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Washington, D.C., December 3--Average U.S. home prices increased 12.97 percent from the third quarter of 2003 through the third quarter of 2004. Appreciation for the most recent quarter was 4.62 percent, or an nnualized rate of 18.48 percent.
Chirk, Great Britain, December 6--Wood panel and laminate flooring manufacturer Kronospan has invested more than pounds 8m ($15.5m) in a recycling plant to boost the volume of recycled fiber used at the plant, according to the Liverpool Daily Post & Echo.
Washington, DC, December 1--Housing wealth has a more immediate impact on consumer spending than stock wealth and has sustained the U.S. economy since the beginning of this decade, shows a new study.
Washington, DC, December 1—The Commerce Department reported that consumer spending rose in October as a surge in hiring led to the biggest rise in incomes in five months.
Chicago, IL, December 1--Veterans at Work (VAW), a Chicago based group, contracts services and products from veterans who are in need of jobs, rehabilitation and housing.
New York, NY, November 30--The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined in October, posted another loss in November.
Wauwatosa, WI, December 1-- Bostik Findley, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and lubricants, has changed its name to Bostik, Inc.
Atlanta, GA, December 1--Myers Carpet’s Atlanta store was named the best place to buy floorcovering by Atlanta Magazine in its “Best of Atlanta 2004” December issue, according to the Dalton Daily Citizen.
Teesside, England, November 30--About 200 manufacturing jobs are under threat at a Teesside flooring factory after staff were warned the local Armstrong World Industries plant may close, according to IC Teesside.
Washington, DC, November 30—The economy grew at a more rapid pace during the summer than the government first believed. Gross domestic product increased during the third quarter at a 3.9% annual rate, faster than the 3.7% pace initially estimated, the Com