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The article reports on the progress of corporate profits for the third quarter of 2009. Brown Brothers Harriman states that most huge financial firms reported profits. It notes that the first-quarter earnings of Microsoft Corp. for 2009 surpassed expectations. It cites that the shares of Internet retailer Amazon.com Inc. rose 27% on October 23.

The article reports that pricing power in the U.S. belongs to the buyers market. Pressure on prices is experienced in various industries in the country, including defense and supermarkets. Profits of companies are affected by their lack of pricing power, which, in turn, disable them from hiring new employees.

The article reports on the lack of increase in U.S. jobs in 2009 despite the slow pace of job losses since spring according to staffing firms. It is said that earnings and revenues of Manpower Inc. and Robert Half International Inc. continue to decline. Manpower chief executive officer (CEO) Jeffrey Joerres said he does not see any signs of job recovery but is awaiting results for September and October when jobs are traditionally higher. Analysts predict that the number of jobless people will surge to 518,000 in October versus 674,000 in March.

The article presents an update on the earnings posted by several corporations in the third quarter of 2009. J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. posted an increase in profit due to rise in haulage volume while its revenue declined by 14%. The profit of Coca-Cola Co. rose to 1.89 billion U.S. dollars but its revenue fell by 4% to 8.04 billion dollars. Pfizer Inc. experienced a 26% increase in profit despite decline in sales and litigation costs.

The article looks at the earnings posted by some of the companies in the U.S. in the third quarter of 2009. It is said that Apple Inc. experienced revenue gains due to the strong demand of its smartphone iPhone and Mac computers. Profit of Eaton Corp. fell by 39% for the period but raised its profit outlook for the year due to cost reductions. Texas Instruments (IT) Inc. posted a 4.4% decline in its profit due to lower sales.

The article focuses on the U.S. Federal Reserve's efforts to prevent deflation and inflation. It states that the Federal Reserve has reduced interest rates and flooded to marketplace with cash and credits to try and prevent the onset of deflation. It mentions that prices for food, housing, and lodging have eased, and that Census Bureau data shows retail and food-services sales are down 9.5 percent in 2009 compared to 2008. It comments that consumer prices are up by 0.4 percent.

The article discusses the finances of the luxuries retailer Tiffany & Co. The company will announce its earnings for the second quarter of 2009 on August 28, 2009. Investment analysts forecast a decline in profits compared to the same period in 2008. Tiffany's stock price has risen sharply in 2009, as the company's cost control measures have allowed it to maintain profit margins.

The article discusses home sales in the U.S. Survey data from the publication "Inside Mortgage Finance" indicate a large majority of home sales involve foreclosures, short sales, or sellers experiencing financial distress. With increasing numbers of homeowners falling behind on their mortgage payments, a rebound in the housing market does not appear imminent.

The article discusses two U.S. economic indicators for July, 2009 , industrial production and the consumer price index, each of which will be released on August 14. Economists predict that industrial production will show its first increase for 2009 as corporations begin to build up inventories. It is also expected, however, that the consumer price index will show a small increase reflecting the fall in consumer demand created by the recession.

The author offers economic forecasting on U.S. economic conditions. The Commerce Department's report on the gross domestic product for the second quarter of 2009 is expected to show a 1.5 percent decline, far smaller than for the previous two quarters. This relative indicator of improvement is counterbalanced by others, such as increasing unemployment, which suggest the recession will continue for the rest of 2009.

The article discusses the efforts of entertainment studios in the U.S. to control music and video distribution in the Internet.

The article discusses efforts in March 2014 to ascertain the creator of the bitcoin virtual currency prompted by a media report that identified Dorian Prentice Satoshi Nakamoto of Temple City, California. Josef Davies-Coates of the peer-to-peer organization P2P has had email contact with a party, purportedly not Nakamoto, claiming to be the inventor. Details are also given about a hoax perpetrated by those seeking to portray the creator as Nakamoto, who has denied he is the bitcoin creator.

An obituary is presented for Barton Biggs, a financial strategist and money manager at the financial firm Morgan Stanley.

The article discusses a divergence between corporate profitability and hiring in the U.S. Although many companies in the Standard & Poor's 500 index have reported strong earnings increases for the fourth quarter of 2010, job growth continues to be tepid. Rising commodity prices that threaten to diminish profit margins have made firms cautious about taking on new employees.

The article discusses corporate profitability during the third quarter of 2010 and challenges to future growth. Financial-information firm Standard & Poor's Corp. reports that about 80% of firms that have reported thus far have posted higher profits. However, a sluggish U.S. economy, rising materials costs, and more difficult year-on-year comparisons beginning in 2011 suggest earnings improvements could be hard to achieve.

The article reports that rising commodity prices are forcing firms to consider if and when they will raise their own prices. Over a one-year period prices for wheat, corn, and copper have all risen at least 30%. Cereal maker General Mills Inc. has indicated it will raise prices on some of its offerings. Motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson Inc. is among firms that have seen their profit margins diminished by rising costs.

The article looks at the Japan-based virtual currency bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox as of March 2014, reporting the company has filed for bankruptcy in the U.S., citing the hacking incident which led to the recent suspension of activity on the exchange, and saying it faces lawsuits from U.S. consumers.

The article reports on the decision of Hanesbrands Inc., Jones Group Inc. and VF Corp. to increase their prices for clothing to be launched in 2011.

Presents finance-related updates in the U.S. as of April 2006, including the sponsorship deal established by Manchester United soccer team with American International Group Inc.