Jobless Claims Up 16,000 Last Week
Washington, DC, October 4, 2007—Jobless claims rose by 16,000 to 317,000 in the week ended September 29, according to a Labor Department.
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NFIB: Contractors Not Responsible for Subs' Safety
Washington, DC, October 4, 2007--The National Federation of Independent Business Legal Foundation has urged the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals to limit a business owner's liability.
Monster Employment Index Holds Steady in September
New York, NY, October 4, 2007--The Monster Employment Index was flat in September, following a modest rise in August, suggesting relatively cautious online recruitment activity during the final month of the third quarter.
HB Fuller Offers 5-Year Growth Targets
St. Paul, MN, October 4, 2007--HB Fuller said it expects to grow earnings from continuing operations 10% to 15%, on a compound annual basis, through 2012.
ServiceMaster Eyes $750M Loan Sale
Memphis, TN, October 3, 2007--ServiceMaster is expected to sell a $750 million block of its $2.85 billion funded term loan B at a discount of $0.95 on the dollar.
Milliken Registers New York Showroom with LEED
Spartanburg, SC, October 3, 2007--Milliken & Company has registered the Milliken Floor Covering New York showroom in the Greeley Square Building with U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for Commercial Interiors.
Tarkett Announces Price Increases
Farnham, Quebec, October 2, 2007 – Tarkett North American Residential has increased prices on resilient felt and fiber floor products effective November 1.
Non-Manufacturing Growth Slows in September
Tempe, AZ, October 3, 2007--Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased at a slower rate in September than in August, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Mortgage Apps Decrease Last Week
Washington, DC, October 3, 2007--Mortgage loan application volume fell 2.7% the week ending September 28, according to the weekly Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) survey.
September Job Cuts Down but May Pick Up
Chicago, IL, October 3, 2007--Job cuts announced by U.S. employers fell 29% in September from a year earlier, reflecting fewer firings by automakers and parts suppliers, according to a report by a private placement firm.