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New York, NY, July 13, 2006--Shares of Home Depot Inc., fell to a 52-week low on Wednesday amid a broad sell-off on Wall Street and further pressured by a cautious note from Bear Stearns predicting slowing sales due to the cooling housing market.
Washington, DC, July 13, 2006--While nationally the housing market is experiencing a gradual cooling process, some states continue to show growth, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) State Housing Starts Forecast.
New York, NY, July 12, 2006--JupiterResearch has found that 79 percent of online small businesses conduct business-related online shopping regularly, making it almost as prevalent as the use of email among online small businesses.
Miami, FL, July 11, 2006--The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER) called for entries in the 5th Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design.
Calhoun, GA, July 10, 2006--Faus Group, Inc., announced that they have signed an extended agreement with SPI Floors to begin distribution of the Fausfloor laminate flooring program in Ohio beginning July 2006.
Lancaster, PA, July 10. 2006--Bruce Hardwood Flooring announced the national rollout of Bruce Laminate Floors for areas, such as laundry rooms and kitchens, that can be tough on traditional hardwoods.
Canton, OH, July 10, 2006--Laufen/United States Ceramic Tile Co., will move its corporate headquarters to Miami in the first half of next year.
Atlanta, GA July 10, 2006--Home Depot chairman and chief executive Bob Nardelli has been under fire recently for a variety of issues. Among those issues are the company’s lagging share price, his pay package and most recently the company’s May shareholder
Washington, DC, July 7, 2006--Job growth increased modestly in June, according to the Labor Department. Nonfarm payrolls expanded by 121,000 during the month, lower than the 174,000 expected by economists.
Dallas, TX, July 6, 2006--On July 3rd 2006 the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued a favorable decision in the case entitled “Certain Laminated Flooring Panels” brought by the Unilin group against 32 defendants.