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Restaurant Performance Index Rose Slightly in August 2007

added: 01-10-2007

The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive in August, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity registered a modest gain. The Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) - a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry - stood at 101.1 in August, up 0.2 percent from its July level of 100.9. In addition, the RPI remained above 100 for the 52nd consecutive month, which represents expansion in the Association's composite index of eight key industry indicators.

Employees Say No Fear of ID Theft in Workplace

added: 30-09-2007

Despite a rising tide of identity theft, employees say they are confident their employers protect their vital personal information from ID thieves. According to the recent "Getting Paid In America" survey, released by the American Payroll Association, 88 percent of respondents are confident their employers protect their vital personal information from identity theft and data breaches.

Online Consumers Eager to Embrace 'Green' Shopping

added: 30-09-2007

New research from PriceGrabber.com(R), an Experian company, indicates consumers are environmentally conscious in many of their buying decisions today but seek help in understanding the landscape of "green" products available to them.

Working Mothers Want to Stay on the Job

added: 29-09-2007

An overwhelming majority of working mothers report that, if there were no obstacles, they would continue working, and most say that their work/life balance is always right or is right most of the time, according to the results of new Accenture research.

Gift Cards More Popular This Holiday

added: 29-09-2007

Gift card purchases are expected to reach $35 billion this holiday season, compared with $27.8 billion during the 2006 holiday season, according to Archstone Consulting's "2007 Holiday Gift Card Survey."

High-Cost Overdraft Loans are Draining the Bank Accounts of Young Adults'

added: 29-09-2007

Millions of college students and other young adults aged 18 to 24 have become unwitting participants in overdraft loans that cost them nearly $1 billion a year in fees, a report released by the nonprofit research group, Center for Responsible Lending, finds.

Consumers Will Double Spending on Green

added: 28-09-2007

Following a survey conducted in April 2007, the updated Green Brands 2.5 research found that consumers expect to double their spending on green products and services in the next year, totaling an estimated $500 billion annually or $43 billion per month.

America's top oil suppliers to slash exports by 2012

added: 28-09-2007

Six of the largest oil suppliers to the U.S. are poised to significantly cut exports by 2012, ramping up pressure on supply and price, and intensifying the focus on one of the last great deposits open to private investment: Canada's oil sands.

The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index Dips

added: 28-09-2007

The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index — a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America — declined two points in August. The Index now stands at 23. It was 29 one year ago.

Mortgage Rates Move Higher Following Fed Cut

added: 27-09-2007

Fixed mortgage rates increased for the second consecutive week, with the average conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate rising to 6.49 percent. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large lenders, the average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.37 discount and origination points.

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