Housing rebound hits obstacle in Grand Rapids market
In Grand Rapids Michigan a growing pool of buyers led by Beth and Christian Bell face a tight housing supply. The shortage mirrors a national trend limiting the spring rebound as buyers struggle with credit access and rising prices despite improving demand and mortgage rates. The metro area of about 1 million shows cautious progress after the Great Recession.
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Justice Dept to appeal Plan B ruling on age limits
The Justice Department will appeal a federal judge's ruling that lifts all age limits on Plan B and a cheaper generic emergency contraception. Judge Edward Korman set a timetable for sales and the FDA indicated access would drop to age 15 the next day, a move the government contends exceeds judicial authority.
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Detroit automakers post double digit April sales surge
Ford GM Chrysler and Nissan report strong April gains, led by pickup trucks. F-series and Ram pickups drive an 18 percent jump, GM up 11 percent as Silverado climbs 8 percent, signaling best April for cars and trucks in six years. Small businesses replace aging fleet, boosting demand.
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Facebook growth in first quarter beats Wall Street expectations
Facebook reports first quarter revenue of 1.96 billion up 38 percent year over year and net income of 219 million. The company attributes gains to faster mobile transition and higher mobile advertising revenue, while markets also show signs of a slowing economy with major indexes dropping about 0.9 percent.
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