US toymakers pessimistic on outlook NEW YORK, Oct 18  ...
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The two top US toymakers, citing uncertainty in the economy and the retail sector, posted disappointing third-quarter results on Monday, and lowered expectations for the crucial Thanksgiving-to-Christmas season.
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Automakers weren&#39;t as generous with consumer incentives in October as they were in September, but US shoppers can expect a new round of deals as manufacturers, particularly General Motors Corp.
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The vast majority of Americans surveyed say they associate China with unsafe toys, and they are divided on whether they trust major toymakers to ensure products on store shelves are safe, according to a MSN-Zogby poll released on Monday.
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U.S. stocks fell on Thursday after weaker-than-expected durable goods data raised concerns about the outlook for the economy and profits.
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Washington - US consumers&#39; confidence skidded for a third consecutive month in October as they fretted over jobs, a Conference Board survey showed yesterday.
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The two top U.S. toymakers posted disappointing third-quarter results on Monday, citing uncertainty in the economy and cautious retailers, and tempered expectations for the crucial holiday season.
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Electronics makers considering the strain on the U.S. economy are hoping consumers will cut other expenses first, but many see some worrying signs ahead.
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NEW YORK - American consumers will be bearing the cost of safer toys, but not until after this year's Christmas season.
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The Japanese electronics makers remained cautious about the months ahead, citing worries about global growth. Japanese corporate profits are almost certain to be hurt by any economic slowdown in Japan and in the United States.
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The holiday season may come with a little extra cheer for U.S. toy makers this year.
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Orders for long-lasting US goods slipped unexpectedly in October, but new home sales rose, consumer sentiment brightened a bit this month and claims for jobless aid fell, a mixed bag of reports showed on Wednesday.
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The two top U.S. toymakers posted  disappointing third-quarter results on Monday and softened  expectations for the crucial holiday season, citing a wobbly  economy and cautious retailers.
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SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- November US auto sales for domestic manufacturers disappointed industry watchers on Thursday, raising concerns about tepid results in the typically strong final month of the year.
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Toys R Us Inc. , which is considering quitting the toy business, warned consumers on Monday not to expect another price war this Christmas as it posted a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss.
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Data showing low US consumer confidence makes a US interest rat cut on Wednesday seem more likely.
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NEW YORK - US consumer sentiment took a surprise spill in September, according to a survey released Friday, suggesting Americans continue to be uncertain about the economic outlook and the job market.
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Toys "R" Us posts declining holiday sales, but was the news really that bad?