Brent Crude Falls Below $100
London, England, June 1, 2012 -- The price of Brent crude fell below $100 a barrel on Friday for the first time since October 2011 on concerns about the European and Chinese economies.
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NeoCon Expands International Presence
Chicago, IL, June 1, 2012 -- Trade show NeoCon said it has expanded its international presence.
NALFA Pushes Meaning of Certification Seal
Washington, DC, June 1, 2012 -- The North American Laminate Flooring Association wants to impress upon the flooring shopper that the NALFA Certification Seal is a testament to a laminate floor’s quality.
Distressed Homes Make Up 26% of Sales
Irvine, CA, May 31, 2012 -- Distressed homes accounted for more than 25% of home sales during the first three months of the year, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Carlisle Offers Financing for Professionals
Stoddard, NH, May 31, 2012 -- Carlisle Wide Plank Floors said it is offering an enhanced credit program for design and construction industry professionals.
Jobless Applications Rise Last Week
Washington, DC, May 31, 2012 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level in more than a month, according to the Labor Department.
Companies Add More Jobs in May than April
Roseland, NJ, May 31, 2012 -- Companies in the U.S. added 133,000 jobs in May, according to the ADP employment report.
First Quarter GDP Revised Down
Washington, DC, May 31, 2012 -- The U.S. economy grew less in the first quarter than initially estimated, according to the Commerce Department.
Announced Job Cuts Hit Eight-Month High
Chicago, IL, May 31, 2012 -- Announced job cuts in the U.S. hit an eight-month high in May, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Chicago Businesses Grow at Slower Pace in May
Chicago, IL, May 31, 2012 -- Business conditions in the Chicago region fell in May, according to the Chicago Purchasing Managers.