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Wilmington, DE, Jan. 27, 2009--DuPont Co. reported a $629 million loss for the fourth-quarter, reflecting a hefty restructuring charge, and lowered its earnings forecast for the full year due to weak industrial demand for its chemicals.
Anaheim, CA, Jan. 27, 2009--Catalyx, Inc. has developed a two-way Osmosis system for recycling carpet dyeing wastewater.
Washington, DC, Jan. 26, 2009--The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider an appeal by Mohawk Industries Inc.
New York, NY, Jan. 27, 2009--Consumer confidence hit a record low in January, according to the monthly Conference Board index reported Tuesday, as worries worsened about future income.
New York, NY, Jan. 27, 2009--Home prices in 20 U.S. cities fell 18.2 percent in November from 2007, the fastest drop on record, as foreclosures climbed and sales sank.
Port Chester, NY, Jan 27, 2009--Commercial contractor RD Weis Companies said that Sheri Gorman, senior A&D specialist for the metro New York area, has been awarded her LEED AP.
Federal Way, WA, Jan. 27, 2009--Forest products supplier Weyerhaeuser Co. will immediately close two mills in southwestern Washington due to weak market conditions, the company announced Monday.
Philadelphia, PA, Jan. 26, 2009--Rohm and Haas Co. said Dow Chemical Co. doesn’t intend to close its $15.4 billion acquisition by tomorrow as required by their merger agreement.
Atlanta, GA, Jan 26, 2009--Home Depot Inc. said Monday that it is abandoning its Expo design and décor business, closing stores and laying off thousands of employees.
Washington, DC, Jan. 26, 2009--Sales of existing homes rose 6.5% in December from November to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 4.74 million.