February 22, 2011 Comments Off on Consumer Confidence Index hits 3-year high
NEW YORK — The Consumer Confidence Index rose in February to its highest point in three years as American consumers are feeling more positive about their income prospects and the direction the economy is headed. The Conference Board says its ...
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Read More »February 8, 2011 Comments Off on Beazer Homes USA loses money in 1Q
ATLANTA — Beazer Homes USA Inc. lost money in its fiscal first quarter as the homebuilder reported a decline in closings and new orders. But the Atlanta company — one of the largest homebuilders in Maryland — said Tuesday that ...
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Read More »January 25, 2011 Comments Off on Verizon adds 872,000 smart-phone subscribers
NEW YORK — Verizon Communications Inc. on Tuesday said it attracted more than half a million smart-phone subscribers in the latest quarter, showing strength even before it starts selling the iPhone in February. Verizon Wireless added 872,000 subscribers on contract-based ...
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Read More »January 20, 2011 Comments Off on Leading indicators rise 1 percent in December
NEW YORK — A private research group says its gauge of future economic activity rose in December, suggesting the economy will strengthen over the next few months. The Conference Board says its index of leading economic indicators rose 1 percent ...
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