U.S. manufacturing sector grows at rapid clip

Posted May 3, 2010 at 10:38 a.m.

Associated Press | The U.S. manufacturing sector expanded at the fastest pace in nearly six
years in April, as factories continue to lead the economy’s rebound.

The Institute for Supply Management, a private trade group
of purchasing executives, said Monday that its manufacturing index rose to
60.4 last month from 59.6 in March. It’s the ninth straight month of
growth. A level above 50 indicates expansion.

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