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Forbes, 02.09.10 22:47 UTC

Sector Wrap: Technology, Chain Restaurants

It was a big week for economic data, and the technology and restaurant chain sectors were abuzz with merger and acquistion news. On Monday, the Commerce Department said consumer spending increased 0.


San Francisco Chronicle, 02.09.10 15:08 UTC

Factory orders rise 0.1 percent in July

Symbol Lookup (09-02) 07:59 PDT WASHINGTON, (AP) -- Orders to U.S. factories managed a slight gain in July as a surge in demand for commercial aircraft helped offset widespread weakness in other ...


Seattle Times, 02.09.10 14:14 UTC

Factory orders rise 0.1 percent in July

Orders to U.S. factories managed a slight gain in July as a surge in demand for commercial aircraft helped offset widespread weakness in other areas.


Seattle Times, 01.09.10 15:24 UTC

Ahead of the Bell: Construction Spending

Construction spending likely declined in July, reflecting renewed problems in housing since the expiration of government tax credits.


NPR, 01.09.10 14:31 UTC

Construction Spending Falls To 10-Year Low

Construction spending tumbled in July to the lowest level in a decade, as the housing market struggled after a popular home-buying tax credit expired. But aseparate report Wednesday showed the ...


WashingtonPost Business, 01.09.10 09:25 UTC

Commerce takes a passon China currency

The Commerce Department on Tuesday sidestepped a clash with China over that country's currency policies, ruling that the value placed on the yuan could not be considered a direct subsidy to Chinese ...


Washington Times, 01.09.10 01:42 UTC

Loosening of controls on exports draws fire

The Obama administration's overhaul of regulations aimed at loosening controls on the export of some military technology is drawing fire from groups that monitor arms proliferation but praise from ...


NPR, 31.08.10 20:41 UTC

U.S.: China Unfairly Aided Aluminum Industry

The Obama administration, under congressional pressure to take a tough stance on Chinese trade policies, determined Tuesday that Beijing unfairly subsidized $514 million in aluminum products last ...


Washington Times, 31.08.10 15:56 UTC

Consumer confidence inches up in August

NEW YORK (AP)  Americans' confidence in the economy improved slightly in August, but the mood is still gloomy amid job worries, according to a monthly survey. The Conference Board said Tuesday that ...


Seattle Times, 31.08.10 15:02 UTC

Americans' economic confidence ticks up slightly

Americans' confidence in the economy improved slightly in August, but the mood is still gloomy amid job worries, according to a monthly survey.


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