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added: 25-08-2007

Recently released results from the Employee Ownership Foundation's 16th Annual ESOP Economic Performance Survey prove that the decision to become employee-owned means better company performance and greater wealth creation for employee owners.[/b]

Global Survey Shows 'Green' Construction Costs Dramatically Lower Than Believed

added: 25-08-2007

Key players in real estate and construction misjudge the costs and benefits of "green" buildings, creating a major barrier to more energy efficiency in the building sector, a new study by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) reports.

Different Generations, Different Expectations in Today's Workplace

added: 25-08-2007

Walk into many offices these days and you'll likely find three or even four generations working side by side - each having its own outlook and needs. But each group has different expectations for the workplace: what they want from employers, how they want to structure their days and even the kinds of furnishings and amenities they prefer.

Offensive, Annoying Advertising Alienates Consumers

added: 25-08-2007

Offensive or annoying advertising alienates consumers, according to a national survey commissioned by Streetblimps Inc., a company that implements outdoor and alternative marketing campaigns. Eighty-six percent of Americans reported that when advertising offends or annoys them, they are less likely to buy the product. [/b]

European Steel Producers Reported Record Profits in 2007

added: 24-08-2007

European steel producers have reported record profits in 2007, while margins in the US steel market have fallen. This is according to Integer Research's latest publication that gathers quarterly and interim financials for 60 leading global steel producers, the Steel Financial Bulletin.

Leading Index For Germany in June 2007

added: 23-08-2007

The Conference Board announced that the leading index for Germany increased 0.6 percent and the coincident index remained unchanged in June.

Fixed and Adjustable Mortgage Rates Take Opposite Paths

added: 23-08-2007

Fixed mortgage rates declined, with the average conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate falling to 6.58 percent. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large lenders, the average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.28 discount and origination points.

China IPO Indicator Up By 13%

added: 23-08-2007

The IPO indicator reached a new high of 287.8 at the end of July, a 13.2 percent increase from June. Six stocks were added to the indicator, and five were removed, bringing the total to 113.

Housing Market Downturn, Mortgage Crunch Will Drag Down Vehicle Sales to Lowest Level in Nine Years

added: 23-08-2007

The deepening downturn in new housing starts, combined with soaring consumer debt triggered by rising adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs), will continue to put the brakes on U.S. light vehicle sales through the remainder of 2007, according to an analysis by automotive market forecasting firm CSM Worldwide.

Most Consumers Pay $3 or Less on Monthly Bank Services

added: 23-08-2007

Sixty-five percent of consumers spend $3 or less in monthly fees for bank services such as checking account maintenance and ATM access, according to a recent survey by the American Bankers Association.

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