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Impulse Shopping Still Exists Despite Economic Conditions

added: 21-11-2008

Finding the perfect gift and acting on limited-time offers this holiday season will be key drivers of impulse shopping online, concludes GSI Commerce Inc., based on the results of a recent survey on shopping habits of U.S. online adults.

It Will Take More than Money to Solve the Nation's Infrastructure Crisis

added: 21-11-2008

A political consensus has developed in the United States that significantly increased spending on the nation's aged infrastructure is necessary for America to remain prosperous. President-elect Barack Obama and the new congressional leadership have promised to push for major new investments in the nation's transportation networks, water systems, broadband capabilities, electrical grid, and other public facilities.

Broadband Technology Can Play an Essential Role in Cutting Carbon Emissions

added: 21-11-2008

Advanced broadband technology can play an essential role in cutting carbon emissions, boosting the economy and reducing dependence on foreign oil, according to a report released by the Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI).

U.S. Leading Index Decreased 0.8 Percent in October 2008

added: 21-11-2008

The Conference Board announced that the U.S. leading index decreased 0.8 percent, the coincident index increased 0.2 percent and the lagging index increased 0.1 percent in October.

Low-Income, Vulnerable Homeowners Need Support After Purchase to Avoid Foreclosure or Having to Sell Their Home

added: 21-11-2008

Programs that help low-income and minority individuals and families purchase a home may be doing more harm than good, according to a Kansas State University economist.

60 Percent of Small Business Owners Do Not Believe Credit Relief Will Come in Time

added: 21-11-2008

While President-elect Barack Obama’s economic agenda aims to help the 27 million small business owners in the United States, restoring confidence among this group won’t be easy. A new survey by management consulting firm George S. May International shows the majority of small business owners feel credit relief is critical to their survival, but 60.2 percent don’t think it will come in time.

Average U.S. Consumer Eager for Hybrids, Unsure of Performance and Durability

added: 21-11-2008

A new survey conducted by Ruder Finn Insights reveals that hybrid vehicles are increasingly appealing to consumers despite diminishing prices at the pump, though many perceptions of hybrids are out-of-date and based on initial impressions formed nearly a decade ago.

Green Building Could Triple by 2013

added: 21-11-2008

The U.S. green building market is accelerating at a dramatic rate, says McGraw-Hill Construction's Green Outlook 2009: Trends Driving Change report, released at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Boston, MA. The value of green building construction starts was up five-fold from 2005 to 2008 (from $10 billion to $36-$49 billion), and could triple by 2013, reaching $96-$140 billion.

The Leading Index for Germany Declined 1.1 Percent in September 2008

added: 20-11-2008

The Conference Board announced that the leading index for Germany declined 1.1 percent and the coincident index decreased 0.4 percent in September.

Fitch U.S. Retail Outlook: 2008 Holiday Season will be Extremely Challenging for Retailers

added: 20-11-2008

Fitch Ratings expects that the 2008 holiday season will be extremely challenging for retailers and could be the weakest season over the past two decades.

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