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National activity index dropped in June - 07/28/2010

The Chicago Fed National Activity Index dropped to -0.63 in June from +0.31 in May.  -More- 

Rising profits boost dividend and cash but not hiring - 07/28/2010

Profits are increasing for many U.S.  -More- 

U.S. firms keep on trucking in Q2 - 07/28/2010

U.S. trucking firms are reporting improved results for the second quarter as demand improves for freight. J.B.  -More- 

Nash Finch reports Q2 profit of $10.7M - 07/28/2010

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WinWholesale unveils bath, kitchen website - 07/28/2010

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Owens & Minor Q2 profit rose 25% - 07/28/2010

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Reliance Steel rebounds to Q2 profit of $61.6M - 07/28/2010

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Justice Department threatens to sue Fastenal - 07/28/2010

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Taiga Building Q1 profit dropped, but sales were up - 07/28/2010

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Are you letting the best job candidates get away? - 07/28/2010

The quality of the applicants that you don't hire can be an important recruiting metric, writes John Sullivan.  -More- 

How to avoid letting data, time and emotion cripple decision making - 07/28/2010

Decisions made with a lack of data and time and excess emotion often lead to strategic missteps, writes Art Petty.  -More- 

7 steps for making a marketing plan - 07/28/2010

The first step to creating a marketing plan is to understand your market and your competition, writes Todd Schnick.  -More- 

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