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Amid Criticism, Home Depot Directors Re-elected

Chicago, IL, June 2--Shareholders of Home Depot Inc. on Friday reelected all of the retailer's directors, but some had urged votes against co-founder Kenneth Langone because of concerns about board independence.

Sweden Opens Consulate in Raleigh

Raleigh, NC, June 2--Sweden's new Raleigh, North Carolina based consulate will offer traditional consular services as well as promote economic cooperation, trade and investments and cultural exchange programs between the Carolinas and Sweden.

Judge Denies Plea to Halt Armstrong's Asbestos

Wilmington, DE, June 2---A bankruptcy judge here decided Friday to let Armstrong World Industries keep progressing toward its own solution to its asbestos woes, rather than wait and see if Congress creates one.

WestPoint Files for Bankruptcy Protection

West Point, GA, June 2--WestPoint Stevens Inc. filed for protection from its creditors in federal bankruptcy court, joining the raft of textile makers forced to restructure because of overseas competition and excessive debt.

DuPont Boosts Bid For DuPont Canada

Wilmington, DE, June 2-—E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. has increased its offer for the rest of DuPont Canada Inc. to C$21.75 a share from C$ 21.00.

Consumer Sentiment Improves in May

New York, NY, June 2--Consumers' attitudes about the state of the U.S. economy improved at the end of May compared with April, according to a report released Friday.

Lowe’s Takes the High Road

Charlotte, N.C. - May 30 - At Lowe’s annual shareholders meeting, company president Robert Niblock made it clear that the nation’s second largest home channel retailer does not mind pushing higher priced items in order to maintain a higher image in the mi

Construction Spending Dips 0.3 Percent

Washington, D.C., June 2--Spending on construction projects around the country slowed in April to the lowest level in four months as builders coped with the lackluster economic recovery.

Home Depot To Hold Annual Meeting In Chicago

Atlanta, GA, May 30--Home Depot will hold its annual meeting in Chicago, the first time in its history the gathering will take place outside metro Atlanta, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.