Durable Goods Orders Down Slightly in April
Washington, DC, May 26, 2015—New orders for manufactured durable goods in April decreased 0.5% to $235.5 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
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Greater New York Floor Coverers Announces 2015 Scholarship Winners
Commack, NY, May 26, 2015—The Greater New York Floor Coverers Industry Promotional Fund has announced this year’s recipients of the Francis J.P. McHale Scholarship and Greater New York Floor Coverers Industry Promotional Fund Scholarship awards.
Consumer Confidence Increased Moderately in May
Washington, DC, May 26, 2015—The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which declined in April to 94.3, increased moderately to 95.4 in May.
S&P/Case-Shiller Index Rose 5% in March
New York, NY, May 26, 2015—The S&P/Case-Shiller index of property values in 20 metro areas rose 5% year over year in March.
Opposition Against Valinge Patent Rejected
Viken, SWE, May 26, 2015—The Opposition Division of the EPO has rejected an opposition filed against the EP 1 437 457 and will maintain the patent as granted.
One-Person Households on the Rise
Washington, DC, May 26, 2015—The one-person household in the U.S. has risen significantly over the last 100 years, according to research from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Mohawk to Invest $8 Million in NC Weaving Plant, Add 100+ Jobs
Eden, NC, May 22, 2015—Mohawk Industries has announced an $8M investment in its Eden, North Carolina weaving plant and the resulting creation of over 100 jobs.
Average Home Size Increases in Q1 2015
Washington, DC, May 22, 2015—The average size of single-family homes increased to 2,736 square feet for the first three months of 2015, reports the National Association of Home Builders.
Consumer Price Index Rose Slightly in April
Washington, DC, May 22, 2015—The Consumer Price Index increased 0.1% in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports.
Existing Home Sales Fell 3.3% in April
Washington, DC, May 22, 2015—U.S. sales of existing homes fell 3.3% in April to an annual rate of 5.04 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors.