Jobless Claims Off
Washington, DC, Dec. 18--The Labor Department reported that the number of workers filing first-time applications for unemployment benefits dropped by 22,000 to 353,000 in the week ended Saturday.
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Leading Indicators Climb
New York, NY, Dec. 18--Leading indicators rose in November, suggesting that the economy is poised for growth in the new year.
Manufacturing Picks Up
Philadelphia, PA, Dec. 18--The Philadelphia Federal Reserve reported factory orders in its region hit a 23-year high in December as the employment situation improved.
Ronile To Expand Yarn-Dyeing Operation
Rocky Mount, NC, Dec. 19--Ronile Inc. plans to expand its factory operations, adding 74 jobs and investing $1.15 million in its plant.
KB Home’s Net Income Up
Los Angeles, CA, Dec. 19--Net income at KB Home rose 12 percent in its fiscal fourth quarter as the home builder handily beat Wall Street analysts on an 11 percent jump in revenue.
Kronotex Finalizes Plans For New Plant
Barnwell, SC, Dec. 18--Officials from the largest industry to locate in the Bamberg-Allendale-Barnwell area in at least 20 years are moving ahead with development at the South Carolina Advanced Technology Park near Snelling.
Mullican Flooring Announces 2004 Classes
Johnson City, TN, Dec. 18--From the forest to the floor, wood is a dynamic product, and in today’s expanding hardwood flooring market, education is the key to success.
Wool Price Slides To Counter Dollar Rise
Auckland, NZ, Dec. 18--Just how much the soaring Kiwi dollar is hurting farm incomes is obvious when you compare it with the price of wool.
Monsanto Responds To Solutia's Chapter 11 Fili
St. Louis, MO, Dec. 18--Monsanto Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Hugh Grant said today that the company is fully prepared to manage potential liabilities that may come to it as a result of Solutia Inc.'s filing for reorganization under
Coverings Unveils New Website
Alexandria, VA, Dec. 18--Coverings, the preeminent showcase for ceramic tile and natural stone floorcoverings, announced the launch today of its newly refurbished Website.