That’s MetLife down on the farm

By user | March 5, 2012 |

MetLife Inc. said today that it originated $2.8 billion in agricultural mortgage loans in 2011, consistent with 2010, and has more than $13 billion in agricultural mortgage loans outstanding.…

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25 eurozone countries sign fiscal pact

By user | March 2, 2012 |
25 eurozone countries sign fiscal pact  Twenty-five eurozone countries signed a treaty that creates tighter budget discipline for the eurozone, Reuters reported. The only two to refrain from signing the compact were Great Britain and…Read More

Meredith raises $200 million

By user | March 2, 2012 |

Meredith Corp. entered into a $200 million note purchase agreement this week with a group of purchasers of private placement notes. The agreement consisted of $50 million of 2.62 percent senior notes due March 1, …

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Lackluster construction report

By user | March 2, 2012 |

Total nonresidential construction spending decreased in January to $566.4 billion, a drop of 0.8 percent from December, according to the March 1 report from the U.S. Commerce Department. However, total nonresidential construction spending was up …

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EntreFest! conference set

By user | March 2, 2012 |

The fifth annual EntreFest! conference is scheduled for March 8-9 in Ames. EntreFest!, developed at the University of Northern Iowa Regional Business Center through its MyEntre.Net program, connects small business owners with capital, technical assistance …

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