Fenwick to Lead Tarkett's Hard Surface Business
Chagrin Falls, OH, Oct. 25, 2012 -- Tarkett North America has named Jeff Fenwick president and chief operating officer.
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Builder Pulte Reports Big Q3 Turnaround
Bloomfield Hills, MI, Oct. 25, 2012 -- PulteGroup, the second largest U.S. homebuilder, reported third-quarter net income of $116.6 million, or $0.30 per share, compared with a net loss of $129.3 million, or $0.34 per share, a year earlier.
Initial Jobless Applications Decline
Washington, DC, Oct. 25, 2012 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits declined by 23,000 last week, according to the Labor Department.
Ryan Campaigning Today at Univeral Fibers
Bristol, VA, Oct. 25, 2012 -- Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan is hosting a campaign event today at Universal Fibers headquarters in Bristol.
Pending Home Sales Edge Up in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 25, 2012 -- Contracts for home resales rose 0.3% in September, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Foreclosures Fall Sharply in Third Quarter
Irvine, CA, Oct. 25, 2012 -- Foreclosures declined in 62% of the nation's largest metropolitan areas in the third quarter, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Fed Says It Will Continue With Stimulus Plan
Washington, DC, Oct. 25, 2012 -- The Federal Reserve on Wednesday said it will continue with its stimulus plan until the job market improves, although it acknowledged some parts of the economy were improving.
Durable Goods Orders Rise in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 25, 2012 -- Durable goods orders surged in September, the Commerce Department said.
New Home Sales Surge in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 24, 2012 -- New single-family home sales rose in September to their highest level in nearly 2-1/2 years, according to the Commerce Department.
Lumber Liquidators' Net Income Surges in Q3
Toano, VA, Oct. 24, 2012 -- Lumber Liquidators reported third quarter net income of $12.9 million or $0.46 per share, up 91.3% over a year ago.