Initial Jobless Claims Plunge Last Week
Washington, DC, July 26, 2012 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week, according to the Labor Department.
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Clarion Industries Names Babula CEO
Shippenville, PA, July 26, 2012 -- Clarion Industries has named Michael Babula president and CEO.
Foreclosure Activity Up in First Six Months
Irvine, CA, July 26, 2012 -- Total foreclosure activity increased in the first half of this year from the previous six months, according to online foreclosure tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Arboritec CEO Ron Peden Resigns
Greenwood Village, CO, July 26, 2012 -- Arboritec AB said that CEO Ron Peden has resigned in order to spend more time on his other business endeavors.
Builder Pulte Swings to Profit
Bloomfield Hills, MI, July 26, 2012 -- Homebuilder PulteGroup reported second quarter net income of $42 million, or $0.11 per share compared to a net loss of $55 million, or $0.15 per share, a year ago.
Empire Today Expands in New York State
Northlake, IL, July 26, 2012 -- Empire Today said that it has expanded its services in New York state to the Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse areas.
Ardex Signs Canadian Distributor Powerhold
Aliquippa, PA, July 26, 2012 -- Ardex Engineered Cements/W.W. Henry Co. had entered a distribution agreement with Powerhold Canada.
New Home Sales Decline in June
Washington, DC, July 25, 2012 -- New single-family home sales in June fell 8.4% from May, according to the Commerce Department.
Lumber Liquidators Income Surges, Ups Outlook
Toano, VA, July 25, 2012 -- Lumber Liquidators reported that second quarter net income increased 130.4% to $12.2 million, or $0.43 per share from $5.3 million, or $0.19 per share, a year ago.
Milliken Begins Carpet Landfill Diversion Program
Spartanburg, SC, July 25, 2012 -– Milliken said it has introduced a carpet landfill diversion program, which provides simple means for customers to divert old carpet from landfills.