ISM Services Index drops more than forecast
WASHINGTON - Growth in U.S. service industries eased more than forecast in July, foreshadowing a slower pace of economic expansion in the second half...
Factory orders rise, led by aircraft
WASHINGTON - Orders placed with American factories rose in June as international buyers, buoyed by the strongest global expansion since the 1970s, bought more...
CVS exceeds analysts expectations in 2Q
WOONSOCKET - CVS Caremark Corp. reported second-quarter profit and sales that rose more than analysts estimated on contributions from pharmacy-benefits manager Caremark RX Inc.,...
U.S. home sales unexpectedly rise
WASHINGTON - Americans unexpectedly signed more contracts to buy previously owned homes in June, a sign that housing may be starting to stabilize, Bloomberg...
Leasing, terminal revenues increase for Capital
EAST PROVIDENCE – Capital Properties Inc. – an East Providence company that operates an oil terminal and owns about 18 acres in the downtown...
Downtown Improvement District <br> introduces more floral plantings
PROVIDENCE – Flanked by 10 of the Downtown Improvement District’s “Yellow Shirt” street team, the program’s director today introduced another round of floral plantings...
Consumer confidence jumps more than expected
NEW YORK - Consumer confidence in the U.S. jumped more than forecast this month to the highest level in almost six years, suggesting the...
ICSC-UBS report says retail rebounded last week
NEW YORK – Sales at U.S. retail stores open at least one year rose a seasonally adjusted 1.1 percent over the past week, reversing...
Power prices may rise with temperatures in N.E.
Wholesale electricity prices in the U.S. Northeast may rise as hotter weather was forecast to increased demand for power to run air conditioners, Bloomberg...
AAA reports another decrease in R.I. gas prices
PROVIDENCE – AAA Southern New England reported today that Rhode Island gas prices have dropped 5 cents over the past week, in the second...
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