Despite Greater Revenues, Majority Expect Cash Flow Issues
Despite Greater Revenues, Majority Expect Cash Flow Issues
Increased North American log exports and higher softwood lumber production in the US and Canada have resulted in a steady rise in timber harvests on the continent from 2009 to 2013, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. However, despite the recent upward trend in log production, harvest levels in North America were still 40% higher ten years ago than they were last year.
95% of Media Planners Register Concern About Online/Digital Ad Fraud and Viewability Issues
Reprocessed Electrophysiology Diagnostic Catheter and Direct Energy Device Markets Will Experience the Fastest Growth, According to Findings from Decision Resources Group
Confidence in current employment situation and job market remains unchanged from August
Strong End Use Markets Drive Growth in Domestic PET Processing
The National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) and The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR) announced today the release of the "Report on Postconsumer PET Container Recycling Activity in 2013."
17 percent more ISBNs in 2013 than 2012 show that growth is hearty, but settling
Upward Momentum Continues
The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) increased in September. The index now stands at 121.68, up from 121.32 (an upward revision) in August. This represents a 6.1 percent gain in the ETI compared to a year ago.
Key Findings Reveal:
- 41% of US companies have five or more deals in their pipeline
- Middle-market acquisitions to nearly double in the next 12 months
- 55% of executives expect debt to be the primary source of financing inorganic growth
- 48% of US companies will use inorganic growth to drive innovation and shift their businesses' scope
Confidence Retreats Following Four Months of Improvement
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had increased in August, declined in September. The Index now stands at 86.0 (1985=100), down from 93.4 in August. The Present Situation Index decreased to 89.4 from 93.9, while the Expectations Index dropped to 83.7 from 93.1 in August.
- US IPO Market Driven by Financial Sponsor-Backed IPOs
- Healthcare and Technology Sectors Continue to Dominate
Asian and European manufacturers can soon go direct to North American production and distribution through a first-of-its-kind, strategic base in the heart of the North American market. The new Global Development Centre (GDC) inChatham-Kent, Ontario, will provide space and a full array of support services to up to 100 small and mid-sized companies as they set up their manufacturing. It is estimated that the project will attract up to$100 million (Canadian) in investment and create up to 500 jobs at full capacity. Design and construction of the centre are scheduled for completion in spring 2016.
Following 2.2% growth in 2014, economy to accelerate to 3.0% in 2015
The American economy is showing renewed vigor and is poised for a pickup in growth, according to a report released today by TD Economics, an affiliate of TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®.