Business sales slump in June deepens economic weakness
Washington AP reports June total business sales fell 2.1 percent to 419.2 billion after a 0.4 percent May rise, the second largest monthly drop on record since 1867. Inventories rose 0.4 percent to 590.1 billion, signaling ongoing sluggish demand and a weak third quarter growth outlook.
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Maryland Port Administration to ship subsidies to win Baltimore cargo
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