Oil Prices Continue Downward Trend
Washington, DC, June 22, 2012 -- Oil prices hovered near $78 a barrel Friday as markets remain jittery about economic conditions.
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NAHB Says Student Loan Debt Fueled Housing Slump
Washington, DC, June 22, 2012 -- New analysis of government data by the National Association of Home Builders reveals a connection between rising student loan debt and the onset of the housing slump, the group said.
Mortgage Rates Hit Another Record Low
Washington, DC, June 22, 2012 -- The interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage reached a new low this week, according to a weekly survey of rates from Freddie Mac.
UK's Recofloor Wins Environmental Award
London, England, June 22, 2012 -- Vinyl-flooring recycling program Recofloor has won a Business Commitment to the Environment Award.
Leading Economic Indicators Up More Than Expected
New York, NY, June 21, 2012 -- The index of leading economic indicators rose 0.3% in May, according to the Conference Board.
J&J Industries Names Vice President of Marketing
Dalton, GA, June 21, 2012 -- J&J Industries said that Ross Leonard has joined the company as corporate vice president of marketing.
Home Sales Up Over Last Year
Washington, DC, June 21, 2012 -- Home resales fell 1.5% in May as fewer cheap homes were sold, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Surfaces Awards Masters Certificates
Dallas, TX, June 21, 2012 -- The Surfaces/StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas Education Program awarded more than 300 masters certificates to attendees who completed more than eight hours of course work during the 2012 show.
Jobless Claims Edge Down from Previous Week
Washington, DC, June 21, 2012 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits edged down from the week before, according to the Labor Department.
Shaw Sponsoring House Beautiful Kitchen
Dalton, GA, June 21, 2012 -- Shaw Floors will serve as the official flooring sponsor in this year's fifth annual House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year in New York City’s Rockefeller Plaza.