Chemical Firms Brace For Higher Energy Costs
New York, Nov 20--U.S. chemicals companies are bracing for even higher energy costs after deadly bombings in Turkey drove up oil prices Thursday.
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Report: Lowe's Better Value Than Home Depot
New York, NY, Nov. 20--Lowe's represents a more attractive value than Home Depot, according to a research report from Jefferies & Co.
Carpet One Continues Commitment To Children’s Lite
Manchester, NH, Nov. 21--Encouraging a child to read can help unlock an exciting world just waiting to be discovered inside the pages of a book.
US Plastic Lumber Joins With Solutia In Partners f
Boca Raton, FL, Nov. 20--US Plastic Lumber Corp. announced that it has joined up with Solutia Inc. in Solutia's "Partners for Renewal" program.
Formica Receives Court Approval Of Disclosure Stat
Warren, NJ, Nov. 19--Formica Corporation today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York issued an order approving the Disclosure Statement with respect to its Plan of Reorganization (the Plan).
Leading Indicators Up
New York, NY, Nov. 20--A closely watched gauge of future economic activity rose 0.4 percent in October, suggesting continued growth in the coming year.
Builder Confidence Down Slightly
Washington, DC, Nov. 20--Builder confidence in the market for new single-family homes dipped slightly in November after reaching its highest point in nearly four years during October, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported.
Nesting Trend Aids Home Improvement Business
Irvine, CA, Nov. 20--The nesting craze has been a boon to franchisees in business to help homeowners with projects, as mortgage refinancings keep the money flowing into repairs and improvements, according to Entrepreneur.com.
Court Moves Toward Approval Of Armstrong Reorganiz
Lancaster, PA, Nov. 20--Armstrong World Industries, Inc. the operating subsidiary of Armstrong Holdings, Inc. announced today a significant step towards ultimate approval of its Chapter 11 plan of reorganization.
Nebraska Furniture Firm Thriving In Spite Of The M
Omaha, NE, Nov. 20--The economy is still sluggish, your competitor, Nebraska Furniture Mart, is still the nation's biggest furniture store, and it's still owned by a company headed by one of the world's richest men.