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Consumer sentiment up more than expected early December

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consumer sentiment rose more than expected in early December while an index of current conditions jumped to its highest level since January 2008, a survey released on Friday showed. The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan's preliminary December reading on the overall index on consumer sentiment came in at 74.2, up from 71.6 in November. That was the best level for sentiment since June and the third-highest level since the start of 2008, according to the survey. It was also above the median forecast of 72.5 among economists polled by Reuters. At the same time, the survey's…

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La. business climate No. 9 in U.S.

Louisiana’s 2010 business climate is ranked ninth in the country by “Site Selection” magazine. The ranking moves the state up from 25th place in 2009, giving Louisiana the strongest surge compared to any other state in the listing. “This terrific news is a reflection of Louisiana’s continued economic progress during a difficult national economic period,” said Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Stephen Moret in a statement. “Our dramatically improved ranking is in large part the result of recent economic competitiveness improvements in Louisiana, such as business tax cuts, governmental ethics reform, the creation of Louisiana FastStart and our focus on business…

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Louisiana Business Climate Number Nine in United States

Louisiana’s 2010 business climate is ranked ninth in the country by “Site Selection” magazine. The ranking moves the state up from 25th place in 2009, giving Louisiana the strongest surge compared to any other state in the listing. “This terrific news is a reflection of Louisiana’s continued economic progress during a difficult national economic period,” said Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Stephen Moret in a statement. “Our dramatically improved ranking is in large part the result of recent economic competitiveness improvements in Louisiana, such as business tax cuts, governmental ethics reform, the creation of Louisiana FastStart and our focus on business…

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