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Job Openings Little Changed at 8.8 Million in February

Washington, DC, April 2, 2024—The number of job openings changed little at 8.8 million on the last business day of February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Gen Z Taking Up Skilled Trades

New York, NY, April 2, 2024—"America needs more plumbers, and Gen Z is answering the call,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

Construction Spending Up 10.7% YOY in February

Washington, DC, April 1, 2024—Construction spending during February 2024 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,091.5 billion, 0.3% below the revised January estimate of $2,096.9 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Homes Built in 2023 Smallest in 13 Years

Washington, DC, April 1, 2024— A National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) analysis found that new homes built in 2023 reached their smallest median size in 13 years.

Nasdaq Had Extended Deadline for DXYN Compliance for Listing

Dalton, GA, April 1, 2024-Dixie filed the following in an 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission,

ISM's Purchasing Managers' Index Positive in March

Tempe, AZ, April 1, 2024—The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) registered 50.3% in March, up 2.5 percentage points from the 47.8% recorded in February, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

NALFA Holds 2024 Spring Meeting

Washington, DC, April 1, 2024—NALFA recently concluded its annual spring meeting, hosted at NC State University, and facilitated by the Forest Biomaterials Department's Hodges Wood Products Technical Services Lab, a lab/educational member of the Association.