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U.S. Wine Industry to Experience Ownership Shake-Up

added: 12-02-2008

SVB Silicon Valley Bank, announced research findings that reveal 51 percent of Western U.S. wineries will transition to new ownership in the next 10 years.The full research report, "Ownership Transitions in the Wine Industry," is based on a comprehensive survey of family-owned wine businesses throughout California, Oregon and Washington.

Immigration to Play Lead Role in U.S. Population Growth from 2005 to 2050

added: 12-02-2008

If current trends continue, the population of the United States will rise to 438 million in 2050, from 296 million in 2005, and 82% of the increase will be due to immigrants arriving from 2005 to 2050 and their U.S.-born descendants, according to new projections developed by the Pew Research Center.

U.S. Internet Advertising Grew by 27% to $25.5 Billion in 2007,

added: 11-02-2008

As consumers spend more time on the Internet, companies are redistributing advertising dollars from traditional media to online media to follow this trend. In its quarterly wrap-up report, IDC says total U.S. Internet ad spending in the fourth quarter of 2007 (4Q07) grew nearly 28% over the same quarter in 2006 to $7.3 billion. For the full year 2007, online ad revenue grew 27% year over year to $25.5 billion.

IPTV’s Challenges: More than Half of Respondents Unfamiliar with Web-based TV

added: 11-02-2008

A survey, developed by WebsEdge, a provider of web-based channels for private and public organizations, of American residents has shown that Internet-Protocol Television (IPTV), also know as web-based TV, has a way to go before consumers understand what it is or the associated benefits beyond the value of videos on YouTube.

2007 Mortgage Litigation Dominated by Shareholder Actions

added: 11-02-2008

Mortgage lawsuits last year were dominated by investors accusing companies of financial fraud, according to a report published by MortgageDaily.com. The report, based on cases covered by MortgageDaily.com, was prepared in conjunction with the law firm of Weiner Brodsky Sidman Kider PC, which is known as a leader for its work in mortgage banking litigation.

Consumer Confidence Drops to Lowest Level Ever on Recession Fears

added: 10-02-2008

Recent comments by President Bush about signs of weakness in the domestic economy, further rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and poor jobs data have taken a toll on consumer confidence. Consumer sentiment as measured by the latest RBC CASH (Consumer Attitudes and Spending by Household) Index has dropped to the lowest levels since the CASH Index was created six years ago. The overall RBC CASH Index, released today by RBC, stands at 48.5 for February 2008, almost eight points below January's 56.3 level.

Mortgage Market Meltdown Raises Apartment Demand

added: 09-02-2008

The ongoing financial market turmoil and its spillover into the broader economy are having a mixed effect on the apartment sector, according to the National Multi Housing Council's (NMHC) latest Quarterly Survey.

E-Commerce Growth Slows

added: 08-02-2008

Online retail sales hit $175 billion in 2007, a 21% gain over 2006, according to a January Forrester Research report, "US E-commerce Forecast: 2008 to 2012."

Rise in Some Marketing Budgets, Ad Spending

added: 08-02-2008

Many marketers think 2008 will be a year for subdued spending. But this is unlikely to be the year that companies cease promoting their products altogether.

U.S. Credit Crunch is not a Significant Factor on Private Equity in Latin America

added: 08-02-2008

Most Latin America private-equity fund managers expect no significant impact from the U.S. credit crunch, although they say there could be some ripple effects as U.S. investors reassess priorities once they know the full extent of the credit issues, according to the 2008 Annual Latin America Private Equity Survey by KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm.

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