Ryan Campaigning Today at Univeral Fibers
Bristol, VA, Oct. 25, 2012 -- Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan is hosting a campaign event today at Universal Fibers headquarters in Bristol.
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Pending Home Sales Edge Up in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 25, 2012 -- Contracts for home resales rose 0.3% in September, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Foreclosures Fall Sharply in Third Quarter
Irvine, CA, Oct. 25, 2012 -- Foreclosures declined in 62% of the nation's largest metropolitan areas in the third quarter, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Fed Says It Will Continue With Stimulus Plan
Washington, DC, Oct. 25, 2012 -- The Federal Reserve on Wednesday said it will continue with its stimulus plan until the job market improves, although it acknowledged some parts of the economy were improving.
Durable Goods Orders Rise in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 25, 2012 -- Durable goods orders surged in September, the Commerce Department said.
New Home Sales Surge in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 24, 2012 -- New single-family home sales rose in September to their highest level in nearly 2-1/2 years, according to the Commerce Department.
Lumber Liquidators' Net Income Surges in Q3
Toano, VA, Oct. 24, 2012 -- Lumber Liquidators reported third quarter net income of $12.9 million or $0.46 per share, up 91.3% over a year ago.
Federal House Price Index Highest in Six Years
Washington, DC, Oct. 24, 2012 -- The Federal Housing Finance Agency said its House Price Index increased by 0.7% on a seasonally adjusted basis in August compared to July.
Regional AIA Presents Milliken Legacy Award
Spartanburg, SC, Oct. 24, 2012 -- The South Atlantic Region of the American Institute of Architects presented its inaugural Roger Milliken, Honorary AIA Legacy Award posthumously to former Milliken CEO, Roger Milliken.
Tennant Earnings, Sales Fall in Quarter
Minneapolis, MN, Oct. 24, 2012 -- Tennant Company reported third quarter net earnings of $8.7 million, or $0.46 per share, on net sales of $178.3 million.