Researchers' model helps predict consumer spending
When a business wants to predict consumer expenditures at a competing firm, the task can be difficult.
Economics & Business
Sep 25, 2015
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News tagged with consumer spending
Tepid growth expected in tech spending
The Consumer Electronics Show, set to kick off here this week, is sure to be full of hype and spectacle. But that excitement won't translate into big sales growth for the industry, the trade group behind the show forecast ...
Business
Jan 6, 2015
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Global tech spending sputters amid economic woes
The outlook for global technology spending is uncertain after nearly flat growth in the past year, with turbulent economic conditions making a forecast difficult, an industry gathering was told.
Business
Jan 5, 2015
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Consumer sentiment brightens holiday spending
Consumer confidence posted its fourth consecutive monthly gain in November, rising to its highest level since July 2007, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.
Economics & Business
Nov 27, 2014
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The unexpected benefits of adjustable rate mortgages
Using loan level data matched to consumer credit records, researchers have been able to determine that a reduction in mortgage payments of as little as $150 a month spurred a reduction in mortgage defaults and an increase ...
Economics & Business
Oct 22, 2014
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Intel reports lower 1Q net income, higher revenue (Update)
Intel's earnings fell in the first three months of the year amid a continued slump in the worldwide PC market, but revenue grew slightly because of solid demand for tablet processors and its data center services.
Business
Apr 15, 2014
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Electronics startups abound as barriers to entry come down
Tucked into the tiniest of corners of the gargantuan Consumer Electronics Show one night this week was Sonny Vu, the founder of Misfit.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 10, 2014
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Global tech spending seen slipping one pct in 2014
The Consumer Electronics Association estimates that global spending on technology will slip 1 percent in 2014 to $1.06 trillion as the lower average selling price of smartphones and tablets offsets unit growth in markets ...
Business
Jan 6, 2014
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Physical stores remain first choice for shoppers
Bricks and mortar stores remain the primary focus for growth for the year ahead according to a global survey of retail CEOs.
Economics & Business
Oct 18, 2013
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The government scheme that's after your data
A little known UK government initiative is underway to release vast amounts of personal data from companies to citizens with the laudable aim of handing power to the consumer. The midata initiative aims to provide you with ...
Internet
Sep 27, 2013
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