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Factory orders post gains in November

WASHINGTON - Businesses ordered more factory goods in November, responding to stronger consumer demand for household appliances, computers, and furniture.

The Commerce Department said Tuesday that total orders increased 0.7 percent in November. That follows a 0.7 percent drop in October.

The overall manufacturing figure was pulled down by a drop in volatile transportation orders. Excluding...

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