Initial Unemployment Claims Edge Down
Washington, DC, June 2, 2011 -- New claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, according to the Labor Department.
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Washington, DC, June 2, 2011 -- New claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, according to the Labor Department.
New York, NY, June 2, 2011 -- Oil prices fell below $100 a barrel Thursday in Asia after U.S. crude supplies jumped unexpectedly. Benchmark oil for July delivery was down to $99.82 a barrel.
Washington, DC, June 2, 2011 -- The Institute for Supply Management on Wednesday said its gauge of U.S. manufacturing activity fell to 53.5% last month from 60.4% in April.
Marietta, PA, June 2, 2011 -- Armstrong World Industries and its unionized Marietta ceiling plant workers resumed talks Wednesday, according to Lancaster Online.
Benton Harbor, MI, June 2, 2011 -- The five Tile Mart stores in Michigan and Indiana will close soon as the owner retires, according to Michigan Business Review.
Lancaster, PA, June 2, 2011 -- Armstrong Commercial Flooring won top honors in the 2011 International Interior Design Association/ Hospitality Design competition in the Resilient Flooring Category.
Washington, DC, June 2, 2011 -- U.S. worker productivity slowed in the first quarter and labor costs increased as companies boosted employment to meet rising demand, the Labor Department said.
Toano, VA, June 2, 2011 -- Bellawood, Lumber Liquidators premium flooring brand, has increased its warranty from 50 to 100 years and added a warranty transfer option for homeowners.
Washington, DC, June 2, 2011 -- U.S. Green Building Council's annual Greenbuild conference Oct. 4-7 is being held this year in Toronto, the first time the expo has been held outside the U.S.
Washington, DC, June 2, 2011 -- The Commerce Department says orders to U.S. factories fell 1.2% in April.