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Paul Ausick

Mortgage Loan Rate Changes Mixed, Applications Down Last Week

The Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday morning that applications for new mortgages dropped last week. Mortgage loan rates rose on three of five types of loans, and bitcoin mania has had an effect on…

Paul Ausick · 9 years ago

For Boeing Investors, the Music Never Stops

Boeing raised its dividend by 20% and launched a new $18 billion buyback program. A decision due this week by Delta Air Lines could boost the stock even more.

Paul Ausick · 9 years ago

November Small Business Optimism Nears All-Time High

The National Federation of Independent Business reported the second-highest reading ever on its small-business optimism index. A Republican administration in Washington and a new tax bill have lifted spirits.

Paul Ausick · 9 years ago

Why Short Interest in Marvell Soared

Short interest in chipmaker Marvell soared in the two-week reporting period that ended November 30. So did the company's share price. What's going on?

Paul Ausick · 9 years ago

Do You Really Need to Pay the Price for Premium Gasoline?

Pump prices for gasoline have been rising for several months now as the production cuts instituted by OPEC and its partners have begun to force consuming nations to draw down oversupplied inventory to meet…

Paul Ausick · 9 years ago

Disney, Apple Pace Dow to Monday Gain

Apple, Disney, Merck, and Pfizer were the leading gainers among the Dow 30 stocks on Monday. Bitcoin settled up 23% after its first trading session.

Paul Ausick · 9 years ago