- 02/02/12 - U.S. auto sales jumped 11 percent in January, led by huge gains at Chrysler Group and Volkswagen of America. Best January since 2008
U.S. auto sales jumped 11 percent in January, led by huge gains at Chrysler Group and Volkswagen of America.Automakers sold 913,284 light vehicles for the month, the best January since 2008. The seasonally adjusted annual selling rate was 14.2 million, … Continue reading →
- 01/25/12 - Yahoo’s fourth-quarter net earnings decline 5 percent
Yahoo’s fourth-quarter earnings fell 5 percent as newly minted CEO Scott Thompson acknowledged the company needed to do better, but was short on details about his plans. The company’s fourth-quarter net earnings declined 5 percent year-over-year to $296 million, with revenue off … Continue reading →
- 01/13/12 - FCC considering lifting cable and satellite sports blackout rule
FCC considering lifting cable and satellite sports blackout rule Fans could soon be able to watch games on cable and satellite that have been blocked out on broadcast because the contests did not sell out. Federal Communications Commission is soliciting … Continue reading →
- 01/12/12 - Orlando home prices drop slightly
November Home Price Index showed prices of homes in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, including distressed sales, fell 1.2 percent in November 2011 compared to November 2010. Home prices also were 1.1 percent lower in October 2011 when compared with the year-earlier month. Meanwhile, … Continue reading →
- 01/09/12 - Here are the latest online video advertising numbers
December 29, 2011 Though advertisers and agencies are often increasing their investments in digital video advertising at the expense of offline/traditional branding/advertising efforts, findings from DIGIDAY and Adap.tv suggest funding also comes at the expense of current display advertising budgets. … Continue reading →
- 01/09/12 - Tablets coming out in full force at CES
Tablet computer makers, hoping to get attention in a market dominated by Apple Inc.’s iPad, are using CES, North America’s largest trade show as a coming-out party. Tablet sales could top 100 million worldwide in 2012, GfK Boutique Research director Steve … Continue reading →
- 01/09/12 - Consumers still wary going into 2012
The Harris Poll has made its annual beginning-of-the-year assessment of the financial plans and sentiments of Americans, and it finds continued uneasiness. This is despite a recent spate of confidence polls that show at least mild improvement. However, a bright … Continue reading →
- 01/09/12 - Netflix 15th most-watched U.S. TV “network.” Service has “more than twice the viewer hours of CNN, Discovery, MSNBC and BET, would be No. 2 in homes that subscribe to Netflix — second only to CBS.
According to an analysis of newly released figures by BTIG analyst Richard Greenfield, Netflix would be the 15th most-watched U.S. TV “network.” The video streaming service has “more than twice the viewer hours of CNN, Discovery, MSNBC and BET,” said … Continue reading →
- 01/02/12 - Are Daily Deal Sites a Good Deal for Small Businesses?
A new report from Cambridge, Mass.-based Forrester Research indicates that the majority of consumers who redeem prepaid vouchers already were customers of the brand or business that was offering the deal. For clothing and shoe stores, this number is as … Continue reading →
- 12/30/11 - Builders, Realtors see signs of hope in Volusia-Flagler housing market
12/30/11 2012 highlights Real estate professionals think 2012 will show a modest improvement from 2011. Here are some highlights: - Foreclosure inventory could still be heavy for the next five years, but most people don’t foresee lenders releasing a “shadow inventory” … Continue reading →
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