The Federal Reserve's September Economic Projections

FOMC projections: September 2012

Home Depot Continues To Lead In The Consumer Discretionary Sector

Home Depot (HD) reported strong second quarter 2012 sales in its earnings call on August 14. The company grew net sales 1.67 percent from the previous year and 15.51 percent for the quarter. Read more ...

Investment Opportunity In The Real Estate Market Focused On The Construction Industry

Freddie Mac's July 2012 U.S. economic and housing market outlook provides some interesting insights on the real estate market and, more specifically, the construction industry. In July, the agency increased its second-quarter outlook on housing starts, housing sales, and housing price appreciation. Based on the report, housing starts show the greatest potential for improvement in the next 12 months. Read more ... 

The housing market recovery

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Has Housing Hit Bottom on Your Street?

European Leaders Divided

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EU Leaders, Divided, Push Growth

Retail Sales Advance

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Retail Sales Advance

Bank Earnings Reports

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Bank Earnings Worry Investors