Jobless Claims Edge Down Last Week
Washington, DC, April 26, 2012 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, according to the Labor Department.
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Dow Chemical Reports Lower First Quarter Income
Midland, MI, April 26, 2012 -- Dow Chemical Co. reported first quarter net income of $412 million, or $0.35 per share.
Carpet from Chattanooga Choo Choo Recycled
Chattanooga, TN, April 26, 2012 -- Ten tons of carpet from a $750,000 renovation of the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo was donated to Columbia Recycling in Dalton, Ga.
Tandus Campaign Features Powerbond Resilient
Dalton, GA, April 26, 2012 -- Tandus Flooring is launching a two pronged campaign to showcase the attributes of its Powerbond hybrid resilient sheet flooring.
Lumber Liquidators Reports Higher Income, Sales
Toano, VA, April 25, 2012 -- Lumber Liquidators reported first quarter net income increased 41.9% to $8.2 million, or $0.29 per share, from $5.8 million, or $0.20 per share, in the first quarter of 2011.
NWFA Announces 2012 Board of Directors
St. Louis, MO, April 24, 2012 -- The National Wood Flooring Association has named its 2012 Board of Directors.
Prominent Economist Says Housing Has Bottomed
Washington, DC, April 25, 2012 -- Mark Zandi, chief economist for Moody's Analytics Inc., told Bloomberg News that the U.S. housing market has finally hit bottom.
Durable Goods Orders Fall in March
Washington, DC, April 25, 2012 -- Durable goods orders fell sharply in March, largely because of less demand for commercial aircraft, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.
Mortgage Purchase Applications Rise
Washington, DC, April 25, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume fell last week as interest in refinancing declined, but demand for new purchases improved, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
IVC Using Solar Charged Lift Trucks
Dalton, GA, April 25, 2012 -– The IVC US distribution facility in Dalton has added eight electric powered lift trucks.