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What's a boon for manufacturing? One word: Plastics
Brian Bull Aug 3, 2012
Rust Belt manufacturing isn't just about steel -- an uptick in business is boosting plastics, aluminum, and other products as well.
Americans concerned about government corruption
Frank Newport Aug 2, 2012
Gallup's latest data reveals Americans' priorities for whichever man wins the fall presidential election.
Tempered optimism ahead of Caterpillar earnings
Sean Powers Jul 25, 2012
Caterpillar reports earnings today, and few expect the company to show much strength. The heavy equipment maker has been doing well, but that looks to change.
Some economic slowdown in the U.S., gas prices remain stable
Julia Coronado Jul 2, 2012
There's news this morning that folks who do the ordering at factories are increasingly wary. The Markit U.S. Purchasing Managers Index was a disappointment, its worst showing since late 2010.
European contraction impacts U.S. exports
Mitchell Hartman Jul 2, 2012
Exports have been one of the few bright spots in the U.S. recovery, but they're slowing down.
Mexican economy poised to grow after election
Jennifer Collins Jul 2, 2012
In Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto of Institutional Revolutionary Party has taken the presidency. He inherits an economy that's on the upswing, and Americans may soon be buying a lot more "Made in Mexico" goods.
Skilled factory workers hard to find
Mitchell Hartman Jun 21, 2012
A report says more than half of American companies are having trouble finding enough skilled workers to hire. Why don’t employers train workers instead?
How Americans view institutions, big and small
Frank Newport Jun 21, 2012
As part of our weekly Attitude Check, we look at recent Gallup data on how Americans feel about big versus small business, government, and other institutions.
Manufacturing slows in China
Rob Schmitz Jun 4, 2012
Figures coming out of China are showing a slowdown in manufacturing signalling that Western consumers are buying less.
Law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf files for bankruptcy
Amy Scott May 29, 2012
Dewey & LeBoeuf, one of the largest law firms in the country, filed for bankruptcy last night after months of financial turmoil and partner defections.
