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Construction spending rose 0.2% in March, the second straight monthly increase, the Commerce Department said Monday.

Commercial vehicle component maker Accuride Corp. said Monday it lost $1.9 million or 5 cents a share in the first quarter, compared with a profit of $20 million or 58 cents a year ago.

A gauge of Chicago manufacturing activity fell in April, the National Association of Purchasing Management said Monday.

Dongfeng Automobile Co. said its profit increased for a third straight quarter, rising 24% as China's surging economy boosted demand for trucks and other commercial vehicles, Bloomberg reported.

Consumer personal spending rose 0.3% in March, the Commerce Department said Monday.

Auto and truck parts supplier Commercial Vehicle Group said its first-quarter profit fell by 78% to $3 million or 14 cents a share, from $13.4 million or 62 cents last year.