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Laticrete's Metcalf Named Tile Partner of Year

Laticrete's Metcalf Named Tile Partner of Year

Chicago, IL, May 7, 2009--Laticrete said that North American president Ed Metcalf has been selected by the Tile Partners for Humanity as the recipient of it’s first annual Tile Partner of the Year Award.

Tennant Swings To Loss in First Quarter

Tennant Swings To Loss in First Quarter

Minneapolis, MN, May 7, 2009--Tennant Co., which makes floor cleaning products, reported a first-quarter loss as the recession hit sales across all geographic regions.

Productivity Increases in First Quarter

Washington, DC, May 7, 2009--Productivity rose in the first quarter as U.S. firms cut their workforce, outpacing the drop in output, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

New Jobless Claims Hit 14-Week Low

Washington, DC, May 7, 2009--New applications for jobless benefits plunged to the lowest level in 14 weeks, a possible sign that the massive wave of layoffs has peaked.

Bernanke Growing More Upbeat About Economy

Bernanke Growing More Upbeat About Economy

Washington, DC, May 6, 2009--The U.S. economy seems to be contracting at a slower rate than it was a few months ago, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke told the Joint Economic Committee yesterday.

ADP Jobs Report Much Better Than Expected

Roseland, NJ, May 6, 2009--Private-sector job losses slowed more than expected in April, hitting their lowest since November last year, according to a report by ADP Employer Services on Wednesday.