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added: 03-09-2008

As Republicans arrive in Minneapolis for the GOP National Convention, a new poll shows considerable support among Americans for overseas trade. Fifty-eight percent of those polled said they consider trade a good thing because it has reduced the costs of goods such as electronics and clothing while at the same time helping Americans to become more competitive with workers overseas.

U.S. Institutional Investors Boost Ownership of U.S. Corporations to New Highs

added: 03-09-2008

Institutional investors have, once again, topped their previous record ownership levels in the largest 1,000 U.S. corporations, The Conference Board reports in the latest edition of its Institutional Investment Report.

All Consumer Income Segments Cutting Back as Inflation Fears and Housing Concerns Intensify

added: 03-09-2008

comScore, Inc. released the results of a study examining recent changes in consumer attitudes and perceptions about the state of the U.S. economy. The study showed that consumers in all income segments are cutting back on spending due to concerns about the economy, and that they were doing so to an even greater extent in July 2008 than in April 2008.

Financial Professionals See Continued Weakness in U.S. Economy

added: 03-09-2008

According to the Association for Financial Professionals' 2008 Women in Finance Survey, nearly 60 percent of financial professionals believe that the U.S. economy will continue to slow at least into the fourth quarter of 2008, while a third believe economic conditions should begin to stabilize and/or improve over the next 90 days. Ten percent of financial professionals believe the worst of the current economic downturn has passed.

Consumer Reports Names 12 Best and 3 of the Worst Credit Cards

added: 03-09-2008

Consumer Reports analyzed hundreds of credit cards and named a dozen that are worthy of consumers' consideration - and three to stay away from. Among the best credit cards for low-rate/low-fee are: Capital One Platinum Prestige, Clear from American Express, and Iberiabank Visa Classic.

US Housing Market: Buyers are Responding to Lower Prices

added: 03-09-2008

OptHome, the online resource for empowering homeowners, buyers and sellers to make smart decisions for all their homeowner needs, announces that although the fall will probably not show an increase in home prices, buyer interest appears to be building, and will begin to set the stage for recovery. The areas of the country that have seen the biggest price declines have now seen the biggest increase in sales, indicating that buyers are responding to lower prices.

Mobile Gamers in the US: How Many Mobile Owners Use Them To Game?

added: 02-09-2008

The exact number of mobile gamers in the US depends on who is counted. eMarketer's estimate includes only those mobile customers who have downloaded and paid for a mobile game. At 31 million, it is a considerably smaller number than some others.

Multifactor Productivity Trends For Detailed Industries, 2006

added: 01-09-2008

Multifactor productivity - defined as output per unit of combined inputs - increased in almost three out of five four-digit NAICS manufacturing industries in 2006. More manufacturing industries experienced an increase in multifactor productivity over a longer period. From 1987 to 2006, multifactor productivity increased in almost two-thirds of manufacturing industries.

Fuel Survey: Diesel Volumes Continue to Decline

added: 01-09-2008

Diesel volumes at truckstops continue this year to decline over 2007 volumes, according to a fuel survey conducted by NATSO, an association representing 1,100 truckstops and travel plazas. The survey also revealed a huge shift in purchases from premium and mid-grade gasoline to regular gasoline.

America's 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies Announced

added: 01-09-2008

America's 5000 fastest-growing private companies announced. The list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy - America's independent-minded entrepreneurs. Taken as a whole, these companies represent the backbone of the U.S. economy.

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