Aug 7, 2012 | Banking and Finance
Between the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation, the economy has been challenging for many consumers. However, there are signs of an economic rebound, as 277,000 were added in November 2024. Consumer confidence is on the rise, as is the corporate outlook. Financially, the...
Jul 25, 2012 | Banking and Finance
U.S. Home Sales Post Surprise June Decline. Sales of newly-constructed homes declined by 8.4% in June to an annualized rate of 350,000, missing the consensus forecast for 372,000. The decline was led by a 60% record high sales plunge in the northeast region....
Jun 28, 2012 | Banking and Finance
Supreme Court Stuns Wall Street by Upholding Core Healthcare Reform Mandate. Contrary to widespread expectation, the justices ruled in a 5-4 decision that the reform measure’s “individual mandate” that forces all Americans to buy health insurance or pay a penalty fee...
Jun 26, 2012 | Banking and Finance
The S&P 500 opened modestly higher as investors welcomed a smaller-than-expected annual decline in home prices, sending homebuilder company shares sharply higher. Equities pared early gains after a reading of consumer confidence fell to a five-month low, with...
Jun 25, 2012 | Banking and Finance
Those who've never worked in customer service may not understand the difference between speedy assistance and taking the time to connect with an individual. Advertising can help, but it isn't the same as a genuine interaction with an employee. Even one bad...
Jun 18, 2012 | Banking and Finance
In spite of the come-to-be-expected volatility last week, stocks were generally up, with the S&P 500 higher 1.3% for the period. The primary theme continued to be the tough situation in Europe, so Friday’s surge upward appeared to be supported by investor...
