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It's a Buyers' Market in 2008

added: 18-01-2008

Those involved on the frontline of business sales and acquisitions anticipate a lot of businesses to be on the market this year, but the economy may temper the pace of sales. The International Business Brokers Association(R) (IBBA(R)) asked members worldwide about their outlook for 2008 in a recent survey.

North American Semiconductor Equipment Industry Posts December 2007 Book-to-Bill Ratio of 0.89

added: 18-01-2008

North American-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $1.23 billion in orders in December 2007 (three-month average basis) and a book-to-bill ratio of 0.89 according to the December 2007 Book-to-Bill Report published today by SEMI. A book-to-bill of 0.89 means that $89 worth of orders were received for every $100 of product billed for the month.

The Leading Index for Spain Increased 0.1 Percent in November 2007

added: 17-01-2008

The Conference Board announced that the leading index for Spain increased 0.1 percent and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in November.

Construction Output Down by 0.8% in the Euro Area in November 2007

added: 17-01-2008

In the construction sector, seasonally adjusted production fell by 0.8% in the euro area (EA13) and by 0.2% in the EU27 in November 2007, compared with the previous month. In October, production increased by 0.6% in the euro area and by 0.3% in the EU27.

Euro Area External Trade Surplus 2.6 bn Euro, 16.8 bn Euro Deficit for EU27 in November 2007

added: 17-01-2008

The first estimate for the euro area (EA13) trade balance with the rest of the world in November 2007 gave a 2.6 bn euro surplus, compared with +5.2 bn in November 2006. The October 2007 balance was +5.4 bn, compared with +2.4 bn in October 2006. In November 2007 compared with October 2007, seasonally adjusted exports rose by 0.3% and imports by 0.5%.

Large Private Equity Acquisitions Grew U.S. Jobs Significantly in Recent Years

added: 17-01-2008

Acquisitions of large companies by some of the leading U.S.-based private equity firms between 2002 and 2005 resulted in significant net gains in U.S. employment, according to an important new study released today by the Private Equity Council. The most significant job gains came in the manufacturing sector, where U.S. companies acquired by private equity firms posted an overall employment gain of 1.4 percent, versus a loss of 7.7 percent in the broader manufacturing sector.

Mobile Pitches Hit Home

added: 17-01-2008

Advertisers are starting to reach US consumers by mobile phone in large numbers, according to the Limbo-sponsored "Mobile Advertising Report", conducted by GfK NOP Research.

PC Market Still Strong In Q4 With Solid Growth Across Regions

added: 17-01-2008

Worldwide PC shipments grew by 15.5% in the fourth quarter of 2007 (4Q07), according to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker. In EMEA the consumer and back-to-school rush that drove more than 20% growth in 3Q07 subsided, but shipments continued to expand rapidly – outpacing growth in the prior five quarters.

Credit Crisis Will Cause Retail Banking Industry to Proceed with Caution in 2008

added: 17-01-2008

The U.S. subprime mortgage crisis has forced banks to enter 2008 in a reactive mode. New research from TowerGroup examining the top retail banking trends for 2008 finds that bankers are anxious on two fronts.

Mortgage Rates Post Largest 3 Week Decline in 20 Years

added: 17-01-2008

Evidence of a weaker economy pushed mortgage rates to the lowest point since July 2005, with the average conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate now 5.75 percent. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large lenders, the average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.36 discount and origination points.

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