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 June 2008
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11 June 2008
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10 June 2008
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6 June 2008
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6 June 2008
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5 June 2008
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5 June 2008
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ARM Index Shows Continuing Erosion of Collection Environment
30 May 2008
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29 May 2008
Investors Sell Debt Buyers' Stock as Economy Declines
29 May 2008
Credit Card Spending Growth Continues Unabated As Do Charge-Offs and Delinquencies
28 May 2008
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