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U.S. stocks were little changed, after the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index dropped the most since June yesterday, amid concern Europe’s debt crisis is worsening.
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By Inyoung Hwang |
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Demand for goods such as machinery and electronics climbed more than forecast in November, showing U.S. companies are planning to expand next year as they look beyond the tax increases and spending cuts slated to take effect.
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By Michelle Jamrisko and Alex Kowalski |
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Exports from the Ocean State rose 9.1 percent in November to $195.9 million on a month-to-month, seasonally adjusted basis after rising 1.4 percent in October, according to an international trade statistics report from e-forecasting.com.
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Despite economic challenges that persist in many countries around the world, Rhode Island continues to be actively engaged in the global economy.
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Guest Column: Ned Handy
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9/10/12
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U.S. stock futures were little changed, after the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index yesterday reached its highest level since April, as investors awaited reports on consumer confidence and leading economic indicators.
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By Corinne Gretler and Lu Wang |
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The Port of Davisville at Quonset Business Park had its third consecutive record-breaking year, according to Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee, who joined state officials and local business leaders on Wednesday to announce the port’s success.
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By PBN Staff
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When industry insiders talk international travel in Rhode Island, they really don’t.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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U.S. stocks fell, after the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose to its highest level since April, amid investor concern European leaders will fail to quell the region’s debt crisis.
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By Inyoung Hwang |
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U.S. stock futures rose, following the first weekly drop in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index this year, on growing speculation Japan will stimulate its economy.
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By Rita Nazareth |
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Oil climbed to the highest level in more than a week in New York on speculation that central banks will take more steps to boost economic growth, spurring demand for raw materials.
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By Grant Smith |
