Leading Indicators Up Seventh Straight Month
New York, NY, Nov. 19, 2009--The index of leading economic indicators rose for the seventh consecutive month in October, the private Conference Board said Thursday.
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Shaw Hardwoods Get Greenguard Certification
Dalton, GA, Nov. 19, 2009--All Shaw hardwood flooring products have received GreenGuard Children & Schools SM certification, according to the GreenGuard Environmental Institute.
Invista Cutting Back at Stainmaster Plant
Waynesboro, VA, Nov. 19, 2009--Invista said it will cut production here due to continued sluggish demand in the carpet and apparel industries, according to the News Virginian.
New Kentucky Company To Make Wood Flooring Parts
Albany, KY, Nov. 19, 2009--New World Flooring Inc., a startup wood-flooring manufacturer, plans to establish a plant in a former Bluegrass Cooperage sawmill, according to Businss First.
Mortgage Woes Hit 14% of Financed Homes
Washington, DC, Nov. 19, 2009--The Mortgage Bankers Association says that more than 14 percent of American homeowners with a mortgage were having payment problems.
OECD Predicts Modest U.S. Growth Next Year
Paris, France, Nov.19, 2009--The U.S, and other developed economies will grow faster next year, but recovery will remain modest.
Uniboard Says North Carolina Plant Nearly Ready
Laval, Quebec, Nov. 18, 2009--Uniboard said its newest mill in Moncure, N.C. will be ready for production in a few weeks.
Initial Jobless Claims Hold Steady
Washington, DC, Nov. 19, 2009--Initial jobless claims were unchanged last week, remaining above the level that would indicate the economy is adding jobs.
Housing Starts Drop Sharply in October
Washington, DC, Nov. 18, 2009--Housing starts fell a sharp 10.6% in October, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday, representing a blow to recent growing optimism in the housing sector.
AIA Billings Index Highest Since Before Crisis
Washington, DC, Nov. 18, 2009--The Architecture Billings Index was up three points at 46.1 last month, its highest level since August 2008, according to the American Institute of Architects.