Oil Prices Hit Eight-Month Lows
New York, NY, June 4, 2012 -- Oil prices hit eight-month lows below $82 a barrel Monday after Friday's lackluster jobs report.
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Metroflor Signs Distributor Apollo
Norwalk, CT, June 4, 2012 -- Luxury vinyl tile maker Metroflor said it has signed a distribution agreement with Apollo Distributing Co.
Factory Orders Decline in April
Washington, DC, June 4, 2012 -- Orders for manufactured goods unexpectedly fell in April for a second month, according to the Commerce Department.
Liquid Elements Wins Design Award
Las Vegas, NV, June 4, 2012 -- Liquid Elements was honored with the 2012 Award of Excellence in the category of Hard Surface Flooring at the HD Design Expo.
Construction Spending Increases in April
Washington, DC, June 1, 2012 -- Construction spending rose 0.3% in April, according to the Commerce Department.
Economy Adds 69,000 Jobs in May
Washington, DC, June 1, 2012 -- The U.S. economy added 69,000 jobs in May and the unemployment rate edged higher, the Labor Department said.
Manufacturing Expands for 34th Consecutive Month
Tempe, AZ, June 1, 2012 -- Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in May for the 34th consecutive month, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Vermont Firm Creates Whey-Based Wood Finish
Greensboro, VT, June 1, 2012 -- A company here has created a wood flooring finish using whey, a by-product of cheese making.
Consumer Spending Rises in April
Washington, DC, June 1, 2012 -- Consumer spending edged up modestly in April, according to the Commerce Department.
Brent Crude Falls Below $100
London, England, June 1, 2012 -- The price of Brent crude fell below $100 a barrel on Friday for the first time since October 2011 on concerns about the European and Chinese economies.