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The Motley Fool July 29, 2005 Lawrence Meyers	Payday Lenders Strike Back They counter the FDIC's move with a new product. Will it pay off for shareholders?
The Motley Fool July 29, 2005 Tom Taulli	Citigroup Nixes Weill's Deal Former CEO Sandy Weill gives up his plans to start a private equity firm so that he can keep his current company perks.
The Motley Fool July 29, 2005 Matt Richards	A Must-Read for Berkshire Fans A large, heavy, coffee table book, Poor Charlie's Almanack is part fanzine, part analysis, and a lot of pure Munger. This book provides humor and insight into Berkshire's right-hand man.
National Real Estate Investor July 1, 2005 Parke Chapman	Condo Conversion Loans Raise Red Flag Concerns are rising that many condo conversion loans might sour, given the prospect of higher interest rates and overbuilt condo markets. Industry experts say conversion sponsors looking to turn a quick profit pose the greatest risk to lenders.
National Real Estate Investor July 1, 2005 John B. Levy	CMBS Deal Pipeline Bursting at the Seams The heated competition for new commercial mortgage transactions, mixed with a seeming complacency about risk, has caused some investors some measure of anxiety. With the 10-year Treasury plunging through 4%, borrowers had a new incentive to refinance existing transactions.
National Real Estate Investor July 1, 2005 Daniel P. Szparaga	Who Says That Lenders Aren't Tech-Savvy? Technology and innovation will always be an important facet of differentiation among mortgage firms in a market. But it is also a rising tide that lifts all boats. Depending on their trading partners' capabilities, innovators can either flourish or be stifled.
Registered Rep. July 28, 2005 Kristen French	Morgan Confirms Trainee, Broker Cutbacks In an internal memo, co-president Zoe Cruz announced the company would reduce the number of trainees it hires to 1,000 in 2006, from 2,400 this year, while continuing to recruit experienced brokers who focus on high-net-worth clients.
The Motley Fool July 28, 2005 Mike Cianciolo	T. Rowe Rows Its Boat The mutual fund giant continues to increase its customer base and profits.
The Motley Fool July 28, 2005 Tom Taulli	Banking on Bankrate Much has happened at Bankrate, and much of it appears to be good. Despite the company's reliance on several macro factors, this stock is a buy.
Registered Rep. July 27, 2005 Kristen French	NASD Sanitizes Arbitration Panel: Public Arbitrators Must Be Public Securities arbitration panels, which resolve the vast majority of investment disputes between clients and brokers, are typically made up of two public arbitrators and one industry arbitrator, a system that is intended to tip the scales in favor of the public.
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