As the holiday shopping season kicks off, a report this month from ChangeWave forecasts that Apple will lead sales of consumer electronics, outpacing other sellers of computers, tablets and home electronics in buyers’ shopping …
The consumer sentiment index rose a better than expected 3.9 points in November to 71.6 — its highest level since June, as Americans sensed modest improvement in the job market. Its still below historic norms, though, and sust…
The U.S. economy grew at a better-than-expected 2.5% rate in the third quarter, the U.S. Commerce Department announced Tuesday, in its second estimate for the quarter. Higher exports, investment, and increased consumer spending quickened the pace of co…
As retailers wrapped up their earnings reports this week, most said they’re back in cost-control mode and will tighten inventories after the holidays. Shoppers are still spending cautiously and costs are on the rise, so profits…
Look for a “mild pickup” in the economy this spring, according to the Conference Board, whose index of leading economic indicators showed a 0.5% gain in September and October.
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