Durable Goods Orders Turn Around
Durable goods orders in the United States increased 0.3% last month, after dropping the previous month.
Dont Overlook the Google Deskbar (I didnt say Toolbar)
There’s plenty of talk about the Google Toolbar, but I don’t really hear much about the Google Deskbar. It’s a shame, as it’s really a great tool, does many of the same things as Toolbar, yet takes up only about an inch of your taskbar. I’m not sure as to why the lack of awareness-maybe because Google is really pushing the Toolbar.
ConAgra Foods Reports 3Q Results
ConAgra Foods reported results for the fiscal 2005 third quarter, ended Feb. 27, 2005.
Yucaipa’s $150 million Pathmark Investment
Pathmark Stores and The Yucaipa Companies jointly announced the execution of a definitive agreement under which Yucaipa will invest $150 million in Pathmark.
Consumer Prices Increase At Quickest Rate in 4 Months
Consumer prices increased at their fastest rate in four months last month as inflation makes its mark on the nation’s economy.
Sears and Kmart Approved
Yesterday shareholders of Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Holding Corporation approved the merger of the two companies.
Perle May be Sued for Hollinger Connection
Conrad Black and Hollinger International are the focus of a criminal investigation being conducted by U.S. federal prosecutors.
Toshiba To Pay Up
After a six week trial, the jury found Toshiba liable of breach of fiduciary duty and theft of trade secrets and awarded Lexar over $380 million in damages.
Theres More to Marketing ROI Than Meets The Eye
All too often people look at marketing ROI in terms of response rate: in other words, “I sent out 10,000 pieces of direct mail and only got 39 responses which is terrible.” This is wrong think.
Yahoo Board Approves Stock Repurchase Program
Yahoo’s Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program, effective March 2005.