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Existing-Home Sales Slip

Washington, Dec. 30--The market for existing single-family home sales slipped in November from record sales levels in recent months but is maintaining a historically high pace.

Carpets International Plant Will Reopen

Donaghadee, Ireland, Dec. 30--The proposed re-opening of the Carpets International plant at Donaghadee was welcomed today by a local councilor, according to the Belfast Telegraph.

Consumer Confidence Slips

New York, Dec. 30--The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index, which had increased last month, slipped in December.

Many Firms Not Giving Holiday Bonuses

Dalton, GA, Dec. 28--Has the holiday bonus taken a holiday?

Help-Wanted Index Increases Two Points

New York, Dec. 29--The Conference Board's Help-Wanted Advertising Index -- a key barometer of America's job market -- increased to 39 in November, up from 37 the previous month.

U.K. Carpets Rescue Deal Is Sealed

Donaghadee, UK, Dec. 29--More than 100 jobs are to be created in Co Down in the New Year thanks to a rescue plan at a stricken carpets factory, it emerged today, According to the Belfast Telegraph.

Home Depot, Vendors Sparring

Atlanta, GA, Dec. 27--As the second-largest retailer in the country, Home Depot is in the catbird seat when it comes to dealing with vendors, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Mohawk Receives Economic Development Grant

Atlanta, Dec. 24—Mohawk Industries is among several Georgia companies receiving about $10 million in state rural economic-development grants.

FieldTurf & Sprinturf Reach Settlement on Patent I

Dalton, Ga., Dec. 24--The inaugural meeting of the newly formed Synthetic Turf Council (STC) held the week of December 1st in Orlando, Fla. produced an unexpected result.

Jobless Claims Drop

Washington, Dec. 24--The Labor Department reported that jobless claims edged down by 1,000 to 353,000 in the week ended Saturday.