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CPI Up 0.5% in December

Washington, DC, January 18, 2007--Consumer prices rose a seasonally adjusted 0.5% in December, the first increase since August, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

PPI Up in December

Washington, DC, January 17, 2007--Producer prices rose 0.9% in December, led by higher energy and food costs, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.

Dallas, TX, January 16, 2007--Homebuilder Centex warned Tuesday that it expects to post a loss from continuing operations in its fiscal third quarter as the company grapples with "one of the most challenging housing environments in the past 25 years."

Lowe's to Build Flatbed Distribution Center

Mooresville, NC, January 10, 2007--Lowe's said it plans for a new flatbed distribution center in the Port of Stockton, California. The company will retrofit two existing 120,000 square foot buildings located on Luce Avenue in the Port of Stockton.

Foamex Noteholders All Agree on Reorganization

Linwood, PA, January 9, 2007--Foamex International said that the Senior Secured noteholders voting on its Second Amended Plan of Reorganization have voted unanimously to accept the plan.

D.R. Horton's Orders Off 23%

Fort Worth, TX, January 9, 2007--D.R. Horton Inc.'s sales orders for new homes fell 23% during the first quarter from a year earlier, the company said Tuesday.

Lowe's Names Knowles Senior VP of Store Operat

Mooresville, NC, January 4, 2007--Lowe's said it has promoted Dennis R. Knowles to senior vice president of store operations for the company's South Central Division, effective immediately.

ADP: 40,000 Jobs Lost in December

Washington, DC, January 3, 2007--According to the ADP employment report released Wednesday, private-sector employment fell by 40,000 in December, the first decline in nearly four years.

Lennar Sees 4Q Loss

Miami, FL, January 2, 2007--Homebuilder Lennar Corp. said it anticipates posting a fourth-quarter loss on a tough market and land charges.

Report: Online Holiday Season Seen Increasing 26%

Reston, VA, December 29, 2006--Total retail online spending during the first 56 days of the holiday season reached $23.11 billion, marking a 26-percent increase versus the corresponding days in 2005, according estimates released by ComScore Networks.