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Q.E.P. Doubles First Quarter Earnings

Q.E.P. Doubles First Quarter Earnings

Boca Raton, FL, June 21, 2011 -- Q.E.P. CO. reported net income for the first quarter of $4.1 million, or $1.22 per share, as compared to $1.9 million, or $0.56 per share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2011.

AIA Billings Index Falls Again in May

AIA Billings Index Falls Again in May

Washington, DC, June 22, 2011 -- The Architecture Billings Index, an indicator of future construction activity, slowed further in May, according to the American Institute of Architects.

House Prices Rose in April, Government Says

Washington, DC, June 22, 2011 -- U.S. house prices rose 0.8% on a seasonally adjusted basis from March to April, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s monthly House Price Index.

Potomac Floor, Mike's Carpet Have New Name

Chantilly, VA, June 22, 2011 -- Potomac Floor Covering, Inc. and Mike’s Carpet of Virginia, Inc., which merged in January, 2010, said they will now trade under a single business name, Mike's Flooring Companies.

Mortgage Application Volume Declines

Mortgage Application Volume Declines

Washington, DC, June 22, 2011 -- Home mortgage application volume declined last week after a sharp bounce the week before, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

British Ceramic Tile To Cut Shifts

London, England, June 22, 2011 -- British Ceramic Tile, in Newton Abbot, is beginning a 30-day consultation with staff over proposals to cut the number of shifts from four to three.