Builder Lennar Reports Higher Income, Sales
Miami, FL, March 20, 2014 -- Homebuilder Lennar Corp. said net earnings for the fiscal first quarter rose to $78.1 million, or $0.35 a share, from $57.5 million, or $0.26 a share, in the year-ago period.
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Aquafil USA Expanding Facility in Georgia
Cartersville, GA, March 19, 2014 -- Fiber firm Aquafil USA said it will spend $20 to $25 million to expand its 132,000-square-foot facility in Cartersville.
AIA Billings Index Up Again in February
Washington, DC, March 19, 2014 -- American Institute of Architects' Architecture Billings Index showed slight growth again in February.
H.B. Fuller Announces Price Increase
St. Paul, MN, March 19, 2014 -- H.B. Fuller said it is raising prices for all vinyl acetate based emulsion polymer products, effective April 14.
Cooperativa Ceramica d’Imola Adding Distribution
Miami, FL, March 19, 2014 -- Cooperativa Ceramica d’Imola North America said it will open a new distribution facility in the Indianapolis area.
Mortgage Applications Down Last Week
Washington, DC, March 19, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume fell the week ended March 14, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Construction Permits Rise, Housing Starts Flat
Washington, DC, March 18, 2014 -- House construction starts were essentially flat in February while construction permits rose to the highest level since October, according to the Commerce Department.
Fuse Alliance Presents Awards
Aurora, CO, March 18, 2014 -- Commercial flooring contractor network Fuse Alliance passed out awards at its annual meeting in Amelia Island, Florida.
Little Sign of Consumer Inflation in February
Washington, DC, March 18, 2014 -- Consumer inflation remained tame in February, according to the Labor Department.
Factory Output at Six-Month High
Washington, DC, March 18, 2014 -- Factory output in February increased by the most in six months, according to the Federal Reserve.