Survey says half of iPhone users in China ‘want to own’ Galaxy S4
Reports suggest Apple will finally make some serious headway in the hugely important China smartphone market this year when China Mobile, the nation’s largest carrier, launches Apple’s next iPhone. According to a recent survey, however, Apple may be poised to lose ground to Samsung in China this year, possibly negating some of the gains it will see if and when China Mobile finally begins carrying the next iPhone. Avanti, the research division of plugged in China-based market research firm TrendForce, recently conducted a survey ahead of the launch of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S4 smartphone. The company polled 3,000 people in its study and found that Samsung’s early marketing efforts are paying off, as more than 61% of respondents were aware
http://news.yahoo.com/trouble-brewing-apple-survey-says-half-iphone-users-162019434.html
Home builder sentiment falls for third month in April: NAHB
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Homebuilder sentiment waned for the third month in a row in April, with builders citing increasing materials costs and supply chain concerns, the National Association of Home Builders said on Monday.
http://news.yahoo.com/home-builder-sentiment-falls-third-month-april-nahb-141131263–sector.html
Foreign holdings of US debt rose to $5.66 trillion
WASHINGTON (AP) — Foreign demand for U.S. Treasury securities rose to a record level in February, indicating that international investors remain confident in U.S. debt despite budget wrangling in Washington.
http://news.yahoo.com/foreign-holdings-us-debt-rose-5-66-trillion-130707351–finance.html