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Martha Stewart Living Posts Wider 3Q Loss

New York, October 29--Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc.'s losses widened in the third quarter from a year ago, and the multimedia company forecast a larger-than-anticipated loss for the fourth quarter.

Pulte Homes' 3Q Earnings Up 60%

Bloomfield Hills, MI, October 26--Pulte Homes Inc. said that its third-quarter earnings soared 60 percent, despite sluggish sales from an aggressive bet on Las Vegas.

Floor Focus Conducting Retail Survey

Pound Ridge, NY, May 16—Floor Focus magazine is currently conducting its annual Retail Survey. The online survey is quick and confidential. Retailers who participate will have a chance to win a $500 cash prize from DuPont Stainmaster.

Consumer Prices Drop

Washington,DC, May 16--Consumer prices fell by 0.3 percent in April, the biggest decline in 18 months, led by a retreat in energy prices as the Iraq war wound down. Prices for cars, clothes and food also went down.

Cost of Home Improvements Up In 2003

New York, NY, May 15--Most American homeowners consider their homes to be their most significant investment, so it's no surprise that some 26 million of them undertake an improvement project every year. According to the new Johnnie Walker Red Label Ho

Democrats Question Asbestos Fund Details

Washington, DC, May 16--Democrats involved in efforts to write bipartisan asbestos legislation have questioned a Republican proposal to leave major decisions to presidentially appointed commissions, a letter obtained by Reuters said on Thursday.

Home Depot, Lowe's Sales Trends Under Scrutiny

New York, NY, May 15--Wall Street expects Home Depot Inc. and Lowe's Cos. next week to report higher first-quarter earnings in line with forecasts, even though bad weather and the war in Iraq kept many do-it- yourselfers away from stores.