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2012 a ‘year of contrasts’ for R.I. real estate, says Capstone
For Rhode Island’s commercial real estate market, 2012 was a “year of contrasts between large and small transactions across all property types,” according to Capstone Properties’ 2012 real estate survey. more
| 4/2/13
Orders to U.S. factories climb on demand for autos, planes
Orders placed with U.S. factories increased in February, boosted by a pickup in demand for motor vehicles and commercial aircraft. more
Foreclosure starts, deeds fall in Bristol County, Mass., in Feb.
Bristol County, Mass., foreclosure starts dropped 46.8 percent in February while finished foreclosures dropped 46.4 percent compared with the second month of 2012, The Warren Group said Tuesday. more
| 4/2/13
N. Providence mill lands spot on historic register
The Lymansville Co. Mill, following long-term restoration, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service, announced the R.I. Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission. more
Manufacturing cools in U.S. as government cuts loom
Manufacturing grew less than forecast in March as orders and production cooled, highlighting the risk of a U.S. economic slowdown this quarter as federal budget cuts take effect. more
Providence metro ranks No. 66 on list of ‘best places for young adults’
The Providence metropolitan area ranked No. 66 on The Business Journal’s rankings of which of the 102 major markets in the United States are the best places for young adults to start their careers. more
| 4/1/13
S&P 500 rally shows analysts slow or investors too sanguine
The advance that pushed the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to a record left companies trading closer to analyst price estimates than any time in at least seven years. more
Home contract signings fall on lean inventory
Americans signed fewer contracts to buy previously owned homes in February, indicating a pause in momentum for an industry that is helping power the economy. more
Bloomberg News | 4/1/13
CONECT Newport conference puts focus on trade
The Coalition of New England Companies for Trade held its first conference 17 years ago in Mystic, Conn., with just 80 attendees. It has grown to have an expected Newport audience this week of up to 275 professionals interested in learning new best practices to confront challenges centered on business importing and exporting. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 4/1/13

R.I. export growth is broadening
Rhode Island export growth is broadening beyond scrap metal. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 4/1/13

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