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Growth at US service firms steady, hiring picks up
Growth at U.S. service firms was slow but steady in October and hiring increased. The gains at firms that employ 90 percent of the work force suggest the economy is growing at a modest pace.The Institute for Supply Management said Thursday that its service sector index dipped slightly to 52.9, from 53 in September. Any reading over 50 indicates expansion. The index covers retailers, financial services