Senator Calls for Investigation of Lumber Liquidators
New York, NY, March 5, 2015—U.S. Senator Bill Nelson asked three federal agencies to investigate hardwood flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators, reports Reuters.
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ISM Reports Growth for 61st Consecutive Month
Tempe, AZ, March 5, 2015—Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in February for the 61st consecutive month, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
CFI Rolls Out Upcoming Class Schedule
Kansas City, MO, March 5, 2015—Certified Floorcovering Installers (CFI) has released its upcoming class list.
Mullican Featured on Three Additional Episodes of Property Bros.
Johnson City, TN, March 5, 2015—Hardwood manufacturer Mullican Flooring has provided flooring for three additional episodes of Property Brothers, a television series on the HGTV channel.
Economic Activity Expanded in February Says Beige Book
Washington, D.C., March 5, 2015—Reports from the twelve Federal Reserve Districts indicate that economic activity continued to expand across most regions and sectors from early January through mid-February, reports the Beige Book Report.
Private Sector Employment Increased by 212,000 Jobs in February
Roseland, NJ, March 4, 2015—The private sector added 212,000 U.S. nonfarm private sector jobs in February.
Janney Upgraded LL Stock, Disputing ASTM Test
Philadelphia, PA, March 4, 2015—As fallout of the 60 Minutes report that found some of Lumber Liquidators’ Chinese-made laminate flooring to have excessive levels of formaldehyde, the company’s stock fell 25%, reports Bloomberg Business.
Home Mortgage Applications Increase
Washington, DC, March 4, 2015—Applications for U.S. home mortgages edged up last week as interest rates dipped according to Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) figures, Reuters reports.
High Point Announces Spring Seminar Schedule
High Point, NC, March 4, 2015--IMC has announced its seminar schedule for High Point, which runs from April 18-23.
Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Figures Improve
Washington, DC, March 4, 2014—The performance of commercial and multifamily mortgages continued to improve during the fourth quarter, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), reports Mortgage Servicing News.