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Lowe's 2Q Earnings Up 11.4%, Guidance Trimmed

Mooresville, SC, August 21, 2006--Lowe's reported net earnings of $935 million for the quarter ended August 4, 2006, an 11.4 percent increase over the same period a year ago. Diluted earnings per share increased 15.4 percent to $0.60 from $0.52 in the

Remodeling Market Slows In 2Q

Washington, DC, August 21, 2006--Remodeling activity slowed in the second quarter of 2006, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI).

China Denies Alleged Links to Illegal Logging

Bejing, China, August 18, 2006--A spokesman for China's forestry authority said at a press conference that his country is not plundering rainforests for timber, and in fact supports efforts to halt trafficking in illegally harvested woods.

After Bankruptcy: What’s Ahead for Armstrong?

Lancaster, PA, August 16, 2006--For nearly six years, Armstrong World Industries has competed with one arm tied behind its back, bound by the bankruptcy reorganization process, according to the Lancaster New Era.

Housing Starts Off in July

Washington, DC, August 16, 2006--Housing starts in July were off by 2.5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.80 million, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

Home Depot 2Q Earnings Up 5.3%, Guidance at Low En

Atlanta, GA, August 15, 2006--Home Depot reported a 5.3 percent jump in second-quarter earnings on a strong rise in sales. However, it said its earnings growth for the year will be at the low end of its previous guidance.

Court Confirms Armstrong Reorganization Plan

Lancaster, PA, August 15, 2006--Armstrong World Industries, Inc., announced today that U.S. District Court Judge Eduardo Robreno issued a decision confirming AWI's "Fourth Amended Plan of Reorganization, as Modified," dated February 21, 2006.

Shaw Consumer Credit Now Available Online

Dalton, GA, August 14, 2006--Shaw reported an enhancement to its consumer credit program through CitiFinancial. Consumers can now apply for a Shaw/CitiFinancial credit card at shawfloors.com, allowing consumers to make Shaw flooring purchases easier and m