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Irvine, CA, Oct. 15, 2009--Foreclosure activity rose more than 5 percent from summer to fall as a federal effort to assist struggling borrowers was overwhelmed by a flood of defaults among people who lost their jobs.
Cartersville, GA, Oct. 15, 2009--As part of its 10th anniversary celebration Oct. 22 at the Cartersville facility, Aquafil is featuring Gil Friend, author of “The Truth About Green Business” as the keynote speaker.
Clifton, NJ, Oct. 15, 2009--DriTac Flooring Products has moved to a new manufacturing facility for its line of adhesives, concrete sealers and repair systems for hardwood flooring installations.
Spartanburg, SC, Oct. 15, 2009--Milliken & Co. said that it has completed the acquisition of Rebus Inc. of Aston, Pa.
New York, NY, Oct. 15, 2009--Manufacturing activity in the New York area improved at the fastest pace in five years, the New York Federal Reserve Bank reported Thursday.
Washington, DC, Oct. 15, 2009--Initial jobless claims fell by 10,000 to a seasonally adjusted 514,000 in the week ending Oct. 10, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Washington, DC, Oct. 15, 2009--Consumer prices drifted higher in September, led by higher prices for cars, energy and medical care.
San Diego, CA, Oct. 14, 2009--Foreclosures will top out by the end of next year and unemployment will swell above 10 percent, Mortgage Bankers Association chief economist Jay Brinkmann said Tuesday.
New York, NY, Oct. 14, 2009--U.S. chain store sales rose for the fifth consecutive week during the seven days that ended Oct. 10, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs reported.
New York, NY, Oct. 14, 2009--Oil prices jumped above $75 a barrel Wednesday for the first time in a year on investor optimism crude demand will improve ahead of the Christmas shopping season.