Unemployment Claims Rise Last Week
Washington, DC, Jan. 30, 2014 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits rose 19,000 to a seasonally adjusted 348,000, the Labor Department said.
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Mortgage Application Volume Ticks Down
Washington, DC, Jan. 29, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume edged down 0.2% last week from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
'Puppy Bowl' Kicks Off Mohawk Promotion
New York, NY, Jan. 29, 2014 -- Mohawk is launching its 2014 national campaign, SmartStrand Unleashed, with Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl X, airing during the Super Bowl this Sunday.
Valinge Gets U.S. Patent for Recycling Method
Viken, Sweden, Jan. 29, 2014 -- Valinge has won a U.S. patent for a method to recycle floor panels.
Home Prices Continue to Rise Year Over Year
New York, NY, Jan. 28, 2014 -- Home prices rose in November from the previous year by the most in almost eight years, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller index of property prices.
Consumer Confidence Improves in January
New York, NY, Jan. 28, 2014 -- Consumer confidence increased in January, the Conference Board said.
Tile Shop Investigation Affirms Allegations
Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 28, 2014 -- The brother-in-law of Tile Shop Holdings CEO Robert Rucker has been fired after allegations that he had an improper relationship with vendors.
Quick-Step Entering Hardwood Business
Dallas, TX, Jan. 28, 2014 -- Laminate firm Quick-Step is getting into the engineered hardwood flooring business by launching "Q-Wood" at Surfaces this week.
Durable Goods Orders Fall Unexpectedly
Washington, DC, Jan. 28, 2014 -- Orders for durable goods declined unexpectedly in December, according to the Commerce Department.
New Home Sales in 2013 Highest in Five Years
Washington, DC, Jan. 27, 2014 -- Sales of new single-family homes declined in December, but final sales in 2013 were at the highest level in five years, according to the Commerce Department.