Architecture Billing Index Rebounds in January
Washington, DC, March 6, 2014 -- The American Institute of Architects' Architecture Billings Index rebounded to a reading of 50.4 in January after two months of declines at the end of last year.
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Planned Job Cuts Decline in February
Chicago, IL, March 6, 2014 -- The pace of employment downsizing declined slightly in February, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Tarkett To Join Euronext Paris SBF 120 Index
Paris, France, March 6, 2014 -- Tarkett said it will be joining the SBF 120 index as of March 24.
Unemployment Applications at Three-Month Low
Washington, DC, March 6, 2014 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits dropped 26,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 323,000, the lowest level in three months, according to the Labor Department.
NAHB Likes New Flood Insurance Bill
Washington, DC, March 6, 2014 -- The National Association of Home Builders has praised the House for passing flood insurance legislation that will benefit home buyers and home owners.
Factory Orders Dip in January
Washington, DC, March 6, 2014 -- Factory orders fell in January for a second straight month, according to the Commerce Department.
Private Employers Add 139,000 Jobs in February
Roseland, NJ, March 5, 2014 -- Private employers in the U.S. added 139,000 jobs in February, according to the monthly ADP National Employment Report.
Deutsche Messe Launching Trade Show in Turkey
Hannover, Germany, March 5, 2014 -- The Turkish subsidiary of Deutsche Messe is launching a new trade fair in Turkey dedicated to machine-made carpets.
Mortgage Applications Surge Last Week
Washington, DC, March 5, 2014 -- Mortgage applications rebounded last week to climb 9.4% from one week earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Builder Hovnanian Reports Higher Loss
Red Bank, NJ, March 5, 2014 -- Homebuilder Hovnanian Enterprises reported a net loss of $24.5 million, or $0.17 per common share, for the first quarter, compared with a net loss of $11.3 million, or $0.08 per common share, a year ago.