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Feb 7, 2011

Race to the bottom is on for East Coast ports

SAVANNAH, Ga. — When Savannah welcomed the largest cargo ship ever to call on its booming seaport, the visiting vessel barely fit. The Figaro had to sail in loaded at […]

Jan 4, 2011

Factory orders rise 0.7 percent in November

WASHINGTON — Businesses ordered more factory goods in November, responding to stronger consumer demand for household appliances, computers, and furniture. The Commerce Department says that total orders increased 0.7 percent […]

Jan 3, 2011

Factories grow for 17th straight month in December

WASHINGTON — U.S. manufacturers produced more goods and booked more orders last month, a trade group says, leading to the fastest growth in factory activity since May. The Institute for […]

Dec 15, 2010

US factory output increases for 5th straight month

WASHINGTON — U.S. factory output grew for the fifth straight month in November, adding to evidence that manufacturing remains an engine of economic growth. The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that […]