Oil Prices Near Three-Month High
New York, NY, Aug. 5, 2010--Oil prices hovered above $82 a barrel Thursday in Asia, near a three-month high.
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Shaw's Clear Path Recycling Begins Operations
Dalton, GA, July 30, 2010--Clear Path Recycling, a joint venture company established by Shaw Industries and DAK Americas, began processing operations in July.
Brush and Clean Expands Into North America
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Aug. 2, 2010--Brush and Clean said it has expanded into North America, with the opening of its headquarters in Ft. Lauderdale and distribution facility in Pennsylvania.
Consumer Sentiment Falls in July
Ann Arbor, MI, July 30, 2010--U.S. consumer sentiment fell in July to its lowest level in nine months, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers.
Lumber Liquidators Net Income Up 31%
Toano, VA, Aug. 4, 2010--Lumber Liquidators reported that second quarter net income increased 31.0% to $9.1 million, or $0.32 per share, compared to $6.9 million, or $0.25 per share, a year ago.
Private Sector Employment Rises More Than Expected
Roseland, NJ, Aug. 4, 2010--Private-sector employment rose 42,000 in July for the sixth consecutive monthly gain, according to the employment report from payrolls processing firm ADP.
Mohawk Director McCurdy Dies
Calhoun, GA, Aug. 4, 2010--Mohawk Industries Director Larry W. McCurdy, 75, died Tuesday.
Carpetright Sales Fall in First Quarter
London, England, Aug. 4, 2010--Britain's specialist carpet and floor covering retailer Carpetright Wednesday said group sales for the first quarter declined 2.5%.
Non-Manufacturing Economic Activity Grows in July
Tempe, AZ, Aug. 4, 2010--Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in July for the seventh consecutive month, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Planned Job Cuts Fall By More Than Half
Chicago, IL, Aug. 4, 2010--Job cuts announced by U.S. employers fell by more than 50% in July from a year ago, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc.