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Generation Y Has a Radically Different View of Investing – and, They Say It’s Fun!

added: 07-10-2009

Generation Y’s attitude toward investing is such a sharp departure from preceding generations that these new investors are changing perceptions of investing. A new survey commissioned by online investing firm Scottrade shows that young investors (born 1983-1991, ages 18-26) are the most likely to manage their own investments and to describe investing as "fun and interesting."

Despite Economic Improvements, Most Companies Not Ready to Restore Executive Pay Cuts

added: 07-10-2009

Despite the impending economic recovery, most U.S. companies are not planning to restore executive pay cuts or freezes made during the economic crisis in the next six months, according to a new survey by Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm. As they prepare for continuing increased public scrutiny of executive pay, many are avoiding further short-term changes and focusing instead on longer-term shifts toward better pay-for-performance and assessing their compensation programs within the new context of risk management.

American Ingenuity Is Leading Manufacturers and Industrial Companies Out of Recession

added: 07-10-2009

Despite challenges that are out of their control - from the global economic downturn to the fallout of customers closing doors - a new national survey from ThomasNet shows professionals from manufacturing and industrial companies are not only optimistic about their ability to ride through the recent economic slowdown, but even expect to grow in 2009 as the economy shows signs of a rebound.

IFIs Pledge Continued Drive to Support Central and Eastern Europe Through Recovery

added: 07-10-2009

The European Bank for Development and Reconstruction (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, and the World Bank Group warned against complacency in the face of significant challenges that stand in the way of economic recovery in Central and Eastern Europe.

Consumers Angry at Credit Card Companies

added: 07-10-2009

Credit card holders are angry. More than a one-third (32%) have paid off and closed a card since January 2008, and half of those that canceled did so in direct response to the actions of credit-card issuers, such as cutting limits, hiking rates, or imposing fees, according to a national poll by Consumer Reports.

Burst Media Survey Reveals Consumer Spending to Be Flat This Holiday Season – But More Online

added: 07-10-2009

Burst Media,a leading provider of advertising representation, services and technology to independent Web Publishers, released the results of a survey focused on consumer’s 2009 holiday spending outlook. Administered last month to over 2,300 adults 18 years and older, the survey found that 62.8% of consumers plan to spend the same or cut back on their holiday purchases compared to 2008. Although consumers plan to hold tight with their spending this holiday season, 85.3% of respondents will shop online.

National 30-year Fixed Mortgage Rate Falls Below 5.00%

added: 07-10-2009

The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for 30-year fixed mortgages decreased last week to 4.96 percent, down from 5.02 percent the week prior, according to the Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor, compiled by leading real estate Web site Zillow.com®. Rates for 15-year fixed mortgages fell to 4.39 percent from 4.42 percent, and 5-1 adjustable rate mortgages fell to 3.85 percent, down from 3.94 the week prior.

Co-operate to End the Crisis, Urge EU Regional Policy Gurus

added: 06-10-2009

KPMG Study: Despite Economic Downturn, U.S. Companies Remain Leading Acquirers of Emerging Market Companies

added: 06-10-2009

Despite the economic downturn, U.S.-based companies continued to lead in completing merger-and-acquisition (M&A) deals with emerging or high-growth market companies during the first half of 2009, according to KPMG International's latest Emerging Markets International Acquisition Tracker (EMIAT) study.

Economic Improvements Will Help Drive 11.2 Million Light Vehicle Sales in 2010

added: 06-10-2009

The outlook for U.S. light vehicle sales is beginning to improve, according to a recent R. L. Polk & Co. analysis. Polk estimates new light vehicle sales in 2010 will be up 9.6 percent over 2009, to 11.2 million units, with third quarter 2010 sales estimated to be the strongest, at an anticipated 28 percent of the annual total.

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