3M 4Q Earnings Rise 5%
St. Paul, MN, January 24, 2006--3M said its fourth-quarter earnings rose, lifted by sales increases in its industrial and display and graphics segments.
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Marcus Calls Home Depot Growth Plan “Good Move”
Atlanta, GA, January 23, 2006--Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus on Friday said the retailer's plan to move into new businesses was "a good move" that would attract new customers, even as one analyst voiced caution.
Leading Indicators Inch Up in December
New York, NY, January 23, 2006--The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index increased 0.1 percent, the coincident index increased 0.2 percent and the lagging index increased 0.1 percent in December.
First Home Depot Convenience Store Set to Open Nex
Atlanta, GA, January 20, 2006--Home Depot will open the first of four gas convenience stores, called Home Depot Fuel, in the Nashville area next month, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Group Encourages Passage of Asbestos Reform Bill
Washington, DC, January 20, 2006--The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) today encouraged Congress to pass S. 852, the Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act (FAIR Act).
Domotex 2006 Attendance Up 10.6%
Hannover, Germany, January 19, 2006--Domotex Hannover 2006 attracted more visitors than ever before. Over 48,500 professionals flocked to the world's largest trade fair for carpets and floor coverings. This represented a 10.6% increase over last year.
Shaw Expands Consumer Ad Campaign
Dalton, GA--Shaw has announced its schedule of consumer advertising for the spring and summer of 2006.
Corn Fuel Demand Rises
New York, January 16--The demand for ethanol made from corn is on the rise as oil prices remain aloft, and new state environmental regulations require more ethanol to be mixed with gasoline, according to a New York Times report.
Group Sees 'Subdued' Retail Sales in 2006
New York, NY, January 16--According to the trade group the National Retail Federation, a slowdown in the housing market and rising energy costs will likely cause 'subdued' retail sales growth in 2006.
Armstrong Changes to Pension Plan
Lancaster, PA, January 13, 2006--Armstrong World Industries, Inc., today announced changes to its U.S. defined-benefit pension plan.