An American Trucking Associations official told a congressional panel that investment in the U.S. highway system will help the country’s economic and global competitiveness.
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Leading Economic Indicators Improve
An index of leading economic indicators improved slightly in February, marking the 11th straight increase, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
March 18, 2010Philadelphia Factory Index Grows
Manufacturing levels in the Philadelphia expanded in March at the fastest pace so far this year, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.
March 18, 2010Consumer Price Index Unchanged in February
The consumer price index was unchanged in February, the Labor Department said Thursday.
March 18, 2010Jobless Claims Fall 5,000 for Week
Initial jobless claims fell by 5,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
March 18, 2010FedEx’s 3Q Income Improves
FedEx Corp. said Thursday its fiscal third-quarter profit and revenue increased from a year ago, citing an improving global economy.
March 18, 2010Oil Gains as OPEC Sees Demand Rising
Oil rose past $82 a barrel Wednesday following an OPEC statement that world demand is rising, though the group said it would hold output levels steady, Bloomberg reported.
March 17, 2010US 1 Reports 4Q, Yearly Loss
Logistics firm US 1 Industries said it had a fourth quarter net loss of $2.1 million, or 15 cents a share, compared with a profit of $582,000, or 4 cents a share, a year earlier.
March 17, 2010Producer Prices See Biggest Decline Since July
Prices paid to U.S. producers fell 0.6% in February, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
March 17, 2010Swift Orders 3,100 Trailers From Wabash
Swift Transportation Co. has ordered 3,100 dry van trailers from Wabash National Corp., with deliveries scheduled to be spread over 12 months, the companies said.
March 17, 2010