Raines Bullish On Housing
Franklin D. Raines has a lot to smile about. In mid-January, the Federal Mortgage Loan Association, better known as Fannie Mae, accomplished something that’s rather uncommon these days—increased profits. Operating...
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Harold Washington Cultural Center to Kick Off 18th Year Anniversary Celebration With a Theatrical Fundraising Gala and Awards, May 16
"Clap Your Hands a Little Bit Louder!" The Harold Washington Cultural Center kicks off its 18th anniversary, May 16.
The Black Lives That Impact More in Chicago
On average, 12 people are shot in Chicago every day. According to the Chicago Tribune, the number of shootings in 2016 currently stands at 2,949. As the nation celebrated...
10 Great Tech Accessories for Travelers
Ten ideal tech accessories for those traveling for business or pleasure.
Charge Up Your Portfolio with Small Caps
Like all portfolio managers, Dawn Alston Paige uses complex formulas and algorithms to identify stellar stocks. Even though her stock-picking approach may be sophisticated, her criteria for what makes a good investment are easy to understand. “We’re looking for stocks at reasonable valuations that have improving fundamentals,†says Alston Paige, executive vice president of Piedmont Investment Advisors in Durham, North Carolina. “We seek companies that are expanding margins, reporting upside earnings surprises, and beating consensus expectations.â€