Shutdown Pushes Consumer Sentiment Lower
Ann Arbor, MI, Oct. 25, 2013 -- U.S. consumer sentiment fell back in October to its weakest level in nine months, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan survey.
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Fewer Homes Nationwide for Sale in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 25, 2013 -- The overall number of homes listed for sale edged down in September, according to Realtor.com.
Transportation Pushes Durable Goods Orders
Washington, DC, Oct. 25, 2013 -- Orders for durable goods in September rose 3.7% in September, according to the Commerce Department.
Job Openings Increase In August
Washington, DC, Oct. 24, 2013 -- The Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey shows that openings grew 1.8% in August from July.
NeoCon East Attracts Over 7,000 Attendees
Baltimore, MD, Oct. 25, 2013 -- NeoCon East drew more than 7,000 attendees in its 11th year despite the government shutdown, organizers said.
Interface Reports Record Sales in Americas
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 23, 2013 -- Interface reported third quarter net income of $15.0 million, or $0.23 per share, compared to a net loss of $5.8 million, or $0.09 per share a year ago.
Mohawk Summerville Project Wins State Award
Calhoun, GA, Oct. 24, 2013 -- Mohawk Industries’ expansion at its Summerville, Georgia facility was recognized with a Deal of the Year award by the Georgia Economic Developers Association.
Investors Purchasing Larger Share of Homes
Irvine, CA, Oct. 24, 2013 -- All-cash purchases nationwide represented 49% of all home sales in September, up from a revised 40% in August and up from 30% in September 2012, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Advertising Strategy Helps Lumber Liquidators
New York, NY, Oct. 24, 2013 -- Flooring industry analyst Stifel Nicolaus said that Lumber Liquidators' change in advertising strategy has helped the company's financial performance.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall Last Week
Washington, DC, Oct. 24, 2013 -- Initial jobless claims fell 12,000 to a seasonally adjusted 350,000, the Labor Department said.