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November Job Cuts Mark 2016's Lowest Level

November Job Cuts Mark 2016's Lowest Level

Chicago, IL, December 2, 2016—The pace of downsizing fell to the lowest level of the year in November, as U.S.-based employers announced plans to shed 26,936 workers from payrolls during the month, according to a report by global outplacement consultancy

Välinge Files Patent Infringement Suit

Välinge Files Patent Infringement Suit

Viken, Sweden, December 1, 2016—Välinge has filed an action for patent infringement in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against Halstead New England Corporation, part of the Halstead International Group (Halstead) and Home Depot Incorp

Construction Spending Inched Upward in October

Construction Spending Inched Upward in October

Washington, DC, December 1, 2016—Construction spending during October 2016 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,172.6 billion, 0.5% above the revised September estimate of $1,166.5 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau of the Department of C

November Manufacturing Expanded to 53.2%

November Manufacturing Expanded to 53.2%

Tempe, AZ, December 1, 2016—The November PMI registered 53.2%, an increase of 1.3 percentage points from the October reading of 51.9%, according to the Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

AmericasMart Announces Details of January Area Rug Market

AmericasMart Announces Details of January Area Rug Market

Atlanta, GA, December 1, 2016—AmericasMart Atlanta’s celebrated area rug collection showcases all that is new and next at The Atlanta International Area Rug Market, featuring the National Oriental Rug Show January 11 to 15, 2017 with The Atlanta Internati