The U.S. economy grew at a 3.1% annual rate in the third quarter, higher than previously reported, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
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Leading Economic Indicators Rise 0.2%
An index of leading economic indicators rose 0.2% in October, the New York-based Conference Board said Wednesday.
December 20, 2012Initial Jobless Claims Rise for First Time in Five Weeks
Initial jobless claims rose by 17,000 last week, the first rise in five weeks, the Labor Department said Thursday.
December 20, 2012Oil Tops $90 for First Time in Two Months
Oil finished the trading day Thursday at more than $90 a barrel — the first time it has closed over that level in two months, Bloomberg reported.
December 20, 2012Intermodal Traffic Gains 8% for Week
U.S. rail intermodal traffic rose 8% last week over the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
December 21, 2012Ports, Longshoremen Remain Apart as Contract Deadline Nears
Talks between the International Longshoremen's Association and East and Gulf Coast port operators stalled this week, with a contract deadline looming Dec. 29, after which the union could strike, the Associated Press reported Thursday.
December 20, 2012FMCSA to Hold Listening Session on Driver Training Rule
Federal regulators will hold a listening session next month to gather input on their efforts to require training for entry-level commercial drivers.
December 19, 2012Wheels Group’s 3Q Revenue Rises
Canadian logistics company Wheels Group Inc.’s third-quarter revenue rose on acquisitions, the company said.
December 19, 2012Housing Starts Fall in November
Housing starts fell 3% in November, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
December 19, 2012Navistar Reports 4Q Loss on Tax, Restructuring Charges
Navistar International Corp. reported a fourth-quarter loss on tax expenses and expenses related to a cost-reduction program and engine warranties.
December 19, 2012