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Software & Information Industries Revealed as Increasingly Important Drivers of Jobs & Economic Growth

added: 25-01-2008

The report, entitled "Software & Information: Driving the Global Knowledge Economy," finds that these industries are among the fastest growing and most important for propelling continued economic growth - both in the U.S. and globally.

Mobile TV Subscribers to Number 462 Million by 2012

added: 25-01-2008

As mobile TV services expand over the next five years, ABI Research sees the total number of subscribers growing to 462 million, driven in large part by the expansion of 3G networks, and flat-rate plans for mobile video. The build-out of mobile video delivery networks and an increase in the amount of available content will also contribute to the market’s growth.

Existing-Home Sales Down in December But 2007 Was Fifth Highest on Record

added: 25-01-2008

Existing-home sales declined in December following several months of stable activity, with total sales in 2007 at the fifth highest on record, according to the National Association of Realtors(R).

Mortgage Rates Lowest Since March 2004

added: 24-01-2008

Mortgage rates dropped for the fourth week in a row, with the average conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate now 5.57 percent. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large lenders, the average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.33 discount and origination points.

Industrial New Orders Up by 2.7% in Euro Area in November 2007

added: 24-01-2008

The euro area (EA13) industrial new orders index grew by 2.7% in November 2007 compared with October 2007. The index grew by 2.5% in October. EU271 new orders increased by 1.9% in November 2007 after a rise of 5.5% in October3. Excluding ships, railway & aerospace equipment4 industrial new orders gained 0.6% in the euro area and 0.5% in the EU27 in November 2007.

Drop in Accounting and Finance Worker Confidence; Index Hits Lowest Level in Two Years

added: 24-01-2008

The Accounting and Finance Employee Confidence Index, a measure of overall confidence among U.S. accounting and finance workers, decreased 10.6 points to 56.9 in the fourth quarter of 2007, according to a recent survey commissioned by Spherion Corporation and conducted by Harris Interactive(R).

UK Mobile Users Want E-Mail, MySpace

added: 24-01-2008

E-mail is the most desired mobile phone feature, according to a Webcredible survey of 1,010 mobile phone users in the United Kingdom.

Global Market for Electric Energy Storage Survey

added: 24-01-2008

According to a new technical market research report, UTILITY POWER STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES from BCC Research, the global market for electric energy storage (EES) is expected to be worth $2.6 billion in 2008. This is expected to increase to over $3.8 billion by 2013, a compound average annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%.

Overall IT Worker Confidence Edged Up in Fourth Quarter

added: 24-01-2008

The IT Employee Confidence Index, a measure of overall confidence among U.S. information technology workers, increased 0.2 points to 56 in the fourth quarter of 2007, according to the latest Spherion(R) IT Employment Report, conducted by Harris Interactive(R) on behalf of Spherion Corporation.

Third Quarter of 2007 EU27 Current Account Deficit 17.2 bn Euro 23.2 bn Euro Surplus on Trade in Services

added: 24-01-2008

According to the latest revisions, the EU27 external current account recorded a deficit of 17.2 billion euro in the third quarter of 2007, compared with a deficit of 24.6 bn in the third quarter of 2006 and a deficit of 16.3 bn in the second quarter of 2007.

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