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Santa is Delivering Many LEGO and Frozen Toys This Year

On Christmas morning, boys and girls across the country will likely have some LEGO and Frozen toys waiting beneath their Christmas trees. LEGO was the top toy for boys in …

Small Business Optimism is Up, Says Survey

Small business owners are feeling more optimistic than they have since 2007 and expect the economy and their sales to improve over the next six months, a survey shows. The …

Paying Less Than $2 More a Year Can Get High-Speed Internet to Every School, Says FCC

Getting high-speed Internet into every classroom and library may be possible with a new proposal by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Chairman of the FCC, Tom Wheeler, laid out a …

Buyer Beware: Online Pricing May Shift Based on Habits, Devices

Consumers curious about why their online shopping queries provide different results than their friends might not have to delve deeper than a set of experimental practices called “price steering” and …

Millennials’ View of Business

With a loss of confidence in government to solve the world problems, Millennials may be looking to big corporations to assist, according to a study. The study released recently by …

Why Customer Engagement is Crucial for Businesses

Since the Great Recession of 2007–2009, many American consumers have reduced their spending, changed their shopping habits and increased their expectations. Changing consumer behavior has led some businesses to adjust …

3 Steps to Take Before Starting a Business

The big idea: It clicks into your head when you’re driving home from work, walking the dog, singing in the shower, running on the treadmill or daydreaming in an office …

Homebuilders’ Confidence Remains Stable Even as Fiscal Debates Continue in Washington

Homebuilders’ confidence in the economy held steady in November, despite the aftermath of a government shutdown and the prospect of more fiscal battles in Washington looming on the horizon.

The National Association of Homebuilders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index was at a 54 in November, according to a report released this week. That’s the same number as for October, which was revised downward from a 55 to a 54.

Retail Sales in May Exceed Economists’ Expectations

Retail sales rose more than expected during May, providing another encouraging sign to economists about the current U.S. economy. A Commerce…

Personal Income Grows Along With Economy, According to a New Report

A new Bureau of Economic Analysis report for March 2013 showed a continue increase in economic growth and personal income for the United States….