Leading Economic Indicators Surge in November
New York, NY, Dec. 20, 2013 -- The index of leading economic indicators rose 0.8% in November compared to October, according to the Conference Board.
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Third Quarter GDP Revised Up to 4.1%
Washington, DC, Dec. 20, 2013 -- The U.S. economy grew at an annual pace of 4.1% in the third quarter, according to the Commerce Department.
Another Suit Filed Against Lumber Liquidators
New York, NY, Dec. 20, 2013 -- More shareholders of Lumber Liquidators are lining up to sue the company over alleged false and misleading statements.
CARE Annual Meeting Set for May in Seattle
Dalton, GA, Dec. 20, 2013 -- The Carpet America Recovery Effort will hold its annual conference May 6-8 in Seattle.
Existing Home Sales Decline in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 19, 2013 -- Existing home sales fell 4.3% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.9 million, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Daltile Holding Student Design Competition
Dallas, TX, Dec. 19, 2013 -- The Daltile Interior Design Scholarship, presented by the ASID Foundation, returns for the third year.
GE Capital Retail Bank Wins Call Center Award
Draper, UT, Dec. 19, 2013 -- GE Capital Retail Bank said it has achieved certification as a 2014 Customer Service Center of Excellence from BenchmarkPortal.
Jobless Claims Up Second Straight Week
Washington, DC, Dec. 19, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits last week rose to the highest level in nearly nine months, according to the Labor Department.
Hanley Wood in Partnership with Alliance
Dallas, TX, Dec. 19, 2013 -- Hanley Wood Exhibitions said it has a new strategic partnership with the Stone Fabricator’s Alliance, which includes endorsement StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas trade show.
Mohawk Leads Flooring Stocks Higher
New York, NY, Dec. 19, 2013 -- Stocks of publicly traded flooring companies rose with the market on Wednesday, led by Mohawk Industries, which closed at $146.47, up $6.67 or 4.77%.