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Job Seekers Continue to Shift Towards the Internet

added: 15-10-2007

Job seekers are steadily increasing their use of the internet as a key part of their job search, The Conference Board reported. In the most recent survey of workers who searched for a job between January and September 2007, 73 percent reported using the internet compared to 66 percent of job seekers in the same time period in 2005.

U.S. Retail Sales Increased in September 2007

added: 15-10-2007

US markets rose on Friday driven by a takeover bid in the software sector, data showing strength in consumer spending and a brighter outlook from McDonald's Corp.

U.S. Technology Industry Liquidity Supported by Strong Fundamentals

added: 15-10-2007

Liquidity for the U.S. technology sector is generally very solid due to high cash balances and strong free cash flow, which provide a cushion to withstand ongoing credit market volatility, according to Fitch Ratings.

More Shoppers Steer to Automaker Sites

added: 15-10-2007

Nearly one-half of new-vehicle buyers using the Internet in their shopping process visit an independent Web site when starting research on a new vehicle, while 46% go to a manufacturer site first, according to J.D. Power and Associates' "2007 New Autoshopper.com" study.

Liquidity Sufficient for U.S. Building Materials Sector

added: 15-10-2007

U.S. building materials companies have ample liquidity and are positioned to withstand ongoing credit market volatility, at least in the near-term, according to Fitch Ratings. Major debt maturities in 2007 have been refinanced with new debt issuances and these companies have adequate availability under committed revolving credit facilities.

Shoppers Look to User Reviews

added: 14-10-2007

US online shoppers researching products are turning to user reviews more than expert reviews, according to a study by Avenue A | Razorfish.

U.S. Students Need 21st Century Skills to Compete in a Global Economy

added: 14-10-2007

A new, nationwide poll of registered voters reveals that Americans are deeply concerned that the United States is not preparing young people with the skills they need to compete in the global economy.

Affluent Like Shopping Online Too

added: 13-10-2007

More than one-half of US consumers with a net worth of more than $5 million said they bought apparel on the Internet, according to a Luxury Institute survey.

U.S. Industrial Sector Maintains Stable Liquidity Despite Credit Market Volatility

added: 12-10-2007

The risk of liquidity is a not a major concern for the U.S. industrial sector as many companies have manageable debt maturities over the next few years, according to a Fitch Ratings report. These companies also took advantage of favorable credit conditions during first half (1H) 2007 to extend debt maturities and credit facility expirations.

U.S. Import and Export Price Indexes in September 2007

added: 12-10-2007

The U.S. Import Price Index increased 1.0 percent in September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported, following a 0.3 percent drop in August. The September rise was led by a 5.4 percent increase in petroleum prices. Export prices also advanced in September, rising 0.3 percent after a 0.2 percent increase in August.

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