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Manufacturing sector continues to expand in February

March 3, 2003
Manufacturing activity grew for a fourth straight month in February, the Institute for Supply Management reported.

However, the institute's index of manufacturing activity was 50.5, down from the January reading of 53.9. A level above 50 indicates expansion.