Sales of new homes in the U.S. registered their highest level in eight years, reported Bloomberg.
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Spending on financial services advertising jumps in 2016
The financial services industry spent 14.5 percent more on digital advertising this year than in 2015, eMarketer reported.
FDA updates nutrition facts label on packaged goods
The FDA has updated the nutrition facts labels of packaged foods for the first time since its creation in 1994.
IT industry valued at $4 trillion, report finds
A new report has found the IT industry to be valued at nearly $4 trillion.
April U.S. retail sales see biggest gain since last year
April retail sales, the highest since last year, indicate that consumer spending will help the economy bounce back from a slow start to the year.
Construction employment up across U.S.
Across the country, employment in the construction industry is looking up. Between March 2015 and March 2016, construction employment increased in 44 states, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Leading the pack was California, which added 39,000 construction…
Finance fueling rise of U.S. billionaires
The finance sector is fueling the rise of U.S. billionaires, according to a new study. Findings from a study conducted by researchers at the Peterson Institute for International Economics showed that more than 40 percent of the growth in billionaires…
Innovation, agility top consumer products trends for 2016
A new report identified the top areas consumer products manufacturers should focus on this year. The 2016 Consumer Products Outlook report, published by Clarkston Consulting, explored the themes that are most relevant to manufactures, consumers and retailers in 2016. The…
Millennials changing the future of healthcare
Millennials are bringing new attitudes and perspectives to healthcare that have the potential to significantly change the industry. Unlike the generations before them, millennials are valuing convenience and time-saving technologies over personal, face-to-face visits with doctors, according to USA Today.…
Solar power boosted employment in California last year, a new report shows
Solar power boosted employment in California last year, a new report shows. Employment in the sector rose 38 percent from 2014, according to data from the Solar Jobs Census, released by the Solar Foundation, a nonprofit. The growth represented more…