U.S. manufacturing activity dipped in August, but continued to show expansion for the 25th consecutive month, the Institute for Supply Management said Thursday.
September 1, 2011Business
S.C. to Restrict Trucks on Stretch of I-95 Due to Construction
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will restrict oversize trucks on a section of Interstate 95 northbound for about two months beginning Sept. 12, due to bridge construction.
September 2, 2011Business
Missouri River Floods Still Disrupting Transport
Missouri River floodwaters that have covered miles of roads around the northwest part of the state for nearly three months are continuing to cause roadway headaches for towns suddenly dealing with increased traffic, the Associated Press reported.
September 2, 2011Perspective, Business
Opinion: Rate Your Driver Retention Program
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September 2, 2011Business
Construction Spending Falls for First Time in Four Months
Construction spending fell 1.3% in July, the most in six months, as spending on government projects declined, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
September 1, 2011Business, Government
ISM Manufacturing Index Slips but Shows Continued Expansion
Business
Initial Jobless Claims Fall 12,000 for Week
Initial jobless claims declined by 12,000 last week to 409,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
September 1, 2011Business, Fuel
Oil Slips, as Monthly Price Drops by Most Since May
Oil prices fell slightly Wednesday to near $89 a barrel, capping the biggest monthly decline since May, Bloomberg reported.
August 31, 2011Business, Logistics
Transplace Names Abernathy President of 3PL, Brokerage Unit
Transplace said it has promoted George Abernathy to the post of president of Transplace Logistics, its third-party logistics, truck brokerage and consulting units.
August 31, 2011Business
Factory Orders Jump 2.4% in Biggest Gain in Four Months
Factory orders rose by the most in four months in July, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
August 31, 2011Business
Chicago Manufacturing Activity Declines
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago area fell in August, the Institute for Supply Management-Chicago said Wednesday.
August 31, 2011