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D.R. Horton's Net Incomes Rose 13% YOY in Q1 2017

D.R. Horton's Net Incomes Rose 13% YOY in Q1 2017

Fort Worth, TX, January 25, 2017—D.R. Horton reported that net income for its first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2016 increased 31% to $206.9 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, from $157.7 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, in the same quarter of fiscal 2016.

Construction Employment Increased in 32 States in 2016

Construction Employment Increased in 32 States in 2016

Arlington, VA, January 25, 2017—Thirty-two states added construction jobs in 2016 as a dearth of experienced workers kept contractors in many states from hiring as many employees as they would have preferred, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released and the association's own survey.

Lowe's Names Jocelyn Wong Chief Marketing Officer

Lowe's Names Jocelyn Wong Chief Marketing Officer

Mooresville, NC, January 23, 2017—Lowe’s has announced that Jocelyn Wong has been appointed to the position of chief marketing officer, effective immediately. Wong most recently served as senior vice president and general merchandising manager for the seasonal business.