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Scientific research and development services industry Q4 net sales up 15.4%

The scientific research and development services industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2019 were up 15.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Management and technical consulting services industry Q4 net sales up 7.8%

The management and technical consulting services industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2019 were up 7.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Computer systems design and related services industry Q4 net sales up 12%

The computer systems design and related services industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2019 were up 12 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Professional and technical services, except legal services industry Q4 net sales up 10.4%

The professional and technical services, except legal services industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2019 were up 10.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Telecommunications industry Q4 net sales down 0.4%

The telecommunications industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2019 were down 0.4 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Broadcasting, except internet industry Q4 net sales up 4.5%

The broadcasting, except internet industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2019 were up 4.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motion picture and sound recording industries Q4 net sales up 17.4%

The motion picture and sound recording industries' net sales in the fourth quarter of 2019 were up 17.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Publishing industries Q4 net sales up 3%

The publishing industry's net sales, excluding online publishing in the fourth quarter of 2019 were up 3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Information industry Q4 net sales up 2.5%

The information industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2019 were up 2.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Inventories in communication equipment industry did not change much in February

Inventories for businesses in the communication equipment industry was unchanged over February, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Inventories in durable goods excluding defense industry did not change much in February

Inventories for businesses in the durable goods excluding defense industry was unchanged over February, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Inventories in consumer nondurable goods industry fall 1.5 percent in February

Inventories for businesses in the consumer nondurable goods industry decrease $2.5 billion, or 1.5 percent, to $168.8 billion in February, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Clothing and general merchandise stores industry Q4 net sales up 2.9%

The clothing and general merchandise stores industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2019 were up 2.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Inventories in durable goods excluding transportation industry fall 0.2 percent in February

Inventories for businesses in the durable goods excluding transportation industry decrease $681 million, or 0.2 percent, to $282.9 billion in February, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Food and beverage stores industry Q4 net sales up 7.1%

The food and beverage stores industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2019 were up 7.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Inventories in consumer durable goods industry fall 0.4 percent in February

Inventories for businesses in the consumer durable goods industry decrease $128 million, or 0.4 percent, to $31.7 billion in February, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Inventories in consumer goods industry fall 1.3 percent in February

Inventories for businesses in the consumer goods industry decrease $2.6 billion, or 1.3 percent, to $200.5 billion in February, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Retail trade industry Q4 net sales up 4%

The retail trade industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2019 were up 4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Inventories in nondefense capital goods excluding aircraft industry fall 0.3 percent in February

Inventories for businesses in the nondefense capital goods excluding aircraft industry decrease $386 million, or 0.3 percent, to $128.9 billion in February, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Inventories in defense capital goods industry fall 0.1 percent in February

Inventories for businesses in the defense capital goods industry decrease $25 million, or 0.1 percent, to $24.1 billion in February, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.