NORWALK, CONN. -- The Governmental Accounting Standards Board issued a new statement on economic condition reporting that will give citizens and analysts a better idea of changes and trends in a government's economic condition. NORWALK, CONN. -- The Governmental Accounting Standards Board issued a...
Flexibility, cost control and increased employee retention are just some of the many attributes a corporate campus can deliver, regardless of economic conditions. Many real estate strategists and planners consider it to be the word that best describes the concept of corporate campuses. In a discussion on campuses, it also...
According to Hurriyet (October 19), Moody's, the international credit rating company, announced that they would evaluate the economic conditions in ... According to Hurriyet (October 19), Moody's, the international credit rating company, announced that they would evaluate the economic conditions in Turkey. Moody's rates more...
THE FED'S 'BEIGE BOOK' snapshot summary of economic conditions indicates that the economy is still expanding "at a moderate pace," and labor markets are "steady to stronger" across the country. Hiring is ... THE FED'S 'BEIGE BOOK' snapshot...
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Sierra Wireless Inc. posted better than expected third-quarter numbers, noting the introduction of new products during the fourth quarter should help it contend with the current difficult economic conditions. The VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Sierra Wireless Inc....
Fed's latest Beige Book regional roundup of economic conditions contains mostly good news. "The districts reported some further gains in economic activity in January and February, despite weakness in agriculture and a few manufacturing industr Fed's latest Beige Book regional roundup of economic ...
As I am sure you are all very well aware, the Federal Reserve's policymaking body, the Federal Open Market Committee, or FOMC, will meet again at the end of June to consider the course of U.S. monetary policy. Over the next...
INTRODUCTION Wind turbine is a non-polluting means of generating electricity. Large-scale modern wind turbines are presently able to produce electricity in the United States at economically competitive rates in a significant portion of the country, depending upon the average wind speed of the location of the turbine. The...
INTRODUCTION Libya is a small oil-producing developing economy in North Africa and its economy is heavily dependent on oil revenue. Libya plays an important role as a member of OPEC in the supply of oil to the world market. Conditions in the Libyan economy worsened in...
Business in brief HOME FURNISHINGS Land of Leather blamed the economic downturn and weak consumer confidence for an 87 per cent drop in annual profits yesterday. The furniture retailer said its pre-tax profit for the year to 3 August was 2.3m - down from 18.5m a...
Add the Zions Bank Small Business Index for Utah to the list of economic numbers on the downswing. The index slipped to 85.8 in September from a revised 85.9 in August, the lowest point for the index since the full-year figure of 85.5 in 2001. ...
The Economic Stability Act of 2008 passed by Congress and signed by President Bush last week includes tax credits for purchasing geothermal heat pumps. ClimateMaster, a subsidiary of Oklahoma City-based LSB Industries, is a major geothermal heat pump manufacturer. Tax credits included in House...
New MIVA Media Technology platform begins US beta-testing ahead of schedule Growth and improved monetization of the ALOT toolbar brand continues NEW YORK -- MIVA, Inc., (NASDAQ:MIVA), a digital advertising and media company, today provided an update on the strategic initiatives across its MIVA Media and...
Number of U.S. IPOs in Third Quarter Decreased 87% from 2007, Reflecting Economic Slowdown AUSTIN, Texas -- Hoover's, Inc. (http://www.hoovers.com) today announced the number of U.S. initial public offerings IPOs decreased 87% for Q3 2008 compared to the same quarter a year ago, as revealed in Hoover's IPO...
Updates Third Quarter Sales and Earnings Expectations in View of Economic Conditions PLANO, Texas -- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) comparable store sales decreased 12.4 percent for the five-week period ended Oct. 4, 2008, compared with the Company's guidance for sales to decrease mid- to high-single digits....
HOUSTON -- ATP Oil & Gas Corporation (NASDAQ:ATPG) today announced that it plans reductions to its capital expenditure program in excess of $200 million for the remainder of 2008 and 2009. Because ATP operates 100% of its current developments it can accelerate or defer projects in accordance with market conditions....
SEATTLE -- Hungarian Telephone and Cable Corp. (NYSE ALTERNEXT U.S.:HTC) announced today that, at this time, in light of the current period of uncertainty in financial and economic conditions, it will continue to pursue its strategy as a publicly traded company while continuing to consider initiatives to enhance shareholder value....
Numerous Projects Needed to Repair State's Key Highways and Bridges Remain Unfunded PROVIDENCE, R.I., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The condition of Rhode Island's roads, highways and bridges is likely to worsen unless the state is able to increase transportation investment and close a significant transportation funding shortfall....
MAIF rate decision delayed The Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund has been granted a 45-day deferral of a decision that might have allowed it to reduce rates by nearly 5 percent, the Maryland Insurance Commissioner's office said Monday. MAIF executives made the request to Insurance Commissioner Ralph S....
RENO, Nev. -- An unusual combination of economic and environmental forces have created a "perfect storm" that could help geothermal shed its back-seat status to its renewable cousins wind and solar energy, experts said at an international conference Monday. One after another, state and federal regulators, oil...
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