The consumer confidence index surged another 5.6 points to 70.4 in February – its highest level in three years – as Americans continued to express confidence that the economy will improve in the months ahead, the Conference Boa…
The Conference Board’s closely watched index unexpectedly surged 7.3 points to 60.3 in January — rising to its highest level since May — as Americans’ started 2011 optimistic that the job market and U.S. economy would keep i…
Even as the year winds to a close this week, a handful of economic releases are on the schedule. Starting on Monday, the Chicago Fed releases its Midwest Manufacturing Index for November. Then we’ll see consumer confidence, job…
Pharmacy giant Walgreen’s earnings are expected to be flat year-over-year, while Family Dollar Stores and electronics manufacturer Jabil Circuit are expected to post earnings gains.
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