Producer Prices Decline Most in 10 Months
Washington, DC, April 12, 2013 -- U.S. producer prices fell the most in 10 months in March, due mostly to falling gasoline prices.
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Business Inventories Edge Higher in February
Washington, DC, April 12, 2013 -- U.S. business inventories edged higher in February, the Commerce Department said.
Consumer Sentiment Falls Back in April
Ann Arbor, MI, April 12, 2013 -- The University of Michigan-Thomson Reuters consumer-sentiment gauge fell to a preliminary April reading of 72.3 from a final March reading of 78.6.
Oil Falls After Forecast for Softer Demand
New York, NY, April 12, 2013 -- The price of oil fell to almost $93 a barrel Friday.
Metroflor Launching Consumer Contest
Norwalk, CT, April 12, 2013 – Metroflor Corp. and the home remodeling website Remodelaholic are launching an “Engage with Metroflor Corp” consumer contest.
Karastan, American Rug Name Brand Director
Sugar Valley, GA, April 11, 2013 -- Sally Smith has been named director of brand development for the Karastan Rugs and American Rug Craftsmen brands.
Home Repossessions Hit Five-Year Low
Irvine, CA, April 11, 2013 -- Home repossessions last month fell to the lowest level in more than five years, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Homeowners in the Mood To Make Improvements
Whiting, IN, April 11, 2013 -- With the housing market slowly bouncing back in many communities, homeowners are looking to make improvements to their properties, according to a survey by CouponCabin.com.
Initial Jobless Claims Plunge Last Week
Washington, DC, April 11 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell more than forecast last week, according to the Labor Department.
Godfrey Hirst Lowers Prices on Wool Carpet
Adairsville, GA, April 11, 2013 -- Godfrey Hirst North America said it has lowered prices up to 10% on the majority of its wool carpets, effective April 1.