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US Mass Layoffs In January 2009

added: 26-02-2009

Employers took 2,227 mass layoff actions in January that resulted in the separation of 237,902 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.

U.S. Corporations Are Major Contributors to U.S. Tax Revenues

added: 26-02-2009

A survey released by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and Business Roundtable details the significant contributions major corporations make to U.S. tax revenues. The 40 companies participating in the survey remitted $94 billion in taxes, of which $28.5 billion were federal and state corporate income taxes. These companies employed 1.6 million U.S. workers and paid $122 billion in wages and salaries.

Public Strongly Supports Action on Health Care Reform

added: 26-02-2009

As economic conditions continue to worsen, the public is increasingly worried about the affordability and availability of care, with many postponing or skipping treatments due to cost in the past year and a notable minority forced into serious financial straits due to medical bills, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation's first health care tracking poll of 2009.

Americans' Online Search Behavior Points to Significant Increase in Personal Financial Turmoil

added: 26-02-2009

comScore, Inc. released an analysis of changes in Americans' searching behavior resulting from the economic downturn, based on December 2008 data from comScore Marketer, a search intelligence tool.

More U.S. Small Businesses Expect the General Economy to Improve Over the Next 12 Months

added: 26-02-2009

More small business owners and managers in the U.S. reported that they expect the economy to improve in the next 12 months as compared to the second quarter of 2008. In addition, 41% reported that economic conditions are their main concern, according to the latest Small Business Research Board (SBRB) study.

37% of Consumer Credit Scores Are up, 31% Down and 32% Remain Stable

added: 26-02-2009

Credit Karma launched its U.S. Credit Score Climate Report with trend data for January 2009. During the October 2008 to January 2009 time period, 37% of consumer credit scores have gone up, 31% have gone down, and 32% remained the same.

Complinet Reports Firms Can See Opportunities in Crisis of Consumer Confidence

added: 26-02-2009

The financial industry is facing a crisis of consumer confidence and trust but there are real opportunities for firms, according to Financial Services Authority director of financial capability Chris Pond.

U.S. Small Business Confidence Index Increases Six Points

added: 25-02-2009

The Small Business Research Board U.S. Small Business Confidence Index increased to 36 points in the fourth quarter of 2008, a boost of six points (20%) from the previous quarter, according to a report.

Consumer Economic Confidence Unchanged in February 2009

added: 25-02-2009

Consumer confidence in the overall economy was virtually unchanged in February, according to figures released by the Consumer Electronics Association and CNET. Despite positive growth in certain categories, such as digital displays, the CEA-CNET Indexes also show that consumer expectations about technology spending continue to fall.

Business Employment Dynamics: Second Quarter 2008

added: 25-02-2009

From March 2008 to June 2008, the number of job gains from opening and expanding private sector establishments was 7.3 million, and the number of job losses from closing and contracting establishments was 7.8 million, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor. Over this period, gross job losses exceeded gross job gains in all but five industry sectors: natural resources and mining, utilities, information, education and health services, and other services.

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