Cash Advance News Feb 2009

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Bill would let fantasy sports winners earn cash prizes
The performance of sports stars like Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis could mean big bucks for fantasy sports buffs in Maryland. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:56 GMT)

Schnurman: Almost all good news for Cash America
Cash America is thriving in the recession, but regulators loom. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 06:17:11 GMT)

Cattle, hog producers get more time to repay advances
Cattle and hog producers facing hard financial times now have until Sept. 30, 2010, to repay cash advances under the Advance Payment Program (APP). In [...] (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 06:27:20 GMT)

Check 'n Go Enters the Social Media Realm
Check 'n Go, a leading payday loan lender, entered the social media realm in late December 2008 to create an interactive online community for financial advice. Check 'n Go can now be found on Myspace, Facebook and YouTube. The MySpace and Facebook pages will host financial articles and entertaining podcasts and vodcasts for users to access. The Check 'n Go YouTube page allows users to view and ... (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Theater groups remain resilient
For the last 11 years in Chicago, Blue Man Group has sold almost all its individual, advance tickets to the public at full price. The cobalt entertainment has eschewed discounting as if it were a red plague. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:43:03 GMT)

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Small and medium businesses are expected to get a boost this week, with Prime Minister John Key tipped to announce reduced penalties for underpaying provisional tax in a bid to keep cash flows up as the recession bites. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:03:08 GMT)

Gold May Rise for Third Week on Demand for Cash Alternative
Feb. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Gold may rise for a third straight week on speculation that demand for an alterative to cash will spark purchases of the precious metal. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 03:50:42 GMT)

Rio May Sell Stake to Chinalco to Raise Funds; Shares Advance
Feb. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Rio Tinto Group, the world’s third-largest mining company, advanced in London trading after saying it may raise cash from Aluminum Corp. of China to reduce $38.9 billion of debt. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:30:14 GMT)

Cash Beats Even Buffett
Even the smartest investor suffers as the economy drags down stocks of all stripes. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:08:54 GMT)

Celanese Corporation to Receive Advance Payment from Frankfurt Airport Settlement
DALLAS----Celanese Corporation , a leading global chemical company, today announced that it has reached an agreement with the Frankfurt, Germany, Airport to receive an advance payment of €323 million associated with the relocation of its Ticona business in Kelsterbach, Germany. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:00:00 GMT)

National program, Angel Food Ministries, cuts frills to stretch Southwest Michigan consumers' food dollars
ALLEGAN -- Don't count on help putting the groceries in the bag, or even having a bag to put them in, unless you bring it yourself. You've got to pay in advance, in cash, weeks before the food arrives, and you take what they offer, no substitutions. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:51:56 GMT)

Chocolate Decadence benefits Epilepsy Foundation
The Epilepsy Foundation of Central and Northeast Wisconsin (EFCNW) will hold its fifth annual Evening of Chocolate Decadence from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Stevens Point Country Club. The night will include tables of chocolate savories provided by area restaurants, caterers and retailers, as well as a chocolate fountain, chocolate raffle and a cash bar. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 ... (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:06:24 GMT)

Millions of Taxpayers Can Still Cash In on Last Year's Rebate
An estimated 25 million -- or 1 in 5 -- taxpayers may have a second chance to cash in on rebate money still available from last year's economic stimulus plan, even if they received money last year, according to The Tax Institute at H&R Block. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:55:00 GMT)

SanDisk Shares Advance After Sales Exceed Analysts’ Estimates
Feb. 2 (Bloomberg) -- SanDisk Corp. , the biggest maker of memory cards for digital cameras, rose 6.4 percent in late trading after sales beat analysts’ estimates. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:41:05 GMT)

Cash Beats Even Buffett
Even the smartest investor suffers as the economy drags down stocks of all stripes. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:11:08 GMT)

Payday loan fees add up, families learning
Payday loans, typically a way working-class people get cash in a pinch, are increasingly being sought by middle-income families living without a cash cushion. Lenders and others say the short-term loans are being taken out by people who used to get needed cash from a bank, a credit union or a credit card. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:09:09 GMT)

Hard to credit: Unchecked loan cheques make payday such a pain, writes Faisel Rahman
If you Google phrases such as crisis loan, emergency loan or help loan, the sort of adverts that come up are "Make today your payday" and "No forms, no checks, no problem". Or take a stroll down an increasing number of British high streets, look at the new shops opening, and you'll see that while banks are reducing their lending, there's one sector of the economy that is certainly not facing ... (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:15:05 GMT)

Many Taxpayers Can Still Cash in on Last Year's Rebate
In Tough Economy, Rebates Could Mean Hundreds of Additional Dollars (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:56:47 GMT)

How is payday lending faring in troubled times?
The industry that has attracted much criticism is seeing revenues drop. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:08:12 GMT)

Cash-strapped taxpayers file fast
Tough times have sent many people scrambling to file their federal taxes earlier than ever this year, hoping to reel in refunds to help make ends meet. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:30:04 GMT)

More middle-class families seeking payday loans
INDIANAPOLIS — Payday loans, typically a way working-class people get cash in a pinch, are increasingly being sought by middle-income families living without a cash cushion. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:48:54 GMT)

Payday lending bill up for debate in House panel
A bill that's been critiicized for being too generous to the payday lending industry is expected to advance. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:32:41 GMT)

Payday lending bill up for debate in House panel
A bill that's been criticized for being too generous to the payday lending industry is expected to advance. The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee takes up regulations for the industry Tuesday. The bill is on a fast track with most of the House's members signed on as co-sponsors. The bill prevents consumers from taking out more than one $600 loan at a time and requires the industry to ... (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:42:41 GMT)

Payday lending bill up for debate in House panel
The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee takes up regulations for the industry Tuesday. The bill is on a fast track with most of the House’s members signed on as co-sponsors. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:16:18 GMT)

Payday Lending Bill Up For Panel Debate
A bill that would limit the amount of money a person could borrow from payday lenders to $600 is up for debate on Tuesday. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:48:34 GMT)

Suspect sought in attempted robbery of payday loan business
CEDAR RAPIDS and#8212; Police are investigating an attempted robbery at a payday loan business this morning. A man displayed a handgun inside The Money Station, 1508 First Ave. NE, just before 9 a.m., police said. He ran from the store without getting anything. No one was injured in the incident. The store remained closed at 9:40 a.m.A description of the suspect was not immediately available. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:03:01 GMT)

Array BioPharma Must Conserve Cash
Array ended the 2nd quarter of fiscal 2009 with $100.0 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities. At the same time, there is a long-term debt of $78.8 million sitting on its balance sheet. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:09:00 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Advance as Merck, Schering Lead Rally in Drugmakers
Feb. 3 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks gained for the first time in four days as better-than-estimated earnings at Merck & Co. and Schering-Plough Corp. spurred a rally in drugmakers and higher metal and energy prices boosted commodity producers. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:08:24 GMT)

Payday Lending Bill Up For Debate In SC House Panel
A bill that’s been criticized for being too generous to the payday lending industry is expected to advance. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:40:12 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Advance as Merck, Schering Lead Rally in Drugmakers
Feb. 3 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks gained for the first time in four days as better-than-estimated earnings at Merck & Co. and Schering-Plough Corp. spurred a rally in drugmakers and higher metal and oil prices boosted commodity producers. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:56:12 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Advance as Merck, Schering Lead Rally in Drugmakers
Feb. 3 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks gained, snapping a three-day drop, as earnings topped estimates at Merck & Co. and Schering-Plough Corp. and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said the government will step up efforts to fight the recession. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:53:21 GMT)

ND measure to cut payday loan limits defeated
A possible economic slowdown in North Dakota didn't persuade the state House to reduce fees and money limits on payday loans. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:36:29 GMT)

ND measure to cut payday loan limits defeated
(AP:BISMARCK, N.D.) A possible economic slowdown in North Dakota didn't persuade the state House to reduce fees and money limits on payday loans. Fargo Rep. Ed Gruchalla says payday lenders have technology in place to spot borrowers who may be getting overextended. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:48:16 GMT)

North Dakota measure to cut payday loan limits defeated by state House lawmakers
A possible economic slowdown in North Dakota didn't persuade the state House to reduce fees and money limits on payday loans.Fargo (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:49:22 GMT)

FDA panel unanimously backs Lilly blood thinner
A panel of government health experts said Tuesday a highly anticipated Eli Lilly blood thinner marks a significant advance over older treatments and should be approved. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:00:37 GMT)

Two men charged after break-in in Pickens
Two men have been charged after a break-in Jan. 27 at the Tobacco Warehouse and Cash Advance at 2701 Gentry Memorial Highway in Pickens. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 01:04:34 GMT)

Australian Money Rates Advance; Corporate Bond Risk Unchanged
Feb. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Australian bank borrowing costs rose by the most since August 2007 and the cost of borrowing in dollars in London held at the highest in more than three weeks on speculation central banks may fail to unlock credit markets. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 01:30:14 GMT)

Australian, N.Z. Dollars Advance on Stimulus Plans, Stock Gains
Feb. 4 (Bloomberg) -- The Australian and New Zealand dollars rose for a second day as regional stocks gained and government spending worldwide boosted investor appetite for higher-yielding assets. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:21:18 GMT)

Buffett’s Berkshire Refuels Harley With $300 Million in Debt
Feb. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Warren Buffett , the billionaire who’s poured cash into some of the biggest U.S. brands including Coca- Cola Co. and Mars Inc., agreed to buy $300 million of debt issued by motorcycle-maker Harley-Davidson Inc. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:45:21 GMT)

Glenn County budget balance up, cash flow down
WILLOWS — The Glenn County Board of Supervisors Tuesday heard good news and not-so-good news concerning its budget and cash flow. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:23:12 GMT)

Stocks in Europe, Asia, U.S. Futures Advance; Electrolux Gains
Feb. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Stocks in Europe and Asia rose for a second day and U.S. index futures climbed as Electrolux AB and Aviva Plc posted results that beat analysts’ estimates, while governments stepped up efforts to revive economic growth. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:08:32 GMT)

Windstream Produces Double-Digit Free Cash Flow Growth in 2008
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.----Windstream Corporation today reported fourth-quarter and full-year results highlighted by double-digit growth in free cash flow for 2008. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT)

Brazil Greens-up Educational PC Project by Virtualizing
Brazil's government is about to create the world's largest desktop virtualization project, in schools across the entire country. And it's not just a move to advance educational computing for the country's kids while saving cash--it's ... (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:12:42 GMT)

Stocks in Europe, Asia, U.S. Futures Advance; Electrolux Gains
Feb. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Stocks in Europe and Asia rose as results at companies from appliance maker Electrolux AB to Aviva Plc , the biggest U.K. insurer, beat estimates, and governments stepped up efforts to revive growth. U.S. futures climbed. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:00:38 GMT)

Cash Beats Even Buffett
Even the smartest investor suffers as the economy drags down stocks of all stripes. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:33:36 GMT)

Brother, can you spare a payday loan?
Billie Kroeker and her husband once chased easy payday loans with more loans. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:58:00 GMT)

Brother, can you spare a payday loan?
Billie Kroeker and her husband once chased easy payday loans with more loans. They fell into bankruptcy when their financial hole became too deep. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:58:38 GMT)

Brother, can you spare a payday loan?
Billie Kroeker and her husband leave their home for an appointment in Hutchinson, Kan., Monday, Feb. 2, 2009. Kroeker and her husband once chased easy payday loans with more loans. They fell into bankruptcy when their financial hole became too deep. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:13:28 GMT)

Questions Raised on California Rebating
Here's a fact: Some domestic advance deposit wagering outlets are openly offering cash rebates to customers that wager on California racing signals. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:16:17 GMT)

Payday lending bill up for debate in House panel
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A bill that's been criticized for being too generous to the payday lending industry is expected to advance. The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee takes up regulations for the industry Tuesday. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:12:45 GMT)

MP proposes to give passengers cash for airline delays
‘Tarmac delays are getting out of hand,' says NDP member who is introducing passenger bill of rights (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 02:46:05 GMT)

Ballou Park fire began in Beauty Land, official says
The cause of the Jan. 28 fire that destroyed Beauty Land and Advance America Cash Advance in Ballou Park Shopping Center has been ruled “undetermined” because of the degree of damage, Assistant Danville Fire Marshal Richie Guill said. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:22:22 GMT)

Credit counselors: Avoid costly payday loans
Colorado's credit counselors overwhelmingly advise clients to avoid payday loans when in need of access to quick cash. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 07:12:25 GMT)

N.D. measure to cut payday loan limits defeated
A possible economic slowdown in North Dakota didn't persuade the state House to reduce fees and money limits on payday loans. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 07:42:02 GMT)

Abu Dhabi Banks Advance After Capital Injection: Gulf Stocks
Feb. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Abu Dhabi shares climbed the most in almost two weeks after the emirate’s government injected $4.36 billion into five local banks to buffer losses as the financial crisis spreads. Dubai’s index fell to the lowest since June 2004. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:44:38 GMT)

For Pawnshops, the Recession Is a Golden Egg
Think pawnshops, and you probably conjure up old jewelry, desperate customers, and seedy storefronts. Hardly, it would seem, the ingredients for innovation. Yet amid recession, the country's largest chain, Cash America International , is using the credit-crunch boom time to lure new customers and expand. To woo the growing number of consumers facing a credit squeeze, Cash America is boosting ... (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:08:46 GMT)

Snowboarding Event Brings the Mountain to the Masses
The sport's daredevils are set to fly off a 50-foot ramp in Manhattan. No mountains involved, but lots of cash. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:20:33 GMT)

Cause of Danville strip mall fire ruled “undetermined”
The cause of the Jan. 28 fire that destroyed Beauty Land and Advance America Cash Advance in Ballou Park Shopping Center has been ruled “undetermined” because of the degree of damage, Assistant Danville Fire Marshal Richie Guill said. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:48:38 GMT)

Media Advisory: Canadian Payday Loan Association Available for Comment on the Government of Ontario's Advisory Board ...
The Honourable Stan Keyes, President of the Canadian Payday Loan Association, will be available tomorrow to comment on the Maximum Total Cost of Borrowing Advisory Board's report regarding an upper limit to the total cost of borrowing for payday loan agreements in Ontario. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:20:00 GMT)

Lions on prowl for student speakers
The Pleasant Valley/Somis Lions Club wants to pay students to speak but is having a tough time finding participants. Lions clubs statewide sponsor an annual speech contest in January or February. The club winner goes on to compete against other club winners and eventually can advance to the state level and earn $250 in cash and about $21,000 in college scholarships. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:05:33 GMT)

Bars, restaurants may soon be smoke free
General Assembly: A compromise lets the proposed ban on smoking advance to the House. General Assembly: A compromise lets the proposed ban on smoking advance to the House. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:52:30 GMT)

Protest Spotlights Payday Loan ‘Loopholes'
HARRISONBURG - Ten people braved the cold on Thursday afternoon to protest outside a Harrisonburg business against (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 07:21:12 GMT)

Man tries to rob another payday loan store
SPOKANE -- A man tried to rob another payday loan store in north Spokane. This isn’t the first time the store on 555 East Francis has been hit. Spokane Police say this if the fifth payday loan store robbery in just over two weeks. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:10:24 GMT)

Speaking contest offers students cash prizes
Teens looking for help to pay for college can try to talk their way to a $10,000 award. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:17:38 GMT)

2nd Bucyrus robbery suspect nabbed
BUCYRUS -- A second suspect in the Jan. 13 robbery of National Cash Advance, 963 Hopley Ave., was caught early Friday morning in Springfield. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:40:27 GMT)

European Stocks to Watch: LVMH, Hermes advance as handbag sales prove resilient
Investors may have had success betting against mortgages, the economy and oil, but at least on Friday, handbags remain a different story. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:06:46 GMT)

Ont. payday loan costs should be capped at $21 per $100 borrowed: board
TORONTO - An independent advisory board says the Ontario government should cap the cost of payday loans at $21 for every $100 borrowed, and review that limit in two years. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:20:00 GMT)

Ont. payday loan costs should be capped at $21 per $100 borrowed: board
Ontario should cap the cost of payday loans at $21 for every $100 borrowed and review that limit in two years, an independent advisory board has concluded. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:14:23 GMT)

Advance-Fee Loan Scams: What You Need to Know
A dismal economy , tight lending standards and mounting job losses have created the perfect storm for cash-strapped consumers — and the perfect opportunity for scammers. Despite warnings from state attorney generals and organizations like the Better Business Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission, a growing number of consumers are falling victim to so-called advance-fee loan scams. Posing ... (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:41:21 GMT)

Stocks in Europe Advance; Stoxx 600 Extends Second Weekly Gain
Feb. 6 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose, extending the Dow Jones Stoxx 600 Index’s second straight weekly advance, on optimism government measures will help revive global growth. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:20:47 GMT)

Canadian Payday Loan Association Believes Half of Ontario Lenders Will Have to Tighten Belts Under Proposed Rate Cap
The Canadian Payday Loan Association today said that about half of the Ontario payday loan industry will have to tighten its belts in order to operate under a proposed $21/$100 upper maximum to be applied to payday loans. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:54:00 GMT)

German Stocks Advance, Led by Infineon, BMW; Truckmakers Gain
Feb. 6 (Bloomberg) -- German stocks rose for a fourth day after earnings statements from Bayerische Motoren Werke AG and Infineon Technologies AG eased concern the global recession will erode corporate profits. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:00:51 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-02-06 15:54 STOCKS NEWS US-Markets advance on hope for quick stimulus
Stocks on the move Real-time Equity news U.S. stock market report (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:20:03 GMT)

Market Snapshot: Government moves may boost stocks, but not necessarily dividends
Friday’s stock advance has investors banking on more fiscal stimulus from the government, but other possible congressional action has Standard & Poor’s Index Services cutting its projected dividend rate on the S&P 500. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:36:46 GMT)

Stocks in Europe Advance; Stoxx 600 Erases its 2009 Decline
Feb. 6 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose, with the Dow Jones Stoxx 600 Index erasing its 2009 decline, on optimism government measures will help revive global growth. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:54:37 GMT)

Ont. payday loan costs should be capped: board
An independent advisory board says the Ontario government should cap the cost of payday loans at $21 for every $100 borrowed, and review that limit in two years. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:09:30 GMT)

Stocks in Europe Advance; Stoxx 600 Erases its 2009 Decline
Feb. 6 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose, with the Dow Jones Stoxx 600 Index briefly erasing its 2009 decline, on optimism government measures will help revive global growth. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:15:55 GMT)

European Stocks Advance; Stoxx 600 Climbs for Second Week
Feb. 6 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose, with the Dow Jones Stoxx 600 Index erasing its 2009 decline, on optimism government measures will help revive global growth. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:14:58 GMT)

Ont. payday loan costs should be capped at $21 per $100 borrowed: board
TORONTO - Ontario should cap the cost of payday loans at $21 for every $100 borrowed and review that limit in two years, an independent advisory board has concluded. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:52:00 GMT)

Lawsuit is filed over layoffs
A laid-off Qimonda worker is suing the Henrico County computer chipmaker for two months’ pay and benefits in a federal class-action case. “They didn’t give advance notice to employees before letting them go,“ said attorney Jack A. Raisner. “We’re alleging that’s a violation under the WARN Act.“ Carl Jackson filed suit on behalf of himself and other Qimonda workers. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:35:03 GMT)

Control payday loans, panel says
An independent provincial panel recommended yesterday Ontario limit interest payments and fees charged by payday loan companies to $21 for every $100 borrowed, winning support both in the industry and from anti-poverty activists. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 09:35:55 GMT)

Proposed payday loan cap panned
Many of paralegal Charles Foster's clients were stung after borrowing money from payday lenders, and he says a new provincial report recommending a $21 cap for every $100 borrowed will not help those who are drowning in debt and rely on payday loans to make ends meet. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 09:38:45 GMT)

Baylor, Father Ryan Advance In D-II Duals
Two-time defending state duals champion Baylor along with host Father Ryan, Christian Brothers and Brentwood Academy advanced to Saturday's semifinals (11 a.m. CST) in the 12th annual TSSAA D-II state wrestling duals. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 12:52:33 GMT)

Mokbel lover to cash in
DANIELLE McGuire is negotiating a $1 million tell-all deal to cash in on her notorious life with Tony Mokbel. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT)

Charges pending for theft suspects
FREMONT -- Police believe two men arrested for the armed robbery of a Cash Advance location in Bucyrus also are responsible for Fremont robberies. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 13:39:17 GMT)

Despite Challenging Times, Firms See Opportunities for Growth
While the recession continues to advance, some real estate companies are finding opportunities to do business. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:01:03 GMT)

Lowest gas prices on Staten Island for Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009
The lowest reported cash price for gas on Staten Island this morning can be found at the Citgo stations at 2000 Victory Blvd. in Meiers Corners and the Citgo at 248 Bay St. in Tompkinsville. That stations have a listed... (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:57:31 GMT)

Saudi Shares Advance, Led by Sabic, Arab National Bank, Rajhi
Feb. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Saudi Arabian shares rose to a three- week high after a rally in U.S. stocks boosted investor confidence in the kingdom. Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:23:18 GMT)

Loan Store Series Part One
In tough times, some people turn to payday loan stores to pay their bills. But credit counselors say that fast cash, can turn to faster debt. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 23:10:03 GMT)

2009 Business Expo
Businesses can cash in with new customers at the annual Harrison Daily Times Business Expo set for Friday and Saturday, March 13-14. Booth spaces have continued to sell out each year and participants leave with the satisfaction of advertising dollars being well spent. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 23:14:07 GMT)

Andrew Strauss saves time by getting his humiliation in early
WE HAVE been down this road many times before. Now you know why the people who stump up their cash to follow England abroad every winter are known as the Barmy Army. And why they drink a lot. You’ve got to be barmy, or at least mildly bonkers, to fly round the world watching this lot. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:23:44 GMT)

Brother, can you spare a payday loan?
Oversight in many states has increased in recent years, with voters and regulators moving to limit the number of loans and fees or just ban the industry entirely. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:13:37 GMT)

Make sure your small-business clients pay bills
Q. It seems like even some of my good customers are paying more slowly these days, and it's hurting my cash flow. How can a small business get its customers to pay on time? (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 06:19:00 GMT)

Brother, can you spare a payday loan?
TOPEKA, Kan. - Billie Kroeker and her husband once chased easy payday loans with more loans. They fell into bankruptcy when their financial hole became too deep. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 07:49:20 GMT)

Markets post gains despite gloomy dividend outlook
Friday's stock advance had investors banking on more fiscal stimulus from the government, but other possible congressional action had Standard & Poor's Index Services cutting its projected dividend rate on the S&P 500. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 07:58:07 GMT)

Will that be cash, check ... or charge?
Township now accepting online credit and debit card payments for taxes (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:08:57 GMT)

Can you spare a payday loan?
Billie Kroeker and her husband once chased easy payday loans with more loans. They fell into bankruptcy when their financial hole became too deep. Now, she and some consumer advocates worry that more Americans will have similar experiences because of the sour economy. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 10:35:06 GMT)

Fil-Am Lions Club bowling tourney set Feb. 21-22
The Filipino-American Lions Club will hold its Classified Bowling Tournament on Feb. 21 and 22 at the Saipan Bowling Center with the advance registration already starting yesterday. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 14:10:44 GMT)

Loan store series part two
In tough times, some people turn to payday loan stores to pay their bills. But credit counselors say that fast cash can turn to faster debt. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:25:13 GMT)

Top Scoops
Feb. 9 – Stocks rallied on Wall Street on Friday as investors anticipated the government’s stimulus package, due today in Washington, will help revive the world’s biggest economy. Banks and tech shares led the advance. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:01:30 GMT)

In recession, payday lending issue takes new spin
SEATTLE — With legal and travel fees piling up in the custody battle for his daughter, Brady Greenberg turned to a payday lender and took out a loan for $700. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 02:04:37 GMT)

Happenings in Northern Hunterdon
SATURDAY, Feb. 7 The women of the Changewater United Church are selling quarts of homemade soup. Quarts of chili and vegetable beef soup are $6.25 each. Chicken noodle, split pea and ham, and sausage and bean are $5.25 a quart. Advance orders are recommended by calling Barbara at (908) 689-0442. The soup will be available for pickup from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, at the church, which ... (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:19:25 GMT)

Free Login/Register
The Art Society of Old Greenwich will hold their Annual Winterfest Show and Dinner at the Riverside Yacht Club on Friday evening Feb. 13. The Yacht Club event begins at 5 p.m. with cocktails and a cash bar. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:02:03 GMT)

Most Asian Stocks Advance on Policy Optimism; Nomura Slumps
Feb. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Most Asian stocks rose, led by consumer shares and mining companies, on speculation the U.S. will expedite plans to revive its financial system, bolstering growth in the world’s largest economy. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:17:52 GMT)

JGBs advance on bleak economic outlook, Nikkei slide
* JGBs up on prevailing bleak economic view, Nikkei slide (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 06:40:43 GMT)

JGBs advance on bleak economic outlook, Nikkei slide
TOKYO, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds gained on Monday, erasing earlier losses as bleak views on Japan's economy prevailed in the market. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 07:02:09 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-02-09 06:57 JGBs advance on bleak economic outlook, Nikkei slide
By Shinichi Saoshiro (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 07:03:21 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-02-09 06:55 JGBs advance on bleak economic outlook, Nikkei slide
By Shinichi Saoshiro (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 07:20:15 GMT)

Will that be cash, check ... or charge?
Township now accepting online credit and debit card payments for taxes (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 07:48:03 GMT)

Second chance to collect stimulus credit
It's not often the government gives you a second chance at some extra cash if you miss out the first time. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 07:49:12 GMT)

Most U.K. Stocks Advance, Led by Barclays; BG Group Declines
Feb. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Most U.K. stocks gained after Barclays Plc reported profit that beat analysts’ estimates, offsetting concern the U.S. government will delay measures to revive the world’s largest economy. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:53:21 GMT)

U.S. Stock-Index Futures Decline; Morgan Stanley, NYSE Retreat
Feb. 9 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock futures fell, indicating the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index may end a two-day advance, after Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner delayed the announcement of the Obama administration’s financial-recovery plan. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:53:36 GMT)

Payday loans under fire at Legislature
HELENA - Consumer advocates say payday loans need stricter regulation, arguing new legislation is needed for the industry. House Bill 396 is aimed at both payday and title loans. Rep. Bill Wilson of Great Falls said Monday he wants to cap interest rates at an annual percentage rate of 36%. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:14:26 GMT)

Bill to cap payday loans draws big crowd
HELENA — Critics today accused Montana’s payday lending businesses of preying on often-unsophisticated, desper-ate, poor people with excessive borrowing fees and backed a bill to cap the their interest rates at 36 percent annually. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:08:18 GMT)

Bill to cap payday loans draws big crowd
HELENA Critics today accused Montana’s payday lending businesses of preying on often-unsophisticated, desper-ate, poor people with excessive borrowing fees and backed a bill to cap the their interest rates at 36 percent annually. "This industr ... (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:33:56 GMT)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Provides HCV and Cystic Fibrosis Update and Reports 2008 Financial Results
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.----Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated: Telaprevir dosing in Phase 3 ADVANCE clinical trial complete and Phase 3 REALIZE clinical trial completes enrollment VX-770 expected to commence registration program for cystic fibrosis in first half of 2009 Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities are $832 million as of December 31, 2008 (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:01:00 GMT)

Payday loan store robbed
Police continue to search for a suspect who robbed a cash advance store on James Campbell Boulevard. According to a police report, a black male entered Advance America about 3:30 p.m. Friday at 1202 S. James Campbell Blvd. and demanded money. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:04:53 GMT)

PAYDAY LOANS UNDER FIRE AT LEGISLATURE
HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Consumer advocates say payday loans need stricter regulation, arguing new legislation is needed for the industry. House Bill 396 is aimed at both payday and title loans. Rep. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:10:10 GMT)

Payday loans under fire at Legislature
HELENA (AP) — Consumer advocates say payday loans need stricter regulation, arguing new legislation is needed for the industry. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:26:11 GMT)

Senate to Vote Today on Advancing Economic Stimulus (Update1)
Feb. 9 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Senate is set to advance an $827 billion economic stimulus package as lawmakers seek to complete work on a bill that can be sent to President Barack Obama by week’s end. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:26:20 GMT)

DreamWorks, Disney ink distribution deal
Spielberg and co. will receive a cash advance of about $100 million. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:52:34 GMT)

Advance America Announces Settlement in Georgia and the Closing of 24 Centers in New Hampshire
Advance America, Cash Advance Centers, Inc. today announced that it has settled a class action lawsuit in Georgia that resolves all claims against the Company in connection with originating, marketing, or servicing any loan in that state. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:55:00 GMT)

DreamWorks gets Disney cash in distribution deal
Disney will bear print and advertising costs and lend Steven Spielberg's studio as much as $175 million. Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks studio finalized a distribution deal with Walt Disney Co. on Monday after winning key financial commitments that it had failed to extract from its presumed partner, Universal Pictures. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:00:05 GMT)

Advance America to close all 24 NH stores
Advance America, the payday lender, said last night it would close its 24 stores in New Hampshire due to a new law limiting the interest it could charge on its short-term loans. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:52:10 GMT)

Merchant Capital Options Serves Restaurants For Quick Capital
Merchant Capital Options has launched a new product, Electronic Payment Advance. Electronic Payment Advance is an upfront cash advance payment against all forms of future electronic processing, such as credit cards and checks. It allows multi-unit restaurant companies to access quick capital for an array of initiatives including unit or asset expansion, initiating equipment renovation programs ... (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Payday lender closing up shop in NH
Associated Press - February 10, 2009 6:55 AM ET MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) - Payday lender Advance America is closing up shop in New Hampshire because of the new state law capping interest... (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:11:20 GMT)

Payday loans draw fire at Legislature
HELENA — Based on legislative testimony heard at the Capitol Monday, payday and title loan companies are either predatory lenders who take advantage of down-and-out Montanans, or they fill an important niche in the loan industry by giving borrowers a necessary last resort when times are tough. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:12:27 GMT)

SC-based payday lender closing in NH
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) - South Carolina-based payday lender Advance America is closing up shop in New Hampshire because of the new state law capping interest rates. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:31:34 GMT)

SC-based payday lender closing in NH
South Carolina-based payday lender Advance America is closing up shop in New Hampshire because of the new state law capping interest rates. The Spartanburg, S.C.-based company said it will close all 24 of its New Hampshire offices, costing 50 people their jobs. Early last month, Advance America tried to offer short-term revolving credit loans after a new law limiting payday loan interest went ... (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:42:31 GMT)

Payday loans under fire at Mont. Legislature
Consumer advocates said Monday that payday loans need stricter regulation, arguing that new legislation is needed to rein in the industry. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:06:52 GMT)

Lawmaker pitches strict regulation on payday loans in Montana
Consumer advocates said Monday that payday loans need stricter regulation, arguing that new legislation is needed to rein in the (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:47:32 GMT)

Bond Report: Treasurys rise with bank bailout, stimulus vote, auction on tap
Treasurys advance, pushing yields down from their highest in at least two months, as Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is slated to lay out new plans to help troubled banks and the Senate is poised to vote on the Obama administration's stimulus package. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:15:15 GMT)

Payday lender closing up shop in NH
Payday lender Advance America is closing up shop in New Hampshire because of the new state law capping interest rates. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:29:23 GMT)

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