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Economy

A look at the latest economic and market trends, and their impact on the distribution channel.

The Economic Stimulus: Boom or Bust?

Jack  Keough April 29, 2010
Many distributors and manufacturers are saying that the stimulus has had limited impact on sales growth.

Finally, Some Positive Signs in Automotive End-Markets

  Lindsay  Konzak  April 20, 2010
Consumer confidence, dealer incentives have pushed auto sales to recent highs.

Small Business Owners Less Optimistic About Economy

Jack  Keough April 6, 2010
New study shows small-business owners expect business conditions to grow worse.

CEOs Showing More Optimism

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  March 23, 2010
PricewaterhouseCoopers survey highlights renewed confidence in economy.

Good Signs on the Economic Front

Jack  Keough March 23, 2010
Actuant and other industrial companies see hope for growth by end of 2010.

Announcing a New MDM-Baird Benchmarking Survey

  Lindsay  Konzak  March 15, 2010
The goal: to provide MDM readers with more data on the state of the industry.

Why Some Small Business Requests for Credit Are Being Denied

  Lindsay  Konzak  February 26, 2010
Recent NFIB report outlines some of the more common reasons for rejection.

The Difference Between Recovering and Recovery

  Lindsay  Konzak  February 17, 2010
Applied Industrial CEO to MDM: 'Recovering' may start to happen by the end of 2010.

Rehiring Trends May Be Different This Time Around

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  February 17, 2010
Temporary hiring gains have not yet lead to permanent increases, post-recession.

Black & Decker/Stanley Works Targeting Emerging Markets

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  February 5, 2010
Recent study shows emerging economies may be a step ahead on the road to recovery.
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