PMI Group narrows loss, but shares tumble (AP)

 

AP - PMI Group Inc. on Thursday reported a nearly $151 million loss, narrower than a year ago but far wider than Wall Street expected. Shares of the mortgage insurer tumbled nearly 15 percent.

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