Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Level in Over a Year
Washington, DC, Aug. 25, 2014 -- Mortgage rates last week fell to their lowest level in over a year, according to Freddie Mac.
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Mountain Resource Center Coordinates Large Donation
E. Canton, OH, Aug. 25, 2014 -- Mountain Resource Center has coordinated a flooring donation from commercial flooring firm Rubenstein’s to benefit several charitable organizations.
Armstrong Shares Downgraded but Consensus is Positive
New York, NY, Aug. 25, 2014 -- Despite a downgrade to "underperform" by analyst Zacks, shares of Armstrong World Industries have been given a consensus rating of “buy” by the dozen ratings firms that are currently covering the stock.
Business Economists Say Policy on Right Track
Washington, DC, Aug. 25, 2014 -- The National Association for Business Economics' economic policy survey found that 53% of business economists believe U.S. monetary policy is on the right track.
Card-Monroe Has 16 Patents for ColorPoint
Chattanooga, TN, Aug. 22, 2014 -- Card-Monroe Corp. said it has been granted its 16th patent for its ColorPoint technology tufting machines.
Home Flipping in Decline
Irvine, CA, Aug. 22, 2014 -- Fewer investors are flipping homes, according to a report by tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Home Depot CEO Blake Stepping Down
Atlanta, GA, Aug. 22, 2014 -- Home Depot is getting a new CEO.
Broward Named EVP of Marketing for AmericasMart
Atlanta, GA, Aug. 22, 2014 -- Douglas Broward has been named executive vice president of marketing for AmericasMart.
Flooring Inspectors Annual Meeting Set for October
Deerfield Beach, FL, Aug. 22, 2014 -- The National Institute of Certified Floorcovering Inspectors will hold its Annual Conference in Deerfield Beach Oct. 6-8.
Unemployment Grows in Dalton in July
Dalton, GA, Aug. 22, 2014 -- Unemployment in the Dalton area hit double digits in July for the first time in a year due to temporary plant layoffs.