ECONOMY: Factory orders increase 0.2%; consumer sentiment slips March 5, 2005 Factory orders unexpectedly rose 0.2 percent in January, the government said Friday, on demand for paper, petroleum and electrical equipment. The Commerce Department said the increase to $380.5 billion followed a revised 0.5 percent gain ... http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-0503050189mar05,1,3737542.story? - More