Factory Orders Rise More Than Expected In May

Reuters: Top News, Reuters
Tue, 07/03/2012 - 7:15am

New orders for U.S. factory goods rose more than expected in May, a hopeful sign for U.S. manufacturers who have appeared more vulnerable to Europe's festering debt crisis.

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