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Home Improvement - Or Home Investment?
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Home improvements can add value to a home, so that after a year much of the outlay can be recouped. Variations occur however, depending on the specific improvement and the local housing market. (Updated June 15, 2002) |
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Sweet and Sour Outlook for U.S. Chip Industry
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Computer chip sales are down in most of the world except China, where the growth potential is huge. As a result, U.S. companies are investing in new plant and equipment in China. (Updated December 1, 2001) |
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Hotel construction is
slowing due to the events of September 11. The objective is to decrease
expenditures to preserve profits. Other expenses are being reduced as well.
(Updated November 1, 2001) |
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The destruction of the
World Trade Center is expected to reduce downtown Manhattan's commercial
space by 20 percent. There may be a shortage of space. Some businesses are
moving out of Manhattan, and certain others are finding temporary space
in other firms' buildings. (Updated October 1, 2001) |
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