Philly Manufacturing Continues to Expand
Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 16, 2014 -- The October Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey indicated continued growth in the Philadelphia region’s manufacturing sector this month.
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Industrial Production Rebounds in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 16, 2014 -- Industrial production rose 1% in September, the Federal Reserve said.
Retirement Fund Files Suit Against Lumber Liquidators
Toano, VA, Oct. 14, 2014 -- Lumber Liquidators is facing a class action law suit brought by the City of Hallandale Beach, Florida, Police Officers' and Firefighters' Personal Retirement Trust, according to the Virginia Gazette.
Retail Sales Decline in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 15, 2014 -- U.S. retail sales fell more than expected in September, following the biggest gain in four months in August, according to the Commerce Department.
Mortgage Applications Up on Lower Rates
Washington, DC, Oct. 15, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume rose 5.6% last week from the previous week as interest rates fell, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
New York Area Manufacturing Slows in October
Washington, DC, Oct. 15, 2014 -- Manufacturing in the New York region expanded at a much slower pace in October, according to the New York Federal Reserve.
Producer Prices Decline in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 15, 2014 -- Producer prices in the U.S. fell in September for the first time in more than a year, according to the Labor Department.
Business Inventories Rise Less Than Expected
Washington, DC, Oct. 15, 2014 -- U.S. business inventories rose less than expected in August, according to the Commerce Department.
Florim Opens Showroom in Moscow
Moscow, Russia, Oct. 15, 2014 -- Tile company Florim said it has opened a new flagship store in Moscow.
Armstrong Issues Third Quarter Warning
New York, NY, Oct. 14, 2014 -- Armstrong World Industries became the second public flooring company to issue a third quarter profit warning.