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Dalton, GA, Aug. 31, 2011 -- Mohawk said it has formed a partnership with BlueTarp Financial, a credit provider specializing in business-to-business credit management services for the building materials industry.
Fairlawn, OH, Aug. 31, 2011 -- Omnova Solutions said it is revising its 2011 full year adjusted earnings estimate.
Washington, DC, Aug. 31, 2011 -- July factory orders rose 2.4%, the U.S. Census Bureau reported today.
Washington, DC, Aug. 31, 2011 -- There was no clear agreement among Federal Reserve officials at their Aug. 9 meeting about what kind of further stimulus the Fed might pursue at its next meeting if the economy continues to backslide.
Chicago, IL, Aug. 31, 2011 -- The Chicago Purchasing Managers Index, a measure of business strength, came in higher than expected at 56.5 in August, down marginally from 58.8 in July.
Washington, DC, Aug. 31, 2011 -- Mortgage application volume fell 9.6% last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Grapevine, TX, Aug. 31, 2011 -- Corporate Floors said it is opening three new SaniGlaze franchises in Austin, San Antonio and South Texas.
New York, NY, Aug. 31, 2011 -- The Wall Street Journal is speculating that the homebuilding industry, specifically publicly traded companies, might have to consolidate to survive, if the market doesn't pick up soon.
New York, NY, Aug. 30, 2011 -- Consumer confidence fell sharply in August as expectations for business conditions, jobs and income plunged, the Conference Board reported Tuesday.
Washington, DC, Aug. 30, 2011 -– Home prices rose for a third straight month in most major U.S. cities in June, according to the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller home-price index.