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Consumers Split on Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles

added: 25-04-2009

Plug-in hybrid vehicles draw mixed reviews as consumers mull cost, convenience and ecological issues. A new Morpace Powertrain Acceptance & Consumer Engagement (PACE) study shows 33 percent willing to consider the technology for their next vehicle, 33 percent unwilling to consider and 34 percent undecided.

Despite Optimism That a Recovery is Coming, Cost-Cutting Plans Far From Over for U.S. Companies,

added: 24-04-2009

U.S. employers are optimistic that the economy will recover by early 2010, but most say they still need to take further actions to reduce costs through the end of this year, according to a new survey by Hewitt Associates. As many companies begin their next round of cuts, Hewitt believes employers should consider a combination of approaches to lower costs and protect their long-term business plans, while preserving the trust, morale, productivity and retention of their workforces.

US Mass Layoffs in March 2009

added: 24-04-2009

Employers took 2,933 mass layoff actions in March that resulted in the separation of 299,388 workers, seasonally adjusted, as measured by new filings for unemployment insurance benefits during the month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported.

Despite Continued Low Sales Levels, New-Vehicle Retail Sales Show Signs of Stabilizing

added: 24-04-2009

New-vehicle retail sales during the first 16 selling days in April are down by approximately 33 percent compared with the same period one year ago; however, the market does show signs of stabilizing, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 10,000 dealerships across the United States.

Kronos® Survey Finds Economic Conditions Impacting Worker Behavior

added: 24-04-2009

A new survey sponsored by The Workforce Institute™ at Kronos® Incorporated and conducted by Harris Interactive reveals that people’s work habits have changed as a result of the turbulent economy. Across America, employees want to demonstrate their value to employers and increase the size of their paycheck by putting in extra time at their jobs. According to the survey "Workplace Tug-of-War: Workers Want More Work; Employers Want to Control Costs", employees want to work more even with an increased workload.

Americans Oppose Most Farm Subsidies

added: 24-04-2009

As the Obama administration has sought to cut farm subsidies for next year's budget they have encountered strong resistance, especially in farm states. However a new WorldPublicOpinion.org poll finds that the American public, including in farm states, would favor eliminating most farm subsidies.

Bankrate: Jumbo Mortgage Rates at a 2-Year Low

added: 24-04-2009

Mortgage rates were mixed this week, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate inching upward to 5.23 percent. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey, the average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.47 discount and origination points.

Economic Downturn Drives Increased Spending on IT Security

added: 24-04-2009

Even as organizations adapt to the current global economic crisis with cost-cutting and restructurings, they are making investments to strengthen IT security. According to an global survey sponsored by CA, Inc., 42 percent of organizations anticipate an increase in budget for IT security, while 50 percent expect budgets to stay flat, and only eight percent anticipate a cut in their IT security budget. IT security budgets are being driven upward by the prospect of new regulations and a perception that restructurings will increase internal threats.

Sign of Increasing Optimism Brightens Gloom as Americans Gauge Outlook for U.S. Recovery

added: 23-04-2009

Even as many Americans hold a pessimistic view of the U.S. economy, there is a sign of rising optimism suggesting some may be seeing prospects for an end to the recession, according to a recent survey commissioned by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and conducted by Harris Interactive.

Number of U.S. Online Banking Customers Continues to Grow Despite Challenging Financial Environment

added: 23-04-2009

comScore, Inc. released its annual review of the online banking industry. The study, published in the April 2009 comScore State of Online Banking report, found that the number of online banking customers continued to grow strongly in 2008 despite the turbulent financial environment. The growth was fueled by banks' aggressive customer acquisition strategies and heightened financial interest among online banking customers wanting to keep a closer eye on their personal finances.

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