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Washington, DC, Aug. 31, 2011 -- There was no clear agreement among Federal Reserve officials at their Aug. 9 meeting about what kind of further stimulus the Fed might pursue at its next meeting if the economy continues to backslide.
Chicago, IL, Aug. 31, 2011 -- The Chicago Purchasing Managers Index, a measure of business strength, came in higher than expected at 56.5 in August, down marginally from 58.8 in July.
Washington, DC, Aug. 31, 2011 -- Mortgage application volume fell 9.6% last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Grapevine, TX, Aug. 31, 2011 -- Corporate Floors said it is opening three new SaniGlaze franchises in Austin, San Antonio and South Texas.
New York, NY, Aug. 31, 2011 -- The Wall Street Journal is speculating that the homebuilding industry, specifically publicly traded companies, might have to consolidate to survive, if the market doesn't pick up soon.
New York, NY, Aug. 30, 2011 -- Consumer confidence fell sharply in August as expectations for business conditions, jobs and income plunged, the Conference Board reported Tuesday.
Washington, DC, Aug. 30, 2011 -– Home prices rose for a third straight month in most major U.S. cities in June, according to the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller home-price index.
Mooresville, NC, Aug. 30, 2011 -- Lowe's said it is restructuring its store operations and merchandising organizations.
Dalton, GA, Aug. 30, 2011 -– Beaulieu's Blissflooring.com website has won two awards recently.
Viken, Sweden, Aug. 30, 2011 -- A new locking system called Ziploc developed for thin LVT floorings will be rolled out at Välinge Expo Sept. 14-15.