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Discerning Trends and Fluctuations From Direction and Volatility

Question: Why did the market tank at the close Wednesday, after the release of the G.19 report, when it was already known February was a poor month for consumer credit? Between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm Wednesday, this was the most significant news to come out?READ»

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Insane Discount Season

You probably saw this year's reports of retailers' pre-Thanksgiving bravado. "This holiday shopping season," The New York Times declared breezily on Nov. 22, "America's clothing stores are offering their customers something they have ...READ»

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Another Credit Crunch

  Retailers who had been bracing for weak sales this holiday season were pleasantly surprised on Black Friday, as retail sales rose 3 percent to $10.6 billion nationally according to MarketWatch. In the midst of the current ...READ»

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Only Honda Dealership in Miami to Offer Low Payments

With all the summer sales events and clearance specials going on this year, Honda dealerships all over South Florida are finding ways to bring in more customers. South Honda is offering same great summer deals as well as other Local ...READ»

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Thinking Outside The Cup

Surprise! Starbucks barista-in-chief Howard Schultz is making a big, bold push into the music business. He aims to transform the record industry -- and turn Starbucks into the world's biggest brand, period.READ»

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Apple Store Is Highest Grossing Retailer on Fifth Avenue

The 10,000-square-foot Mac Mecca at the corner of 59th Street and Fifth Avenue in Midtown is pulling in an estimated $350 million annually.READ»

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The Rise in Demand for Used Cars affects Sales in Miami Dealerships

The main focus on dealership sales usually comes from new vehicles yet now more than ever, people are looking for used vehicles. According to Edmunds.com, used vehicle prices jumped to an average of 16 percent in October compared to ...READ»

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American Consumers Now Seem to Prefer Cars Over Trucks

America has in the past been known and labeled as the big truck and suv driving nation. This is now no longer true as American have made the switch to smaller vehicles.READ»

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Buy Here Pay Here Dealer in Ohio Reduces Interest Rates On Car Loans

ABC MotorCredit in Ohio announces reduced interest rates on car loans by 7.5%. Used car buyers can save as much as 10% off their regular monthly payments because of this.READ»

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Why Fast Is in Retail Fashion

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the hamburger, depending on whom you believe. An invention that mirrored a major shift in human behavior, the humble burger has come to symbolize our preference for a faster retail ...READ»

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Some common gifts beyond the recession

The presents have been unwrapped, the ranking taken down. And Santa still hasn't brought you that Wii.Don't disquiet. You are not forlorn.Despite the lucrative pessimism and doom that saddled this Christmas shopping time, a few crop ...READ»

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The Culture of Cheapness

According to today's Commerce Department report, retail sales grew very little in October, a mere .2%. Why? Auto sales dropped 2.2%, because as the Wall Street Journal online noted, there's been a "long-lasting up-and-down pattern of ...READ»

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Online Car Buyers Seek Sales Advantage

I attended a Kelly Blue Book eMarketing seminar this week in Weehawken, New Jersey that was excellent.  The speaker shared data from surveys that investigated the online behavior of new car buyers. It was enlightening to see the ...READ»

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Used Honda Long Island Dealership Has the Next Big Thing

Used Honda Long Island dealership Huntington Honda has announced its launch of the “Really Big Certified Used Cars Sales Event,” a follow-up to the exceedingly successful “Really Big Thing Sales Event.”READ»

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Get your Honda Clearance Specials at your Local Miami Dealership

The summer is almost ending yet Honda Clearance specials are just getting started. Stop by Brickell Honda to get the latest deals on all Honda vehicles. Now going on for a limited time at Brickell Honda you receive a clearance special ...READ»

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Target Goes Bulk--Savvy Business or an Act of Desperation?

To ring in the new year, Target has launched the Great Save, a sales event offering slashed prices and bulk-packaged items, creating a warehouse club-like atmosphere--but without the membership requirement or fees.READ»

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Miami Dealers See Rise in Honda Sales

One of Toyota’s most popular vehicles, the Toyota Camry, was at the forefront of the manufacturers controversial recall early this year.  As a result, sales of the Honda Accord have surged since February. The Honda Accord is a ...READ»

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American Apparel's Dov Charney Blames Immigration Reform for Troubles in Team Conference Call

Neither American Apparel's financials nor nasty reports of sexist hiring practices are the problem, founder and CEO Dov Charney tells his employees -- and an AA rep tells us. The problem here is immigration reform. READ»

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When Does It End? GM & Ford Offer More Incentives

The vicious incentive discounting battle continues in the auto industry. Once again, General Motors and Ford Motor are relying on incentives to boost lackluster vehicle sales and to regain ground lost to Asian rivals. GM increased ...READ»

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Burberry and the Next Big Brands to Come From the East

The plaid giant's significant expansion in Singapore signals the winning strategy for becoming a global brand: Woo Asian customers first.READ»

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ComScore: Online Ads Boost Brands Just as Effectively as TV Campaigns

Television advertising may be some of the most expensive marketing a brand can engage in, but consumer goods brands could do just as well pouring their ad dollars into the Web. A comScore study has found that online advertising is at ...READ»

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In Today's Papers

A few links for your bookmarks, digg, and del.icio.us : Microsoft releases details of its iPod competitor, Zune "Microsoft (MSFT) on Thursday released some details about its Zune media player, saying it will go beyond Apple's ...READ»

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Car Loans Bronx Approvals at Yonkers Auto Mall

Car loans Bronx approvals are easier when financing through a dealership with Capital One Diamond Dealer status.READ»

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How To Make Electric Cars Go Mainstream: Sell Batteries Separately

What's stopping electric cars from dominating vehicle sales? Price. More specifically, the high price of EV batteries, which jack up overall vehicle costs considerably. So it comes as no surprise to learn that UC Berkeley ...READ»

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Maine Car Buyers Select GM OnStar For Worry Free Driving

Maine car buyers look to GM’s OnStar communications system to provide safety and support on the road.READ»