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| Hang Seng | 20,902.82 | +33.90 | +0.16% |
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| TTWO | 8.85 | +0.29 | +3.39% |
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| HRB | 12.57 | -0.37 | -2.86% |
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| BIDU | 82.61 | +0.77 | +0.94% |
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| CHK | 21.38 | +0.14 | +0.66% |
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| APA | 91.30 | -1.16 | -1.25% |
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- Burger King sets sights overseas after $3.26B sale- AP
- Stocks move higher following jobs, housing reports- AP
- Second Gulf spill puts moratorium back in question- AP
- No sign of oil spill after Gulf platform fire- AP
- Discounts spur surprising Aug. retail sales gains- AP
- Bernanke: Shut down banks if they threaten system- AP
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Rates
See today's average mortgage rates across the country. Source: Bankrate.com
| Loan Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Fixed | 4.34% | 4.50% |
| 15 Year Fixed | 3.86% | 3.93% |
| 1 Year ARM | 3.67% | 3.65% |
| 30 Year Fixed Jumbo | 5.48% | 5.34% |
| 5/1 ARM | 3.39% | 3.40% |
| 3/1 ARM | 3.35% | 3.37% |
See today's average home equity rates across the country. Source: Bankrate.com
| Loan Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| $30K Home Equity Loan | 7.50% | 7.53% |
| $50K Home Equity Loan | 7.42% | 7.46% |
| $75K Home Equity Loan | 7.44% | 7.48% |
| $30K HELOC | 5.07% | 5.06% |
| $50K HELOC | 4.81% | 4.81% |
| $75K HELOC | 4.81% | 4.81% |
See today's average savings rates across the country. Source: Bankrate.com
| Savings Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| 6 month CD | 0.79% | 0.77% |
| 1 year CD | 1.11% | 1.09% |
| 3 year CD | 1.79% | 1.81% |
| MMA | 0.73% | 0.73% |
| $10K MMA | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| $25K MMA | 0.92% | 0.93% |
See today's average auto rates across the country. Source: Bankrate.com
| Auto Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| 36 Month New Car Loan | 6.08% | 6.08% |
| 48 Month New Car Loan | 6.16% | 6.16% |
| 60 Month New Car Loan | 6.21% | 6.22% |
| 72 Month New Car Loan | 4.23% | 4.23% |
| 36 Month Used Car Loan | 6.48% | 6.47% |
| 48 Month Used Car Loan | 6.28% | 6.29% |
See today's average credit card rates across the country. Source: CreditCards.com
| Card Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| Low Interest Credit Cards | 11.99% | 12.11% |
| Cash Back Credit Cards | 12.31% | 12.49% |
| Balance Transfer Credit Cards | 12.68% | 12.81% |
| Business Credit Cards | 12.85% | 12.85% |
| Student Credit Cards | 14.05% | 14.49% |
| Airline Credit Cards | 14.14% | 14.37% |