Mortgage applications up (CNN Money)
The Mortgage Bankers Association says the number of mortgage applications rose last week despite increased interest rates.
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Mattoon school work to finish early MATTOON , The school district's Christmas present this year might be an early finish to the renovation project at the high school.via
When residents finally return, many face unemployment, debt (Reg Req'd) Some will simply never return, not even to look at what they've lost. They'll collect their disaster-insurance cheques, update their resumes and strike out for pastures new.read more...
Gas prices have eased, but other prices rising WASHINGTON - Hurricane Katrina, which has already pushed gasoline above $3 a gallon, is prompting higher prices for everything from building supplies to natural gas and chemicals.read more...
Bank of Montreal profit sags 16 pct; ups dividend Bank of Montreal's third-quarter profit fell 16 percent on higher loan losses and a decline in investment banking income, despite strong retail banking and wealth management results, the bank said