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Economic Depression Unlikely in 2009

added: 01-01-2009

Is a Great Depression awaiting us in the New Year? Anyone who has picked up a newspaper or watched a television knows that there has been speculation by the media recently that the current financial crisis could turn into another Depression. In fact, a recent CNN poll found that an astounding 60 percent of those interviewed felt that an economic depression was likely. Not just possible - but "likely!"

Two-Thirds of Organizations Expect to Retain and Engage Workforce in 2009

added: 01-01-2009

According to Right Management research, two-thirds of organizations are not planning to make cutbacks, but instead anticipate focusing their talent management efforts on retaining and engaging their workforce in 2009.

Most-Researched New Vehicles of 2008

added: 01-01-2009

Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information, announces the most-researched new cars of 2008 on the company's top-rated Web site, www.kbb.com.

First Year of Mobile Giving Out Performs First Year of Online Giving

added: 01-01-2009

In 1997, online donations in the United States totaled a mere $300,000. In 2007, online donations were pinpointed at $10.44 billion reflecting exponential growth in overall giving and technology, according to a Harvard University study on innovation in Social Enterprise.

Home Price Declines Worsen As We Enter the Fourth Quarter of 2008 According to the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices

added: 31-12-2008

Data through October 2008, released today by Standard & Poor's for its S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, the leading measure of U.S. home prices, shows continued broad based declines in the prices of existing single family homes across the United States, with 14 of the 20 metro areas showing record rates of annual decline and 14 now reporting declines in excess of 10% versus October 2007.

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index™ Falls to a New All-Time Low in December 2008

added: 31-12-2008

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index™, which had increased moderately in November, declined to a new all-time low in December. The Index now stands at 38.0 (1985=100), down from 44.7 in November. The Present Situation Index plummeted to 29.4 from 42.3 last month. The Expectations Index decreased to 43.8 from 46.2 in November.

Sales During Online Holiday Shopping Season Decline By 3 Percent

added: 31-12-2008

comScore reported its tracking of holiday season retail e-commerce spending for the holiday shopping season, beginning November 1 and ending December 23, the last day to purchase online with the possibility of delivery by Christmas Eve. Online spending reached $25.5 billion during that period, down 3 percent versus the corresponding shopping days in 2007.

Economic Confidence Improves Among Small Business Owners

added: 31-12-2008

After falling to its lowest measurement ever in November, economic confidence among small business owners rose slightly in December. The Discover® Small Business WatchSM rose to 72.8 in December, up 5.3 points from November. The index was buoyed by increased optimism that their own business prospects are improving and an indication that more will increase spending on business development in the next six months.

Targeting Canadian Online Shoppers - More Than Four Out of 10 Canadian Dollars Spent On E-commerce Go Abroad

added: 31-12-2008

Seeing an opportunity to offset slowing online sales at home, some US online retailers have targeted the Canadian e-commerce market. One approach is to launch a Canadian Website. Another is to allow cross-border purchases. Either way, several retailers executed in time for the holiday season.

Economic Stress Taking Toll on Peoples' Health

added: 31-12-2008

The latest victim of the economic recession could be your health. According to a recent AARP survey, one in five adults ages 45 and older are suffering health problems due to financial stress. The survey details the health care problems and challenges many Americans are facing because of the current economic situation.

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