CEOs Still Widely Pessimistic About Economy
Washington, DC, July 11, 2008--The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence inched up from 38 to 39 in the second quarter, but is still pessimistic.
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Propex Raising Prices 11 Percent
Chattanooga, TN, July 11, 2008 – Propex Flooring, the major supplier of primary and secondary carpet backing to the carpet industry, said it will increase prices 11 percent effective Aug. 11.
AIA Study: Counties Moving Toward Green Building
Washington, DC, July 11, 2008--Since 2003 the number of counties with green building programs has risen from eight to 39 for an increase of 487.5 percent, according to the American Institute of Architects.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall to Three-Month Low
Washington, DC, July 10, 2008--Initial jobless claims for U.S. unemployment benefits fell by 58,000 in the latest week, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
S&P Maintains Ratings, Outlook on Mohawk
New York, NY, July 10, 2008--Standard & Poor's Rating Services said its ratings and outlook on Mohawk Industries Inc. would remain unchanged.
Freddie, Fannie May Need Federal Bailout
Washington, DC, July 11, 2008--The New York Times reported Friday the government was considering taking over the operations of one or both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, adding to fears that have mounted this week.
Dow Acquiring Chemical Maker Rohm and Haas
Midland, MI, July 10, 2008--Dow Chemical Co. will buy chemicals maker Rohm and Haas Co. for more than $15 billion.
June Foreclosure Filings Fall Slightly From May
Irvine, CA, July 10, 2008--Foreclosure filings last month grew by more than 50 percent compared with June 2007, according RealtyTrac Inc.
Analyst Downgrades H.B. Fuller
New York, NY, July 10, 2008--An analyst downgraded the shares of H.B. Fuller, a maker of sealants, paints and other specialty chemicals, citing a weak economy.
Mohawk Cuts Second Quarter Earnings Estimates
Calhoun, GA, July 9, 2008--Mohawk Industries cut its earnings outlook for the second quarter to $1.23 to $1.26 per share, down from its previous estimate of $1.36 to $1.45.