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Washington, DC, Jan. 27, 2012 -- Remodeling sentiment rose to the highest level in five years, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ Remodeling Market Index for the fourth quarter of 2011.
Washington, DC, Jan. 27, 2012 -- The U.S. economy grew 2.8% in the final quarter of 2011, according to the Commerce Department.
Ann Arbor, MI, Jan. 27, 2012 -- The final January reading of the University of Michigan/Thomson Reuters index of consumer sentiment reached 75.0, compared to a preliminary report of 74.0 and a December reading of 69.9.
Fort Worth, TX, Jan. 27, 2012 -- Builder D.R. Horton reported net income for its first fiscal quarter ended December 31 of $27.7 million, or $0.09 per share, compared to a net loss of $20.4 million for the quarter the previous year.
Wyandotte, MI, Jan. 27, 2012 - BASF will increase the price for Polyamide 6 polymer by $0.10 per pound, effective Feb. 1.
Fairlawn, OH, Jan. 27, 2012 -- Chemicals company Omnova Solutions reported a fourth quarter loss after 10 straight quarters of profit.
Cleveland, OH, Jan. 27, 2012 -- Sherwin-Williams said Thursday its fourth-quarter profit fell to $14.6 million, or $0.14 a share, from $72.9 million, or $0.67 a share, in the year-ago period.
Irvine, CA, Jan. 27, 2012 -- PacifiCrest's Satara lustered wool texture was recently awarded a 2011 Ultron DOC award.
New York, NY, Jan. 26, 2012 -- The index of leading economic indicators rose in December for a third month, indicating the U.S. economy will keep growing early this year, according to the Conference Board.
Irvine, CA, Jan. 26, 2012 -- Foreclosures made up a smaller proportion of all homes sold in the U.S. in last year's third quarter, tracking firm RealtyTrac said.