Orders for business equipment rose in June for just the second time this year as U.S. factories start to regain their footing after a weak spell. Bookings for non-military capital goods excluding aircraft climbed 0.9 percent last month after decreasing 0.4 percent in May, data from the Commerce Department showed Monday in Washington. Orders for all durable goods -- items meant to last at least three years -- increased 3.4 percent, propelled by a rebound in the volatile aircraft category. Business investment is projected to improve as the energy industry’s woes dissipate and companies look to expand, cushioning the ... (full story)