December durable-goods orders up 3.1% on broad-based gains

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December durable-goods orders up 3.1% on broad-based gains

Orders for durable goods jumped by 3.1% in December, led by stronger
demand for airplanes and capital equipment, the Commerce Department
reported Friday.

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