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added: 03-11-2007

Research conducted by the Kenexa Research Institute evaluated workers' (from Brazil, China, Germany, India, the United Kingdom and the United States) from views of their immediate managers and the impact they have on their intent to leave the organization.

Most Popular Operating Systems In Q4

added: 03-11-2007

The classic battle over operating system supremacy is raging on in the fourth quarter. In one corner, Microsoft stands with hands raised in victory as the market leader. In the other corner, various open-source operating systems have joined forces under the Linux banner, threatening to dethrone the software giant.

Consumers Shopping Later and Spending Less

added: 03-11-2007

This the season to give, but that's not the case for all Americans this holiday season. According to a new Consumer Reports Holiday Shopping Poll, nearly one-quarter (23%) of respondents anticipate they will spend less than last year.

Monster Employment Index Edges Up Two Points in October 2007

added: 02-11-2007

The Monster Employment Index edged up two points in September, demonstrating greater online job availability across the country driven largely by stepped-up recruitment for white-collar and military occupations. The Monster Employment Index is based on a real-time review of employer job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards, including Monster(R).

Biotech Continues Upward Climb in October 2007

added: 02-11-2007

On the heels of a positive third quarter, the biotech industry continued its upward climb in October, even in the wake of eroding consumer confidence about the state of the economy and interest rate jitters as the markets drew to their month end close. The Burrill Large-Cap Biotech Index, for example, rose an impressive 6.1% in October - in step with the NASDAQ, which was up 5.8% and well ahead of the DJIA which was unchanged.

Mortgage Rates Inch Lower

added: 02-11-2007

Mortgage rates moved lower this week, with the average conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate now 6.29 percent. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large lenders, the average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.38 discount and origination points.

US Consumer Spending Slowed in September 2007

added: 02-11-2007

US stocks suffered one of their biggest declines of the year, erasing the previous session's gains, after brokerages downgraded two of the biggest US banks, reigniting credit crisis fears.

The Biofuels Boom Will Impact the Fertilizer Industry

added: 02-11-2007

The global interest for biofuels will have a considerable affect on fertilizer demand. This is according to Integer's latest report, The Biofuels Boom and Fertilizers.

Mobile TV Industry in China

added: 02-11-2007

On August 1, 2007, with the official implementation of the national DMB-TH, digital mobile TV had been a hot topic. What is the digital mobile TV? Why can it attract so much attention?

US: Online Advertised Job Vacancies Dip in October 2007

added: 02-11-2007

In October there were 4,161,700 online advertised vacancies, a decrease of 108,300 or -2.5% percent from the September level, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series™. Nationally online advertised vacancies were up (8.6%) over the year (October'06 - October'07). There were 2.71 advertised vacancies online for every 100 persons in the labor force in October.

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