EU Launches Tariffs Against U.S.
Seattle, WA, Mar. 2--U.S. exporters began paying the price for a trade fight between the United States and European Union yesterday.
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Prosecutor: Stewart Left Evidence Of Lies
New York, NY, Mar. 2--Telling careful lies but making careless mistakes, Martha Stewart and her stockbroker were bent on keeping investigators from the truth about why the homemaking icon sold stock, a federal prosecutor said Monday.
FieldTurf Selected for Metrodome Following Bankrup
Minneapolis, MN, Mar. 2--The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission (MSFC) announced today that it will move forward with the purchase and installation of "FieldTurf."
Monsanto Will Do Solutia's Cleanup in Sauget,
St. Louis, MO, Mar. 2--Monsanto Co. said Monday that it will do what is necessary to maintain an environmental cleanup in Sauget, and avoid government sanctions.
Foamex International Announces Fourth Quarter and
Linwood, PA, Mar. 2--Foamex International Inc. today announced its 2003 fourth quarter and full-year financial results.
Furniture War Snarls Retailers, Consumers
New York, NY, Mar. 1--Crate & Barrel, J.C. Penney Co. Inc., Rooms to Go and more than 60 other retailers say the proposed furniture duty could double prices and turn off customers.
Manufacturing Growth Slows
Tempe, AR, Mar. 1— Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in February for the ninth consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 28th consecutive month.
Construction Spending Slides
Washington, DC, Mar. 1--Spending on new construction slid unexpectedly in January, a Commerce Department report showed on Monday, reflecting continued weakness in commercial building.
Spending, Income Rise
Washington, D.C., Mar. 1--Consumers' spending and income rose in January but the pace slowed. A decrease in taxes helped boost disposable personal income and the personal savings rate.
Home Depot Increases Share Repurchase Program
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 27-- Home Depot's board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of seven cents per share and an increase in its authorized share repurchase program of $1 billion.