Analyst Stifel Bullish on Armstrong
New York, NY, May 3, 2011 -- Flooring industry analyst Stifel Nicolaus is maintaining a "buy" rating on the stock of Armstrong World Industries, citing the company's recent strong earnings report.
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New York, NY, May 3, 2011 -- Flooring industry analyst Stifel Nicolaus is maintaining a "buy" rating on the stock of Armstrong World Industries, citing the company's recent strong earnings report.
Atlanta, GA, May 3, 2011 -- Beazer Homes reported a net loss in the first quarter of $54.6 million.
Washington, DC, May 3, 2011 -- Factory orders rose in March for the fifth consecutive month, according to the Commerce Department.
Lancaster, PA, May 2, 2011 -- Armstrong World Industries reported first quarter net income of $13.5 million, or $0.23 per share, compared to a loss of $19.4 million, or $0.34 per share, in the same quarter last year.
Washington, DC, May 2, 2011 -- U.S. construction spending in March posted the largest gain in 11 months, according to the Commerce Department.
Chicago, IL, May 2, 2011 -- Harry Brownett has joined Quartz Flooring N. A. as executive vice president and part owner.
Omaha, NE, May 2, 2011 -- Berkshire Hathaway Inc., parent company of Shaw Industries, said first-quarter profit fell 58%, mostly on losses in its insurance units.
Dalton, GA, May 2, 2011 -- Mohawk, in conjunction with major consumer publications, participated in four large consumer home shows this season.
Washington, DC, May 2, 2011 -- U.S. manufacturing recorded its 21st consecutive month of expansion in April, according to the Institute for Supply Management index.
Dalton, GA, May 2, 2011 -- Shaw Floors recently hosted a launch event in New York City to mark the introductions of the HGTV Home Flooring by Shaw collection to the consumer press.