Articles About consumers
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May 21, 2013Tuesday’s Mid-Day Movers: 3 Stories Driving Markets
Here are the top stories driving markets today.
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May 20, 2013Wal-Mart Must Address These Growing Threats
Walmart is being threatened by grocery stores selling better goods as well as online powerhouse Amazon as positive economic indicators appear.
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April 30, 2013Consumer Confidence Takes a Surprising Turn
Will the momentum continue?
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April 26, 2013Are Consumers Growing More Pessimistic About the Future?
Consumers in the United States are still feeling down about the economy, but not as much as expected...
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April 11, 2013Bank of America Dodges “Worst Company in America” Title
But, second place is nothing to brag about...
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April 09, 2013The “Recovery” is Still Missing on Main Street
Consumers and businesses still face too much doubt about the future, and remain cautious about spending habits...
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April 04, 2013Will Casual-Dining Still Thrive in America?
The restaurant industry is serving a different customer these days...
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March 17, 2013Autos are Keeping the US Consumer Addiction Alive
There are some indications that consumer spending has slowed, due in part to higher gas prices, smaller paychecks, and the possibility of more government cuts. Despite these problems, some analysts still point to strong factors.
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January 31, 2013Consumers Are Still in Survival Mode
People are stuffing their mattresses with cash at the highest rate in over four years...
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February 14, 2012Retail Sales Rose 0.4% in January
U.S. retail sales rose 0.4 percent in January as consumers took advantage of post-holiday discounts while cutting back on car purchases and online shopping...
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December 21, 2011Which 5 Companies Benefit the Most from Consumer Procrastination?
These companies could still see a mad rush going into Christmas...
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December 20, 2011Free Shipping Day Rounds Out Busiest Week of the Year for Online Retailers
Online retail sales surpassed $1 billion on four out of five business days last week as Green Monday and Free Shipping Day spurred holiday spending...
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November 02, 2011Banks Expand Lending, Consumer Debt Reaches $11.2 Trillion
Outstanding consumer debt reached $11.2 trillion in September, according to credit bureau Equifax, as banks expanded lending in some loan categories...
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August 08, 2011G-7 Affirms Commitment to Growth and Recovery After S&P Downgrades U.S. Debt
G-7 officials outlined their plan to ensure liquidity, support financial market functioning, financial stability, and economic growth in a statement released Sunday...
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July 13, 2011Wal-Mart: New Survey Says Customers Don’t Think Prices are Cheap
Morgan Stanley analysts find that 60% of customers don't think Walmart prices are significantly lower than the competition...
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