The market has continued to rally this week as mixed-positive data has given investors confidence. An unexpected increase in orders for manufactured goods caused investors to snap up stocks this afternoon. August was a horrible month for stocks -and data. Those who are looking for mixed data and unexpected increases in some sectors in...
Nielsen reported recently that mobile media growth will significantly outpace internet and other traditional media platforms. This growth will occur in countries that are growing at a significant pace. A new report from Nielsen Wire and The Cambridge Group, found that growth of the cell phone penetration will “defy classic economic models“. The growth...
The Labor Department reported today that initial jobless claims rose by 12,000 last week. This rise in unemployment insurance claims now takes the current level to 500,000 which is the highest level since November of last year. This is clearly a sign that employers are not able to hire new workers and that the...
Theo Croker hopes to change the jazz world. While many think the era of jazz music is long gone, Theo Croker is making sure jazz continues to grow by reaching one fan at a time -digitally. Croker is the grandson of jazz legend Doc Cheatham and is well known in the jazz community. ...
Magazines are down. The Audit Bureau of Circulation reports that magazine circulation for the first half of 2010 fell by approximately 2.3%. The age of the hard print is not necessarily over but going through transition as more magazines, newspaper affiliates etc. move to an online format. AARP was the top magazine in circulation...
