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Atlanta, GA, Nov. 23, 2011 -- McGraw-Hill Construction predicts that overall U.S. construction starts for next year will remain essentially flat, although some sectors such as housing will fair much better.
Lancaster, PA, Nov. 23, 2011 -- Armstrong said it will initiate a price increase of 4-6% in the U.S. and Canada on residential luxury vinyl tile, laminate, residential sheet and tile, and select commercial sheet products.
Ann Arbor, MI, Nov. 23, 2011 -- Consumer sentiment improved in November, according to the University of Michigan and Thomson Reuters survey.
New York, NY, Nov. 23, 2011 -- The number of homes listed for sale declined for the fifth consecutive month in October, according to Realtor.com.
Washington, DC, Nov. 23, 2011 -- Mortgage application volume declined last week although purchase applications rose, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Mumbai, India, Nov. 23, 2011 -- H&R Johnson has entered into a joint venture with Small Tiles Private Ltd, a manufacturer of ceramic glazed floor tiles.
Washington, DC, Nov. 23, 2011 -- First time jobless claims for unemployment benefits ticked up slightly last week after two months of declines.
Washington, DC, Nov. 23, 2011 -- Durable goods orders fell 0.7% in October, largely because of weaker demand for commercial aircraft.
Washington, DC, Nov. 23, 2011 -- Consumer spending slowed in October, according to the Commerce Department.
Columbus, OH, Nov. 23, 2011 -- America's Floor Source has hired its first chief technology officer, Dustin Leggans.