Foreclosure Filings Hit Five-Year Low
Irvine, CA, Oct. 11, 2012 -- U.S. foreclosure filings fell for the second consecutive month to a five-year low in September, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
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Jobless Claims Lowest Since 2008
Washington, DC, Oct. 11, 2012 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell last week to their lowest level in more than four years, according to the Labor Department.
Centiva Names Przyborski Creative Director
Florence, AL, Oct. 9, 2012 -- Centiva has promoted Leigh Przyborski to creative director, brand and design.
Stronger Housing Markets Boost Economic Growth
Washington, DC, Oct. 11, 2012 -- Stronger economic growth at the end of the summer was spurred by improved housing markets, according to a Federal Reserve survey known as the Beige Book released Wednesday.
WONZ To Hold Brilliant Choices Sale
Marietta, GA, Oct. 11, 2012 -- A Brilliant Choices Wool Carpet Sale will be held Oct. 15 through Nov. 30 to promote branded Wools of New Zealand carpet and rugs.
Average Wage Jumps Over Past 12 Months
New York, NY, Oct. 11, 2012 -- U.S. wage earners have seen the biggest average jump in earnings in five years over the last year, helped by big pay hikes in the energy industry, according to PayScale.
Mortgage Purchase Applications Rise
Washington, DC, Oct. 10, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume fell last week as demand for refinancing declined but purchase applications rose to their highest levels since June, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Teragren Products Earn USDA Biobased Label
Bainbridge Island, WA, Oct. 10, 2012 -- Bamboo firm Teragren said it has earned the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label for its complete line of bamboo building products.
Job Ads Down in August but Hiring Increases
Washington, DC, Oct. 10, 2012 -- Employers advertised slightly fewer jobs in August, although they filled the most positions in three months, according to the Labor Department.
Wholesale Inventories, Sales Rise in August
Washington, DC, Oct. 10, 2012 -- Wholesale inventories rose in August and wholesale sales posted the first gain in four months, according to the Commerce Department.