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Survey Shows Employees' Everyday Behavior Puts Sensitive Business Information at Risk

added: 14-10-2008

RSA, The Security Division of EMC announced the findings of its latest insider threat survey, conducted among attendees at industry events in North America and Latin America in the spring and summer of 2008.

Fitch: Broader Market Turmoil Adds to U.S. Homebuilder Blues

added: 13-10-2008

With the credit markets seizing up once again and the U.S. government assuming an interventionist stance, continued weakness for U.S. homebuilders' operating and financial performances is likely to be replicated in third-quarter 2008 (3Q'08) results and through the remainder of 2008, according to Fitch Ratings in the latest edition of 'Chalk Line'.

U.S. Import and Export Price Indexes in September 2008

added: 13-10-2008

The U.S. Import Price Index decreased 3.0 percent in September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported, following a 2.6 percent decline in August. Falling petroleum prices led the overall decrease, although nonpetroleum prices also declined. Prices for overall exports decreased 1.0 percent for the month.

Apartment Rent Growth in the U.S. Drops to its Lowest Level in 4-1/2 Years

added: 13-10-2008

In 3Q08 the U.S. apartment market had the smallest increase in annual effective rent since 1Q04, according to AXIOMETRICS INC., a national apartment research company headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Sagging Economy Impacts Shopping Behavior

added: 12-10-2008

A new Morpace Omnibus Study reveals that a majority of consumers, weighed down by economic concerns, have begun to tighten up their retail spending and many are shifting their behavior toward money-saving shopping alternatives.

Consumer Spending Survey: Families Worth More Than $30 Million Plan to Spend Same or More as 2007

added: 12-10-2008

As retailers and marketers brace themselves for a potentially devastating holiday season under the cloud of an increasingly global recession, a potential silver lining lies in the wallets of the very, very rich. Over two-thirds (70%) of those with a net worth of at least $30 million project their spending through the end of 2008 to be on par with or greater than last year, according to the most recent Elite Traveler/Prince & Associates research.

15% Decline in Home Remodeling Activity in 2008

added: 12-10-2008

According to the Remodelormove.com fall 2008 Remodeling Sentiment Report, an online publication of ABCD Publishing LLC, the amount of equity homeowners have is influencing their remodeling plans.

Painful Economy Puts Health Care Pinch on Young Adults

added: 11-10-2008

Contrary to popular belief that seniors are hit the hardest when it comes to the recent economic crisis, a new survey from Medco Health Solutions Inc. reveals that the sting in paying for health care costs amid the ailing economy is in fact most acute among young adults.

Hispanic Workforce Hit Harder During Economic Downturns

added: 11-10-2008

Hispanic workers represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. workforce, but they also are at particular risk during economic downturns, suffering negative effects sooner, more severely and for longer duration than their white counterparts, according to the findings of an academic study published in the Journal of Business Valuation and Economic Loss Analysis.

The Conference Board Sees U.S. Economy Contracting into 2009

added: 10-10-2008

Negative growth rates for the U.S. economy this past quarter will continue through the fourth quarter, and result in further contraction into the first half of 2009, according to The Conference Board's latest economic forecast.

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