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Abolition of Stamp Duty Would Benefit Economy

added: 04-05-2007

Stamp duty on share transactions is damaging the economy, eroding pensions and savings and hitting investment according to new Oxera research.

Accounting and Finance Overall Worker Confidence Dips 1.7 Points

added: 04-05-2007

The Accounting and Finance Employee Confidence Index, a measure of overall confidence among accounting and finance workers in the U.S., dropped 1.7 points to 62.9 in the first quarter of 2007, according to a recent survey commissioned by Spherion Corporation and conducted by Harris Interactive(R).

China's Current IT Outsourcing: the Weak Point

added: 04-05-2007

The information technology outsourcing (ITO) industry in China is still in a starting stage. But, it has already shown a strong growth momentum. Software outsourcing has been the most outstanding aspect.

Aggregate Income of U.S. Affluent Households to Reach $4.6 Trillion in 2011

added: 04-05-2007

The nearly 21 million U.S. households now considered affluent wielded an aggregate income of $3.6 trillion in 2006, a pot expected to cumulatively grow by more than 27% over the next four years to reach $4.6 trillion in 2011, according to The Affluent Market in the U.S., a new report from Packaged Facts.

US: Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment in March

added: 04-05-2007

Unemployment rates were lower in March than a year earlier in 252 of the 369 metropolitan areas, higher in 82 areas, and unchanged in 35 areas, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported.

MasterCard Reports First-Quarter 2007 Financial Results

added: 04-05-2007

MasterCard Incorporated announced financial results for the first-quarter 2007. For the quarter, the company reported net income of $215 million, or $1.57 per share, on a diluted basis, the highest quarterly net income ever recorded by the company. Net revenues for the quarter were $915 million, a 23.9% increase versus the same period in 2006. Currency fluctuation (driven by the movement of the euro relative to the US dollar) contributed approximately 2.5% of the increase in revenues for the quarter.

U.S. Home Values Decline

added: 04-05-2007

U.S. homeowners are experiencing a slight decline in home values on a year-over-year basis for the second consecutive quarter, according to Zillow.com, which released its quarterly home value reports nationally and in 46 metropolitan areas.

Commission Launches Debate on Future EU Policy on Retail Financial Services

added: 04-05-2007

The European Commission has set out, in the form of a Green Paper, its vision for future EU policy on retail financial services, which are financial products such as bank accounts, loans, mortgages, investments and insurance provided to individual consumers.

OEMs Must Diversify Profit Streams to Increase Global Competitiveness

added: 03-05-2007

Industry analysts at CSM Worldwide are calling attention to a critical and fundamental initiative that is fast becoming a key differentiator between profitable and unprofitable automakers: margin diversification.

Global Environmental Concerns Increase Focus on Advanced Engine Technologies

added: 03-05-2007

Industries across the world are facing increasing pressure to help minimise threats to the environment, and the automotive industry is no exception. Rising concerns about the potential damage to the environment from vehicle emissions are forcing vehicle manufacturers (VMs) to focus on developing advanced engine technologies to control emissions, improve fuel economy and enhance vehicle performance.

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