home loans fell 2x pace forecast (first drop in 10months) (employment Leading European Sectors: Banks +2.03%, Basic Res +1.71%, Construction +1.40% Lagging European Sectors: Autos/Parts +0.50%, Healthcare +0.55%, Oil & Gas +0.83% CME ceo to retire - NLS turns profit - CKEC swings to profit IPAR profit falls higher costs - COOL blow out re