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Decline in Business Investment:
Trouble on the Horizon?
Any good survey of economists' forecasts usually includes a question about the "biggest worry" on the horizon, and such was the case recently in one of the largest and most closely followed forecasting surveys. While the consensus of The Wall Street Journal's
54 hand-picked economists was for continued modest growth in 2007, more than one-third agreed in an April survey that the identity of "Economy Enemy No. 1" was not "weakness in the housing market." Instead, this group's biggest worry was "weakness in business spending."
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Financial Market Outlook
Easy Money
When subprime mortgage woes burst on the public radar screen back in February, media speculation arose that this could be the last straw, weighty enough to take the economy down. “We finally have a threat that really does bear watching—namely, a potential credit crunch precipitated by the housing downturn and rising default rates,” stated the characteristically upbeat editors of the Wall Street Journal. In an article titled “How Expansions Die,” they warned “…if banks continue to be hit by defaults, it may constrain their lending in other areas. Credit spreads, which have remained remarkably narrow, could widen.”
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Economics
Survey: CFOs Gloomy about Economy
Rising labor costs and weak consumer demand have CFOs feeling pessimistic about the U.S. economy, according to the latest Business Outlook Survey by Duke University and CFO magazine.
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Business Planning & Strategies
Overhauling the US Health Care Payment System
During the next five years, rapid innovation may restructure the value chain of health care payments and change the sector’s balance of power.
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International & Trade
Do’s and Don’ts for Investors in Global Distressed Asset Markets
“What you don’t know will kill you” when it comes to investing in distressed companies, according to Joyce Johnson-Miller, senior managing director at The Relativity Fund, based in New York City. “All your modeling and all your forecasting analyses form a very, very, very small part of investing in distressed companies...I learned that the hard way.”
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Trends & Technology
Wi-Fi Networks:
How to Overcome Security Challenges
Wireless local area networks (WLANs or Wi-Fi networks) are incredibly popular, especially within corporate settings today, but are corporates aware of the security challenges this new technology brings? This article highlights the questions you need to ask about your Wi-Fi network.
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Human Resources & Benefits
The Era of the Inclusive Leader
As turnover levels off, the Strategy & Business annual CEO succession study shows chief executives and their boards adopting new survival strategies.
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Small Business
Need to Succeed? Check Here!
Our Small Business Resource Center is a treasure trove of information, advice and resources to help you prosper. Check out the latest things to help you manage your business.
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Women Business Owners
The Best, The Brightest
Every month, National City taps the brightest minds to find valuable information designed specifically for women business owners—addressing their unique concerns, providing business management tips, offering inspiration and more.
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Private Client Group
The A.R.T. of Investing
See how the A.R.T. of Investing (After-tax returns, Risk control and Time horizons) fits into your personal investment strategy. Our CIO and Equity Research team provide timely market commentary, financial articles and more.
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