Prosper Insights & Analytics

Consumer confidence surpasses pre-crash levels

Now, finally, 2007 levels have been approached once more

Seidel moves to the top at SMPTE

CBS VP of Engineering and Advanced Technology Robert Seidel will be putting his expertise to use
Consumers

Things looking good for consumers

Deloitte says that consumers got a raise during the month of September and further says that it will translate into increased spending.
Sumner Redstone

Theaters a millstone for Redstone

Redstone’s movie theater company is having such a poor year that it’s living off dividend money
Kelley Blue Book

KBB names top ten car deals for October

Attractive leasing terms, financing and rebates are all in the mix
Paul Karpowicz

Karpowicz in chair as BMI reboots

Meredith Local Media Group President Paul Karpowcz takes over.
FTC / Federal Trade Commission

Deceptive ads lead to hefty restitution payments

One of the companies claimed that caffeine-infused underwear could help the wearer lose weight.
Shopping

NRF sees happy holiday shopping season ahead

Retailers are due for a welcome shot in the arm during this year’s holiday gift-giving season.
Pile of Money

CFOs looking forward to big 2015

Looking ahead, kcorporate CFOs to the upbeat group

A Grinch-eye view of 2014 holidays

CFI Group says consumers intend to pull back their holiday spending a bit this year
People

Employment prospects picking up

According to CareerBuilder, job increases have been steady but incremental. Now it says that’s about to change – and the change will be good,...
Thumbs Up

Execs are thumbs up in 2015 prospects

The vast majority of executive in the US are looking forward to more sales and better profits next year

Atlanta trending hot for Halloween

The end of October presents one of America’s annual spending opportunities
Chart

Consumer confidence suffers setback

After a four-month run of improving economic sentiment...
FTC / Federal Trade Commission

Deceptive ads: FTC tells L’Oreal to get real

The cosmetics company made claims that the anti-aging qualities of some of its products were “clinically proven”