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Consumers shop as they wear a mask at a Walmart store in Vernon Hills, Ill., Sunday, May 23, 2021. U.S. consumer confidence rose for a fifth month in June to the highest level since the pandemic began last year as households responded to increased vaccinations and the further re-opening of businesses. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) NYBZ205

July 27, 2021 at 7:19 am

Consumer confidence up slightly in July

The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index inched up in July to 129.1, above last month's reading of 128.9. It's the sixth...

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July 20, 2021 at 5:42 am

US home construction jumps 6.3% in June

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Home construction in the U.S. jumped 6.3% in June, another big swing in a volatile year. The rise in June...

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July 14, 2021 at 5:27 am

Wells Fargo beats expectations with $6 billion profit in 2Q

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Wells Fargo had its most profitable quarter in two years, easily beating Wall Street estimates as the global economy continues...

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July 13, 2021 at 7:46 am

Electrify America to double EV charging stations by 2025

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Electrify America, an electric vehicle charging network funded with money paid by Volkswagen as punishment for its emissions cheating scandal,...

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FILE – In this June 17, 2021 file photo, a sign is displayed at a restaurant in Rolling Meadows, Ill. The Institute for Supply Management said Tuesday, July 6 growth in the services sector, where most Americans work, slowed in June following record expansion in May. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) NYBZ251 NYBZ251

July 6, 2021 at 7:12 am

US service sector grows, albeit slightly slower in June

The Institute for Supply Management said Tuesday that its monthly survey of service industries retreated to a reading of 60.1, following a all-time high reading...

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July 1, 2021 at 7:08 am

US manufacturing activity grows, but slightly slower in June

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Growth in U.S. manufacturing slowed slightly in June, as supply chain problems persist and businesses say they are still struggling...

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June 30, 2021 at 7:04 am

US home contract signings see big rebound in May

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in May, a surprising rebound after months of cooling in the housing market,...

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June 3, 2021 at 7:17 am

US service sector growth surges in May

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Growth in the services sector, where most Americans work, hit an all-time high in May as people flock to bars,...

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FILE – In this Thursday, April 22, 2021 file photo, Marie Tibbott sorts product at EIP Manufacturing in Earlville, Iowa. Growth in U.S. manufacturing picked up in May, even as supply chain problems persist and businesses continue to struggle to find workers. The Institute for Supply Management, a trade group of purchasing managers, said Tuesday, June 1 that its index of manufacturing activity rose in May to a reading of 61.2 from 60.7 in April. (Jessica Reilly/Telegraph Herald via AP, File) IADUB601 IADUB601

June 1, 2021 at 7:11 am

US manufacturing activity grows for the 12th straight month

Growth in U.S. manufacturing picked up in May, even as supply chain problems persist and businesses continue to struggle to find workers.

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May 27, 2021 at 7:02 am

Fewer Americans sign contracts to buy homes in April

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Fewer Americans signed contracts to buy homes in April as a lack of supply continues to foil would-be buyers. The...

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