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Calhoun, GA, May 5, 2011 -- Mohawk Industries reported first quarter net earnings of $23.4 million and earnings per share of $0.34, compared to net earnings of $20.5 million and earnings per share of $0.30 a year ago.
Washington, DC, May 6, 2011 -- The U.S. private sector created 244,000 jobs in April according to the Labor Department's survey of employers.
New York, NY, May 6, 2011 -- U.S. chain-store sales in April rose 8.5% over last year, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers.
Kidderminster, UK, May 6, 2011 -- Brintons is unveiling its 24-color High Definition Weave at this month’s HD Expo in Las Vegas.
St. Louis, MO, May 6, 2011 -- The National Wood Flooring Association announced the winners of its 2011 Wood Floor of the Year contest at its convention in San Diego.
Washington, DC, May 6, 2011 -- The average rate on the 30-year mortgage reached its lowest level since mid-January this week, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly survey released Thursday.
St. Louis, MO, May 6, 2011 -- The National Wood Flooring Association announced its 2011 Golden Mallet award recipients at its convention in San Diego.
Washington, DC, May 6, 2011 -- The National Association of Home Builders has praised a bill by Rep. Gary Miller (R-Calif.) and Rep. Brad Miller (D-N.C.) that addresses credit issues faced by home builders.
Frankfurt, Germany, May 6, 2011 -- German chemical company BASF SE says it more than doubled first-quarter earnings thanks to increased demand for its chemicals and plastics.
Dalton, GA, May 5, 2011 -- Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal and John Sours of the Governor’s Office of Consumer Protection met with Dalton carpet dealers on Wednesday to discuss their complaints over fines.