Archive for December, 2010

The Economy Remains the Main Concern Around the World, Shaping 2011 New Year’s Resolutions

New SSI Study Shows the Majority of People across the Globe Are Focused on Improving the Economy and Their Own Financial Situations The economy remains the number one priority on the global stage.  More than half of participants in a new global survey by Survey Sampling International (SSI) cite “improving the economy” as the most [...]

TD Bank Group to acquire Chrysler Financial

TD Bank Group and Cerberus Capital Management announced an agreement under which Chrysler Financial will be sold to TD for cash consideration of approximately $6.3 billion. The purchase is comprised of net assets of $5.9 billion and approximately $400 million in goodwill. TD does not intend to issue common equity in connection with this transaction. [...]

AAA Offers Ways to Save Money on Gas during Holiday Driving

With the national average price of regular, self-service, gasoline nearing $3.00 per gallon, many drivers are saying ‘bah humbug’ at the gas pump this holiday season. “For many, rising gas prices are especially tough this time of year as they are on the road more with extra shopping trips, holiday events and road trips to [...]

Consumer Confidence in Retail Industry on the Rise, Says Aon 2010 U.S. Retail Industry Report

Retail Symposium survey says retailers see 2011 as year of growth According to Aon Risk Solutions, the global risk management business of Aon Corporation, consumer confidence in the retail industry is rising, up almost 20 percent since 2009. Aon’s 2010 U.S. Retail Industry Report, along with survey results from Aon’s 2010 Retail Symposium, named the [...]