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  1. Top Mutual Funds of 2012 Rebound From Poor 2011

    Thu, 3 Jan 2013

    strong gains reflect what Miller and McLemore call a virtuous cycle: An improved housing market fuels increased consumer spending and a stronger economy, leading home prices to climb even further. "While we were early to invest in housing

  2. Huge Gadget Show Gears up in Vegas

    Thu, 3 Jan 2013

    and should make room for "Ultra HDTV." It's the latest gambit from an industry struggling with a shift in consumer spending from TVs, PCs and single-purpose devices such as camcorders to small, portable do-it-all gadgets: smartphones

  3. US Job Market Resilient Despite Budget Fight

    Thu, 3 Jan 2013

    goods in November, a sign they are investing more in equipment and software. And Americans spent more in November. Consumer spending drives nearly 70 percent of economic growth. —— AP Economics Writer Martin Crutsinger contributed

  4. US Job Market Resilient Despite Budget Fight

    Thu, 3 Jan 2013

    goods in November, a sign they are investing more in equipment and software. And Americans spent more in November. Consumer spending drives nearly 70 percent of economic growth. —— AP Economics Writer Martin Crutsinger contributed

  5. US Rate on 30-Year Mortgage Slips to 3.34 Pct.

    Thu, 3 Jan 2013

    persuaded more people to refinance. That typically leads to lower monthly mortgage payments and more spending. Consumer spending drives nearly 70 percent of economic activity. Still, the housing market has a long way to a full recovery. And

  6. Fiscal-Cliff Deal No Recipe for a Robust Economy

    Thu, 3 Jan 2013

    regard a "normal" rate as 6 percent or less. — CONSUMER SPENDING Consumer confidence fell in December as Americans declining unemployment and a steady housing rebound. Consumer spending is the driving force of the economy. But the deal

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  1. Fiscal-Cliff Deal No Recipe for a Robust Economy

    Thu, 3 Jan 2013

    regard a "normal" rate as 6 percent or less. — CONSUMER SPENDING Consumer confidence fell in December as Americans declining unemployment and a steady housing rebound. Consumer spending is the driving force of the economy. But the deal

  2. Media Stocks Buoyant After 'Fiscal Cliff' Deal

    Wed, 2 Jan 2013

    steep income tax hikes on many Americans that would have started this year. Tax increases would likely have hurt consumer spending , which accounts for about 70 percent of U.S. economic activity. And advertising usually tracks economic growth

  3. US Still Faces Political Fights on Spending, Debt

    Wed, 2 Jan 2013

    Despite 'fiscal cliff' deal, US still faces political fights on spending, debt

  4. US Manufacturing Expanded Slightly Last Month

    Wed, 2 Jan 2013

    country back into recession. Still, most Americans will see some increase in taxes this year, which will likely slow consumer spending . There have been some positive signs for factory output. In November, companies substantially increased their

  5. Housing and Jobs Key to Lifting S&P Toward Record

    Mon, 31 Dec 2012

    reduce their exposure to so-called consumer discretionary stocks, such as hotels and restaurant companies, because consumer spending will likely take a hit next year as taxes rise. With a backdrop of historically low interest rates and an economy

  6. Will Retailers Rebound After Weak Holiday Season?

    Sun, 30 Dec 2012

    pending home sales index also rose last month to its highest level in two and a half years, the group said Friday. Consumer spending , to be sure, is a critical indicator of economic activity. It accounts for about 70 percent of the economy, so

  7. Housing and Jobs Key to Lifting S&P Toward Record

    Fri, 28 Dec 2012

    reduce their exposure to so-called consumer discretionary stocks, such as hotels and restaurant companies, because consumer spending will likely take a hit next year as taxes rise. With a backdrop of historically low interest rates and an economy

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  1. Obama Denounces Right-to-Work Laws at Visit to Auto Plant

    Mon, 10 Dec 2012

    up. Economists will tell you that means people will spend nearly 200 billion dollars less. And other outspent by consumer spending is gonna go down. That means you got lets customers. Businesses get profits. They hire fewer workers you go on

    Consumer Spending found at 4:21

    spend nearly 200 billion dollars less. And -- other -- outspent by consumer spending is gonna go down. That means you got lets customers. Businesses get -- profits. They hire fewer workers you go on a
  2. Cyber Monday Deals a Gift for U.S. Economy?

    Mon, 26 Nov 2012

    Good morning, it's not just the thrill of finding a great deal. Take a look at this. Consumer spending makes up 70% of the u.S. Economy and 40% happens in just two months, november and december. How do we fare over the past

    Consumer Spending found at 0:03

    Consumer spending makes up 70%
  3. Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. Dick Durbin on 'This Week'

    Sun, 25 Nov 2012

    Stocks up this week, in anticipation of a deal, with the dow clocking five straight of gains. And black friday consumer spending was strong as well. Let's bring in number one senator dick durbin and top republican lindsey graham. Senators

  4. Consumer Spending Disappoints Markets

    Fri, 23 Dec 2011

    numbers ahead of the holidays let's start though with consumer spending just about an hour ago those numbers were out seems thirty billion so. Clearly that's affecting this consumer spending because you have less money there's less. Income

    Consumer Spending found at 0:41, 2:44

    lot of economic numbers ahead of the holidays let's start though with consumer spending just about an hour ago those numbers were out seems. A bit troubling for retailers figures were up just -- percent for
    it was down from October's thirty billion so. Clearly that's affecting this consumer spending because you have less money there's less. Income going out less wages and salaries so people aren't obviously spending.
  5. Staples To Restructure, Housing Price Rise

    Tue, 25 Sep 2012

    the stock markets had a couple months I think his numbers today and in pretty good. But do you think so that the consumer spending could become a little bit more targeted in the sense that. We've seen some softness in the luxury market so maybe

    Consumer Spending found at 3:34

    But do you think so that the consumer spending could become a little bit more targeted in the sense that. We've seen some softness in the luxury market so maybe people
  6. What Wall Street Thinks of Paul Ryan

    Mon, 13 Aug 2012

    you you know on the surface the power gas praises his attacks on US consumers and it's gonna really put a crimp consumer spending . But the reality is we gasoline prices were higher during the first part of this year the consumer was doing better

    Consumer Spending found at 2:21

    his attacks on US consumers and it's gonna really put a crimp consumer spending . But the reality is we gasoline prices were higher during the first part of this year the consumer was doing better in
  7. Consumer Spending Slump

    Sat, 31 Jul 2010

    Joining us now to check the pulse of consumers is Mike toll is senior editor of parents and from political ramifications John wanted to senior political calmness. At the Daily Beast welcome gentlemen I do want to Begin with you. The good news is this is the fourth consecutive month economic growth

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