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Beazer Homes Affirms 3Q Results

Beazer Homes Affirms 3Q Results

Atlanta, GA, August 17, 2007-- Beazer Homes on Thursday reaffirmed its third-quarter results with the release of unaudited financial statements.

Solutia Settles Claims with Monsanto

Solutia Settles Claims with Monsanto

New York, NY, August 17, 2007—Solutia, according to reports, has settled claims with former parent Monsanto, bondholders and shareholders bringing the company closer to emerging from court protection.

Builder Confidence Slides in August

Builder Confidence Slides in August

Washington, DC, August 15, 2007 - Highly visible problems in the housing finance system are contributing to a wait-and-see attitude among prospective home buyers and reducing builder confidence.

Q.E.P. Receives Notification from Nasdaq

Q.E.P. Receives Notification from Nasdaq

Boca Raton, FL, August 15, 2007--Q.E.P. Co., Inc. said that it had received a letter from the NASDAQ stock market notifying the company that it is not in compliance with Nasdaq's rules regarding the composition of its audit committee.

Housing Starts Drop 6.1% to 10-Year Low

Housing Starts Drop 6.1% to 10-Year Low

Washington, DC, August 16, 2007—Housing starts in July fell 6.1% to an annual rate of 1.38 million, the lowest rate in decade, according to a Commerce Department report.

Restoration Industry Fall Conference Expanded

The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) Fall Conference Series October 23-27 has been expanded to incorporate its three professional industry divisions: carpet, rug and textiles; environmental remediation; and disaster restoration.

J.C. Penney 2Q Earnings Up

J.C. Penney 2Q Earnings Up

Plano, TX, August 16, 2007--J.C. Penney reported second-quarter earnings that edged up nearly 2% to $182 million, or $0.81 per share, from $179 million, or $0.76 per share, a year ago.