Europe feels pinch as housing boom slows
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Home prices in Europe are dropping along with those in the US due to faltering market confidence, higher interest rates, and more restrictive lending practices. The market is expected to affect other economic sectors, as construction slows and higher mortgage payments reduce consumer spending.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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ECM to end lull on Czech market for initial offers
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ECM Real Estate Investments AG of Luxembourg has launched an initial public offering on the Prague Stock Exchange. The stock bid raised 74.7 million Euros ($99.5 million) and will begin trading today. The initial public offering is projected to raise approximately 142.6 million Euros.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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Spanish real-estate company posts 26% rise in 1st-half net
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Metrovacesa S.A. posted an increase of 26% in net profits for the 2003 first-half period. The real estate firm posted 100.6 million euros in net profits for the period.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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