June, 2009
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Green-Backed Ventures Mean More Greenbacks - June 17, 2009 07:30 PM
The green energy sector is creating jobs and inspiring ecologically sound investment—and other companies to do likewise.
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Weddings Get a New Sparkle - June 15, 2009 07:30 PM
While soon-to-be brides and grooms are trimming their budgets here and there, providers of recession-friendly wedding accoutrements are thriving.
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Canada Brands Are Up - June 12, 2009 07:30 PM
Iconic Canadian brands have held strong during the recession, seeing expansion into America and partnership with U.S. companies. Part of the key to their success is making consumers relate to their brands.
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Tech Sector Sees a Reboot - June 10, 2009 08:00 PM
Thanks in part to today’s tech-savvy youth, the electronics sector is powering forward.
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Grocery Store Sales Remain Robust - June 08, 2009 07:55 PM
Grocery stores, from nationwide chains to local convenience stores, are reporting resilient sales figures. Whatever the economic conditions, people need to eat.
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And Now for Something Completely Different: Emerging Markets - June 05, 2009 07:00 PM
Positive business and financial news of June 5, 2009: Emerging markets are poised to recover well from the recession.
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At-Home, On-Command Entertainment Is a Recession Go-To - June 03, 2009 08:00 PM
TiVo and Netflix’s recent performance show how easy access plus affordability means success during the economic downturn.
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The Videogame Sector Has Plenty of Lives Left, Say Analysts - June 01, 2009 08:00 PM
Although sales of videogames were sluggish during March and April, investors are voicing their confidence in the industry.
May, 2009
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“Ate” Is Great: Homey Atmosphere, Affordable Prices Keep Restaurants Flush - May 27, 2009 08:00 PM
Thanks to deft management practices and affordable prices, some restaurant chains are weathering the recession well.
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Music Remains Viable in a Digital World - May 27, 2009 07:00 PM
The music industry continues to struggle with creating a viable business model for online music. But recent sales figures suggest digital music holds promise for major labels and up-and-coming acts alike.
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The Recession Can Make You a Better Person - May 20, 2009 05:25 PM
The recession has inspired positive holistic change in American society, and what might be bad for business may actually be good for people.
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More Analysts See “Sunlight” and “Green Shoots” in Financial Sector - May 18, 2009 07:00 PM
Observers keep saying the economy’s dreary days are coming to an end. Backing up those claims are strong regional bank numbers and Wall Street’s overall rally.
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Media Sector Has Its Bright Spots - May 13, 2009 07:00 PM
Print media is certainly struggling to find its way at the moment. Yet despite the industry’s troubles, investors see promise within the segment.
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(Silicon) Chips up for Tech and Telecommunications Sectors - May 11, 2009 07:00 PM
Tech and telecoms stocks continue to show recessionary steadfastness, with the latest good news coming from Virgin Mobile and Dish Network. Plus, Microsoft is launching its first-ever bond offering on the back of its top credit rating.
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April Economic Numbers Looking Better; Stabilization Equals Optimism - May 08, 2009 07:00 PM
Positive financial news to close out the week: the latest Labor Department data shows fewer first-time applicants for unemployment, retailers posted better-than-expected results for April and more economists are joining the optimism bandwagon.
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Econ Wonks and Top Financiers Agree: Economy is Improving - May 06, 2009 07:00 PM
Federal Reserve Chief Ben Bernanke; Janet Yellen, the head of the San Francisco Fed, and several chief executives—including new media darling JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon—agree: the economy is on track to recovery.
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Home Sales, Construction and Estee Lauder Get Their Financial Houses in Order - May 04, 2009 06:30 PM
The number of existing home sales went up in March, construction spending is improving and Estee Lauder’s recent quarterly report shows hope for luxury beauty products.
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Increase in Another Consumer Confidence Index; Manufacturing Activity up; Repair Shops Doing Well - May 01, 2009 07:00 PM
Among May’s first upbeat business stories: the Reuters/University of Michigan Consumer Confidence Index and the Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index both see growth; repair shops benefit from tightened budgets.
April, 2009
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Consumer Spending Up; Dow Chemical, Procter & Gamble Beat Q1 Projections; China Stimulus Package Bolsters American Businesses - April 30, 2009 07:00 PM
The month of April closes out with promising U.S. consumer spending figures, better-than-expected performance from Procter & Gamble and Dow Chemical and hope for the global economy, courtesy of China’s stimulus package.
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Qwest, General Dynamics and DreamWorks All Have Strong First Quarter - April 29, 2009 07:00 PM
April 29’s upbeat news from the financial world: Q1 numbers for telecom Qwest, defense contractor General Dynamics and film studio DreamWorks are looking positive.
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Pfizer, Under Armour Beat Q1 Analyst Earnings Estimates; Another Confidence Index Is on the Rise - April 28, 2009 07:30 PM
Pharmaceutical company Pfizer and clothing label Under Armour outperformed Wall Street projections during the first three months of 2009. Meanwhile, the latest Conference Board confidence index shows the highest monthly jump in four years.
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Impact of Swine Flu on Travel Should Be Less Than SARS, Verizon Q1 Numbers Beat Estimates; India Still Good Investment - April 27, 2009 07:00 PM
Bright spots in business April 27, 2009: An industry analyst says swine flu is not the next SARS, Verizon is the latest communications company to beat earnings projections and a private equity investor feels confident about investing in India’s emerging market economy.
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Chin Up in the Downswing: Ford Losses Not as Bad as Expected; Amazon, Microsoft and Netflix Show the Resilience of Tech and Online Companies - April 24, 2009 07:00 PM
Business news to feel good about this Friday: Ford is poised on the road to recovery. Meanwhile, Amazon and Microsoft post encouraging earnings and Netflix smashes analyst estimates.
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Chin Up in the Downswing: Technology and Box Companies Pack Up the Profits - April 23, 2009 07:00 PM
Positive business news for April 23, 2009: Radio Shack and Apple post significant year-on-year Q1 profits and Packaging Corp. of America beat earnings estimates.
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Geithner Says US Can Handle Economic Crisis; Investor Confidence and Wells Fargo Profits Are Up - April 22, 2009 07:00 PM
U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner says the economy is showing “some signs of stabilization”; institutional investors’ confidence is at a nine-month high and Wells Fargo announced a 53 percent increase in profits during Q1 2009.
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Q1 2009 Numbers Look Good; Some Hope for Housing Sector; British Business Group Sees End to UK Recession - April 21, 2009 06:45 PM
Upbeat news from the business world on April 21: Q1 numbers are on track to beat analyst projections; gypsum wallboard maker USG shows signs of rebound, suggesting recovery in the construction sector; a British business group says the UK economy has bottomed out.
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Bank of America, Medical Stocks Show Strength - April 20, 2009 06:45 PM
Encouraging business and financial news of April 20, 2009: Bank of America and pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Co. both posted growth in first-quarter net income. Meanwhile, heart-valve manufacturer ATS Medical is looking increasingly healthy.
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Citigroup and GE Q1 Reports Beat Analyst Estimates; Another Index Reports Increase in Consumer Confidence - April 17, 2009 07:00 PM
Feel-good business and financial news of April 17, 2009: Citigroup and GE’s first-quarter reports surpass projections; the Reuters/University of Michigan preliminary consumer sentiment index shows shoppers are feeling better about the economy.
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JPMorgan Chase, Regions Bank Enjoy Bump From Q1 Numbers; America Goes Back to the Movies - April 16, 2009 05:30 PM
Among today’s positive news from the business and financial world: JPMorgan Chase posts Q1 revenues of nearly 48 percent; Regions Financial expects Q1 profits and the movie theater segment is poised for continued strong performance.
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On Both Sides of the Atlantic, Increased Confidence in Home Building, Home Buying and Lending Between Banks - April 15, 2009 06:00 PM
Positive financial and business headlines today include an uptick in U.S. homebuilders’ and U.K. surveyors’ numbers; there’s also cheaper money to be lent between banks, which means more consumer access to funds.