Pace of U.S. Manufacturing Growth Fell in February
New York, NY, March 2, 2015—The pace of U.S. manufacturing growth fell in February to its slowest rate in 13 months, according to the Institute for Supply Management, reports Reuters.
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January Layoffs at Two-Year High
Chicago, IL, March 2, 2015—Job cut announcements rose to their highest level in nearly two years in January, as falling oil prices prompted cost-cutting efforts in energy and related industries, reports Challenger, Gray, & Christmas, Inc.
Multifamily Indexes Report Positive Conditions
Washington, DC, March 2, 2015—The Multifamily Production Index (MPI) released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) held steady at a reading of 54 for the fourth quarter of 2014, according to Multifamilybiz.com.
Consumer Confidence Declines in February
New York, NY, March 2, 2015—Consumer confidence fell in February after increasing in January, according to the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index.
Pending Home Sales Rise in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 27, 2015 -- Pending home sales increased 1.7% in January, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Unilin-Windmöller's Patent Confirmed on Appeal
Dallas, TX--February 27, 2015--On February 24, the Board of Appeal confirmed the validity of Windmöller's patent, overturning the previous negative decision. No further appeal is possible.
Multifamily Production Index Remains Positive in Q4
Washington, DC, Feb. 27, 2015 -- The Multifamily Production Index released by the National Association of Home Builders held steady with a reading of 54 for the fourth quarter of 2014.
Mohawk's Lorberbaum Sees a Good Year Ahead
New York, NY, Feb. 27, 2015 -- Mohawk CEO Jeffrey Lorberbaum struck an optimistic tone during an interview with CNBC's Becky Quick on Wednesday.
Fourth Quarter Economic Growth Revised Lower
Washington, DC, Feb. 27, 2015 -- Economic growth in the fourth quarter was revised down to 2.2% from the initial estimate of 2.6%, according to the Commerce Department.
Harsh Winter Cools Consumer Sentiment in February
Ann Arbor, MI, Feb. 27, 2015 -- Consumer sentiment fell slightly in February from an 11-year high, according to the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.