Manufacturing Expands in November
Tempe, AZ, Dec. 2, 2013 -- The U.S. manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest rate in more than two years last month, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
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Valinge Signs Two Chinese Vinyl Makers
Viken, Sweden, Dec. 2, 2013 -- Välinge Innovation said that two Chinese flooring producers have signed a license agreement.
Leading Economic Indicators Edge Higher
New York, NY, Nov. 27, 2013 -- The Conference Board’s index of U.S. leading economic indicators rose 0.2% in November.
Consumer Sentiment Moves Up in November
Ann Arbor, MI, Nov. 27, 2013 -- Consumer sentiment unexpectedly rose in November, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan index.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall Last Week
Washington, DC, Nov. 27, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell to 316,000 last week, according to the Labor Department.
Chicago Manufacturing Expands in November
Chicago, IL, Nov. 27, 2013 -- Manufacturing activity in the Chicago area expanded at a faster rate than expected in November, according to the Chicago purchasing managers index.
CFI To Hold Training Events at Surfaces
Kansas City, MO, Nov. 27, 2013 -- CFI, the International Certified Flooring Installers Association, has a major presence at The International Surface Event 2014.
House Prices Continue To Rise in September
New York, NY, Nov. 26, 2013 -- Home prices in September were up 13.29% over last year, according to the S&P/Case Shiller composite index.
Building Permits Highest Since 2008
Washington, DC, Nov. 26, 2013 -- Residential building permits rose to their highest level since June 2008 in October, according to the Commerce Department.
Consumer Confidence at Seven Month Low
New York, NY, Nov. 26, 2013 -- Consumer confidence fell in November to the lowest level in seven months, according to the Conference Board.