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U.S. stocks advance as market reopens after Hurricane Sandy
U.S. stocks advanced as equity markets in the world’s largest economy reopened after Hurricane Sandy caused the longest weather-related shutdown since 1888. more
Leadership RI 2013 class to focus on Quonset Point
The 2013 Leadership Rhode Island class will focus its action projects on Quonset Point, Mike Ritz, executive LRI director, announced the plan at the group’s Un-Masquerade Party on Friday, Oct. 26. more
| 10/31/12
Jobless claims in U.S. rose more than forecast in holidays
More Americans than forecast filed claims for unemployment insurance payments last week as the closing of some state agencies during the holidays prompted the government to estimate figures. more
ADP says U.S. companies add most workers in 8 months
Employment accelerated in October as company payrolls expanded the most in eight months, an indication the U.S. labor market was on the upswing at the start of the fourth quarter, according to a private report based on payrolls. more
ISM index of U.S. manufacturing increased to 51.7 in October
Manufacturing in the U.S. expanded in October at a faster pace than projected as orders and production picked up, showing the industry is stabilizing. more
Tax data-based revisions push R.I. job numbers in spring higher
A recent tax data analysis of the state’s labor market showed better job growth estimates for the second quarter of 2012 than originally reported from a monthly estimate. more
Leading economic indicators continue to rise in September
An index of Rhode Island’s leading economic indicators produced by Providence Business News and e-forecasting.com rose to 120.5 in September. more
| 11/2/12
REITs are part of most portfolios
Do you have a REIT in your portfolio? more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 11/12/12

Public-private partnerships can close skills gap
In order to figure out how to solve a problem, you first have to figure out what the solution should look like. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 11/12/12

Business owner credit profiles improve across U.S., but not in R.I.
During the last four years, the average credit profile of U.S. small business owners has improved in 45 of 50 states and the District of Columbia, but not Rhode Island, according to a report by The Direct Capital Corp. more
| 11/6/12
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