News by subject: ECO

Norfolk Southern Corporation partnered with 62 customers to complete strategic industrial development projects in 2023. The projects expanded operations or created new facilities along Norfolk Southern's rail network. Collectively, the projects...

According to new data revealed today by vcita, the business management platform for SMBs and the organizations that serve them, economic factors are dominating the concerns of SMBs in the new year, with 67% of SMBs citing the financial elements of...

Key takeaways In the U.S., intent to purchase an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle is up nine percentage points from 2023 (to 67%), while hybrid and all battery electric (BEV) purchase intent has slowed,...

People relocated to metros $7,500 less expensive, a Zillow study of United Van Lines data shows  Charlotte, Providence and Indianapolis saw the highest net in-migration among the 50 largest markets.Chicago, San Diego and Cincinnati witnessed the most...

Weaker annual real GDP growth rates are forecast across the largest regions in 2024 compared to 2023, according to a new S&P Global Market Intelligence report released today. The newly published Top-10 Economic Predictions for 2024 forecasts global...

The AmeriFlex Group®, a rapidly growing, advisor-owned hybrid RIA that puts financial planning first, today celebrated the completion of a record-breaking year. The firm welcomed 60 advisors that oversee more than $2.75 billion in total client...

For the first time since May 2023 home shoppers are seeing a larger number of unsold homes on the market, according to the Realtor.com® December Monthly Housing Trends Report, released today. Looking ahead, as mortgage rates have been on a downward...

We are delighted to announce that Ukraine House Davos is back in 2024 to shine a spotlight on the continuing indomitable spirit of the Ukrainian people and ignite conversations about Ukraine's triumphant post-war future. During this week, Ukraine...

Frederick County businesses shared their optimism, concerns, and needs on their economic outlook in a recent survey conducted for the Frederick County Office of Economic Development by Salisbury University's Business Economic and Community Outreach...

Wholesale used-vehicle values end 2023 down 7.0% year over year; retail used-vehicle listing prices are down approximately 4.3% year over year.After historic price increases in 2021, wholesale used-vehicle values have trended downward for two...

BoeFly, the leading financial technology company specializing in fueling franchisor growth, has unveiled the results of its third quarterly Franchise Growth Confidence Index, shedding light on the evolving sentiment of franchisors during today's...

Capstone LLC analysts will be presenting their outlooks...

The Conference Board Employment Trends Indextm (ETI) increased in December to 113.15, up from a downwardly revised 112.48 in November. The Employment Trends Index is a leading composite index for employment. When the Index increases, employment is...

Klimat X Developments Inc. ("Klimat X" or the "Company")  a leading provider of high-quality carbon credits sourced exclusively from afforestation and reforestation projects developed and owned by the Company and its stakeholders, is pleased to...

Restaurant Brands International Inc. ("RBI", "the Company") today announced details of its shift in reportable segments and definition of segment income. Beginning with the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023, RBI will report results...

Over the Next 10 Years, World Trade in Goods Expected to Trail GDP Growth, Reversing a 20-Year Trend, According to a New Analysis by BCGWorld Trade Forecast to Grow at 2.8% per Year through 2032, Compared with an Estimated 3.1% Growth Rate for Global...

Today's jobs report revealed that the labor market continued its growth in December, adding 216,000 persons to nonfarm payrolls. However, with downward revisions to both October and November data (cumulatively ?71,000), the three-month average job...

Leading into CES® 2024, the Consumer Technology Association® projects retail revenues for the U.S. consumer technology industry will grow 2.8% in 2024 to $512 billion (up $14 billion from 2023). This signals an uptick in consumer spending on...

In a disconcerting revelation, the latest anonymized user data from Planswell unveils a dual challenge facing Americans across all income groups: a marked decrease in average monthly savings and a simultaneous rise in credit card debt. The user...

The greater New Orleans region is enjoying nearly half of $1 billion dollars in economic benefits because the city is host to the corporate headquarters for Entergy, the city's only Fortune 500 company. According to a recent study by Louisiana State...

The share of S&P 500 companies integrating climate-related metrics into their executives' compensation plans more than doubled over the past two years, according to a new report from The Conference Board based on disclosure data from ESGAUGE....

The annual report delves into key areas anticipated to undergo significant changes in the foreseeable future.Additionally, it presents fresh insights into consumer expectations regarding the utilization of artificial intelligence: 40% believe that...

Private sector employment increased by 164,000 jobs in December and annual pay was up 5.4 percent year-over-year, according to the December ADP® National Employment ReportTM produced by the ADP Research Institute® in collaboration with the Stanford...

Buffalo, New York, will be the hottest major housing market this year, according to a new analysis by Zillow®. Affordability is the most powerful...

Today, VantageScore released its November 2023 CreditGauge, a monthly analysis highlighting the overall health of U.S. consumer credit. For the fifth...

Eagle Hill Consulting has launched a groundbreaking new market indicator that provides employers with early signals of U.S. workers' likelihood to leave or stay at their job. The Eagle Hill Consulting Employee Retention Index signals that employers...

Constrained economic expansion will translate to slow growth across the new, used and wholesale auto markets, but 2024 is expected to be the best year for car buyers since the pandemic.New-vehicle inventory is expected to reach pre-pandemic norms in...

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in December for the 14th consecutive month following a 28-month period of growth, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On...

A new year brings a new chance to win a double tax refund! Jackson Hewitt Tax Services® is launching the second annual "Double Your Refund" sweepstakes during the 2023 tax filing season. Now through April 15, 2024, taxpayers will have a chance to...

While leading US corporations provide the public with significant amounts of information on their corporate citizenship activities?which typically include corporate grants, employee volunteerism, and community engagement?they stand out from most of...

Carbonaires Limited ("Carbonaires" or the "Company"), the London-based carbon asset manager, today announces that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of North Macedonia (MKD) in a groundbreaking Public-Private...

Mackenzie Investments ("Mackenzie") today released its economic and market forecast for the year ahead in its 2024 Market Outlook. The annual report features commentary from a range of investment experts and portfolio managers who offer insights into...

According to IG Wealth Management's ("IG") 2024 Market Outlook ("the Outlook"), 2024 will be more stable with some positive investment...

The healthcare sector continued to be a hub of private equity (PE) deal activity in 2023, reaching around $444 billion in global buyout value, despite higher global interest rates, inflationary pressures, and broader geopolitical uncertainty....

Carbonaires Limited ("Carbonaires" or the "Company"), the London-based carbon asset manager, today announces that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of North Macedonia (MKD) in a groundbreaking Public-Private...

In the next few days, owners of nearly 500,000 properties throughout the Southern Interior can expect to receive their 2024 assessment notices, which reflect market value as of July 1, 2023. "Most homeowners throughout the Southern Interior can...

In the next few days, owners of almost 250,000 properties throughout North Central BC can expect to receive their 2024 assessment notices, which reflect market value as of July 1, 2023. "Most North Central home owners can generally expect to see...

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's (MUFG's) U.S. Macro Strategy team released its 2024 outlook report titled "Getting Back in Sync?" providing a forward-looking perspective on the U.S. fixed income markets and the macroeconomic factors impacting the...

The latest report from the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer indicates that U.S. farmers' inflation expectations have subsided while overall producer sentiment changed little. The December barometer recorded a reading of 114, just one...

Wipfli LLP (Wipfli), a top 20 advisory and accounting firm, today published the results of two industry surveys from the banking and credit union sectors that share insights into their current market challenges and long-term growth strategies. After...

Lundin Gold Inc. ("Lundin Gold" or the "Company") reports the following in accordance with the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act. View PDF As a result of the exercise of stock options and the redemption of share units under Lundin Gold's...

Loblaw Companies Limited ("Loblaw") announced today that it has entered into an automatic share purchase plan ("ASPP") with a broker in order to facilitate repurchases of Loblaw's common shares ("Common Shares") under its previously announced normal...

S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) today released the latest results for the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices, the leading measure of U.S. home prices. Data released today for October 2023 show that 11 of the 20 major metro markets reported...

Cox Automotive forecasts full-year 2023 U.S. auto sales to finish near 15.5 million units, up from 13.9 million in 2022 and down from the market peak of 17.5 million in 2016.Cox Automotive forecasts annual vehicle sales pace in December to be near...

German GDP may have been stuck treading water in 2023, but that didn't deter major international companies from launching major expansion projects in Europe's largest economy. In August, Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC chose Dresden as the site for its...

The first drill holes into the grassroot generated ME target at the Guayabales project, which is located approximately 800 metres southeast of the Apollo system, have resulted in a new precious metal rich discovery with highlights including:111.25...

Holiday decorations, cookies, hot chocolate, and Christmas music were a perfect backdrop for the annual clothing and toy drive at the Church of Scientology headquarters in Seattle. The community pulled together to help neighbors in need, donating...

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC, a leading lifestyle real estate brand that is aligned with one of America's most trusted brands, understands that people want to live their best life in their most cherished purchase ? their home....

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) A key driver of the economy, the Canadian tourism industry generated more than $100 billion in annual revenues before being hit hard by the pandemic. That is why the Government of Canada launched...

Tyrus Capital Event Master Fund Limited ("Tyrus"), an investment fund managed by Tyrus Capital S.A.M., of which Antoine Georges Chedraoui ("Mr. Chedraoui") is a director and Chief Investment Officer, announced today that it has completed the purchase...