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Chattanooga, TN, Nov. 3, 2010 -- The Dixie Group reported an after-tax loss from continuing operations of $5,012,000, or $0.40 per share, compared with an after-tax loss of $38,442,000, or $3.13 per share a year ago.
Dalton, GA, Nov. 3, 2010 -- Shaw Industries has been named one of the 2010 “Best Places to Work” in the state of Georgia by Georgia Trend magazine.
Roseland, NJ, Nov. 3, 2010 -- Private-sector employment rose 43,000 in October, beating the experts' expectations of a 20,000 increase, according to the ADP employment report.
Washington, DC, Nov. 3, 2010 -- Mortgage application volume fell 5% from the previous week, as purchase applications rose while refinancing tailed off, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Washington, DC, Nov. 3, 2010 -- U.S. factory orders climbed more than forecast in September.
Washington, DC, Nov. 3, 2010 -- The U.S. service sector expanded in October at the fastest pace in three months.
Detroit, MI, Nov. 3, 2010 -- Homebuilder PulteGroup posted a third-quarter loss of $995 million, or $2.63 per share, compared with a loss of $361.4 million, or $1.15 per share, a year earlier.
Chicago, IL, Nov. 3, 2010 -- Downsizing activity remained flat in October, as employers announced job cuts totaling 37,986 during the month, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Baltimore, MD, Nov. 3, 2010 -- Contract Finishes has been named the exclusive distributor of Estrie Flooring Products for Maryland, District of Columbia and Northern Virginia.
Salt Lake City, UT, Nov. 3, 2010 -- Connor Sport Court International's Environmental Management System has been awarded ISO 14001:2004 certification, the company said.