Initial Jobless Claims Edge Higher
Washington, DC, Aug. 2, 2012 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits edged higher last week, according to the Labor Department.
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Factory Orders Decline in June
Washington, DC, Aug. 2, 2012 -- Factory orders in the U.S. declined unexpectedly in June, according to the Commerce Department.
Dalton Area Has Worst Job Loss in U.S.
Dalton, GA, Aug. 2, 2012 -- Dalton, Georgia lost more jobs than any other U.S. metropolitan area in the past year, the Chattanooga Times Free Press reported.
Private Employers Add 163,000 Jobs in July
Roseland, NJ, Aug. 1, 2012 -- Companies added a higher-than-expected 163,000 jobs in July, according to the ADP Employment Report.
June Construction Spending Rises on Housing
Washington, DC, Aug. 1, 2012 -- Gains in homebuilding sent U.S. construction spending higher for a third straight month in June, according to the Commerce Department.
BlueVolt, CCA Global Partner in Online Training
Portland, OR, Aug. 1, 2012 -- BlueVolt, a provider of online learning management systems for the construction, manufacturing and service industries, and CCA Global Partners have partnered to launch five online training universities.
New Zealand Flooring Firm Makes Acquisitions
Auckland, New Zealand, Aug. 1, 2012 -- A New Zealand firm has become Australasia's largest commercial flooring company after making two acquisitions, according to the New Zealand Herald.
Floors USA Begins Selling Rugs Online
King of Prussia, PA, Aug. 1, 2012 -- King of Prussia flooring retailer Floors USA said it entered the e-commerce space last month by launching a new website offering over 75,000 area rugs shipped free to homes across the U.S.
Manufacturing Continues To Slow in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 1, 2012 -- U.S. manufacturing activity was essentially unchanged in July, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Mortgage Application Volume Rises Last Week
Washington, DC, Aug. 1, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume rose last week as demand for refinancing edged up, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.