New Residential Home Sales Down In December
Jan 27, 2012: The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that 302,000 new homes were sold in 2011, down 6.2% from 323,000 in 2010.
December 2011 sales of new single-family homes were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate o...
Existing-Home Sales Show Market in Recovery
Jan 27, 2012: Existing-home sales in 2011 rose 1.7% to 4.26 million from 4.19 million in 2010, according to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors,
Existing-home sales have now been up for thr...
CR Index: Consumer Outlook Rises
Jan 27, 2012: Consumer Reports Index, measuring the overall financial health of consumers, reflected an improving outlook among consumers, with better numbers in terms of employment and consumer sentiment and lower...
Jarden Preliminary Results Point To Record Year
Jan 27, 2012: In releasing preliminary results, small appliance maker Jarden Corp. said it expects revenue of approximately $6.68 billion and earnings of $785 - $790 million for full-year 2011.
"Based on prelimi...
Apple Reports Best Quarter Ever
Jan 27, 2012: Apple had a very good first quarter to its 2012 fiscal year. In the quarter ending Dec. 31, 2012, Apple posted record revenue of $46.33 billion and record net profit of $13.06 billion. Revenue was up...