Small-business sentiment edged higher in August, NFIB says
A measure of small-business optimism rose slightly in August, a trade group said Tuesday. The National Federation of Independent Business said its small-business optimism index rose 0.5 points to 95.9. Of the 10 components, five posted gains, three fell and two remained unchanged.
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