Coupon savings persist in high tech shopping era
Coupons remain a strong money saver for shoppers across income levels. The Promotion Marketing Association estimates average users save over 11 percent on weekly groceries, totaling about 3 billion dollars saved in 2003. Don Willson of Lawrence notes coupons fit a frugal lifestyle and compares savings to small gas discounts.
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Lufthansa tests biometric tickets for faster check-ins
Lufthansa is trialing tickets embedded with passengers thumbprint data to speed self check in. The 14 day test began with employees and if successful could roll out in 2006. Biometric option remains voluntary while classic system stays available. Germany will issue passports with facial data in November and add fingerprint in March 2007.
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Labor pool lacks qualified candidates across sectors
The labor market shows slow payroll growth with unemployment near 5 percent. A Challenger, Gray & Christmas survey finds 44 percent of HR executives failed to meet hiring goals in the first half of 2005 due to a lack of qualified candidates. Hardest hit: specialty manufacturers, IT, accounting, and health care.
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Motley Fool Recap Page 2D Highlights Last Week
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Coke Zero aims at new market with zero calorie drinks
Industry executives target 18 to 34 year olds with zero calorie beverages like Coke Zero and Diet Cola alternatives. Coca Cola emphasizes noncaloric blends for a natural taste while others expand water lines with zero calorie options from Dasani Lemon to All Sport Zero and Zero Plus.
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Forecasting Stocks and Rates in Second Half 2005
Forecasters anticipate muted gains in the second half of 2005 as stock indices stumble in the first half and long term rates defy expectations. Analysts note uncertainty around oil, housing, and global factors, with no clear consensus on upside for stocks or rates.
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Investors weigh economy risks amid inflation and policy shifts
The economy shows resilience with solid corporate earnings but concerns persist over Iraq, inflation, the federal deficit, and the trade gap. Analysts warn geopolitical tensions with North Korea and Iran plus Europe’s stability cloud market outlook as the Fed’s rate path remains unsettled.
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