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Robotic toy hamsters, the latest Barbie dolls and stylish boots are disappearing from store shelves as holiday shoppers start to get serious. But don't confuse this with the days of Tickle Me Elmo.
Factory orders are expected to show a gain in September in a further sign of a revival in manufacturing that should help support the overall economy.
New orders to U.S. factories fell in August by the largest amount in five months, as American manufacturers struggle to emerge from the recession.
Orders to U.S. factories rose less than expected in July as reduced demand for petroleum products offset a jump in orders for aircraft and other transportation goods.
AutoNation Inc. said Wednesday it will increase vehicle orders in the fourth quarter as it seeks to restock showroom floors emptied out during the Cash for Clunkers program.
Air pollution control and industrial ventilation systems maker Ceco Environmental Corp. said Wednesday it received $4.4 million in new orders.
In an Aug. 13 Q&A about a stock trading service called "flash orders," The Associated Press, relying on a news release, reported erroneously that the exchange Direct Edge ECN LLC planned to stop offering the orders. The exchange said it is suspending plans to introduce a certain type of flash orders, not stopping all flash orders. It acknowledged that the news release could have caused confusion about the change.
A practice that gives some traders a split-second advantage in buying or selling stocks is on its way toward extinction.
Factory orders rose in June for the fourth time in five months, an unexpected gain and the latest sign of recovery in the ailing manufacturing sector.
The Securities and Exchange Commission is moving toward banning a trading practice that gives some brokerages a split-second advantage in buying or selling stocks.
Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., has asked federal securities regulators to crack down on a high-speed computing advantage that large financial firms have over other investors.
Boeing Co. delivered 125 commercial jets in the second quarter, one less than the same period in 2008.
Orders to U.S. factories jumped in May by the largest amount in nearly a year, another sign that the nosedive in manufacturing is nearing an end.
Qantas Airways Ltd. said Friday it has canceled orders for some Boeing 787s and delayed delivery of others as the recession slows air travel and tight credit hampers purchases of new aircraft.
United has said it is asking Airbus and Boeing for proposals to replace its largest planes. Here's a look at its current fleet, seat count, and average age:
Orders to U.S. factories rose 0.7 percent in April, the second increase in three months and further evidence that manufacturers may be recovering.
Boeing Co. on Thursday reported a sharp drop in orders for its passenger and cargo jets in April, as the troubled global economy continued to hurt demand from airlines and cargo services.
Boeing Co. says orders for its jetliners fell by more than 70 percent in April as the economic downturn continued to dampen demand from airlines and cargo planes.
Orders to U.S. factories fell a larger-than-expected 0.9 percent in March, while factory shipments dropped for a record eighth consecutive month. The report was further evidence of the severity of the recession.
Packaging Corp. of America is hardly an economic bellwether, but a boost in orders at the box maker might be among the early signs that the recession is easing.
Boeing Co. reported sharply lower monthly orders for jetliners on Thursday, as the ailing economy forced airlines to reduce flights and cancel orders.
Orders to U.S. factories posted an increase in February after six straight monthly declines, providing another glimmer of hope that the economy's deep plunge may be starting to moderate.
Boeing Co. on Thursday reported sharply lower orders for its freight and passenger jets in February, another sign that demand for everything from autos to appliances continues to fall across the nation.
Orders to U.S. factories fell for a record sixth straight month in January as demand declined across a wide cross-section of industries.
Orders to U.S. factories fell for a record fifth straight month in December, closing out the worst year for American manufacturers since 2002. Analysts say the deepening U.S. recession will mean further weakness in coming months.
President Obama declared a "National Emergency" today, October 24, 2009, because of the Swine Flu, but can that declaration lead to the U.S.
Final Update: Fathima Rifqa Bary to return home -- OrlandoSentinel.comFathima Rifqa Bary, the Ohio teenage runaway whose story of Muslim-to-Christianity conversion and charges of family abuse sparked debates about personal freedom, is going back to her home state.
Mozzarella Caprese Leads To Chef's Arrest -Police said too many orders of a popular Italian dish caused a chef to pull a gun on two women at a Boca Raton pizza parlor.
Court rules new evidence will be heard in murder - St. Petersburg TimesA state appellate court ruled Friday that Leo Schofield, convicted in 1989 of murdering his wife, deserves a hearing so that a judge can review important new evidence to decide if Schofield should get a second trial.
The small movement, headed by Alan Keyes who seems to be a disgruntled loser, that demands to see proof that has not already been presented that Barack Obama is a "natural born citizen" has added to its ranks a soldier. Not just any soldier, but a combat veteran.
This morning MSNBC reported a court action against 3 companies that are sending out Billions of Robo Calls... You've all gotten them... "Extend your car warranty"... "Take advantage of our program to lower your credit card interest rates" and other invasive calls...
When the economy slows down, steel haulers know it immediately. If the economy slows a little, steel orders drop and there are fewer loads of steel. If the economy slows significanty, steel orders end and there are no loads to haul.
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Judge's Ruling Means Casey Anthony Must Attend HearingsORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Judge Stan Strickland overruled a motion Thursday afternoon filed by Casey Anthony's attorney, Jose Baez, to keep her out of court. The judge's ruling means Casey will have to appear at a pretrial hearing Friday at 8:30am.
Casey Anthony's defense wants prosecutors removedExcerpt: Casey Anthony's defense team filed a motion late today asking a judge to remove the prosecutors from her case.
Anthony Lawyers Hope For Private Jail ServiceORLANDO, Fla. -- The lawyer for George and Cindy Anthony said Tuesday that he is negotiating a private service for Caylee that includes a jailhouse family reunion with Casey Anthony.
Judge Orders Casey Anthony To Appear In Court - Judge Denies Motion To Waive Her AppearanceORLANDO, Fla. -- Casey Anthony tried to waive her right to appear at a court hearing Friday, but a judge ordered her to be there.
Obama's Order Is Likely to Tighten Auto Standards Mr. Obama's presidential memorandum will order the Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider the Bush administration's past rejection of the California application.
Judge: Casey Anthony must appear in courtExcerpt: Circuit Court Judge Stan Strickland, who is presiding over the first-degree murder case against Casey Anthony, signed an order today requiring that she attend all future hearings.
Hot Aussie Wants to Return Mystery Man's Tuxedo JacketExcerpt: A 24-year-old Australian woman, armed with a YouTube account, is in search of her Prince Charming. Instead of a glass slipper, this woman's sole lead is a left-behind tuxedo jacket.
Casey Anthony update: no family visitors and more from commissaryExcerpt: Orange County jail officials released Casey Anthony's latest commissary order -- a total of $40.48 -- this afternoon.
Qantas mulls compensation from Boeing for 787 delaysThey did it to Airbus for the A380 and now Boeing will likely pay the price for a slipping schedule on the 787. As the largest predicted operator to date with 115 on order, this is one airline Boeing will not want to annoy too much.
Unfit Britons to Lose NHS CareObese people, smokers and alcoholics will all be refused treatment under the new NHS guidelines.
Airbus Delivers 330 Aircraft Versus Boeing's 329A win is a win, even if it is only by 1 plane. Airbus needs all the good news it can get and this is more than welcome.
Airbus leads Boeing as orders surge in first half of 2007Airbus's order-fest at last month's Paris air show has catapulted it ahead of its rival in what was a record first six months for sales that has seen the combined backlog surge to 5,700 aircraft.
Airbus pulls ahead of Boeing in new planes ordered this yearAirbus is now well and truly back in one sense, but simple order numbers do not tell the whole story.
Take By 100 Shares (No Hasslers)Investors Day is 'festives' and 'champagnes' bursting in stock exchanges.
Airbus sells 158 planes by April end...and all single aisle typesThe numbers are unspectacular, but is a real cause for concern is that almost all of these planes are from the single aisle A320 family, where the margins are comparatively low.
US Soldiers Against Iraq War Seeking Way Out: Casualties of ConscienceAs criticism of the Iraq war grows at home, some US soldiers abroad are rejecting Bush's mission. On military bases across Germany, many are now seeking a way out through desertion or early discharge.
Boeing wins $1.6bn BA plane orderBritish Airways has placed its first order for long-haul aircraft for nine years, as it embarks on the costly expansion and renewal of its fleet, which is expected to lead to orders worth more than $10bn during the coming decade.
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