Tuesday, November 15, 2011

November 15, 2011

LAWMAKERS SCRUTINIZE US FOREIGN AID TO CHINA

Today in Manufacturing
The House subcommittee is examining assistance in clean energy technology that some claim is tantamount to subsidies for the Chinese government ... continue

RETAIL SALES RISE FOR 5TH STRAIGHT MONTH
Today in Manufacturing
The fifth straight monthly gain in retail sales suggests the economy maintained solid growth at the start of the fourth quarter ... continue

QATAR WANTS TO LINK GAS PRICES WITH OIL
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Qatar's ruler says gas-producing nations should seek a pricing system linked to oil markets as a way to promote greater use of the fuel ... continue

SEPTEMBER MACHINE TOOL ORDERS ROSE NEARLY 23%
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The latest monthly sales totals were the second-highest in the past 15 years, but high sales volumes may indicate manufacturers' wariness over scheduled changes in IRS depreciation rules. Click to continue

HOUSE-SENATE NEGOTIATORS UNVEIL SPENDING BILL
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The approximately $182 billion measure would fund day-to-day operations at numerous agencies and keep the government running until Dec. 16 ... continue

USMTO: TECHNOLOGY SALES SOAR OVER 2010
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September manufacturing technology orders totaled $606.56 million, the second highest number in 15 years of tracking the industry ... continue

COMPANIES PAID LESS IN OCTOBER FOR ENERGY, AUTOS
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Lowered wholesales prices mean consumers will have more buying power, potentially boosting consumer spending heading into the holiday season ... continue

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