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Ann Arbor, MI, Jan. 27, 2012 -- The final January reading of the University of Michigan/Thomson Reuters index of consumer sentiment reached 75.0, compared to a preliminary report of 74.0 and a December reading of 69.9.
Fort Worth, TX, Jan. 27, 2012 -- Builder D.R. Horton reported net income for its first fiscal quarter ended December 31 of $27.7 million, or $0.09 per share, compared to a net loss of $20.4 million for the quarter the previous year.
Wyandotte, MI, Jan. 27, 2012 - BASF will increase the price for Polyamide 6 polymer by $0.10 per pound, effective Feb. 1.
Fairlawn, OH, Jan. 27, 2012 -- Chemicals company Omnova Solutions reported a fourth quarter loss after 10 straight quarters of profit.
Cleveland, OH, Jan. 27, 2012 -- Sherwin-Williams said Thursday its fourth-quarter profit fell to $14.6 million, or $0.14 a share, from $72.9 million, or $0.67 a share, in the year-ago period.
Irvine, CA, Jan. 27, 2012 -- PacifiCrest's Satara lustered wool texture was recently awarded a 2011 Ultron DOC award.
New York, NY, Jan. 26, 2012 -- The index of leading economic indicators rose in December for a third month, indicating the U.S. economy will keep growing early this year, according to the Conference Board.
Irvine, CA, Jan. 26, 2012 -- Foreclosures made up a smaller proportion of all homes sold in the U.S. in last year's third quarter, tracking firm RealtyTrac said.
Viken, Sweden, Jan. 26, 2012 -- Välinge said that it has signed a license agreement with Mannington that gives Välinge the exclusive right to sub-license the Mannington IP related to LVT-locking technology.
Washington, DC, Jan. 26, 2012 -- New home sales unexpectedly fell in December for the first time in four months, marking the slowest year on record for builders, according to the Commerce Department.