Pending Home Sales Up Eight Consecutive Months
Washington, DC, Nov. 2, 2009--Pending home sales rose for the eighth consecutive month, the longest streak since measurement began in 2001, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Construction Spending Up on Residential Surge
Washington, DC, Nov. 2, 2009--Construction spending in the U.S. unexpectedly rose in September as residential builders rushed to finish projects in anticipation of a possible end to the first- time home-buyers tax credit.
Bankruptcy of CIT Adds to Uncertainty in Industry
Washington, DC, Nov. 2, 2009--The bankruptcy of CIT Group, a key lender that helps retailers stock their shelves, is complicating matters for the industry ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Mohawk Using Post-Consumer Plastic in Everstrand
Dalton, GA, Nov. 2, 2009--Mohawk said it has developed technology which allows the use of post-consumer recycled content in its EverStrand BCF fiber styles.
Manufacturing Conditions Improve in October
Washington, DC, Nov. 2, 2009--Conditions for the nation's manufacturers in October improved markedly, the Institute for Supply Management reported Monday.
Finland-Based Parquet Maker Opens Russian Plant
Kuopio, Finland, Nov. 2, 2009--Finland-based Karelia-Upofloor Oy, one of Europe’s largest flooring manufacturers, opened a plant to produce parquet flooring blocks in the Kaluga region of Russia.
Faus Extending Fall Promotion
Dalton, GA, Nov. 2, 2009--FausFloor said it is extending its fall promotion through Dec. 4 for its Cosmopolitan and Classic American collections.
Consumer Sentiment Rises in Late October
Ann Arbor, MI, Oct. 30, 2009--Consumer sentiment improved in late October, according to the Reuters/University of Michigan index.
Oil Hovering Around $80 on GDP Report
New York, NY, Oct. 30, 2009--Oil prices hovered near $80 a barrel Friday in Asia after the U.S. economy snapped four straight quarters of contraction, suggesting demand for crude will improve.
Consumer Spending Drops in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 30, 2009--Consumer spending fell sharply in September after the government's auto subsidy program ended, while after-tax incomes fell for the fourth month in a row.