Federally funded research leads to new companies and jobs
Federally funded research fuels American innovation and contributes significantly to economic growth, a new report by The Science Coalition informs.
Sequestration is seriously undermining this valuable...
Government shutdown damaged attitudes on the economy
The October government shutdown damaged people’s attitudes in the United States on the economy, as well as household finances and job prospects, according to...
Apple profits fall despite selling more iPhones and iPads
Apple sold more iPhones and iPads during the last fiscal quarter of this year.
However, the company only made $7.5 billion in profit compared to...
Smart TV sales improve with market education
Smart TV sales do not look promising when you ask consumers whether they are interested in making a purchase.
However, as soon as they know...
Existing home sales fall in September 2013
Existing home sales fell in September in the United States, after reaching the highest level in almost four years, says a new report by...
Global gender gap closes slightly in 2013 thanks to increased political participation
A new report shows that the global gender gap closed slightly from 2012 to 2013, thanks mostly to increased equality in economic and political...
Low cost manufacturing in China – is it over?
Low cost manufacturing in China has been the driving force behind three decades of major economic growth, which has taken the country to prominence...
US exports $189.2 billion in August 2013
US exports of goods and services reached $189.2 billion in August, less than $189.2 billion in July.
However, exports for the 12-months ending in August...
Outrageous excuses for calling in sick
A Harris Interactive survey reported on some outrageous excuses workers have given when calling in sick, from being attacked by a swarm of bees...
Samsung 3rd quarter profits rise 26%
Samsung 3rd quarter profits in 2013 rose 26% to 8.24 trillion won ($7.6bn), compared to 6.56tn won during the second quarter.
The rise was mainly...