Existing home sales declined 5.1% in January to the lowest level since July 2012, the National Association of Realtors said Feb. 21.
February 21, 2014Business
Heavy-Duty Truck Sales Up 7.5% to Best January Total Since 2007
Class 8 truck sales rose 7.5% in January to the highest total for the month in seven years and the fifth straight month in which sales have improved year-over-year, WardsAuto.com reported.
February 24, 2014Business
January Retail Sales Fall 0.4%
Retail sales fell in January by the most in a year and a half, hurt by bad weather and slow growth in employment and personal income.
February 14, 2014Business
4.1% Rise in Retail Sales Predicted for 2014
Retail sales are projected to increase 4.1% in 2014 as the economy continues to improve, the National Retail Federation said.
February 7, 2014Business
New Home Sales Decline 7% in December
New home sales declined 7% in December, the Commerce Department reported Jan. 27.
January 27, 2014Business
Existing Home Sales Rise in December
Existing home sales increased 1% in December, the first rise in four months, the National Association of Realtors said Jan. 23.
January 23, 2014Business
Dec. Truck Sales Up 8.6%
Heavy-duty truck sales climbed in December to the highest level in two years for the final month before the bonus depreciation tax benefit expired at year’s end.
January 20, 2014Business
Retail Sales Rise in December
Retail sales grew 0.2% in December, the Commerce Department reported Jan. 14.
January 14, 2014Business
Year in Review: Orders for Heavy-Duty Trucks Grew in Nine of First 10 Months of 2013
Orders for heavy-duty North American trucks grew in nine of the first 10 months of the year, as industry watchers wondered when the mild slump in U.S. truck sales would end.
December 24, 2013BusinessEquipment
Nov. Class 8 Sales Rise 1% in Third Consecutive Increase
Sales of Class 8 trucks slowed in November, gaining just 1% from the same month last year, while marking the third straight month of year-over-year increases, WardsAuto.com reported.
December 16, 2013