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U.S. factories grow at slowest pace in 6 months
U.S. factory activity grew at the slowest pace in six months in December, weakened by declines in orders and production. Yet, growth was still healthy.
Factory orders rise 2.1 percent in May
WASHINGTON — Orders to U.S. factories rose in May, helped by a third straight month of stronger business investment. The gains suggest manufacturing may be picking up after a weak […]
Orders for durable goods fall 5.7 pct. in March
WASHINGTON — Orders for long-lasting U.S. factory goods fell in March by the most in seven months. The drop reflected a steep decline in commercial aircraft demand and little growth […]
Factory output falls on weak auto production
WASHINGTON — U.S. factories slowed production in January after two solid months of cranking out goods. The weakness mainly reflected a big drop in output at auto factories that is […]
U.S. factory orders unchanged in December
U.S. companies boosted their orders in November for manufactured goods that reflect investment plans even though total orders were unchanged for the month. The Commerce Department says factory orders were […]
Industrial output rises but factories stay weak
WASHINGTON — U.S. industrial production increased only modestly in September, held back by weak growth in factory output. The Federal Reserve said Tuesday that output at factories, mines and utilities […]
Factory orders fall on sharp decline in aircraft
WASHINGTON — Orders to U.S. factories fell in August, mostly because of a sharp drop in volatile aircraft orders. The decline offset an increase in orders that reflect corporate investment […]
Factory orders fell 0.5 percent in June
WASHINGTON — Companies placed fewer orders with U.S. factories in June from May, signaling further weakness with manufacturing. The Commerce Department said Thursday that factory orders fell 0.5 percent in […]
Manufacturing shrinks for first time in 3 years
WASHINGTON — U.S. manufacturing shrank in June for the first time in nearly three years, adding to signs that economic growth is weakening. Production declined, and the number of new […]
Cloud, web hold potential for large energy savings
WASHINGTON — A new report from a Washington-based nonprofit says technology and the internet hold the potential for large energy savings by networking homes, buildings, factories, transportation systems and other […]
Crises make automakers rethink lean parts supplies
DETROIT — For the first time in more than 20 years, U.S. automakers are questioning a pillar of manufacturing: The practice of bringing parts to assembly lines right before they’re […]
Factory output jumps 0.7 percent in January
WASHINGTON — U.S. factories boosted output last month and December ended up being their best month of growth in five years. Strong auto sales and growing business investment in machinery […]
