Possible second half gains if 2006 trends hold
Analysts remain cautiously bullish for the rest of 2006 with estimates of S P 500 near 1400 and year end gains around 12 percent. Fed rate hikes, inflation fears, slower growth, and geopolitical oil risk could derail shares, prompting a tilt to defensive sectors like consumer staples and health care.
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Mercer County agency board retreat at Foxwood B and B
The Board of Directors of Princeton Mercer County Inc Child Protect met for a weekend retreat at Foxwood Bed and Breakfast in Flat Top to evaluate the program and craft a strategic plan. Attendees included Laura Caruth president Mary Ellen Griffith vice president Joann Boileau secretary Jeff Hollifield treasurer Shannon Atwell and Shiloh Woodard director of Child Protect.
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Google Threatens Microsoft Supremacy in Web Spreadsheets
Google quietly announced an online spreadsheet product that challenges Microsoft Office by offering a browser based tool with no install and potential cost reductions. The move signals a market shift toward web driven productivity, impacting IT costs and deployment across offices.
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Computer Central column mulls Google vs Microsoft turf
James Derk notes a flood of online tools from Google and Microsoft rivals. Dan Bricklin releases WikiCalc for wiki servers while Open Office competes with Microsoft Office. Google may edge into OS territory, reshaping consumer desktops alongside Linux. Yahoo Answers improves with real people providing answers.
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