Americhem To Open Educational Series in Dalton
Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Aug. 2, 2011 -- Americhem, a maker of color and additive concentrates for synthetic fibers, is launching Americhem U, a free, ongoing educational series.
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Deloitte's Consumer Spending Index Falls in June
New York, NY, Aug. 2, 2011 -- The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index fell again in June, the company said.
Consumers Spend Less in June
Washington, DC, Aug. 2, 2011 -- U.S. consumers cut back on their spending in June for the first time in almost two years, according to the Commerce Department.
Construction Spending Increases in June
Washington, DC, Aug. 1, 2011 -- Construction began on more commercial buildings in June, pushing spending higher for a third straight month, according to the Commerce Department.
Armstrong Earnings Surge, Sales Up Modestly
Lancaster, PA, Aug. 1, 2011 -- Armstrong World Industries reported that net income in the second quarter rose 41% over a year ago although net sales increased just 3%.
Manufacturing Expands for 24th Straight Month
Tempe, AZ, Aug. 1, 2011 -- Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in July for the 24th consecutive month, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report.
Domotex Middle East To Focus on 'Green'
Dubai, UAE, Aug. 1, 2011 -- Domotex Middle East Sept. 12-14 will focus this year on environmentally friendly products.
Colorado Flooring Company Learns Value of Web
Denver, CO, Aug. 1, 2011 -- Arvada West Decorating and Flooring in Arvada, Colo. has learned quickly the value of a website and social media.
GDP Expands in Q2, But Q1 Revised Lower
Washington, DC, July 29, 2011 -- Gross domestic product expanded at a 1.3% annual rate in the second quarter, the Commerce Department said Friday, below the 1.6% growth rate that economists anticipated.
Uncertainty in Washington Pushes Oil Lower
New York, NY, July 29, 2011 -- Oil prices dipped below $97 a barrel Friday over uncertainty about the outcome of debt ceiling negotiations in Washington.