http://www.mail.com/subjects/14934-manufacturing-sector-performance.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.23/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/14934-manufacturing-sector-performance.html http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1861644-detroit-toyota-big-us-sales-gains-january.html DETROIT (AP) — American consumers ignored tax increases and trudged through winter weather to buy new cars and trucks at an unusually strong pace last month. It was the auto industry's best January since 2008. "It was like a sprinter out of the starting blocks," said Mike Jackson, CEO of AutoNation Inc., the country's largest auto dealership chain. U.S. a... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:43:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1861644-detroit-toyota-big-us-sales-gains-january.html 2013-02-01T20:43:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/markets/1861000-signs-firm-us-recovery-trigger-market-gains.html LONDON (AP) — Evidence that the U.S. economic recovery is firmly on track drove markets higher on Friday, adding to the cheer from good economic indicators out of Europe. The world's largest economy added 157,000 jobs in January, in line with market expectations, though hiring over the past two years was revised up. The improvement was not sufficient to p... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:10:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/markets/1861000-signs-firm-us-recovery-trigger-market-gains.html 2013-02-01T16:10:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1861302-rare-good-news-eurozone-economy.html LONDON (AP) — Mention it quietly, but there were rare hopeful signs for Europe's struggling economy on Friday. Three pieces of economic news for the 17 European Union countries that use the euro were all slightly better than hoped — in sharp contrast to some of the grim days the eurozone has witnessed over the last three years of its crisis over too much ... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1861302-rare-good-news-eurozone-economy.html 2013-02-01T13:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/markets/1858880-weekly-us-jobless-aid-applications-rise-to-368k.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose sharply last week but remained at a level consistent with moderate hiring. Weekly applications for unemployment benefits leapt 38,000 to a seasonally adjusted 368,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. The increase comes after applications plummeted in the previous two weeks to five... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/markets/1858880-weekly-us-jobless-aid-applications-rise-to-368k.html 2013-01-31T15:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/markets/1856152-us-economy-shifted-reverse-late-2012.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy shrank unexpectedly late last year, a reminder of the biggest threat it faces in 2013: sharp government spending cuts and prolonged political budget fights. A plunge in defense spending helped push the economy into negative territory for the first time since mid-2009. The contraction in the October-December quarter came ... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/markets/1856152-us-economy-shifted-reverse-late-2012.html 2013-01-30T21:41:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1851186-oil-higher-mixed-economic-reports.html NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil rose Monday after a strong durable goods report in the U.S. Demand for long-lasting manufactured goods rose sharply in December with gains in volatile aircraft orders, the Commerce Department said. But the number of pending home sales fell last month after hitting a 2 ½ year high in November. Benchmark ... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1851186-oil-higher-mixed-economic-reports.html 2013-01-28T19:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1850826-us-durable-goods-orders-rise-46-pct-aircraft.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. demand for long-lasting manufactured goods rose sharply in December on strong gains in volatile aircraft orders. But companies slowed their orders of goods that signal investment plans, indicating manufacturing could stay choppy in 2013. The Commerce Department said Monday that overall orders for durable goods increased 4.6 percent ... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1850826-us-durable-goods-orders-rise-46-pct-aircraft.html 2013-01-28T16:24:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1850946-us-stocks-up-glimpse-manufacturing.html NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are rising with investors getting a peek into the health of the U.S. manufacturing sector. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 70 points to 13,895 and the Nasdaq added 1 point to 3,152. The Standard & Poor's 500 shed less than a point to 1,502 after closing at a five-year record on Friday. U.... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1850946-us-stocks-up-glimpse-manufacturing.html 2013-01-28T13:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1850754-us-futures-up-glimpse-manufacturing.html NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures headed higher Monday with investors getting a peek into the health of the U.S. manufacturing sector. Dow Jones industrial futures rose 34 points to 13,846. The broader S&P futures added 4 points to 1,499.70. Nasdaq futures gained 4.25 points to 2,732.25. U.S. companies placed more orders for long-lasting manufactured goods in... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1850754-us-futures-up-glimpse-manufacturing.html 2013-01-28T13:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1821744-us-retail-sales-rose-05-percent-december.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers increased their spending at retail businesses in December, buying more autos, furniture and clothing. Steady job growth and lower gas prices kept consumers shopping for the holidays, despite worries about potentially tax increases. Retail sales rose 0.5 percent in December from November, the Commerce Department said Tuesda... Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1821744-us-retail-sales-rose-05-percent-december.html 2013-01-15T16:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1813690-uk-recession-fears-grow-manufacturing-drops.html LONDON (AP) — Concern is growing that the British economy may be headed back into recession after statistics released Friday showed a surprise drop in manufacturing activity. The Office for National Statistics said manufacturing output fell by 0.3 percent between October and November, far off analysts' expectations for an increase of 0.5 percent. Britain'... Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1813690-uk-recession-fears-grow-manufacturing-drops.html 2013-01-11T15:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1813456-china-auto-sales-accelerate-december.html BEIJING (AP) — China's auto sales rose 7.1 percent in 2012 after growth accelerated in December as an economic recovery began to gain traction, an industry group reported Friday. Sales in the world's biggest market by number of vehicles sold totaled 15.5 million units, the China Association of Auto Manufacturers said. December sales rose 6.9 percent to 1.... Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1813456-china-auto-sales-accelerate-december.html 2013-01-11T10:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/markets/1799688-tiny-chevrolet-sonic-helps-detroit-shake-rust.html DETROIT (AP) — When the word reached the Orion Assembly Plant, it spread along the serpentine assembly line like news of a death or natural disaster: General Motors, the biggest automaker in the world, had filed for bankruptcy protection. On that grim day in 2009, Chevrolet and Pontiac sedans kept rolling down the line. And 1,700 worried workers stayed at... Sat, 05 Jan 2013 14:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/markets/1799688-tiny-chevrolet-sonic-helps-detroit-shake-rust.html 2013-01-05T14:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1799588-us-factory-orders-unchanged-november.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. companies boosted their orders in November for manufactured goods that reflect investment plans even though total orders were unchanged for the month. Factory orders were flat in November, compared with October when orders had risen 0.8 percent, the Commerce Department said Friday. Durable goods, everything from autos to steel, rose... Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1799588-us-factory-orders-unchanged-november.html 2013-01-04T14:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1797448-economy-year-end-sales-help-auto-industry-2012.html DETROIT (AP) — A steadily improving economy and strong December sales lifted the American auto industry to its best performance in five years in 2012, especially for Volkswagen and Japanese-brand vehicles, and experts say the next year should be even better. Carmakers on Thursday announced their final figures, which totaled 14.5 million — 13 percent bette... Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1797448-economy-year-end-sales-help-auto-industry-2012.html 2013-01-03T22:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1795564-us-manufacturing-expanded-month.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. manufacturing grew slightly last month and factory hiring increased. The modest gain suggests the economy entered the new year with some momentum. The Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday that its index of manufacturing activity rose in December to 50.7. That's up from a reading of 49.5 in November, which was the lowest re... Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1795564-us-manufacturing-expanded-month.html 2013-01-02T20:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1795526-2013-auto-sales-will-strong-firm-predicts.html DETROIT (AP) — A healthier economy and more model introductions should push U.S. auto sales above the 15 million mark this year, predicts an auto industry research firm. The Polk research firm says auto sales should continue to lead the country's economic recovery, rising nearly 7 percent over 2012 to 15.3 million new vehicle registrations. Automakers rel... Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1795526-2013-auto-sales-will-strong-firm-predicts.html 2013-01-02T17:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/markets/1782638-signs-better-economy-cliff-averted.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Fresh signs of a strengthening U.S. economy on Friday suggested that if Congress and the White House can avert the "fiscal cliff," the economic recovery might finally accelerate in 2013. Consumers spent and earned more in November. And for a second straight month, U.S. companies increased their orders for a category of manufactured goods... Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/markets/1782638-signs-better-economy-cliff-averted.html 2012-12-21T22:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1781384-us-durable-goods-orders-up-07-percent.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. companies boosted their orders in November for long-lasting manufactured goods that reflect investment plans. It was the second straight such increase, an encouraging sign for the economy. The Commerce Department said Friday that overall orders for durable goods rose a seasonally adjusted 0.7 percent in November over October. But a ... Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1781384-us-durable-goods-orders-up-07-percent.html 2012-12-21T13:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/markets/1765980-stocks-fluctuate-amid-china-data-us-budget-talks.html LONDON (AP) — World markets were cautious on Friday as concerns over ongoing U.S. budget talks offset the impact of survey showing China's manufacturing production rose to a 14-month high. European markets struggled after Standard & Poor's lowered its credit outlook on Britain, meaning there is a one in three chance the country could lose its top credit r... Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/markets/1765980-stocks-fluctuate-amid-china-data-us-budget-talks.html 2012-12-14T17:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1750652-us-job-gains-defy-sandy-fears-fiscal-cliff.html WASHINGTON (AP) — It takes more than a superstorm to derail the U.S. job market. Employers added 146,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate dipped to 7.7 percent, a four-year low, the government said Friday. Though modest, the job growth was encouraging because it defied disruptions from Superstorm Sandy and employers' concerns about impending tax... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 23:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1750652-us-job-gains-defy-sandy-fears-fiscal-cliff.html 2012-12-07T23:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1745044-correction-wall-street-story.html NEW YORK (AP) — In a story Dec. 5 about the stock market, The Associated Press misspelled the last name of a market strategist at Prudential Financial. Her name is Quincy Krosby, not Quincy Crosby. A corrected version of the story is below: Stocks gain on "cliff" hope, led by banks Stocks close higher, led by banks and other financial companies, on "fisca... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1745044-correction-wall-street-story.html 2012-12-06T15:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1744992-us-factory-orders-up-08-percent-october.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Orders to U.S. factories rose modestly in October, helped by a big gain in demand for equipment that reflects business investment plans. Factory orders edged up 0.8 percent in October, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. The increase slowed from a 4.5 percent jump in September. Orders for core capital goods, a category viewed as a go... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1744992-us-factory-orders-up-08-percent-october.html 2012-12-05T15:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1739644-us-manufacturing-shrinks-november-to-3-year-low.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. manufacturing shrank in November to its weakest level since July 2009, one month after the Great Recession ended. Worries about automatic tax increases in the New Year cut demand for factory orders and manufacturing jobs. The Institute for Supply Management said Monday that its index of manufacturing conditions fell to a reading of ... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1739644-us-manufacturing-shrinks-november-to-3-year-low.html 2012-12-03T16:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1726070-us-economy-lift-consumers-businesses.html WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers are growing more confident about the job market, companies are ordering more equipment and home prices are rising in most major cities. The latest batch of government data suggests that the economy is improving just as the holiday shopping season begins. The only threat is a package of huge spending cuts and tax increa... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1726070-us-economy-lift-consumers-businesses.html 2012-11-27T22:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1725864-us-orders-core-capital-goods-up-17-percent.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. companies in October increased their orders of machinery and equipment that signal investment plans by the largest amount in five months, a hopeful sign for future economic growth. Orders for core capital goods, considered a proxy for business investment, rose 1.7 percent in October, the best showing since a 2.3 percent rise in May,... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1725864-us-orders-core-capital-goods-up-17-percent.html 2012-11-27T15:00:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/markets/1725922-us-futures-mixed-european-us-news.html NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures are mixed as Greece avoided, at least temporarily, a default on its international loans and the U.S. government posted strong manufacturing numbers for last month. Dow Jones industrial futures are down 1 point to 12,935. The broader S&P futures are flat at 1,403.30. Nasdaq futures are up 5 points to 2,650.75. The European Uni... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/markets/1725922-us-futures-mixed-european-us-news.html 2012-11-27T12:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/markets/1700608-sandy-careful-consumers-lower-us-retail-sales.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Superstorm Sandy combined with cautious consumers to lower retail sales in October and raise concerns about weaker economic growth and a tepid holiday shopping season. Consumers may also be holding back because of anxiety over big tax increases and spending cuts — known as the "fiscal cliff" — that will take effect in January unless Cong... Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/markets/1700608-sandy-careful-consumers-lower-us-retail-sales.html 2012-11-14T18:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1688902-chinas-factory-output-rises-sign-recovery.html BEIJING (AP) — China's auto sales, consumer spending and factory output improved in October in a new sign of economic recovery as the Communist Party prepared to install a new generation of leaders. Growth in factory output accelerated to 9.6 percent over a year earlier from the previous month's 9.2 percent, the government reported Friday. Retail sales ro... Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:09:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1688902-chinas-factory-output-rises-sign-recovery.html 2012-11-09T10:09:00Z