http://www.mail.com/subjects/157052-sales.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/157052-sales.html http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2104582-lenovo-quarterly-profit-up-90-percent.html BEIJING (AP) — Computer maker Lenovo Group said Thursday its latest quarterly profit rose 90 percent as sales of smartphones and mobile computing technology expanded. Lenovo said it earned $127 million, or 1.22 cents per share, in the three months ending March 31. Revenue rose 4 percent over a year earlier to $7.8 billion. Lenovo ranks a close second behi... Thu, 23 May 2013 06:53:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2104582-lenovo-quarterly-profit-up-90-percent.html 2013-05-23T06:53:31Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2102790-us-sales-tick-up-to-highest-3-years.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes ticked up last month to the highest level in three and a half years, helped by a jump in the number of houses for sale. The National Association of Realtors said Wednesday that sales rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.97 million, up from 4.94 million in March. Home sales have risen 9.7 ... Wed, 22 May 2013 15:09:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2102790-us-sales-tick-up-to-highest-3-years.html 2013-05-22T15:09:26Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2102518-futures-rise-eyes-fed.html NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock futures are rising with the nation's central bank seemingly committed to ushering along a financial rebound and the housing market nearing an important milestone. Dow Jones industrial futures are up 15 points to 15,370. S&P futures have added 2.2 points to 1,667.80. Nasdaq futures are up 4.25 points to 3,025.75. The Federal Rese... Wed, 22 May 2013 11:44:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2102518-futures-rise-eyes-fed.html 2013-05-22T11:44:26Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2087208-us-homebuilder-confidence-rises-april.html Confidence among U.S. homebuilders rebounded this month, reflecting improved sales trends during the spring home-selling season and the strongest outlook for sales over the next six months in more than six years. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index released Wednesday rose to 44 in May from 41 in April. The increas... Wed, 15 May 2013 15:32:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2087208-us-homebuilder-confidence-rises-april.html 2013-05-15T15:32:05Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2068302-survey-us-prices-up-105-pct-year.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A survey shows U.S. home prices rose 10.5 percent in March compared with a year ago, the biggest gain since March 2006. Core Logic, a real estate data provider, said Tuesday that annual home prices have now increased for 13 straight months. Prices are rising in part because more buyers are bidding on a limited supply of homes for sale. ... Tue, 07 May 2013 18:37:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2068302-survey-us-prices-up-105-pct-year.html 2013-05-07T18:37:37Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2060700-solid-job-gains-april-ease-fears-economy.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy showed last month why it remains the envy of industrialized nations: In the face of tax increases and federal spending cuts, employers added a solid 165,000 jobs in April — and far more in February and March than anyone thought. The hiring in April drove down the unemployment rate to a four-year low of 7.5 percent and se... Fri, 03 May 2013 23:32:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2060700-solid-job-gains-april-ease-fears-economy.html 2013-05-03T23:32:33Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2058408-us-rate-15-year-mortgage-record-256-pct.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The average U.S. rate on the 15-year fixed mortgage fell to a new record low last week, and the rate on the 30-year fixed loan declined. Cheaper mortgages have encouraged more home-buying and refinancing. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate for the 15-year fixed mortgage slipped to 2.56 percent. That's the lowe... Thu, 02 May 2013 14:39:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2058408-us-rate-15-year-mortgage-record-256-pct.html 2013-05-02T14:39:07Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2055932-us-construction-spending-17-percent-march.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Spending on U.S. construction projects fell in March as the biggest drop in government projects in more than a decade overwhelmed strength in home building. Construction spending fell 1.7 percent in March, compared with February, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday. It marked the second decline in the past three months. January ac... Wed, 01 May 2013 14:19:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2055932-us-construction-spending-17-percent-march.html 2013-05-01T14:19:31Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2051182-us-stocks-rise-led-technology-companies.html NEW YORK (AP) — Encouraging economic reports are sending stock prices higher on Wall Street. Wages and spending rose in the U.S. last month, and pending home sales hit a three-year high. The Dow Jones industrial average was up 66 points to 14,779 at noon Eastern time Monday, a gain of 0.4 percent. The number of Ameri... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:57:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2051182-us-stocks-rise-led-technology-companies.html 2013-04-29T15:57:09Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2050950-pending-us-sales-reach-3-year-high-march.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes rose in March to the highest level in three years, pointing to higher sales this spring. The National Association of Realtors said Monday that its seasonally adjusted index for pending home sales rose 1.5 percent to 105.7. That's the highest since April 2010, when a homebuyer's ta... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:45:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2050950-pending-us-sales-reach-3-year-high-march.html 2013-04-29T14:45:22Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2038622-asia-stocks-up-us-company-earns-sales.html BANGKOK (AP) — An increase in new U.S. home sales and strong corporate earnings across a range of industries lifted investment sentiment in Asia, where most stock markets rose Wednesday. Luxury handbag maker Coach, Lockheed Martin and DuPont reported results that were better than analysts expected. Netflix, which streams TV shows and movies over the Inte... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:22:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2038622-asia-stocks-up-us-company-earns-sales.html 2013-04-24T04:22:46Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2039020-new-homes-sales-rise-15-percent-march-to-417k.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. sales of new homes rose in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 417,000. The increase added to evidence of a sustained housing recovery at the start of the spring buying season. The Commerce Department said Tuesday that sales of new homes increased 1.5 percent. The gain brought the level higher than February's pace of 411,0... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:05:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2039020-new-homes-sales-rise-15-percent-march-to-417k.html 2013-04-23T16:05:15Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2036492-us-sales-slip-supply-remains-tight.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes dipped in March as the supply remained tight. But the sales pace remained ahead of last year's. The National Association of Realtors said Monday that sales dipped to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.92 million, from 4.95 million in February. February's figure was revised lower. Sales in March... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:11:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2036492-us-sales-slip-supply-remains-tight.html 2013-04-22T19:11:56Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2022790-us-housing-starts-surpass-1-march.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. homebuilders broke the 1 million mark in March for the first time since June 2008. The gain signals continued strength for the housing recovery at the start of the spring buying season. The overall pace of homes started rose 7 percent from February to March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.04 million, the Commerce Departmen... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:53:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2022790-us-housing-starts-surpass-1-march.html 2013-04-16T19:53:25Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2020482-rising-costs-weigh-us-homebuilder-confidence.html U.S. homebuilders are concerned that limited land and rising costs for building materials and labor will slow sales in the short term. Still, their outlook for sales over the next six months climbed to the highest level in more than six years — suggesting the obstacles could be temporary. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder senti... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:10:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2020482-rising-costs-weigh-us-homebuilder-confidence.html 2013-04-15T18:10:25Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2000218-asia-us-sales-push-mercedes-to-record-month.html FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Daimler AG says its mainstay Mercedes-Benz luxury brand recorded the best monthly sales figures in its history in March despite weak car markets in western Europe. The company, based in Stuttgart, said Friday it delivered 139,920 Mercedes vehicles, up 6.5 percent from the same month a year earlier. Sales rose 10.5 percent in the ... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:01:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2000218-asia-us-sales-push-mercedes-to-record-month.html 2013-04-05T12:01:48Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1990756-where-profit-is.html NEW YORK (AP) — J.C. Penney is honing in on its home department as part of a bigger plan to turn its stores into mini-malls of sorts. The struggling department-store chain is unveiling revamped home areas within its stores that feature 20 boutiques that highlight 50 new brands. The areas will include an eclectic mix of items, from $60 Michael Graves' stai... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:01:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1990756-where-profit-is.html 2013-04-01T18:01:53Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1984452-us-rate-30-year-mortgage-ticks-up-to-357-pct.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages edged up this week but remained near historic lows. Low rates have helped drive the housing market's steady recovery. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate for the 30-year fixed loan rose to 3.57 percent from 3.54 percent last week. That's near the 3.31 percent reached in Nov... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:22:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1984452-us-rate-30-year-mortgage-ticks-up-to-357-pct.html 2013-03-28T14:22:36Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1982106-signed-contracts-to-buy-us-homes-dips.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans signed contracts to buy homes in February, but the level stayed near a three-year high, and analysts believe sales of previously occupied homes will keep rising in the coming months. The National Association of Realtors said Wednesday that its seasonally adjusted index for pending home sales dipped to 104.8 in February. T... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:44:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1982106-signed-contracts-to-buy-us-homes-dips.html 2013-03-27T18:44:19Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1979946-sales-us-homes-slip-46-percent-february.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of new homes fell in February after climbing to the highest level in more than four years in January. Sales of new homes dropped to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 411,000 in February, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday. That is a decline of 4.6 percent from the January level of 431,000, which had been the strongest sale... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:49:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1979946-sales-us-homes-slip-46-percent-february.html 2013-03-26T14:49:06Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1979844-us-prices-rise-81-pct-june-2006.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home prices rose in January at the fastest annual pace since June 2006, just before the housing bubble burst. The gain shows the housing recovery is strengthening ahead of the all-important spring buying season. The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index climbed 8.1 percent in the 12 months ending in January. That's... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:50:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1979844-us-prices-rise-81-pct-june-2006.html 2013-03-26T13:50:56Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1969876-us-homes-sales-highest-than-3-years.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. sales of previously occupied homes rose in February to their fastest pace in more than three years, and more people put their homes on the market. The increases suggest a growing number of Americans believe the housing recovery will strengthen. The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that sales increased 0.8 percent in Fe... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:00:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1969876-us-homes-sales-highest-than-3-years.html 2013-03-21T16:00:50Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1969728-average-us-jobless-claims-fresh-5-year-low.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid barely changed last week, while the average over the past month fell to a fresh five-year low. The decline in layoffs is helping strengthen the job market. Weekly unemployment benefit applications rose just 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 336,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. Over ... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:59:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1969728-average-us-jobless-claims-fresh-5-year-low.html 2013-03-21T15:59:16Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1962316-us-builder-confidence-falls-weak-supply-labor.html Confidence among U.S. homebuilders fell this month because of concerns that increased demand for new homes is exceeding supplies of ready-to-build land, building materials and workers. In the short term, those constraints could slow sales. But builders' outlook for sales over the next six months has reached its strongest point in more than six years. The ... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:49:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1962316-us-builder-confidence-falls-weak-supply-labor.html 2013-03-18T16:49:59Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1932554-us-prices-rose-7-years.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home prices jumped in January, a sign the housing market is gaining momentum as it nears the spring selling season. Home prices rose 9.7 percent in January from a year ago, according to data released Tuesday by CoreLogic. That's up from an 8.3 percent increase in December and the biggest annual gain since April 2006. ... Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:35:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1932554-us-prices-rose-7-years.html 2013-03-05T17:35:01Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1924702-us-construction-spending-21-percent.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Spending on U.S. construction projects fell in January by the largest amount in 18 months as home construction stalled and spending on government projects fell to the lowest level in more than six years. The dip was viewed as a temporary setback with construction expected to keep moving higher this year. Construction spending fell 2.1 pe... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:30:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1924702-us-construction-spending-21-percent.html 2013-03-01T16:30:09Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1923060-freddie-mac-posts-45b-net-income-q4.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Mortgage giant Freddie Mac earned $4.5 billion from October through December, its fifth straight profitable quarter. The government-controlled company credited fewer delinquencies on home loans and rising home prices for the gains. Freddie said Thursday that it paid a dividend of $1.8 billion to the U.S. Treasury and requested no additio... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:14:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1923060-freddie-mac-posts-45b-net-income-q4.html 2013-02-28T22:14:21Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1921638-us-rate-30-year-mortgage-declines-to-351-pct.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages moved closer to historic lows this week, a trend that has helped drive a rebound in home sales. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 3.51 percent from 3.56 percent last week. That's near the 3.31 percent rate reached in November, the... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:14:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1921638-us-rate-30-year-mortgage-declines-to-351-pct.html 2013-02-28T16:14:09Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1918910-us-pending-sales-rise-to-highest-2010.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of the number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes rose in January from December to the highest level in more than 2 ½ years. The increase suggests sales of previously occupied homes will continue rising in the coming months. The National Association of Realtors said Wednesday that its seasonally adjusted index for pe... Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:10:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1918910-us-pending-sales-rise-to-highest-2010.html 2013-02-27T16:10:10Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1916786-depot-leads-dow-average-higher.html NEW YORK (AP) — A jump in home sales and strong earnings from Home Depot helped the Dow claw back more than half of its losses from Monday. Improving consumer confidence also brought back buyers to the market. The Dow Jones industrial average closed up 115.96 points, or 0.8 percent, to 13,900.13. The Dow fell 216 points the day before, its biggest drop in... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:48:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1916786-depot-leads-dow-average-higher.html 2013-02-26T21:48:27Z