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Consumer Sentiment Rises to 14-Month High in September

2014-09-27 11:43:38| IT Services - Topix.net

The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan final index of sentiment increased to 84.6, the same as the preliminary reading, from 82.5 in August. The median projection in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for 84.8. Employment growth at the strongest pace in 15 years is helping brighten moods, while cheaper prices at the gas pump are making it easier on household budgets.

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BSE Sensex extends gains, up 73 pts as sentiment remains upbeat

2014-09-19 11:46:41| Automakers - Topix.net

The benchmark BSE Sensex today rose over 73 points in early trade, extending gains for the third straight day on sustained buying by funds and retail investors, driven by rising optimism over trade ties with China amidst a firming trend overseas. The 30-share index gained 73.39 points, or 0.27 per cent, to 27,185.60 with power, realty, infrastructure, PSU, healthcare, and metal sector stocks leading the rally.

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U.S. retail sales rise broadly; consumer sentiment perks up

2014-09-12 17:56:09| IT Services - Topix.net

U.S. retail sales rose broadly in August and consumer sentiment hit a 14-month high in September, which should ease concerns about consumer spending and support expectations for sturdy growth in the third quarter. The Commerce Department said on Friday retail sales increased 0.6 percent last month as Americans bought automobiles and a range of other goods after an upwardly revised 0.3 percent gain in July.

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Monsanto COO defends against growing anti-GMO sentiment

2014-08-26 14:47:34| Chemicals - Topix.net

Monsanto's president and chief operating officer originally planned to be a farmer, but the year he graduated from college, Missouri suffered a statewide drought that kept him from starting or joining a farm operation.

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