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Solutia Seeks Court OK for CEO Raise

St. Louis, MO, December 22, 2006--Solutia Inc. will seek bankruptcy court approval of a raise for Chief Executive Jeffry Quinn, according to a regulatory filing Wednesday.

Architecture Billings Up in November

Washington, DC, December 21, 2006--After consecutive months of very modest growth, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) saw a considerable jump in November to its second highest reading of the year.

PPI Up 2 Percent on Energy, Autos

Washington, DC, December 19, 2006--Producer prices rose much more than expected in November, as the core producer price index rose by the most since July 1980, the Labor Department said.

Solutia To Extend and Increase DIP Financing

St. Louis, MO, December 15, 2006--Solutia Inc. said it has received a fully underwritten commitment for $1.075 billion of debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing, maturing March 31, 2008.

Home Depot Launches $3B Repurchase

Atlanta, GA, December 14, 2006--Home Depot said its board of directors has authorized the immediate repurchase of $3 billion of outstanding shares through an accelerated share repurchase agreement.

November Retail Sales Up 1%

Washington, DC, December 13, 2006--Retail sales increased by 1% in November, the largest gain since July, according to a Commerce Department report.