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added: 30-10-2008

"And online behavior has become me more complex and sophisticated," says Karin von Abrams, senior analyst at eMarketer and author of the new report, UK Internet Users and Usage Update. "UK residents increasingly use the Internet as a tool for social and political action, as well as e-mail, shopping, watching videos and keeping up with the latest news."

US IPO Pipeline Continues to Attract New Registrants, Though IPO Market Remains Inactive

added: 29-10-2008

Seventy-nine companies remained in the IPO pipeline by the end of the third quarter (30 September, 2008), according to the quarterly Ernst & Young US IPO Pipeline Report. Though this is slightly less than the 80 companies at the end of the second quarter (30 June, 2008), the numbers reflect 29 new registrations in the third quarter.

National Trend of Home Price Declines Continues into the Second Half of 2008

added: 29-10-2008

Data through August 2008, released by Standard & Poor's for its S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices shows continued broad based declines in the prices of existing single family homes across the United States, a trend that prevailed throughout the first half of 2008 and has continued into the second half.

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index™ Plummets to an All-Time Low

added: 29-10-2008

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index™, which had improved moderately in September, fell to an all-time low in October. The Index now stands at 38.0 (1985=100), down from 61.4 in September. The Present Situation Index decreased to 41.9 from 61.1 last month. The Expectations Index declined to 35.5 from 61.5 in September.

One Third of Americans Are Not at All Worried About Investing in the Stock Market

added: 29-10-2008

A new study released by Bankrate, Inc. reveals that only 1 in 4 Americans are very worried about investing in the stock market. Furthermore, the majority of Americans (59 percent) believe the economy will improve or stay consistent over the next year, showing a surprisingly hopeful attitude toward the country's economic future.

Overall Mandate for Investing in Commercial Real Estate is Growing

added: 29-10-2008

J.E. Robert Companies (JER)released the results of a recent survey conducted among US and European institutional investors looking at the current drivers for investment decisions. The majority of respondents are decision makers with leading pension funds, followed by executives from financial institutions, endowments and foundations. The key takeaway from the survey reveals the mandate for investing in commercial real estate is on the rise. Other notable factors cite the most attractive regions to invest in are: North America, followed by Asia and then Europe.

New Guaranteed Income Products Can Bridge Retirement Security Gap And Win Assets And Fees

added: 29-10-2008

Insurers are beginning to seize a unique opportunity to help employees minimize the risks associated with Defined Contribution Plans such as 401(k) plans, and at the same time compete more effectively with mutual funds, according to a new study by Conning Research and Consulting.

Merrill Lynch: House Prices To fall 5%-10%

added: 29-10-2008

In its forecast, Merrill Lynch said there were a number of positives for residential housing and prices. But overall the news was gloomy for house prices and for those companies in the sector. "Firstly, we estimate underlying demand exceeds supply by 10-20% which, under normal conditions would lead to price pressure,"Merrills said in a note to clients.

Weakening Economic Conditions Create Challenging Conditions for Apartment Sector, According to National Multi Housing Council Survey

added: 29-10-2008

While the apartment industry has fared better than other real estate sectors since the onset of the global financial crisis, the weakening economy is beginning to affect the sector, according to the National Multi Housing Council's (NMHC) latest Quarterly Survey of Apartment Market Conditions.

Growth Rate of U.S. Giving for Health Care Falls More Than 50 Percent in 2007 But Rises Almost Threefold in Canada

added: 29-10-2008

Perhaps signaling donors' fears of a weakening U.S. economy last year, the growth of philanthropic giving for health care in the United States fell by more than half in 2007 from 2006, while the Canadian rate of growth in donations to health care nearly tripled, according to a new Report on Giving issued by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP).

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