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Port of Baltimore’s Seagirt terminal set for expansion in 2012
The expanded Seagirt Marine Terminal will open for business in August 2012, its operator said Wednesday, with upgrades that will make the Port of Baltimore more hospitable to the next […]
Construction of new homes plummeted again in April
WASHINGTON — For homebuilders, it hardly feels like an economic recovery. Nearly two years after the recession ended, the pace of construction is inching along at less than half the […]
Retail sales up for 10th straight month in April
WASHINGTON — Consumers spent more on gasoline, clothing and autos in April, pushing retail sales up for a 10th straight month. But much of the gain came from a surge […]
US businesses ordered more factory goods in March
WASHINGTON — U.S. businesses increased orders for industrial machinery, computers and autos in March, lifting factory orders for the fifth consecutive month. The Commerce Department says orders rose 3 percent […]
New-home construction increases 7.2 percent in March
WASHINGTON — Builders broke ground on more new homes last month, giving the weak housing market a slight boost at the start of the spring buying season. Home construction rose […]
Businesses boost stockpiles for 14th month
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. businesses added to their stockpiles in February for a 14th straight month and sales increased for an eighth consecutive month. The gains suggest factory orders will […]
Inventories and sales both gain in February
WASHINGTON — Businesses added to their stockpiles for a 14th straight month in February while sales increased for an eighth consecutive month, signs that factories expect to see rising demand […]
Consumer spending increases 0.4 percent in March
WASHINGTON — Consumers spent more in March on furniture, electronics and at restaurants, but also paid more for gas. Retail sales increased 0.4 percent last month, the Commerce Department said […]
MPT film explores the importance of the Bay Bridge
SALISBURY — It was the largest public works project in the state’s history and, at the time, the world’s longest overwater structure. It allowed Maryland‘s eastern and western shores to […]
Sales of wholesale goods slip in February
WASHINGTON — Wholesale businesses boosted inventories for the 14th consecutive month but sold fewer cars, pieces of furniture and petroleum products in February, the first decline in 20 months. Sales […]
Business inventories and sales rise in January
WASHINGTON (AP) — Businesses added to their stockpiles in January for a 13th consecutive month and total sales rose by the largest amount in 10 months. Business inventories rose 0.9 […]
Retail sales up 1 percent in February
WASHINGTON — Shoppers snapped up new cars, clothing and electronics in February, pushing retail sales up for the eighth straight month. Retail sales rose 1 percent last month, the Commerce […]
