"In July, the IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index rose 8.5% to a six-month high. The index has three components: the six-month economic outlook, personal financial outlook and confidence in federal economic policies," Patrick Seitz reports for Investor's Business Daily.
"Dell was the preferred brand of 50% of likely PC buyers in July. That ties its best showing ever from April. Two brands known for multimedia capabilities scored surprisingly well. Apple Computer was the No.... [MacDailyNews]
