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U.S. architectural, engineering and related services report 4.5% change in revenue from Q2 2019 to Q2 2018
Revenue for architectural, engineering and related services across the U.S. was $88.7 billion for the 2nd quarter of 2019, a 4.5 percent increase over the same quarter in 2018.
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Shipments of household appliance manufacturing unchanged in July
Shipments for household appliance manufacturing were stable at $1.7 billion in July, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report, which was released in September.
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U.S. book, directory and mailing list and other publishing services report 5.8% change in revenue from Q2 2019 to Q2 2018
Revenue for book, directory and mailing list and other publishing services across the U.S. was $9.6 billion for the 2nd quarter of 2019, a 5.8 percent decrease from the same quarter in 2018.
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Apparel, piece goods and notions wholesalers report 1.9 percent increase in September sales
Sales by apparel, piece goods and notions wholesalers in September were $12.3 billion, an increase of 1.9 percent from the revised August 2019 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Household appliances and electrical and electronic goods wholesalers report 7.2 percent increase in year-over-year August sales
Sales by household appliances and electrical and electronic goods wholesalers in August 2019 were $49.1 billion, an increase of 7.2 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Miscellaneous manufacturing industry's Q2 income down 3.9%
The miscellaneous manufacturing industry's after-tax income in the second quarter of 2019 was down 3.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Basic chemicals, resins and synthetics industry Q2 net sales down 13.6%
The basic chemicals, resins and synthetics industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2019 were down 13.6 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Approved construction of Midwest housing units in September increases over same month last year
The total number of housing units approved for construction in September 2019 for the United States' Midwest region was 16,300, compared to 15,300 for September 2018, according to figures released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Wood products industry’s Q2 retained earnings down 11.4%
The wood products industry’s retained earnings in the second quarter of 2019 was down 11.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Pharmaceuticals and medicines industry Q2 net sales up 1.9%
The pharmaceuticals and medicines industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2019 were up 1.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Aerospace products and parts industry reports $74.8 billion in Q2 net sales
The aerospace products and parts industry had $74.8 billion in net sales in the 2nd quarter of 2019.
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U.S. hospitals services report 1.4% increase in revenue from Q1 to Q2 2019
Revenue for hospitals industries across the U.S. was $304.9 billion for the 2nd quarter of 2019, a 1.4 percent increase over the previous quarter.
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Drugs and druggists' sundries wholesalers report 1.5 percent increase in September sales
Sales by drugs and druggists' sundries wholesalers in September were $61.4 billion, an increase of 1.5 percent from the revised August 2019 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Petroleum and coal products industry Q2 net sales down 1.5%
The petroleum and coal products industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2019 were down 1.5 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Chemicals industry Q2 net sales down 0.5%
The chemicals industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2019 were down 0.5 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Shipments of electric lighting equipment manufacturing unchanged in July
Shipments for electric lighting equipment manufacturing were stable at $1.1 billion in July, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report, which was released in September.
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Paper and paper products wholesalers report 0.5 percent decrease in September sales
Sales by paper and paper products wholesalers in September were $7.5 billion, a decrease of 0.5 percent from the revised August 2019 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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U.S. air transportation services report 4.1% change in revenue from Q2 2019 to Q2 2018
Revenue for air transportation services across the U.S. was $57.8 billion for the 2nd quarter of 2019, a 4.1 percent increase over the same quarter in 2018.
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Miscellaneous durable goods wholesalers report 2.2 percent increase in September sales
Sales by miscellaneous durable goods wholesalers in September were $19.4 billion, an increase of 2.2 percent from the revised August 2019 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Motor vehicles and parts industry reports $214.6 billion in Q2 net sales
The motor vehicles and parts industry had $214.6 billion in net sales in the 2nd quarter of 2019.