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IBD'S TOP 10.(A)
Techs Lead Stocks Higher Again
1The Nasdaq surged 2.6% on sharply heavier volume. It was up as much as 4.4% until the last hour of trade. Internet, software, networking and chip stocks all paced the rally. The S&P 500 gained 0.8%, the Dow 0.6% as NYSE volume also soared. Cable TV, airline, genetics and leisure services advanced. Small caps rallied for smaller gains. More on this page, B2
Bush Targets The Midterm Curse
2President Bush made a final dash through four states, trying to ward off the traditional curse that tips midterm elections against the president's party. With both houses of Congress at stake, the outcome of today's vote will play a huge role on the fate of both parties' agendas on taxes and other issues. See related story on this page
Factory Orders Fell 2.3% In Sept.
3But that was less than the 3% decline economists had forecast. And excluding volatile transportation orders, new orders for factory goods climbed 0.6%. Year over year, factory orders climbed 3.5% due to easy comparisons. Capital goods orders slid again month-to-month, but remained positive year over year. See Vital Signs on A2
Layoffs Surged 151% In October
- Stocks lifted by factory orders report.
- News wire article from: United Press International May 2, 2003 700+ words
...focused on strong report on factory orders. The blue-chip Dow Jones...following an encouraging report on factory orders. Orders to the nation's...more than expected in March. Factory orders jumped 2.2 percent to $329...
- U.S. Factory Orders Up 0.5 Percent in January
- Newspaper article from: Xinhua English Newswire March 5, 1996 700+ words
U.S. factory orders rose 0.5 percent in January, the second consecutive...December. The department revised the December's factory orders report. In December, U.S. factory orders increased 1.7 percent, stronger than the 1...
- Factory orders up; jobs shrink.
- Newspaper article from: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) April 24, 2003 700+ words
...the government reported a rise in factory orders and business investment but an increase in joblessness. Factory orders beat expectations and rose by 2...The Commerce Department said factory orders for big-ticket manufactured goods...
- FACTORY ORDERS RISE AMID FEARS OF INFLATION.(BUSINESS)
- Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY) October 6, 1994 700+ words
...RUBIN Associated Press WASHINGTON Factory orders increased more rapidly in August than...Commerce Department said Wednesday that factory orders, which help measure future production...outnumbered gainers by more than 3 to 1. Factory orders have risen 11 times in the past 13...
- August Factory Orders Surge; Renews Fears of Interest Rates
- Newspaper article from: The Journal Record October 6, 1994 700+ words
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Factory orders increased more rapidly in August...Department said Wednesday that factory orders, which help measure future production...economy's underlying strength." Factory orders have risen 11 times in the past...
- Aug. Factory Orders Rise
- Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times Glenn Somerville October 5, 1994 700+ words
...manufacturing sector. The increase in factory orders during August was the strongest since...percent. Previously, Commerce said July factory orders had fallen more sharply, by 2.3...show a smaller decline. The August factory orders report showed orders for transportation...
- Aug 5: Factory Orders Up - Economic Highlights
- Newspaper article from: Zacks Investment Research - Economic Highlights Dimitra Stamatoukos August 5, 2009 700+ words
Aug 5: Factory Orders Up - Economic Highlights increased by 0...downward from 1.2%). Since July 2008, factory orders have fallen by 19.7%. Excluding transportation, factory orders increased by 2.3% in July and have also...
- FACTORY ORDERS UP IN FEBRUARY.(Main)
- Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY) March 30, 1990 700+ words
...Byline: United Press International Factory orders rebounded by 1.8 percent in February...January. The February increase in factory orders, to $231.6 billion, follows a...department said. Excluding defense items, factory orders rose 1.2 percent last month after...