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| | Credit rating agency - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Interest rates are not the same for everyone, but instead are based on risk based pricing, a form of price discrimination based on the different expected costs of different borrowers, as set out in their credit rating. | | | For investors, credit rating agencies increase the range of investment alternatives and provide independent, easy-to-use measurements of relative credit risk; this generally increases the supply of capital and the efficiency of the market, lowering costs for both borrowers and lenders. | | | A credit rating agency is a company that rates the ability of a person or company to pay back a loan. |
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| | Credit Scoring Facts |
| | A credit score measures the relative degree of risk of delinquency or default that a borrower represents to a creditor or lender. | | | Lenders and credit reporting agencies are not presently required by law to reveal a credit score to the borrower. | | | Credit scoring is used to determine the credit worthiness of consumers for mortgages and other debt. |
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| | Indian wholesale and retail debt market |
| | Credit rating is the process of assigning standard scores which summarize the probability of the issuer being able to meet its repayment obligations for a particular debt instrument in a timely manner. | | | Credit rating is integral to debt markets as it helps market participants to arrive at quick estimates and opinions about various instruments. | | | Investors should realize that a credit rating is not sacrosanct and that one has to do one’s own due diligence and investigation before investing in any instrument. |
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| | What Is A Corporate Credit Rating? |
| | Ratings are rather a measure of an entity's ability and willingness to repay debt. | | | Ratings can be assigned to short-term and long-term debt obligations as well as securities, loans, preferred stock and insurance companies. | | | Providing independent objective assessments of the credit worthiness of companies and countries, a credit ratings company helps investors decide how risky it is to invest money in a certain country and/or security. |
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http://www.investopedia.com/articles/03/102203.asp
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| | Bankrate's Credit Management: 5 steps for improving your credit |
| | A secured credit card offers those with no credit and those repairing their credit this opportunity. | | | Thanks to a new federal law you'll now be entitled to one free credit report from each of these credit reporting agencies per year. | | | Credit bureaus look at how many new accounts you've opened, and the number of "inquiries" for new accounts that are listed. |
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http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/credit-management/improve-credit.asp
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| | Credit Risk |
| | With credit risk models starting to supplant traditional credit analysis, and regulators increasingly invoking agency credit ratings in their regulations, there is much controversy surrounding the use of credit ratings. | | | Credit risk is risk due to uncertainty in a counterparty's (also called an obligor's or credit's) ability to meet its obligations. | | | Based upon this analysis, the credit analysts assign the counterparty (or the specific obligation) a credit rating, which can be used for making credit decisions. |
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http://www.riskglossary.com/articles/credit_risk.htm
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| | Equifax Credit Report Guide · · · How to Check Your Equifax Credit Report and Improve Credit Rating |
| | Credit scoring is a scientific method that uses statistical models to assess an individual's credit worthiness based on their credit history and current credit accounts. | | | Equifax credit reports and other consumer credit reports from major credit bureaus is mainly used to judge his/her credit worthiness by lenders. | | | Compiling this information in their computer database, credit bureaus sell it to lenders and other credit grantors in the form of an Equifax credit report or other major bureau's credit report. |
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http://www.equifaxguide.com
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| | Credit Reports Online at CreditReporter.com |
| | Credit bureaus sell credit reports to credit grantors, such as banks, finance companies, and retailers. | | | Credit grantors use credit reports to determine whether or not a potential borrower is creditworthy. | | | Inquiries mean that you have been seeking credit with various credit grantors, resulting in multiple requests for your credit report. |
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http://www.creditreporter.com
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| | Debt consolidation |
| | Interest rates for the consolidation are based on that year's student loan rate, which is in turn based on the 91-day Treasury bill rate at the last auction in May of each calendar year. | | | In practice, many people are in credit card debt because they spend more than their income. | | | Once the student has consolidated their loans, the loans are set to a fixed rate based on the year they consolidated; reconsolidating does not change that rate. |
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http://credit.taylorfinancialservices.ca
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| | National Mortgage - Credit Rating |
| | Your revolving credit or mortgage payment may be consistently late or you may have defaulted on a car or other loan in the past. | | | It is critical to check your credit rating prior to approaching a lender for a loan. | | | Surprisingly enough, if you have obtained very little credit in you life, you may also have a low rating as there is very little history, so the lender must assume the worst case. |
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http://www.nationalmortgage.com/guides/mortgage_afford_creditratings.html
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| | The Importance of Your Credit Rating |
| | Credit reporting makes it possible for stores to accept checks, for banks to issue credit or debit cards, and for corporations to manage their operations. | | | The primary factors used to calculate an individual's credit score are their credit payment history, current debts, time length of credit history, credit type mix, and frequency of applications for new credit. | | | A credit score is a statistical method to determine the likelihood of an individual paying back the money he or she has borrowed. |
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| | Credit Scoring |
| | Information about you and your credit experiences, such as your bill-paying history, the number and type of accounts you have, late payments, collection actions, outstanding debt, and the age of your accounts, is collected from your credit application and your credit report. | | | If a creditor says you were denied credit because you are too near your credit limits on your charge cards or you have too many credit card accounts, you may want to reapply after paying down your balances or closing some accounts. | | | Because your credit report is an important part of many credit scoring systems, it is very important to make sure it’s accurate before you submit a credit application. |
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http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/scoring.htm
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| | Credit Overview |
| | A credit profile details your credit history as it has been reported to the credit reporting agencies by lenders who have extended credit to you. | | | Credit scoring, also known as FICO scoring, is a statistical method of assessing the credit risk of a loan applicant. | | | Mortgage companies often grade your loan based on certain credit related items such as payment history, amount of debt payments, bankruptcies, equity position and your credit score. |
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http://www.mortgage101.com/Articles/Credit.asp?p=mtg101
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| | Frames |
| | Most information in your credit rating comes from companies you have credit with such as the banks, department stores, finance companies etc. as well as from certain public records such as lawsuits, tax liens, judgments and bankruptcies. | | | Anyone who has ever had a bank account, a mortgage, a credit card, a car loan, an account with a retail store etc. will almost definitely have a credit rating. | | | If you have been denied credit, insurance, a job or rental dwelling opportunity because of information contained in your credit report, you are entitled to a complimentary copy of your report within 60 days. |
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| | News -- Georgetown's Credit Rating Placed on Watchlist |
| | The watchlist status by Moody’s, one of the two major credit rating agencies, could be a precursor to drop Georgetown’s long-term rating from a rating of A3 to Baa1. | | | Moody’s Investor Service placed Georgetown University’s debt rating on its “watchlist” for a potential downgrade on Jan. 8 as a result of the university’s budget deficit. | | | The ratings assess each institution’s relative financial strengths and affect their cost of borrowing. |
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http://www.thehoya.com/news/011604/news8.cfm
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| | Rapid Ratings Online International Corporate Credit Rating |
| | Rapid Rating's proprietary corporate risk credit rating of each company, which is based on an assessment of the financial fundamentals of the company derived from a scientific assessment of the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow position of the company, with | | | a market risk rating of the comparison of whether or not the share price of each company is undershooting, overshooting or converging with the credit rating of the financial fundamentals. | | | Rapid Ratings has cited biotechnology company Cellestis as a prime example of the Australian share market failing to take account of the relatively poor financial health of an ASX listed company, resulting in an overvalued share price. |
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| | Fair Credit Reporting Act |
| | Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. | | | (m) Credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by the consumer. | | | However, such information shall not include specific factual information on a consumer's credit record obtained directly from a creditor of the consumer or from a consumer reporting agency when such information was obtained directly from a creditor of the consumer or from the consumer. |
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| | A credit rating is an independent assessment of the creditworthiness of a bond (note or any security of indebtedness) by a credit rating agency. | | | Finally, the rating is released to the issuer, then to a wire service, followed by a publication of full credit report. | | | The rating request is usually done several weeks before the issuance of the bonds to allow time for the rating agencies to perform their review and analysis. |
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| | Credit card basics: Ready for credit |
| | Often, life's a series of challenging financial issues: credit, banking, mortgages, insurance, debt, investments, college, taxes and more. | | | If you use credit cards for convenience and pay it off each month, you probably could care less about the interest rate, but are looking for perks. | | | When it comes to credit cards, it's definitely not "One size fits all." As a smart consumer, you should select the card best suited for your spending and payment habits. |
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http://www.bankrate.com/brm/green/cc/crdt2a.asp
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| | Credit Rating |
| | Credit is important since individuals and corporations with poor credit will have difficulty finding financing, and will most likely have to pay more due to the risk of default. | | | An assessment of the credit worthiness of individuals and corporations. | | | It is based upon the history of borrowing and repayment, as well as the availability of assets and extent of liabilities. |
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http://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/creditrating.asp
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| | What Are International Credit Rating Agencies? |
| | A leading global credit rating, research and risk analysis firm that publishes credit opinions, research and ratings on fixed-income securities, issuers of securities and other credit obligations. | | | Three credit rating agencies are recognized worldwide: Standard and Poor’s, Moody’s Investor Service, Fitch Ratings. | | | Agency provides credit ratings to corporate, municipal bonds, preferred stocks, commercial paper, and to non-commercial organizations. |
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| | Statement of Lace Financial Corporation on Credit Rating Agencies |
| | Companies should prove to the SEC that they are a creditable rating service and have a staff that has the experience and credentials to rate institutions. | | | There should be some governmental entity that an investor or rated company could complain to and report serious offenses such as extortion using unsolicited ratings, etc. This entity could then refer the matter to the Justice Department and/or recommend to the Justice Department and or recommend to the SEC removing SEC status. | | | All of LACE Financials ratings are unsolicited but a conflict of interest cannot occur because the company does not charge for its ratings. |
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| | debt consolidation credit counseling free credit reports |
| | Use small claims court as a credit repair tool - Collect fines from the credit bureaus and collection agencies who stand in the way of a good credit report. | | | You don't have to go through "trial" credit report monitoring service to get your free credit report. | | | Everything you ever wanted to know about credit including free credit reports to use in credit repair. |
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| | Your credit rating. How to check it and correct it. Your rights on CanLaw |
| | Anyone who offers to repair your bad credit rating quickly for a fee is lying to you and intends to take your money and do little or nothing. | | | Under the Consumer Reporting Act you are entitled to a copy of all the information a credit agency has on you. | | | It is not usually included in the free credit report you order by writing the credit bureau. |
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| | The Basics -- 5 steps to credit repair - MSN Money |
| | Gasoline cards are usually not reported to credit bureaus until you’re 90 days late, and the others don't generally show up on credit reports unless the bills are sent to a collection agency. | | | The credit score is a statistical tool designed to measure likelihood you’ll pay your bills. | | | Ventura suggests that you write to the credit bureau detailing the errors in your report and that you send your correspondence by certified mail with a return receipt requested as you work to clean up your credit report. |
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| | Credit Ratings and Reports |
| | If your credit is not perfect, there is a sub-prime lending market for individuals with imperfect credit. | | | Your credit report is an important factor in the mortgage lending decision. | | | A credit guide scoring scale used by conforming mortgage lenders to assess mortgage credit risk. |
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| | In this, default occurs where the market value of the assets of a company decline to the level of the company's liabilities - the default barrier. | | | Stock-markets are fairly efficient in valuing securities and know early-on about impending problems and typically mark down its shares weeks before credit analysts change their ratings. | | | FirstKnow.It produces credit ratings, probabilities of default and expected loss from current and historic share prices for US, UK, French, German and Japanese companies. |
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| | Online Credit Reports and Credit Reporting from a Leading Credit Agency: Equifax |
| | Equifax is a credit reference agency committed to providing you with access to the information that lenders will see when you apply for credit - instantly and securely. | | | To check your credit report or to learn how to improve your credit rating with lenders, visit the Personal Solutions section of our site today. |
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| | ABC News: China Foreign Currency Credit Rating Raised |
| | HONG KONG Oct 17, 2005 — Fitch Ratings said Monday it has upgraded its long-term credit rating on China's foreign currency debt from A- to A, five rungs above "junk" status, pointing to the country's growing current account surplus, large foreign currency reserves and better governance in the banking sector. | | | Fitch Raises China's Foreign Currency Credit Rating One Notch | | | "There are clear improvements in the banking sector, for example, where the legacy of directed lending is slowly giving way to a more market-based allocation of credit supported by the involvement of foreign strategic investors," Fitch said in a release. |
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| | This is the credit rating people usually refer to when speaking on the subject of credit rating. | | | As a result, their credit rating is generally half a step below the GO bond rating. | | | Since the credit rating is assigned to a specific debt-security issued by the State of California, the current credit ratings are shown below by debt type: |
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| | Market research survey export free credit rating companies index sector studies ris cofacerating. |
| | Market research survey export free credit rating companies index sector studies ris cofacerating. | | | · Otherwise, you market research survey check that company s @rating reflecting its financial soundness (cost free emerging market a sampling of market research survey a paid service otherwise). | | | · You can also order an financial information services report (for a fee).Unparalleled local risk management services worldwideThe Group corporate credit rating companies a market research survey service in 99 countries and five continents. |
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| | eCreditRepair.com |
| | Discover how to restore your own credit rating using our downloadable, do-it-yourself credit restoration kit OR receive a Professional credit restoration analysis from a reputable credit repair professional. | | | Whether you choose our self help kit or our professional credit repair assistance, we will help you avoid the frequent embarrassment and rejection associated with having a bad credit rating and guide your financial life back on track. | | | Welcome to eCreditRepair, where you will discover FREE tips and valuable information on repairing and rebuilding your credit rating. |
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| | MSN Money - Your credit rating |
| | Rate your credit with this free interactive tool. | | | Talk about credit ratings on Your Money message board | | | The new bankruptcy law requires a stop at a credit counselor first. |
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| | Your Credit Report: Understanding and improving your credit score -- Bankrate.com |
| | Polishing your credit score -- Good credit is not just nice to have, it's crucial for survival in today's world. | | | Find the average home equity loan rates in your area | | | Ours may be the world's richest country, but our culture encourages us to spend rather than save. |
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http://www.bankrate.com/brm/credit_scoring_home.asp
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| | Get your Free Credit Report and Credit Score at ConsumerInfo.com, an Experian company |
| | See your updated credit report anytime with your paid membership and add on your credit score with a detailed explanation. | | | The information on your credit report comes from Experian, a national credit bureau, so you can see the information lenders see when they check your credit. | | | We monitor your credit report daily and notify you about potential fraudulent activity, new inquiries, new accounts, late payments, and more so you can spot possible signs of identity theft. |
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| | Your Credit Rating |
| | If you're afraid that credit problems or a dispute with a vendor may have damaged your credit rating, the process of checking your file is fairly simple. | | | However, if you have been denied credit because of a negative report, you are entitled to a free report, something the companies are often not very eager to provide. | | | There are three major credit reporting bureaus, all of them the object of repeated consumer complaints and governmental actions. |
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http://www.consumeraffairs.com/debt/your_credit_rating.htm
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| | Keep a Good Credit Rating |
| | Fulfill all the terms of the credit agreement. | | | The Credit Repair Kit - The Credit Repair Kit offers the information needed to correct and rebuild credit histories. | | | Once you've established a good credit rating, you'll want to keep it that way. |
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| | checkmyfile.com - Credit reference, Credit file, Credit score |
| | Each agency provides a different set of data types online to us and to its customers, so your credit standing can be very different depending on which agency a lender chooses to use. | | | I understood from [competitor online credit file site] that this is the site that has the necessary dispute form on it. | | | This is the service you need if you want to improve your credit standing, or find out why you have been declined credit. |
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| | Credit Rating Agencies: (the full global list) |
| | Assembling a list of all the world's credit rating agencies is a hopeless task, but I have made a furtive effort here. | | | There are also two opposing forces of "consolidating for efficiency" on the one hand versus "emerging market governments putting their own spin on their company's credits" on the other. | | | I see this trend fueled by: a) increased uniformity and electronic reporting of financial information, 2) decreased "name recognition" of borrowers by investor/lenders, as 3) credit becomes more global, and 4) an increased ability to make use of a quantitative value within the growing tide of Credit Value-at-Risk models/systems. |
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| | JCR |
| | JCR's ratings are statements of opinion and not statements of fact as to credit worthiness or recommendations regarding credit decisions or decisions to purchase, hold or sell any securities. | | | JCR Ratings will carry Rating Perspectives on various sovereign goverments and industries and opinions on current topics in the future. | | | Copyright (c) 1997-2005 Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. |
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| | Bloomberg.com: Currencies |
| | The upgrade followed Fitch Ratings' decision to lift its outlook on Brazil& debt to ``positive'' from ``stable'' on Oct. 11. | | | Investor confidence in Brazil is also increasing as the central bank reduces interest rates and consumer price inflation slows, said Doyle, who joined State Street in 2003 from Oxford Economic Forecasting. | | | Moody's Investors Service yesterday raised Brazil& foreign debt rating on expectations a surge in exports will boost growth as inflation slows. |
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http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10001096&sid=ajMPBPkPpCvE&refer=world_currencies
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| | Fresh Finance - Debt consolidation Free debt advice |
| | As you are currently experiencing difficulties paying your debts, your credit rating may have already recorded an adverse finding against you by one of your creditors. | | | Where interest charges are frozen, the money we pay to your credit companies is taken off the debt rather than being used to pay interest charges. | | | Bankruptcy, however, leaves a long-lasting mark on your credit report, and consolidating your money problems requires you to pay back 100% or more of what you owe in interest. |
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| | credit rating |
| | a classification of credit risk based on investigation of a customer's or potential customer's financial resources, prior payment pattern, and personal history or degree of personal responsibility for debts incurred. |
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| | Spotlight on: Credit Rating Agencies |
| | Report on the Role and Function of Credit Rating Agencies in the Operation of the Securities Markets (Special Study, Jan. 24, 2003). | | | Annette L. Nazareth, Director, Division of Market Regulation, Before the House Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises, Committee on Financial Services, re: Rating the Rating Agencies: The State of Transparency and Competition (Apr. 2, 2003). | | | Annette L. Nazareth, Director, Division of Market Regulation, Before the House Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises, re: Credit Rating Agencies (Apr. 12, 2005). |
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| | Bulgaria long-term foreign currency credit rating raised to BBB by S&P - Forbes.com |
| | At the same time, the long- and short-term local currency sovereign ratings on Bulgaria were raised to BBB+/A-2 from BBB/A-3, and the A-3 short-term foreign currency rating was affirmed. | | | Bulgaria long-term foreign currency credit rating raised to BBB by SandP - Forbes.com | | | LONDON (AFX) - Standard and Poor's Ratings Services said it has raised its long-term foreign currency sovereign credit rating on Bulgaria to BBB from BBB-. |
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http://www.forbes.com/afxnewslimited/feeds/afx/2005/10/27/afx2303631.html
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