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Washington, DC, September 5, 2024-- In the week ending August 31, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 227,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Altamonte Springs, FL, September 5, 2024-Kährs Americas is proud to announce two significant promotions within our leadership team, highlighting the company's commitment to excellence and strategic growth in the North American market.
Carthage, MO, September 5, 2024—Leggett & Platt Flooring Products is pleased to announce its partnership with Make-A-Wish to aid in granting more wishes to children fighting critical illnesses.
Richmond, VA, September 4, 2024-"LL Flooring is going completely out of business,” reports Richmond Biz Sense.
Washington, DC, September 4, 2024—The goods and services deficit was $78.8 billion in July, up $5.8 billion from $73.0 billion in June, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Washington, DC, September 4, 2024—National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.2% in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Washington, DC, September 4, 2024—New orders for manufactured goods in July, up following two consecutive monthly decreases, increased $28.2 billion or 5.0% to $592.1 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 3.3% June decrease.
Washington, DC, September 4, 2024—Mortgage applications increased 1.6% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending August 30, 2024.
Washington, DC, September 4, 2024—The number of job openings was little changed at 7.7 million on the last business day of July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Rochester, NY, September 4, 2024—"Messner Flooring, which has been in business in the Rochester area since 1962, has been added to the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry,” reports Rochester Business Journal.