Retail sales posted a solid gain in March, jumping 0.8% for the month, dropping only slightly from the 1% gain in February. This is however, much stronger than the predictions of economists surveyed by Briefing.com, whom only anticipated a 0.3% gain.
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Transportation Company for Sale – Brokerage and Vehicles
April 9th, 2012 
Steve Dinehart This Company for Sale is a growing transportation business for sale in Minnesota. The firm is focused on road and commercial construction needs, specializing in the movement of aggregate and other construction materials in the Upper Midwest. Estimated 2012 sales of $11MM; in excess of 8 percent EBITDA margins.
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First Quarter Earnings Dismal Despite Stock Market Triumph
April 9th, 2012 Kristin Rublaitus While the stock market performed magnificently with the best first quarter figures in over a decade, 2012 first quarter earnings reports were somewhat dismal in comparison. According to Factset, analysts are expecting first quarter earnings for companies in the S&P 500 to drop 0.1% as compared to a year ago. It may seem like a [...]
Still Standing – Housing Industry Shows Continued Signs of Life
October 11th, 2011 Jonathan Dionisio The housing industry probably felt the worst blow of all industries when the economic crisis began. It was as if the industry received a devastating knock out punch and was left lying on the mat. With its fall, the construction industry was soon to follow. However, it now seems like the housing industry has recovered [...]
Engineering Contract Design Firm in Texas for Sale
August 16th, 2011 Kiril Logvinoff This Company for sale is a well-regarded and rapidly growing contract engineering firm.
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“Rubber” Houses – Construction Industry is Bouncing Back
July 26th, 2011 Jonathan Dionisio For the longest time, the housing industry has been in a ditch –a really deep ditch. And from what we have been reading and hearing on the news, it’s getting worse and this won’t end soon. However, some optimistic analysts have said that the worst is over. I believe this is so; especially with the [...]
Auto Industry – On the Road Again
January 19th, 2011 Jonathan Dionisio For the past three years, the automotive industry has been bumpy to say the least; if not completely flat. However, figures from last year have revealed that the auto industry is back on the road.
Construction Businesses – Still a Viable Business for Sale Sector
January 4th, 2011 Jonathan Dionisio In the earlier months of 2010, the construction industry had been growing in a very slow pace due to weak housing market. But during the latter part of the year, businesses finally picked up some speed and started showing great signs of recovery.
Tax Cuts Passed – Will This Affect Business Value?
December 27th, 2010 Jonathan Dionisio Recently, we ran an article posing the question as to how the implementation of the Obama Tax Cut next year will affect your plans in buying a business for sale. One of the key components of the law, which will make an impact in the merger and acquisition activity in the country, is the capital [...]
The Stock Market and The Response to Mergers & Acquisitions
December 22nd, 2010 Jonathan Dionisio I’d like to point out that normally, the stock market responds negatively to acquisitions. This is because average take-overs destroy the value of the buying firm and also affects the business that was acquired. However, with the recent changes in the financial playing field, it is now the opposite. The stock market now celebrates acquisitions.
