Category Archives: Economy
Obama Announces Expanded Refinancing Plan for Homeowners
In an attempt to help boost the sluggish economy’s growth President Obama announced a proposal which will allow all homeowners to refinance their mortgages at more attractive rates, even if what they owe on their mortgages is actually more than … Continue reading
Hotel Industry Optimistic About Coming Year
Movers and shakers from the hotel industry were gathered together last week in Los Angeles for the Americas Lodging and Investment Summit, where they discussed the prospects for business this coming year. Bracing for Better Business Climate Real estate companies … Continue reading
Once Hot Utilities Stocks Losing Popularity
Just like everything else powered by the whims of crowds, types of stocks also have their “five minutes of fame.” Take, for instance, the coolness surrounding Chinese Internet stocks one month, solar energy manufacturers another month, or daily-deal sites like … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Investments
Tagged Alec Young, recession, S&P Capital IQ, utility stock
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Survey Shows Gas Prices Climbing in the US
The average price of gasoline at the pumps has been steadily climbing for the past five weeks, a survey conducted by Trilby Lundberg has shown. In the latest survey, which covers the two weeks ending on January 20, the average … Continue reading
Posted in Commodities, Economy
Tagged crude oil price, gasoline price, Trilby Lundberg
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Poll Shows New Hiring Lagging Behind Recovery
A new survey conducted by the National Association of Business Economics showed that about two-thirds of those polled do not expect to see any change in employment in their companies over the coming six months. This is the largest number … Continue reading
Posted in Economy
Tagged employment, National Association of Business Economics, poll, survey
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