Leading Economic Indicators Rise in March
Washington, DC, April 19, 2012 -– The Conference Board reported that its index of leading economic indicators increased 0.3% in March.
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Architecture Billings Grow for Fifth Month
Washington, DC, April 19, 2012 – The commercial sector continues to lead the Architecture Billings Index, which remained in positive territory for the fifth consecutive month in March.
Existing Home Sales Decline in March
Washington, DC, April 19, 2012 -– Home resales fell 2.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.48 million in March, according to the National Association of Realtors.
DuPont Reports Higher Income, Revenue
Wilmington, DE, April 19, 2012 -- DuPont reported an increase in first-quarter profit and revenue as higher prices offset cost increases.
NAHB Lobbies for Extension of Tax Cuts
Washington, DC, April 19, 2012 -- The National Association of Home Builders is lobbying Congress to keep current income tax rates but simplify the tax code as part of a comprehensive tax reform effort.
Jobless Claims Tick Down in Latest Week
Washington, DC, April 19, 2012 -– New applications for unemployment benefits totaled 386,000 in the week ended April 14, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Philadelphia Manufacturing Grows at Slower Pace
Washington, DC, April 19, 2012 -– Manufacturing in the Philadelphia region grew at a slower pace in April, the Philadelphia Federal Reserve reported Thursday.
Bonsal American Acquires TXI Package Products
Charlotte, NC, April 18, 2012 -- Bonsal American said it has acquired the TXI Package Products business of TXI Operations, LP, a subsidiary of Texas Industries, Inc., which is based in Dallas, Texas.
Tile Council Names Attorney 'Tile Person of Year'
Orlando, FL, April 18, 2012 -- Tile Council of North America presented its Tile Person of the Year award to John Bruce at Coverings 2012 in Orlando.
Mortgage Application Volume Up on Refinancing
Washington, DC, April 18, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume jumped last week as a drop in interest rates spurred demand for refinancing, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.