Leading Economic Indicators Up Four Months in Row
New York, NY, Sept. 23, 2011 -- The Conference Board said that its index of leading economic indicators rose 0.3% in August, the fourth consecutive increase.
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House Prices Increase in July
Washington, DC, Sept. 23, 2011 -- U.S. house prices increased 0.8% from June to July, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s monthly House Price Index.
Amended Lacey Act Wins Policy Award
New York, NY, Sept. 23, 2011 -- The U.S. Lacey Act received a Silver Future Policy Award from the World Future Council.
InterfaceFlor May Build Plant in India
Mumbai, India, Sept. 23, 2011 -- InterfaceFlor India is considering the establishment of a manufacturing facility in India at an estimated investment of around $40 million, according to The Economic Times.
Realtors Group Doubles Lobbying Efforts in Q2
Washington, DC, Sept. 23, 2011 -- The National Association of Realtors doubled its federal lobbying activities in the second quarter.
Oil Prices Continue to Fall
New York, NY, Sept. 23, 2011 -- Oil prices continued their recent downward trend Friday over worries about demand and world economic conditions.
Credit Card Debt Jumps in Second Quarter
New York, NY, Sept. 23, 2011 -- Americans credit card debt grew substantially in the second quarter, according to credit card research firm CardHub.com.
Builder KB Home Reports Wider Loss in Quarter
Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 23, 2011 -- Homebuilder KB Home reported a net loss of $9.6 million, or $0.13 per share, in the three months that ended Aug. 31.
RPM Acquires Carpet Cleaning Chemicals Firm
Medina, OH, Sept. 23, 2011 -- RPM International said it will acquire the Legend Brands group of companies.
H.B. Fuller Reports Higher Third Quarter Income
St. Paul, MN, Sept. 22, 2011 -- Adhesives specialist H.B. Fuller Co. reported higher third-quarter profit on higher revenue.