Armstrong Considering Special Dividend
Lancaster, PA, March 13, 2012 -- Armstrong said that its board is considering a special cash dividend of $8.55 per share by May 1.
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Oil Prices Up $11 in Last Month
New York, NY, March 13, 2012 -- Oil prices rose to near $107 a barrel Tuesday on signs that an improving U.S. economy will boost demand.
Court To Appoint Pfleiderer Board Member
Neumarkt, Germany, March 13, 2012 - Hans Theodor Pfleiderer, a member of the Supervisory Board of Pfleiderer AG, has stepped down from his position as of April 8, the company said.
Job Openings Higher Than a Year Ago
Washington, DC, March 13, 2012 -- Job openings in the U.S. declined to 3.46 million in January from 3.54 million in December, the Labor Department reported Tuesday.
Confidence Growing in Real Estate Market
New York, NY, March 13, 2012 -- Potential home buyers and sellers are growing more confident, Bloomberg News reported, citing the Prudential Real Estate survey.
Businesses Restock at Faster Pace in January
Washington, DC, March 13, 2012 -- U.S. companies restocked more quickly in January, a sign that businesses expect stronger job growth to spur more sales, according to the Commerce Department.
J&J Industries Drops Templeton Brand
Dalton, GA, March 9, 2012 - Commercial carpet maker J&J Industries said it plans to discontinue its hospitality lodging carpet brand, J+J/Templeton.
Some Homeowners Could See Steep Reductions
Charlotte, NC, March 13, 2012 -- Bank of America will substantially cut mortgage balances for as many as 200,000 borrowers, as part of a sweeping agreement.
Mannington Commercial Names Contest Finalists
Calhoun, GA, March 12, 2012 -- Mannington Commercial has named the four finalists in the company's annual design competition, the tx:style design challenge.
Moody's Raises Rating on Mohawk
New York, NY, March 12, 2012 -- Moody's Investors Service raised its ratings outlook for Mohawk to positive from stable.