U.S. productivity surges as firms squeeze workers
Posted: February 5, 2010 at 4:30 a.m.
Productivity in the U.S. surged in the fourth quarter and factories received more orders in December than anticipated, showing companies are keeping payrolls lean to rebuild profits.
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