MishTalk

JULY 15, 2013

Big Miss in Retail Sales vs. Expectations; Trend Change or Another "Soft Patch"? Retail sales were up 0.4% May retail sales were revised lower, to +0.5% Here are some retail sales comments from Bloomberg to help put things into perspective. Sales dropped 2.2 Automobile dealer sales rose 1.8 Purchases rose 2.4

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MishTalk

DECEMBER 22, 2013

The final weekend of Christmas sales is the worst possible time to have a security breach, but that''s what happened at Target. Sales are down at least three percent following a security breach in which hackers stole millions of credit cards. history, exceeded only by a scam that began in 2005 involving retailer TJX Cos.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The CEO of Wells Fargo, John Stumpf, apologized in front of a congressional panel Tuesday , saying in a statement , “I accept full responsibility for all unethical sales practices.” ” That speaks to why they did this in the first place: To meet sales quotas and earn incentives. Will eliminating sales goals do it?

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ConsultX

MARCH 8, 2022

Wikipedia states: The consultant is in a role of sharing her or his knowledge and advice In recent years, we’ve seen sales-people take on the title of consultant, as they provide advice on the product they’re selling. What they actually do In the world of professional consulting, we generally see most consultants working on a project.

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MishTalk

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Existing Home Sales Decline More Than Expected Existing home sales in August dipped 4.8% Though slowing in August, existing home sales are still healthy and trending higher. Though slowing in August, existing home sales are still healthy and trending higher. Existing home sales came in at a lower-than-expected 5.31

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Trends Sales Comparison Analysis 28

MishTalk

MAY 21, 2015

Existing Home Sales Disappoint Economists overestimated existing home sales today, rounding out another impressive day of overoptimism. New home sales came in at a seasonally adjusted 5.04 Existing homes sales are not living up to springtime expectations, down 3.3 Year-on-year, total sales are still up a respectable 6.1

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Management Consulted

APRIL 2, 2017

They opened their first office in the region in 2007 after beginning to consistently work here in 2005. Oliver Wyman has been a player in the Middle East consulting sphere for a while now, and has now opened three offices in the region: Dubai in 2005, and Abu Dhabi & Riyadh in 2010. Deloitte M.E Oliver Wyman.

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Harmonious Workplaces

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In 1997, Jim promoted me from CSR (customer service representative) to assistant manager of Blockbuster within a few months just prior to my graduation from college. I also handled recruitment, payroll, inventory management, and other store operations. In 2005, I completed my MBA at Capella University while working full-time at GIA.

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Management Consulted

MAY 29, 2016

Boston Consulting Group on Strategy is a compilation of 82 valuable articles called Perspectives, 4 Harvard-reviewed business articles and 8 other articles written by various members of The Boston Consulting group between 1968 to 2005. WHY READ IT? QUICK OVERVIEW. It’s a tasty deal (ahem, read), I’d say.

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MishTalk

AUGUST 16, 2013

Billionaire hedge fund manager John Paulson, who told investors as recently as last month that they should own gold, cut his holdings in the metal by more than half as prices plunged into a bear market. Money managers cut their bullish gold bets by 27 percent to 48,103 futures and options in the week ended Aug. Paulson & Co.,

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 16, 2016

BTS Group specializes in digital technology, leadership development, sales training, and assessments. However, the firm operates in five main practice areas: Assessments, Business Acumen, Leadership Development, Sales Training, and Strategy Execution. Marketing & Sales. After Senior Consultant, the next level is Manager.

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MishTalk

JULY 14, 2017

percent in June as utilities posted no change and manufacturing managed an as-expected 0.2 Manufacturing production is below the 2005-2007 level and barely above the 1999 level. Curiously, motor vehicles and parts account for only 5.77% of the total but account for nearly 20% of retail sales. Auto sales are a standout.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Recognizing client’s needs for help managing IT operations and resources, IBM Vice President Robert M. Although it started as a tiny group, paling in comparison to the bohemoth revenues of the firm’s hardware sales, this group is now known as IBM Global Services (IGS) which is responsible for 50% of IBM’s revenue globally.

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IBM GBS Interviews Consulting Case Interview 203

MishTalk

JULY 31, 2013

Tax Collections, Retail Sales Prove Otherwise. Spains Retail Sales Decline 36th Month. Reuters reports Spains retail sales slump stretches to three years, hampering recovery. Calendar-adjusted retail sales fell 5.1 Tax Collections, Retail Sales Prove Otherwise. December 2005 (38). November 2005 (18).

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MishTalk

JULY 16, 2013

Hormel Cure 81 hams were allegedly on sale for $3.99 Kim notified me "the sale price was $3.99" and it was reflected on the receipt. Mike "Mish" Shedlock is a registered investment advisor representative for SitkaPacific Capital Management. December 2005 (38). November 2005 (18). October 2005 (19).

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Analysis Trends Real Estate Financial 75

MishTalk

JULY 31, 2013

Yet, the yoy rate of real final sales per capita is below 1% for the second quarter in a row, whereas the second quarter annualized rate is near contracting. annualized real final sales per capita rates would have been reported as contracting. December 2005 (38). November 2005 (18). October 2005 (19). Consult your.

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Trends Analysis Real Estate Financial 74

MishTalk

JULY 9, 2014

Foreign Sales Jump. median price of $199,575 for existing-home sales. As for the "beginning", I seem to recall similar statements from the NAR made in 2005. Nonsensical statements marked the peak of housing insanity in 2005. Bloomberg reports Chinese Cash-Bearing Buyers Drive U.S.

Real Estate 78

Real Estate Construction Survey Interviews 78

MishTalk

JULY 14, 2013

Until June 1, Sareb had managed to sell 700 properties (550 in the first 3 months). Clearly the pace of sales is very far below the business plan. Mike "Mish" Shedlock is a registered investment advisor representative for SitkaPacific Capital Management. December 2005 (38). November 2005 (18). October 2005 (19).

Banking 76

Banking Analysis Trends Real Estate 76

MishTalk

JULY 18, 2013

Kevyn Orr, who Mr Snyder appointed in March to serve as Detroit’s emergency manager, has stirred controversy by putting the claims of holders of general obligation bonds – which are backed by taxes – on the same footing as those of pension funds and retirees. .” The earliest is in regards to GM and is from 2005.

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Analysis Trends Real Estate Financial 77

MishTalk

JULY 19, 2013

Philadelphia : 5th Largest City in US is Effectively Bankrupt; Mayor Holds Closed Meeting With Wall Street to Discuss Asset Sales. Mike "Mish" Shedlock is a registered investment advisor representative for SitkaPacific Capital Management. December 2005 (38). November 2005 (18). October 2005 (19). August 2005 (23).

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Analysis Trends Real Estate Financial 78

MishTalk

JULY 23, 2013

It may be viewed by some as kicking the can down the road, but it may prove to the state that we need a (countywide) sales tax.". Mike "Mish" Shedlock is a registered investment advisor representative for SitkaPacific Capital Management. December 2005 (38). November 2005 (18). October 2005 (19). August 2005 (23).

Real Estate 77

Real Estate Financial Advertising Case Interview 77

MishTalk

AUGUST 5, 2013

Anecdotal evidence indicated that increased production, and expansions in sales teams, had compensated for strategic reductions in payroll numbers. Recall that prime minister Shinzo Abe wants taxes to double the sales tax rate from 5% to 10% by 2015 which will further decrease demand. December 2005 (38). November 2005 (18).

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Real Estate Case Interview Financial Advertising 68

MishTalk

JULY 4, 2013

And that is bad news for an industry whose sales in their home markets is already complicated by the financial crisis. Mike "Mish" Shedlock is a registered investment advisor representative for SitkaPacific Capital Management. December 2005 (38). November 2005 (18). October 2005 (19). September 2005 (17).

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Analysis Trends Real Estate Financial 71

MishTalk

JULY 19, 2013

Instead, it is sitting on a pile of cash worth about $280 million—50% higher than its pile a decade ago, equivalent to one-fifth its annual sales, and more than twice the level required for the firm to be deemed loan-worthy by a bank. December 2005 (38). November 2005 (18). October 2005 (19). September 2005 (17).

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Real Estate Financial Advertising Case Interview 73

Management Consulted

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Gemini Consulting was formed in 1991 with the integration of management consulting firms, United Research and The MAC Group. Despite a 40-year season of glory, Capgemini sold its North American healthcare consulting program in 2005 to Accenture , one of its main competitors. Random, right? Industries. Office Locations.

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Capgemini Interviews Consulting Accenture 192

MishTalk

JULY 9, 2013

an hour wages, but only for retailers with corporate sales of $1 billion or more. Alex Barron, a regional general manager for Wal-Mart U.S., Mike "Mish" Shedlock is a registered investment advisor representative for SitkaPacific Capital Management. December 2005 (38). November 2005 (18). October 2005 (19).

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Analysis Trends Real Estate Financial 75

MishTalk

JULY 20, 2013

sale and spread of drone technology by the U.S. for more weapons sales and wars that bring billions in returns; a. Mike "Mish" Shedlock is a registered investment advisor representative for SitkaPacific Capital Management. December 2005 (38). November 2005 (18). October 2005 (19). September 2005 (17).

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Real Estate Financial Advertising Policies 77

MishTalk

AUGUST 7, 2013

Consumers opened their wallets some more in March, spending an average of $89, reflecting the normally expected seasonal spring increase in sales. Mike "Mish" Shedlock is a registered investment advisor representative for SitkaPacific Capital Management. December 2005 (38). November 2005 (18). October 2005 (19).

Trends 72

Trends Analysis Real Estate Financial 72

MishTalk

JULY 2, 2013

Athens and the troika are at odds over an unpopular property tax and a sales tax for restaurants, while a shortfall of more than 1 billion euros has emerged at state-run health insurer EOPYY, meaning automatic spending cuts may have to be agreed to bring it back on an even keel. December 2005 (38). November 2005 (18).

Real Estate 72

Real Estate Financial Advertising Case Interview 72

MishTalk

JULY 22, 2013

The title of this post stems from an article on Forbes by Steve Denning who writes about "radical management, leadership, and innovation". What we are seeing is a paradigm shift in management, in the strict sense laid down by Thomas Kuhn: a different mental model of how the world works.". December 2005 (38). November 2005 (18).

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Analysis Trends Real Estate Advertising 66

MishTalk

OCTOBER 14, 2014

But the proceeds of those sales were often not enough to cover the amount of the loan, plus penalties, legal bills and fees. If she loses, the debt collector that filed the suit can freeze her bank account, garnish up to 25 percent of her wages, and seize her paid-off 2005 Honda Accord. By now, banks have usually sold the houses.

Finance 76

Finance Banking Financial Report 76

Harvard Business

JUNE 11, 2018

In 2005, eBay spent $2.6 billion on Skype , which it hoped would increase sales on its platform by giving buyers and sellers an instant communications channel. One of the most notorious examples of a post-M&A culture misfit is the 2005 merger of Kansas-based Sprint and Nextel.

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Intellectual Property How To Balance Sheet Emotional Intelligence 30

MishTalk

AUGUST 4, 2013

Initial industry monitoring of digital advertising revenue for some magazine iPad versions found that sales increased about 25% in the first half of 2013. Mike "Mish" Shedlock is a registered investment advisor representative for SitkaPacific Capital Management. December 2005 (38). November 2005 (18). October 2005 (19).

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Advertising Real Estate Financial Case Interview 68

MishTalk

JULY 30, 2013

Richmond, California, is backing a plan to buy mortgages in low-income areas for as little as 25 cents on the dollar and may force the sales under eminent domain laws, moving forward with a controversial program that would potentially seize control of home loans from investors. December 2005 (38). November 2005 (18). Newer Post.

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Real Estate Case Interview Financial Advertising 75

MishTalk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

With Months'' Supply and Mortgage Rates Increasing, Sales and Prices Will Collapse in Q4 2013. That title reminds me of my 2005 post " It''s Too Late ". Mike "Mish" Shedlock is a registered investment advisor representative for SitkaPacific Capital Management. Tapering will not happen in October or in 2013 for that matter.

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Real Estate Banking Advertising Marketing 71

MishTalk

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Loans to borrowers with credit scores below 660 are the highest since 2005. Mike "Mish" Shedlock Mike "Mish" Shedlock is a registered investment advisor representative for SitkaPacific Capital Management. Sitka Pacific is an asset management firm whose goal is strong performance and low volatility, regardless of market direction.

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Banking Methodologies Advertising Finance 28

MishTalk

JUNE 29, 2013

The Fed, we would argue, is too cyclically oriented, focusing substantially on housing prices and car sales. Mike "Mish" Shedlock is a registered investment advisor representative for SitkaPacific Capital Management. December 2005 (38). November 2005 (18). October 2005 (19). September 2005 (17). Newer Post.

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