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Boca Raton, FL, January 12, 2006--Q.E.P. Co., in its third fiscal quarter reported net income of $283,000, or $0.08 per diluted share, compared with $1.2 million, or $0.33 per diluted share in the third quarter last fiscal year.
Martinsville, VA, January 12, 2006--Hooker Furniture said it quarterly profit fell 38.5 percent, hurt by a restructuring charge and lower sales.
Hannover, Germany, January 12, 2006--A highly attractive supporting program is in store for exhibitors and visitors at the upcoming Domotex Hannover 2006 (14 - 17 January)--the leading trade show for carpets and floor coverings worldwide.
Baar, Switzerland, January 11, 2006--Forbo has acquired 100 % of the Chinese adhesives business Victa Technology Holdings Limited.
Washington, DC, January 11, 2006--Consumer borrowing fell in November for a second straight month, the first time that has occurred in more than 13 years.
Atlanta, GA, January 11, 2006--With natural gas prices anticipated to rise by 35 percent this winter, many Americans are looking for ways to reduce their energy consumption by using alternative heat sources.
Wilmington, DL, January 11, 2006--DuPont has cut its earnings guidance for the fourth quarter on hurricane-related operational disruptions as well as weak sales and higher costs in three of its businesses.
Cheshire, England, January 11, 2006-- Flooring specialist Topps Tiles gave shareholders cause for optimism yesterday after forecasting that 2006 would be 'less challenging' than recent months.
Spartanburg, SC, January 11, 2006--Faced with global competition and rising costs, Milliken & Co., has frozen its employee pension plan.
New York, NY, January 11, 2006--Total corporate contributions in the U.S. and abroad (among 189 corporations and foundations) amounted to $7.8 billion in 2004, the Conference Board reports today in its annual survey of corporate giving to worthy causes.