Written by Inventories at U.S. wholesalers rose for a fourth month in April, accompanied by a jump in sales that signals companies will ramp up orders to meet demand. READ MORE »
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Factory orders fall 1.4 percent in May
Orders to U.S. factories declined broadly in May after nine straight months of gains, raising new concerns that the recovery is stalling. READ MORE »
US Stocks Rise Slightly, Led By Financials, Energy; DJIA Up 19
U.S. stocks rose slightly Wednesday as the financial sector rallied on a rosy forecast from State Street Corp. and an increase in crude lifted energy stocks, but the gains were small as disappointing manufacturing data out of Germany weighed. READ MORE »
U.S. Wholesale Inventories Rise Less-Than-Estimated 0.1%; Sales Fall 0.7%
Inventories at U.S. wholesalers rose less than forecast in June as companies kept stockpiles in line with slowing demand. READ MORE »
Canadian Companies Plan to Increase Jobs in Fourth Quarter, Manpower Says
Canadian employers plan to increase hiring in the fourth quarter, led by miners and durable goods manufacturers, according to a survey by Manpower Inc. READ MORE »