Jobless Applications Fall Last Week
Washington, DC, Oct. 2, 2014 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, according to the Labor Department.
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Metroflor's Aspecta Begins Reclamation Program
Norwalk, CT, Oct. 2, 2014 -- Aspecta, Metroflor's new LVT brand, said it has launched a free one-call reclamation service called Revise.
Factory Orders Fall on Fewer Aircraft
Washington, DC, Oct. 2, 2014 -- Factory orders fell in August on weakness in the aircraft sector, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Construction Spending Declines in August
Washington, DC, Oct. 1, 2014 -- U.S. construction spending fell 0.8% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $961.0 billion, according to the Commerce Department.
Private Employers Add 213,000 Jobs in September
Roseland, NJ, Oct. 1, 2014 -- Private employers added 213,000 jobs in September, according to the ADP Employment Report.
Kokoszka To Help Dixie Integrate Burtco
Chattanooga, TN, Oct. 1, 2014 -- The Dixie Group said it has hired former Burtco Enterprises CEO Robert E. Kokoszka to assist Dixie in integrating his former company.
Cersaie Attendance Tops 100,000 Visits
Bologna, Italy, Oct. 1, 2014 -- Attendance at Cersaie 2014 once again topped 100,000 visits, organizers said.
Manufacturing Continues To Expand in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 1, 2014 -- Manufacturing expanded at slower pace in September, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Mortgage Application Volume Falls Last Week
Washington, DC, Oct. 1, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume last week fell 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Consumer Confidence Declines in September
New York, NY, Sept. 30, 2014 -- Consumer confidence fell sharply in September, according to the Conference Board.