ACT News Updates

Business

Factory Orders Rise for Fourth Straight Month

New orders for U.S.-made goods increased for a fourth straight month in March and orders for capital equipment were stronger than previously reported, pointing to a sustained recovery in the manufacturing sector.

May 4, 2017
Business

Manufacturing Expanded Less Than Forecast in April

America鈥檚 factories expanded less than forecast in April as measures of orders and employment pulled back, Institute for Supply Management data showed聽May 1.

May 1, 2017
Business

Factory Output Falls Most Since August Amid Drop in Autos

Output at U.S. manufacturers fell in March by the most since August as production of automobiles and parts and business equipment declined, Federal Reserve data showed聽April 18.

April 18, 2017
Business

Manufacturing in US Kept Expanding at Robust Pace in March

America鈥檚 factories continued to expand in March at a robust pace, demonstrating momentum in an industry that struggled for the better part of the past two years, Institute for Supply Management data showed April 3.

April 4, 2017
Business

US Manufacturing Expands at Robust Pace in March

America鈥檚 factories continued to expand in March at a robust pace, demonstrating momentum in an industry that struggled for the better part of the past two years, Institute for Supply Management data showed聽April 3.

April 3, 2017
Business

Manufacturing Production in Rises for Sixth Straight Month

Output at U.S. manufacturers rose in February for a sixth consecutive month, underscoring a sustained rebound in the industry.

March 17, 2017
Business

FedEx Wins Connecticut Independent Contractor Appeals Court Case

An appeals court has ruled that FedEx Ground Package System drivers working out of a terminal in Hartford, Connecticut, are independent contractors and not employees of the package carrier.

March 7, 2017
Business

Manufacturing in US Expands at Fastest Pace Since August 2014

Manufacturing expanded in February at the fastest pace since August 2014 as factory managers reported stronger orders and production.

March 1, 2017
Business

Orders for Durable Goods in US Rebounded 1.8% in January

Orders for U.S. durable goods rebounded in January, a sign companies remained upbeat at the start of the year.

February 27, 2017
Business

Factory Production Rises for Fourth Time in Five Months

U.S. factory output increased in January for the fourth time in five months amid gains in machinery and chemicals, extending a gradual recovery in manufacturing.

February 15, 2017