Employees, consumers mostly upbeat
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Many Kmart and Sears employees in metropolitan Indianapolis strolled into their jobs Wednesday morning unaware that their companies&#39; planned to tie the knot in an $11 billion merger.
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Investors welcomed an upbeat profit report from Wal-Mart as a sign that consumers might not be as afraid of spending as the market has feared.
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The holiday shopping season ended better than it started and most retailers are on track to meet humble sales goals, though many still hope for an extra boost the week after Christmas as consumers cash in gift cards.
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U.S. technology executives are  increasingly optimistic about the business climate, although  plans for increased technology spending remain modest,  according to a study released on Monday.
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The retailer reports strong earnings and lifts its outlook.
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After taking a rest in June, the nation's consumers were full of energy last month, boosting their spending by a strong 0.8 percent, a hopeful sign the economy may be emerging from a summer funk.
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U.S. consumers' mood brightened slightly in January on a more favorable view of the labor market, a survey showed on Tuesday.
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Federal Reserve Governor Susan Bies on Thursday delivered an upbeat assessment of the U.S. economy, saying both the household and business sectors appeared to be in good shape.
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NEW YORK Aug. 27, 2004 - Consumers became a bit more optimistic toward the end of the August but still felt more cautious on the US economy than they did a month ago, according to survey by the University of Michigan.
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U.S. consumers' mood unexpectedly  brightened a bit in January but failed to silence the drumbeat  of talk about a possible economic downturn.
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U.S. consumers cheered up in early  December, sending potentially good news to retailers during the  crucial holiday shopping season, a report showed on Friday.
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Price and consumer satisfaction are not necessarily fellow travelers, according to a survey of new-home buyers. But buyers of new homes in the greater Bay Area were for the most part satisfied with the people
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More consumers plan to increase their spending during this year's holiday season than did last year as concern about paying off debt has lessened and economic optimism has grown, a survey released Monday shows.
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Guardian poll shows 55% of voters feel confident despite economic chills
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Consumer confidence bounced back unexpectedly in May, helped by optimism about the job market.
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Survey shows workers less optimistic about job market, with fewer saying personal finances are getting better.
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Small and mid-sized companies are  optimistic about the U.S. economy&#39;s prospects in 2007 on the  back of brisk first-quarter sales and increased revenue,  according to a survey released on Tuesday.