Business activity in the U.S. expanded in July at a faster pace than projected, signaling manufacturing is driving growth in the world’s largest economy.

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Major business and economic events scheduled for Friday:

Business borrowing remains weak while housing credit continues to edge up, according to the latest lending aggregates released by the Reserve Bank.

Business calendar Aug 2-6

Major business and economic events scheduled for Friday: WASHINGTON -- Commerce Department releases second-quarter gross domestic product, 8:30 a.m.

Cecil County, Md. business leaders and public school officials attended the Business and Education Partnership Advisory Council's recognition breakfast at the Cecil County School of Technology late last month.

The Business 10 crossover at Patrick Road was closed for almosttwo hours after a wreck Thursday.