New orders for manufactured durable goods increased $1.1 billion, or 0.3%, from the previous month to $334.8 billion in June, the U.S. Census Bureau said in its most recent advance report. The increase followed a 4% May decrease. Excluding transportation, new orders increased 0.6%. Excluding defense, new orders increased 0.3%. Computers and electronic products drove the increase, $900 million or 3.1% to $31.1 billion.
Survey: More bank boards bringing in directors with M&A expertise
The percentage of bank boards with expertise in mergers and acquisitions has grown in the past year as the regulatory environment has become more favorable to such activity, according to a new survey on bank governance by Bank...









