Consumers hold the key to the US economy
News | www.hemscott.com | 57 minutes ago
It all comes down to when those with jobs, and those with limited debt, have the confidence to spend more of their incomesRobert Johnson, CFA reports...
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Hillenbrand sees higher profit, lower revenues in 4Q
News | cincinnati.bizjournals.com | 1 hour 1 minute ago
The growing popularity of cremation affected Hillenbrand Inc.’s fourth-quarter and full-year revenues, but the company posted a year-over-year profit. The funeral services company reported fourth-quarter net income of $22.6 million, or 37 cents per share, compared to $19.
I-95 relief for East Coast holiday travelers
News | washington.bizjournals.com | 1 hour 2 minutes ago
With thousands of people taking to the roads this Thanksgiving, holiday travelers from Maine to Florida will be able to save time and better plan their trips with access to real-time traffic information and estimated drive times. A new Web site – www.i95travelinfo.
Spam maker's profit rises 50 percent
News | www.msnbc.msn.com | 1 hour 3 minutes ago
Hormel Foods said Tuesday its fourth-quarter profit rose more than 50 percent, helped by lower ingredient costs even as sales slipped on pricier items like microwave meals.
NAIA men’s basketball tournament in KC through 2013; Buffalo Funds remains sponsor
News | kansascity.bizjournals.com | 1 hour 8 minutes ago
NAIA men’s basketball tournament in KC through 2013; Buffalo Funds remains sponsor
Citi agrees Diners Club sale
News | www.marketwatch.com | 1 hour 13 minutes ago
Citigroup Inc. took another step in repairing its battered balance sheet on Tuesday, as it reached a deal to sell its Diners Club North American card franchise.
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TowerGroup Forecasts Private Label Gift Card Sales to Decline 7%
News | www.paymentsnews.com | 1 hour 23 minutes ago
TowerGroup says it is finding that the popularity of private label store gift cards is "plummeting." According to the research firm, "he reduction in card spending is reflective of a weakened economy, decreased holiday sales and less confidence in retailer inventories and stability. TowerGroup
Heinz Boosts Forecast as Emerging Markets Propel Sales Growth - Bloomberg
News | www.bloomberg.com | 1 hour 26 minutes ago
[bn:WBTKR=HNZ:US] H.J. Heinz Co. [], the world’s biggest ketchup maker, raised its full-year forecast after second- quarter profit and sales exceeded analysts’ estimates on emerging-market growth.
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Susan Boyle gets own US TV special as album sales rocket
News | www.telegraph.co.uk | 1 hour 34 minutes ago
Susan Boyle has landed her own US television special as her debut album I Dreamed A Dream shapes up to become the year's fastest seller.
Tax credit boosts home sales - NorthJersey.com
News | www.northjersey.com | 1 hour 40 minutes ago
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