Since the economic downturn began in the U.S. in 2008, the fortunes of ARM companies have largely mirrored the broader business environment. Debt collection agencies are particularly susceptible to high unemployment, inflated consumer bankruptcies, and plummeting housing pricing. Combined with a general tightening of credit standards, the ARM industry is more tied to macroeconomic trends than ever before.
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12 July 2007
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11 July 2007
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10 July 2007
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6 July 2007
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5 July 2007
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3 July 2007
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2 July 2007
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2 July 2007
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29 June 2007
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28 June 2007
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28 June 2007
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26 June 2007
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25 June 2007
Commercial Bankruptcy Declines Tied to Economy
20 June 2007
ARM Industry Included in Credit Report Probe
20 June 2007
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20 June 2007
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19 June 2007
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