Derick E. Hingle Contracts to buy homes rose 5.2 percent in July. "factbox" --> More News Wall Street found some momentum Thursday afternoon and closed higher after reports on housing, manufacturing and jobs indicated the economy continues to grow, albeit slowly. The Labor Department said first-time claims for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week but remain well above levels that indicate a healthy economy. The number of buyers who signed contracts to purchase homes rose 5.2 percent in...
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