLUMBUS -- Two companies that employ about 2,200-workers in Ohio says they may be forced to shut down their operations in the state if legislation restricting payday lending becomes law. (Fri, 16 May 2008 12:05:45 GMT)

Money Now! USA Introduces New Automatic Bad Credit Loan Search, With Installment Loans
MoneyNowUSA.com, a Scottsdale, AZ-based online loan service, has just added a new bad credit loan search that includes bank, finance, installment and payday loans. Now borrowers will only have to look in one place to get an unsecured personal loan for up to $15,000. (Fri, 16 May 2008 12:25:00 GMT)

News from Advance Auto Parts (AAP), Beazer Homes (BZH), Mentor (MNT), and Stanley Works (SWK)
Today's headlines include earnings from Advance Auto Parts (AAP), Beazer Homes (BZH), and Mentor (MNT), along with Stanley Works (SWK) agreeing to an acquisition...( Read More ) (Fri, 16 May 2008 13:38:38 GMT)

Payday Lending Stores May Close If Loan Law Takes Effect
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Two companies that employ about 2,200 in Ohio said they may be forced to shut down their operations in the state if legislation restricting payday lending becomes law. (Fri, 16 May 2008 13:51:20 GMT)

Celtics, Lakers poised to advance
Celtics, Lakers poised to advance For a team that was best on the road and best at the window during the regular season, hard times have sure fallen on the Boston Celtics and their bettors during the playoffs. The Celts head into Game 6 of the Eas... (Fri, 16 May 2008 14:40:02 GMT)

Advance Auto Parts' shares rise in wake of higher profit
Shares of Advance Auto Parts rally after the auto-parts retailer posts a higher first-quarter profit and sets plans for stock repurchases. (Fri, 16 May 2008 15:52:39 GMT)

Payday lenders may close stores in Ohio if loan law takes effect
May 16, 2008 - 11:37 a.m. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Two companies that employ about 2,200 workers in Ohio said Thursday they may be forced to shut down their operations in the state if legislation is enacted that would create one of the nation's strictest laws governing payday lending. (Fri, 16 May 2008 15:54:50 GMT)

Coralville payday loan store robbed
A payday loan store was robbed here this morning.Check Into Cash at First Avenue and Highway 6 is closed while police investigate the robbery, which happened around 10:30 a.m. An employee said no one was injured, but the robber did escape with cash.Watch GazetteOnline for details. (Fri, 16 May 2008 16:07:34 GMT)

Payday loan companies may close
By Aaron Brilbeck Posted: Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 6:25 p.m. Like thousands of O hioans, D ale G riffin of T oledo lives paycheck to paycheck. A nd, when unexpected expenses crop up he relies on payday loans to get by. (Fri, 16 May 2008 17:38:25 GMT)

UPDATE: Advance Auto Parts' Shares Rise In Wake Of Higher Profit
SAN FRANCISCO (Dow Jones) -- Shares of Advance Auto Parts Inc. jumped as much as 12% on Friday, rallying after the auto-parts retailer reported a higher first-quarter profit on the back of strong new-store growth and lower costs. (Fri, 16 May 2008 18:56:58 GMT)

Advance America to Present at JMP Securities Seventh Annual Research Conference
Advance America, Cash Advance Centers, Inc. announced today that its management will present at the Seventh Annual JMP Securities Research Conference on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. (Fri, 16 May 2008 20:05:00 GMT)

7 On Your Side - Payday Loans Loophole
Running short on cash? Austin is full of "payday lenders" that will give you a quick loan -- for a high price. A 7 On Your Side investigation discovered, payday lenders are using a loophole in the law to avoid state regulation -- regulation designed to protect you. (Sat, 17 May 2008 02:56:32 GMT)

Payday lending bill not dead after all
S.C. House members who thought they had lost their chance to vote this year on whether to restrict payday lending might get another chance with a little help from their counterparts in the Senate. S.C. Sen. Joel Lourie, D-Richland, said Friday that many Senate and House members were frustrated by the decision of a powerful member of the S.C. House to let the bill passed by the Senate Feb. 19 die ... (Sat, 17 May 2008 04:12:40 GMT)

Market notched towards second daily advance
NEW YORK — The stock market notched its second straight daily advance, with investors assuaged by a pullback in oil prices and some better-than-expected economic data. (Sat, 17 May 2008 12:33:54 GMT)

On vacations, it's best to travel light when carrying cash, cards
NEW YORK -- The last thing any traveler wants is to lose a wallet, whether it's misplaced or taken by a pickpocket, in the middle of a vacation. As the summer travel season approaches, it's a good time to review the financial rules of the road. (Sun, 18 May 2008 07:19:22 GMT)

How you feel about money says a lot about you
If cold, hard cash has a soft and fuzzy side, longtime financial adviser Susan McCarthy aims to expose it in her new book, The Value of Money. (Sun, 18 May 2008 23:49:45 GMT)

Keep money and credit cards secure on summer vacations
As the summer travel season approaches, it's a good time to review the financial rules of the road. Consumers who take a few precautions before they leave home can help ensure their cash and credit cards are safe and secure, whether their trips take them to a nearby state or overseas. (Mon, 19 May 2008 04:18:11 GMT)

MONDAY'S CALENDAR
WYES Art Collection Twelve Preview Party WYES-TV Studio, 916 Navarre Ave. Guests may view and place advance bids on the artwork, antiques, jewelry and other items to be auctioned on air in June to benefit the public television station. Hours are 3-8.Call 483-8487. (Mon, 19 May 2008 05:30:41 GMT)

Class Acts: Eastbrook Community School Corp.
♦Junior high yearbooks may still be ordered in the junior high office. The cost is $25. Students who purchase yearbooks in advance may attend the yearbook signing party later this month. (Mon, 19 May 2008 05:38:03 GMT)

Salt Lake still seeking facts on payday-lender limits
Salt Lake City leaders are taking aim at payday lenders, but they aren't quite ready to pull the trigger. The City Council and planning officials spent about an hour Tuesday discussing options for limiting where and how payday loan businesses can operate in the city. (Mon, 19 May 2008 06:21:04 GMT)

Advance Nanotech Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Advance Nanotech, Inc. today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2008. This quarter was the first, full fiscal period since the Company refocused its business model from managing the development of a portfolio of early-stage nanotechnologies to developing one technology within the portfolio that has extraordinary immediate and long-term commercial potential: the ... (Mon, 19 May 2008 11:00:00 GMT)

Wife's Lawyer Claims McGreevey Failed To Cash In On His Fame
The judge overseeing the divorce of New Jersey's gay former governor and his estranged wife will hear from an accountant Monday as she tries to sort out the former first couple's finances. (Mon, 19 May 2008 12:59:07 GMT)

Lawyer: McGreevey didn't cash in on fame
A lawyer for Jim McGreevey's estranged wife says the ex-governor didn't cash in on his fame. (Mon, 19 May 2008 14:45:17 GMT)

Check Into Cash Plans to Close 93 Ohio Centers
Check Into Cash announced today that it plans to close its 93 Ohio locations in response to legislation passed this week that will effectively ban the payday loan industry in the state. (Mon, 19 May 2008 15:08:00 GMT)

Check Into Cash closing Ohio outlets
The payday loan chain Check Into Cash will close all of its Ohio outlets, saying it can't operate under the state's new payday loan interest cap. (Mon, 19 May 2008 16:01:46 GMT)

Hundreds To Lose Jobs When Payday Loan Company Closes
A payday loan company's officials said a recent bill passed by the Ohio Legislature will cause it to close. (Mon, 19 May 2008 17:12:00 GMT)

Hundreds To Lose Jobs When Payday Loan Company Closes
A payday loan company's officials said a recent bill passed by the Ohio Legislature will cause it to close. (Mon, 19 May 2008 17:13:08 GMT)

FCI faces cash-flow crunch with Rs 20k-cr outstanding
At a time when state-owned foodgrain procurement agency Food Corporation of India needs financial muscle to carry out its record buying of wheat, rice and other commodities, it faces a significant cash-flow crunch. The reason: the ministries of rural development and human resources development haven't settled FCI bills of more than Rs 20,000 crore, some of which have been outstanding for up to ... (Mon, 19 May 2008 21:06:05 GMT)

Vought prepares to cash in with IPO
After years of red ink, Vought Aircraft Industries could now be poised to cash in on recent success with a limited sale of stock to the public. (Mon, 19 May 2008 23:24:03 GMT)

Unsecured commercial product launch
Managing Director, Nick Battersby, said, "We are always looking for new lending products for our clients and this unsecured cash advance facility could be just the solution for businesses who are looking for short term funding." (Tue, 20 May 2008 00:11:08 GMT)

Wife's lawyer claims McGreevey failed to cash in on his fame
The nation's first openly gay governor could have become a political talk show host, pursued a movie deal or otherwise cashed in on his notoriety after a gay sex scandal forced him from his job, a lawyer for his estranged wife tried to show Monday. (Tue, 20 May 2008 00:37:23 GMT)

Nationwide Building Society deploys NCR ATM software
Nationwide Building Society has announced that it is deploying NCR Corporations multi-vendor ATM software, Aptra Advance NDC, across its national network of 2650 cash machines. (Tue, 20 May 2008 01:51:43 GMT)

Wife's lawyer: McGreevey didn't cash in on fame
The nation's first openly gay governor could have become a political talk show host, pursued a movie deal or otherwise cashed in on his notoriety after a gay sex scandal forced him from the New Jersey chief executive's office four years ago, a lawyer for his estranged wife tried to show Monday. (Tue, 20 May 2008 02:29:43 GMT)

Check Into Cash to close 93 Ohio locationsdustry in the state.
CLEVELAND, Tenn. – Check Into Cash announced Monday via an e-mail that it plans to close its 93 Ohio locations in response to legislation passed this week that will effectively ban the payday loan industry in the state. (Tue, 20 May 2008 04:13:10 GMT)

Wife's lawyer: McGreevey failed to cash in on fame
The nation's first openly gay governor could have become a talk show host, pursued a movie deal or otherwise cashed in on his fame after a sex scandal forced him from office, a lawyer for his estranged wife argued Monday. John Post, who represents Dina Matos McGreevey, is trying to convince the judge in the couple's divorce case that former Gov. James McGreevey has underestimated his earning ... (Tue, 20 May 2008 04:33:47 GMT)

Salt Lake County may ban new payday-loan businesses
If the federal government won't do anything about payday lenders, Salt Lake County Councilman Joe Hatch will. (Tue, 20 May 2008 06:10:43 GMT)

Mesa council OKs Las Sendas rezoning
The current Mesa City Council met in its last regular meeting Monday night, packed with people and issues — from payday loan centers to group homes to one of the most discussed rezoning cases in recent history, the 51-acre parcel near east Mesa’s Las Sendas community. (Tue, 20 May 2008 06:51:35 GMT)

Wife's lawyer claims McGreevey failed to cash in on his fame
ELIZABETH -- The nation's first openly gay governor could have become a political talk show host, pursued a movie deal or otherwise cashed in on his notoriety after a gay sex scandal forced him from the New Jersey chief executive's office four years ago, a lawyer for his estranged wife tried to show Monday. (Tue, 20 May 2008 08:21:40 GMT)

Check Into Cash leaving Ohio over payday bill
Check Into Cash yesterday announced plans to close its 93 Ohio offices in response to payday-lending legislation that limits fees and interest rates that can be charged. A total of 220 employees could be affected. (Tue, 20 May 2008 09:08:05 GMT)

Business summary
Check Into Cash, a Cleveland, Tenn.-based payday lender, said it plans to close its 93 Ohio locations in response to pending legislation that it says will effectively ban the payday loan industry in the state. (Tue, 20 May 2008 09:25:10 GMT)

Vought hopes to parlay its recent success into cash
The firm, which reported a profit last year, plans an initial public offering. (Tue, 20 May 2008 09:41:03 GMT)

Santee Advance America robbed
SANTEE, S.C. - Authorities are searching for at least two individuals who robbed a cash advance business shortly after noon on Tuesday. (Tue, 20 May 2008 20:43:11 GMT)

Salt Lake County kicks payday lenders to the curb
Payday lenders steer clear of Salt Lake County. On Tuesday, the Salt Lake County Council kicked any new check-cashing businesses to the curb, after the council unanimously approved an ordinance two years in the making. (Tue, 20 May 2008 21:19:00 GMT)

US Cash Grain Review: Wheat Harvest Begins To Refill Pipeline
CENTRAL CITY, Neb. (Dow Jones)--The onset of the annual winter wheat harvest has begun to replenish dwindling pipeline supplies of U.S. grain, although deliveries from farmers have not yet begun to have a strong impact on basis. (Tue, 20 May 2008 21:26:29 GMT)

Ohio House Approves Payday Loan Bill
The bill would limit borrowers to four short-term loans a year and it would also cap annual interest rates at 38 percent. (Tue, 20 May 2008 21:30:16 GMT)

Ohio House Approves Payday Loan Bill
The bill would limit borrowers to four short-term loans a year and it would also cap annual interest rates at 38 percent. (Tue, 20 May 2008 21:45:48 GMT)

Payday Loan Bill Headed To Governor
State lawmakers Tuesday put the finishing touches on a payday loan reform bill and sent it to Gov. Ted Strickland for his signature. (Tue, 20 May 2008 22:08:56 GMT)

Payday lender Check Into Cash to close 93 Ohio locations
Another payday lender with at least seven locations in the region – including one at New Philadelphia – will close all of its Ohio stores. (Wed, 21 May 2008 02:20:26 GMT)

Police investigate string of Bakersfield robberies
Robbery at a central Bakersfield cash advance store leads police to investigate possible connection with similar crimes. (Wed, 21 May 2008 02:41:10 GMT)

Payday-lending bill sails through House, goes to governor
All that stands between Ohio's 1,600 payday lenders and the end of their current existence is the signature of Gov. Ted Strickland. The pen should hit the paper on House Bill 545 next week, a Strickland spokesman said. The law would take effect 90 days later. (Wed, 21 May 2008 02:45:34 GMT)

Ohio House OKs Senate changes on payday loan bill
The Ohio House has agreed to minor changes the Senate made to a bill intended to curb high interest rates attached to so-called payday loans. (Wed, 21 May 2008 03:31:44 GMT)

Santee Advance America robbed
SANTEE, S.C. - Authorities are searching for at least two individuals who robbed a cash advance business shortly after noon on Tuesday. (Wed, 21 May 2008 04:31:12 GMT)

Santee robbery - Police: man with scar, accomplice
SANTEE - Authorities are searching for at least two individuals who robbed a Santee cash advance business shortly after noon on Tuesday. (Wed, 21 May 2008 06:43:11 GMT)

Payday lenders get boot
Payday lenders steer clear of Salt Lake County. On Tuesday, the Salt Lake County Council kicked any new check-cashing businesses to the curb, after the council unanimously approved an ordinance two years in the making. (Wed, 21 May 2008 07:23:05 GMT)

House passes payday-lending bill 70-24
All that stands between Ohio's 1,600 payday lenders and the end of their current existence is the signature of Gov. Ted Strickland. (Wed, 21 May 2008 07:34:06 GMT)

Payday lenders can't cash in
Thinking about opening a payday-loan store in Kearns, Magna or maybe Millcreek? You'll have to persuade another lender to shut down first. The Salt Lake County Council has capped the number of fast-cash outlets that can do business within unincorporated communities - effectively (Wed, 21 May 2008 07:58:07 GMT)

U.S. Stock-Index Futures Fall; Wal-Mart, Home Depot Shares Slip
May 21 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock-index futures declined as crude oil's advance above $130 a barrel offset Time Warner Inc.'s gain after the media company agreed to spin off its cable- television business. (Wed, 21 May 2008 10:43:27 GMT)

U.S. Stock-Index Futures Fall; Wal-Mart, Home Depot Shares Slip
May 21 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock-index futures declined as oil's advance to a record above $130 a barrel dragged down shares of consumer and transportation companies. (Wed, 21 May 2008 12:13:10 GMT)

Payday lending bill awaits Ohio gov.'s signature
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - New restrictions that payday lenders say will put them out of business have won final approval from Ohio lawmakers. The bill now awaits Gov. Ted Strickland's signature, and a spokesman says that should happen next week. The law would take effect 90 days later. (Wed, 21 May 2008 12:44:22 GMT)

U.S. Stock-Index Futures Fall; Retailers, Airline Shares Drop
May 21 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock-index futures declined as oil's advance above $130 a barrel spurred concern that higher energy costs will curb profits at retailers and transportation companies. (Wed, 21 May 2008 13:13:11 GMT)

Sen. Hawkins fears death of payday lender bill
COLUMBIA - Sen. John Hawkins said Tuesday that a bill clamping down on payday lenders is in danger of dying in a House subcommittee. (Wed, 21 May 2008 14:21:44 GMT)

Microsoft offers cash back search
Microsoft is expected to offer cash back to users of its search engine who buy products online. (Wed, 21 May 2008 14:59:35 GMT)

Payday lending bill awaits Strickland's signature
COLUMBUS: New restrictions that payday lenders say will put them out of business have won final approval from Ohio lawmakers. (Wed, 21 May 2008 15:25:45 GMT)

Enrile wants Meralco to refund meter and cash deposit charges
Critics of the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) have found yet another alleged questionable charge imposed by the power distribution company, ABS-CBN reported. (Wed, 21 May 2008 15:59:54 GMT)

Delivery Driver Jumps Onto Hood To Prevent Car Theft
CHULA VISTA, Calif. -- A would-be car thief slammed into the glass windows of a Cash Advance business in Chula Vista Wednesday, then sped off, police said. (Wed, 21 May 2008 18:07:39 GMT)

Microsoft tries to lure Google, Yahoo searchers with cash
Microsoft wants you to start using Windows Live Search to shop instead of rivals Google and Yahoo, and in return is willing to pay you cash. (Wed, 21 May 2008 18:12:37 GMT)

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