Initial Jobless Claims Fall Third Week in Row
Washington, DC, Dec. 6, 2012 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell for the third straight week, according to the Labor Department.
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Private Sector Creates 118K Jobs in November
Roseland, NJ, Dec. 5, 2012 -- The economy created 118,000 private sector jobs in November, according to the ADP Employment Report.
Planned Layoffs Up Third Straight Month
Chicago, IL, Dec. 6, 2012 -- Planned layoffs at U.S. companies rose for the third month in a row in November, according to consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Liquid Elements Product Wins Design Award
New York, NY, Dec. 6, 2012 -- Liquid Elements' Reflect product was honored as a finalist at Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year 2012 Awards.
Mortgage Applications Rise from Previous Week
Washington, DC, Dec. 5, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume rose 4.5% last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Services Sector Continues to Expand in November
Tempe, AZ, Dec. 5, 2012 -- The Institute for Supply Management’s index of service businesses rose to 54.7 in November from the prior month’s 54.2.
Factory Orders Rise Second Straight Month
Washington, DC, Dec. 5, 2012 -- New orders to U.S. factories unexpectedly rose in October, according to the Commerce Department.
Productivity Rises in Third Quarter
Washington, DC, Dec. 5, 2012 -- Worker productivity rose 2.9% from July through September, according to the Labor Department.
Toll Brothers Sees Big Upswing in Business
Horsham, PA, Dec. 4, 2012 -- Luxury home builder Toll Brothers, Inc. reported that fourth quarter revenues rose 48%, with a 44% increase in units.
Varden Named CFI Executive Director
Kansas City, MO, Dec. 4, 2012 -- Robert E. Varden has been selected as the executive director of CFI, the flooring installation organization.