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iPhone and HTC EVO 4G Thriving, Palm Is Dead in Smartphone Buying Plans
BY: Jacqueline Emigh, Brighthand.com Contributor PUBLISHED: 7/25/2010
Smartphone sales are poised for major growth over the next three months, with Apple and HTC on the upswing in consumer preferences and Motorola and RIM on the downswing, says a new survey by ChangeWave.
In a study that ended on June 28, 16.4% of respondents said they plan [...]
Time to Refinance? Jumbo Mortgage Rates Plunge
Jessica Silver-Greenberg, On Friday July 9, 2010, 10:59 pm EDT
Nearly two years after the credit crunch virtually froze mortgage markets, high-end borrowers are seeing some relief: Rates for “jumbo” mortgages on pricier homes are at their lowest since 2003.
Just a year ago, the average rate on a 30-year jumbo mortgage—a loan of more than [...]
More mortgage fraud arrests
Continuing a crackdown on mortgage fraud in South Florida, authorities said Friday they arrested 10 people who orchestrated a web of deceit by stealing identities, ripping off banks and cheating homeowners.
the scheme, law enforcement said, enriched the culprits to the tune of $8 million.
five others who took part in the [...]
Interest rates slide after economic worries mount
NEW YORK — interest rates fell in the bond market Friday after the government said the economy grew at a slower pace in the first quarter than previously estimated.
The downward revision raised concerns that the recovery is slowing. The Commerce Department said the economy grew at an annual rate of 2.7 percent in the first [...]
Consumers sticking to old banks
(UKPA)–May 19, 2010
Most consumers think new banks will increase competition in the sector but little more than a third would consider moving their account to them, a survey has showed.
Around 72% of people think new entrants into the banking sector, such as Metro Bank, Virgin Money and Tesco Bank, will lead to greater competition and [...]
10 Mobile, Entertainment Products to Buy Before the Apple iPad
now that the iPad is available for pre-order, consumers are wondering whether or not the device is worth picking up. Admittedly, it’s a tough decision. there are several products available right now that could easily match the iPad on value. even Apple’s own slate of products are arguably more worthwhile purchases.
That’s precisely why we’ve [...]
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