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Nicholas Financial Reports Record 2nd Quarter Results & Quarterly Dividend
Clearwater, Florida – Nicholas Financial, Inc., that for the three months ended September 30, 2011 net earnings increased 39% to $5,520,000 as compared to $3,982,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010. Per share diluted net earnings
Nov 3, 2011
Auto Finance Companies Significantly Originating More Loans than Banks and Credit Unions in Today’s Economy
ATLANTA — Auto finance companies have significantly increased lending by more than 47% over the past two years, according to the latest Equifax National Credit Trends Report. Auto finance lenders haveoutpaced bank and credit union lending to su
Nov 3, 2011
Ally Financial Reports Net loss of $210 million
NEW YORK — Ally Financial Inc. (Ally) reported a net loss of $210 million for the third quarter of 2011, compared to net income of $113 million in the prior quarter and net income of $269 million for the third quarter of 2010. Core pr
Nov 3, 2011
Equifax: Total Outstanding Consumer Debt Now Nearly Equivalent to Pre-Recession Levels
ATLANTA — Equifax’s latest National Credit Trends Report shows that Total consumer debt now stands at $11.2 trillion, nearly equivalent to the $11.1 trillion posted pre-recession in 2006 according to the most recent Equifax Nation
Nov 3, 2011
CarStations iPhone/Android app helps EV drivers find their charge
CATHEYS VALLEY, CA – A new charging station finder recently appeared in app stores as quietly as the EVs it was developed for whir along. Created by California rancher-come-programmer David Raboy, CarStations is the latest in a lineup of mob
Nov 3, 2011
Polk Reports Significant Growth in New Commercial Vehicle Registrations
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — New commercial vehicle registrations (Gross Vehicle Weight 3-8) in the U.S. are set to reach 440,000 units for the 2011 calendar year, an increase of 17.6 percent over 2010 calendar year and a 33 percent uptick from 2009, ac
Nov 2, 2011
Allstate Brand Standard Auto Premiums Written Declined by 0.8%
NORTHBROOK, Ill. — The Allstate Corporation reported financial results for the third quarter of 2011: The Allstate Corporation Consolidated Highlights Three months ended September 30, ($ in millions, except per share amounts and ratios) 2011 2
Nov 2, 2011
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Consumer Reports Survey: Fewer Americans Feel Credit Card Companies Treat Them Unfairly, But Problems Persist
YONKERS, N.Y. — New federal rules barring many abusive practices by credit-card issuers seem to be having an effect: Only 12 percent of Americans said their credit-card companies had generally treated them unfairly, according to Consumer Report
Nov 2, 2011
Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan Named Top Safety Picks by IHHS
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The newest Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivan models have been named Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for 2012. In addition to receiving top scores in rollover tests,
Nov 2, 2011