Stories Tagged "banks"
Fewer U.S. Banks Failing as Industry Strengthens
posted on December 28, 2012 at 11:22 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. banks are ending the year with their best profits since 2006 and fewer failures than at any time since the financial crisis struck in 2008. They're helping support an economy slowed by high unemployment, flat pay, sluggish...
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Rural Mainstreet Index drops below growth level
posted on August 26, 2011 at 3:48 PM
Midwest, Plains bankers optimistic on economy
posted on July 22, 2011 at 5:28 PM
Rural bankers in 10 Midwest and Plains states are still positive in their outlook for the economy, although their optimism may be waning, according to a monthly survey of bankers released Thursday.
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Google and Citibank Each Throw $55M to the Wind
posted on May 27, 2011 at 4:05 PM
The Mountain View, Calif.-based Internet search giant Google, is partnering with Citigroup Inc. to help finance the Alta Wind Energy Center wind farm in California's Tehachapi Mountains.
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Global Food Prices Create Instability
posted on February 18, 2011 at 3:02 PM
Strong Farm Earnings Bolster Rural Economy
posted on December 22, 2010 at 1:12 PM
President Obama Signs Financial Overhaul
posted on July 22, 2010 at 5:07 PM
Colorado Food Bank Pioneers Gluten-Free Donations
posted on December 17, 2009 at 5:12 PM
LOVELAND, Colo (AP) — As a mother of seven, Anne Miller already had a whopping grocery bill.
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Bankers Survey Suggests Threats to Farm Income
posted on January 16, 2009 at 8:01 PM
OMAHA, Neb (AP) - High farm expenses and lower crop prices will be the biggest threats to farm income in the year ahead, according to bankers in 11 Midwest and Plains states.
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World Bank Helping World Food Crisis
posted on May 30, 2008 at 8:05 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Bank is stepping up efforts to help overcome the global food crisis by providing an extra $1.2 billion in grants and loans.
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Wal-Mart to Offer Banking Services?
posted on April 14, 2006 at 8:04 PM
Wal-Mart is facing stiff opposition towards the company's proposed expansion into banking.
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FCSA To Pay $10 Million To Rabobank
posted on December 3, 2004 at 8:12 PM
Farm Credit Services of America must pay Dutch-based Rabobank $10 million as part of a settlement for breaking a merger agreement earlier this year.
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FCSA Reports Big Jump in Net Income
posted on November 5, 2004 at 8:11 PM
An Omaha, Nebraska-based agricultural lender has posted a more than 26 percent third quarter gain in net income compared with the same period a year ago.
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FCSA Ends Merger Talks With Rabobank
posted on October 22, 2004 at 8:10 PM
Congress Mulls Rabobank Proposal
posted on October 1, 2004 at 8:10 PM
The planned takeover of a major Midwestern farm loan cooperative by a Dutch banking giant could help undermine the national co-op loan system, members of a House subcommittee said at a hearing this week.
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