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Black Friday Versus Cyber Monday: Where Are Shoppers Searching for the Best Holiday Deals?

added: 26-11-2008

Is Cyber Monday gaining steam? According to a recent Maritz(R) Poll, 26 percent of respondents will shop on Cyber Monday, up from 20 percent in the 2007 Maritz Holiday Shopping Poll. The poll also revealed that 41 percent of respondents will shop on Black Friday, slightly higher than the 37 percent that said they were going to shop on the same day in 2007.

Enhanced R&D in Biofuel Production to Attract More Investors to Latin America

added: 26-11-2008

Latin America is all set to make a splash in the global biofuels market, thanks to its inherent advantages of land availability, technological developments, agricultural knowledge, and low labor costs. Biofuel feedstock production already has a move on in Brazil and Argentina, which produce significant amounts of ethanol and soy, respectively.

Consumers Continue to Buy HDTV Sets at Strong Rate, But Many Pass On HD Service

added: 26-11-2008

Frank N. Magid Associates' recent study of high-definition television set owners reveals that fewer first-time HDTV set buyers are arranging for high-definition program service from cable and satellite providers than ever before. Among the 12 percent of U.S. households who purchased a new high-definition television in the past year, 41 percent still need to arrange for high-definition program service from a cable or satellite provider, compared to as many as 80 percent with HD service among those who have owned their sets for several years.

EU 2009 Budget: an Agreement on the Food Facility and an Overall Deal

added: 25-11-2008

The 9-hour negotiation on 21 November between representatives of Parliament and the Council of Ministers delivered an overall deal on the 2009 budget and on the € 1 billion agricultural aid for developing countries, the so called "food facility".

U.S. Homeowners Overwhelmingly Want Universal Standards for Green Products

added: 25-11-2008

Ninety-four percent of U.S. homeowners would like to see universal standards for green products and only eight percent usually accept unsubstantiated green product claims to be true, according to a survey by Ipsos Public Affairs for Icynene(R).

Consumers Will Travel Less This Holiday Season and Seek More Budget Friendly Travel Options

added: 25-11-2008

Current economic conditions are expected to result in reduced consumer travel this holiday season, according to a new Deloitte survey. The consumer survey confirms that the 2008 winter holiday travel season will be slower than 2007 due to the economy, higher airline prices and other strains on consumers' wallets.

US: Boost Stimulus Packages In US and UK

added: 25-11-2008

Major stimulatory packages were outlined on both sides of the Atlantic overnight. They were overshadowed though by the Citigroup bailout, which sparked a solid rebound in markets across the board.

The Leading Index for Australia Declined 0.3 Percent in September 2008

added: 25-11-2008

The Conference Board announced that the leading index for Australia declined 0.3 percent and the coincident index remained unchanged in September.

Existing-Home Sales Soften on Economic Volatility

added: 25-11-2008

Existing-home sales declined on the heels of a strong gain in September as uncertainty and economic concerns increased in October, according to the National Association of Realtors(R).

Australian Economy will Continue to Worsen

added: 25-11-2008

According to the economics teams at three leading investment banks, the Australian economy is slumping right now and will continue to worsen well into 2009 at a rate lower than the forecasts from Treasury and The Reserve Bank.

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