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Home Sales Dip in November

Sales of existing homes dropped in November. The decrease from October to November was 6.1 percent, with the market faltering in advance of the slower winter months. Sales of previously owned homes have hit their lowest level since May, according to a Forbes …

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What Is Your Business Worth?

Are you evaluating your business for succession planning purposes or want to know how much your company is worth? Small Business Bonfire highlights an infographic to help businesses estimate how much they are worth. The tool should be used as a guideline to …

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Ace Hardware November Sales Exceed Expectations

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Ace Hardware’s November sales exceeded expectations, with same-store sales soaring 9.9 percent over November 2013 numbers, according to a press release from the cooperative. In addition, same-store transactions improved by 4.9 percent year over year. “While it seemed many competitors were tripping …

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Recession Created Frugal, Reluctant Spenders

Despite the fact that the recession has turned around and is showing growth in certain sectors, consumer morale remains low, which can be seen in the slow start to the holiday season. McKinsey & Company, a multinational management consulting firm, surveys …

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Small Business Owners Optimistic of Future

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For the first time since 2008, small business owners are the most optimistic and upbeat they’ve been since the start of the great recession, according to the latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index. According to a press release covering the …

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Sears Third Quarter Results Show Struggles

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Sears Holdings announced its third quarter results, which posted a loss of $548 million on $7.2 billion in revenue, according to an article from The New York Times. Additionally, the company has been seeking to raise money, and it may sell some of its …

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Financial Security on the Rise

Americans’ confidence in the U.S. economy is growing, according to a national Bankrate survey.  According to Bankrate, job security, debt, net worth and overall financial situation are areas in which Americans are experiencing more optimistic sentiments. These positive areas led the Financial …

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Lowe’s Announces Third Quarter Results

According to a press release by Lowe’s, the company announced net earnings of $585 million for the third quarter, which ended Oct. 31. These earnings were a 17.3-percent increase over the same period a year ago. Diluted earnings per share …

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