Trade Gap Widens to $65.7 Billion
Washington, DC, February 10, 2006--The trade deficit widened by 1.5% in December to $65.7 billion, the Commerce Department said Friday.
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Mortgage Application Volume Down Slightly
Washington, DC, February 10, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 3.
Textile Rubber & Chemical to Build Plant in China
Dalton, GA, February 10, 2006--Textile Rubber & Chemical Co. announces plans to build its first manufacturing facility in China.
Report: Online Searches Up 55% in December
New York, NY, February 10, 2006--Nielsen//NetRatings research today reported that the total number of searches in the U.S. conducted across approximately 60 search engines grew 55 percent year-over-year to nearly 5.1 billion searches in December 2005.
Tarkett Expands Residential Sheet Vinyl Collection
Whitehall, PA, February 9, 2006--Tarkett continues to expand its collection of residential sheet vinyl, enhancing the breadth of its selections offering style and durability at a price point to fit any remodeling budget.
Senate Debates Asbestos Bill
Washington, DC, February 9, 2006--Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid fell short in his bid to block consideration of the Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act.
Jobless Claims Up 4,000
Washington, DC, February 9, 2006--First-time applications for unemployment benefits edged higher by 4,000 to 277,000 in the week ending Feb. 4.
Anso Intros ColorSolutions
Dalton, GA, February 9, 2006--Anso nylon, a premium brand of Shaw Industries External Fiber Sales and Marketing, presents its latest nylon technology: Anso ColorSolutions nylon.
Coverings 2006 Renews Commitment to Tile Partners
Alexandria, VA, February 9, 2006--The tile industry will be putting a smile on the faces of hundreds of families in need of housing throughout the storm-damaged Gulf Coast region.
Fed Under Bernanke Seen Hiking Rates to 5%
Washington, DC, February 9, 2006--Strong data and past experience with incoming Federal Reserve chairmen has convinced investors the U.S. central bank will lift interest rates to 5 percent by July, but that bet looks premature.