Sears closing more than 100 stores before Christmas, says Seeking Alpha
According to investment website Seeking Alpha, Sears Holding Corp. is closing more than 100 stores and laying off over 5,457 employees before Christmas. Stores...
House prices moderating, USA
House prices across the United States are moderating, says a new report issued by ZipRealty. Inc.
Lanny Baker, CEO and President of ZipRealty, said "The...
Brazilian GDP shrank in Q2 and Q1 2014
In what is becoming the country’s worst year since the 2008 financial crisis, Brazilian GDP shrank by -0.6% in Q2 2014 from the first...
Total to invest in UK shale gas
French oil & gas giant Total says it will invest approximately $50 million in the United Kingdom’s nascent shale sector, focusing on gas exploration...
Wind energy reduces energy bills, study says
According to data released by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), wind energy reduces energy bills through market competition, refuting claims made by Exelon...
China cutting import tariffs on 187 consumer goods
As part of an effort to help boost consumer spending the Chinese government is cutting import tariffs on 187 goods - from an average...
Taylor Review highlights importance of flexbility in the workplace, says all work should be...
A government review on modern working practices has been released, providing recommendations on how to go about handling Britain’s changing labour conditions amid a...
US monthly retail sales rose by 0.4% in September
The U.S. Census Bureau reported a 0.4% increase in retail sales in September. According to the preliminary report, total monthly retail sales were $714.4...
U.S. November retail sales rise 0.7%, surpassing expectations
American shoppers turned out in slightly stronger force than anticipated as the holiday season got underway in November, according to fresh data from the...
European venture capital: driving innovation and redefining growth
The performance of European venture capital funds has been impressive, achieving net returns of at least 20% per year over a 10-year horizon. They...