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Finally, some good news on manufacturing - from China
Juliana Liu Oct 24, 2012
Manufacturing activity in October rises to a three month high and China eclipses the U.S. in foreign direct investment.
Retailers report another strong sales month
Jeff Horwich Oct 15, 2012
U.S. retail sales rose 1.1 percent in September with Americans spending more on cars, electronics and gas.
At time of joblessness, some jobs go begging
Jeff Tyler Oct 9, 2012
Hundreds of thousands of well-paid jobs in manufacturing are left empty because many people lack the skills to fill positions as machinists or welders.
Lenovo to manufacture computers in N.C.
Leoneda Inge Oct 3, 2012
The world's No. 2 computer maker Lenovo will hire 115 people to build computer servers, laptops and tablets in Whitsett, N.C., near its North American headquarters.
Despite bad manufacturing, job data -- stocks up in Europe
Jeff Horwich Oct 1, 2012
September manufacturing wilted in Europe -- and a new unemployment report by the EU shows lots of young people were out of work in August. But European stock markets had a strong day. What gives?
Manufacturers consider buying former GM plants
Kate Archer Kent Sep 28, 2012
Dozens of shuttered GM plants across the country are for sale, and a recent uptick in manufacturing means there are many interested buyers.
Additive Manufacturing: The U.S. Government's Hopes for 3D Printing
David Brancaccio Sep 27, 2012
The Obama Administration hopes to put $1 billion towards the future of manufacturing, with an emphasis on areas like 3D printing -- which is gaining more traction in the medical industry.
Training for new manufacturing skill requirements
David Gura Sep 11, 2012
North Carolina community colleges work with local companies on which job skills to teach students.
Nevada program tries to bridge the skills gap
Ross Andrews Sep 7, 2012
Youth Radio checks out a pilot program that tries to connect young people with manufacturers who are struggling to fill open jobs.
Manufacturing slows down in China
Jeremy Hobson Sep 4, 2012
Manufacturing activity fell last month in China for the first time in almost a year. This follows a string of other bad news when it comes to the Chinese economy.
