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- Currys owner cuts spending by pounds 30m
- Byline: By HENRYK ZIENTEK Business Reporter RETAIL electronics giant DSG today said it planned to cut investment spending by about pounds 30m this year in response to the slump in consumer confidence. The move by the owner of the PC World and Currys chains came as it said...
- Research articles 2008-10-23
- European equities soured by HSBC profits slump
- LONDON AFP — Europe's main stock markets slid on Monday when investor sentiment was sapped by news of a 29-percent slump in first-half profits by global banking giant HSBC, analysts said. Nearing midday trade in London, the FTSE 100 index of top companies stood at 5,352.80 points, a drop...
- Research articles 2008-08-04
- US home sales slip another 2.6 percent
- WASHINGTON AFP — US home sales fell another 2.6 percent in June as inventories rose and prices fell with buyers still hesitant in the face of a horrific market slump, industry data showed Thursday. The National Association of Realtors reported sales of existing homes and apartments fell 2.6 percent...
- Research articles 2008-07-24
- European stocks hold line despite Asian slump
- LONDON AFP — European markets held steady on Monday despite a slump in Asia, after a breathtaking surge in oil prices and shock jump in US unemployment sent Wall Street spinning and fanned fears of a US recession. In Europe, stocks stood firm in the face of a wave...
- Research articles 2008-06-09
- Thong or no thong, flailing sluggers heat up
- There is no indication New York Yankees slugger Jason Giambi lent his unconventional slump-wear to the Detroit Tigers or anyone else, but some of baseball's moribund sluggers are heating up just in time for Memorial Day weekend. The Tigers (20-27) unleashed a season's worth of frustration...
- Research articles 2008-05-23
- Snapping out of funk won't be easy for Cats
- Coming off back-to-back losses, Villanova doesn't figure to have things any easier tonight when the Wildcats try to snap out of their slump on the road against 18th-ranked Pittsburgh at the Petersen Events Center. The Wildcats (13-5 overall, 3-4 Big East), who fell out of the top 25 this week,...
- Research articles 2008-01-30
- New US home sales show rise, but only after earlier revision
- WASHINGTON AFP — New home sales increased 1.7 percent in October but the rise came only after a sharp downward revision to September figures, the Commerce Department said Thursday. The report, which also showed a sharp decline in home prices, suggested that homebuilders and the entire housing market are...
- Research articles 2007-11-29
- US new-home home sales up in September from revised lows
- WASHINGTON AFP — US new-home sales showed an increase in September but only after a steep downward revision of the prior month's data, the Commerce Department said Thursday. Home sales increased 4.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 770,000, but the rise is misleading because the August...
- Research articles 2007-10-25
- US housing nightmare worsens as starts tumble 10.2 percent
- WASHINGTON AFP — The bleak US housing picture became even grimmer as US housing starts sank 10.2 percent in September to a 14-year low, government data showed Wednesday. The report showed the pace of new home construction at an annualized rate of 1.191 million units, weaker than the average...
- Research articles 2007-10-17
- European stocks mixed before rate decisions
- LONDON AFP — Europe's main equity markets were mixed in cautious trade on Monday as dealers looked to interest rate decisions due later this week from the European Central Bank and the Bank of England. The stock market action also came after New York's record rally before the weekend...
- Research articles 2007-06-04
- Easing China concerns take Asian stocks higher.
- Jun. 1--MUMBAI, India -- Asian indices were mostly higher Thursday, taking cues from Wall Street gains. Shares rebounded after concerns eased that a slump in Chinese stocks would trigger a global sell-off. Companies that rely on the global economy such as consumer electronic giant,...
- Research articles 2007-06-01
- US economic gauge falls amid housing slump
- WASHINGTON AFP — US economic momentum dropped a surprise 0.5 percent in April, largely as the nation's housing market remained "mired" in a slump, a survey of future activity showed Thursday. The Conference Board said its index of leading economic indicators, a gauge of economic activity in the coming...
- Research articles 2007-05-17
- Orders to U.S. factories jump by largest amount in a year
- WASHINGTON -- Orders to U.S. factories surged in March by the largest amount in a year, an encouraging sign that the recent slowdown in manufacturing may be ending. The Commerce Department said Wednesday that total factory orders rose by 3.1 percent in March, pushed higher by a big...
- Research articles 2007-05-02
- Taking a breather.
- Byline: Gabriella Hold Feb 28, 2007 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- The Australian sharemarket fell sharply on 28 February 2007, in line with its key overseas counterparts. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 closed 161.3 points lower at 5,832.5, while the All...
- Research articles 2007-02-28
- How to Beat a Personal Sales Slump
- How to Beat a Personal Sales SlumpSales Slump...Ah! Tony Robbins. "Tested in the fire..." How can I forget walking across those hot coals. I can practically see him thumping his chest...A few more ideas:* Go for some small wins to help rebuild your confidence, like getting a...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-08
- G20 leaders hail strong global economic growth prospects
- MELBOURNE AFP — World economic leaders have painted a rosy picture for global economic growth, saying the prospects for a continued expansion are strong. Finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the world's largest developed and developing nations remain optimistic about growth prospects, Australian Treasurer Peter Costello said. "During the...
- Research articles 2006-11-17
- Past & Future.(In the Markets)
- Not even Derek Jeter could hit a home run for Avon Products. The news last week that the Yankee legend is creating a new Avon fragrance, Driven, was overpowered by the scent of disappointment as Avon announced a 54% drop in quarterly earnings. The slump came as...
- Research articles 2006-08-07
- Rally surprises, but caution rules.
- Byline: Nina Wan Jul 27, 2006 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- The Australian sharemarket enjoyed an unexpectedly strong upward correction on 27 July 2006. According to Justin Gallagher of ABN Amro, some reversal on the previous day's consumer price...
- Research articles 2006-07-27
- Report: Capex spending in slump.(News)
- Spending on wireless equipment is in a bit of a slump, according to Bear Stearns & Co. Inc.'s U.S. telecom capex preview. The firm said Cingular Wireless L.L.C., the nation's largest carrier, is spending money on third-generation equipment, but those capital expenditures...
- Research articles 2006-07-24
- Goosen edges back to form
- DUBLIN AFP — Retief Goosen took the first tentative steps back up the golfing ladder to regain his place among the elite players in world golf. The ice cool South African has suffered a dramatic slump in form and confidence in the past two years since he won the...
- Research articles 2006-07-06
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