Sherwin-Williams Income, Sales Rise
Cleveland, OH, July 19, 2013 -- Sherwin-Williams reported second quarter profit of $257.3 million, or $2.46 per share, up 13% from $227.8 million, or $2.17 per share, in the year-ago period.
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Mortgage Rates Edge Back Down
Washington, DC, July 19, 2013 -- The average rate for the 30-year mortgage has fallen from its two-year high of 4.51% to 4.37% this week.
Georgia Unemployment Rate Rises
Atlanta, GA, July 19, 2013 -- Georgia's unemployment rate rose to 8.6% in June, state labor officials said.
Leading Economic Indicators Unchanged in June
Washington, DC, July 18, 2013 -- The Conference Board said that its index of leading economic indicators was unchanged for June.
Corporate Floors Acquires Simply Floor It
Grapevine, TX, July 18, 2013 -- Corporate Floors said it has acquired the commercial assets and talent of Dallas-based Simply Floor It and has hired William R. Henry.
Philadelphia Area Manufacturing Surges
Philadelphia, PA, July 18, 2013 -- Manufacturing in the Philadelphia region in July surged to 19.8 from 12.5 in June, marking the highest level since March 2011, according to the Philadelphia Federal Reserve.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall Sharply
Washington, DC, July 18, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell last week to their lowest level in four months, according to the Labor Department.
Housing Starts, Permits Fall in June
Washington, DC, July 17, 2013 -- Housing starts and building permits both fell in June, according to the Commerce Department.
Aquafil May Acquire Domo Nylon 6 Unit
Waalwijk, The Netherlands, July 17, 2013 -- Domo Chemicals may sell its nylon 6 carpet yarns business unit to the Aquafil Group.
IICRC Buys Property for New Resource Center
Las Vegas, NV, ?July 17, 2013 -- The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) said it has purchased a former bank property in Las Vegas that will serve as its new Global Resource Center.