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Economists See Improving Employment Picture

Washington, DC, May 3, 2012 -- The unemployment rate is likely to fall below 8% by election day, according to an Associated Press survey of 32 economists.

Jobless Claims Fall More Than Expected

Washington, DC, May 3, 2012 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell by 27,000 to 365,000 in the week ended April 28, according to the Labor Department.

HomerWood Gets Two ADEX Awards

Titusville, PA, May 3, 2012 -- HomerWood Premium Hardwood Flooring has won two ADEX (Award for Design Excellence) awards.

W.F. Taylor Launches Mobile App

Fontana, CA, May 3, 2012 -- Adhesives firm W.F. Taylor Co. launched a free new mobile app for iPhone, iPad and latest Android devices.

BASF Acquires Brazilian Polyamide Business

Ludwigshafen, Germany, May 3, 2012 -- BASF said it has acquired the polyamide polymer business of the Mazzaferro Group in Brazil.

Expansion of Services Sector Continues in April

Washington, DC, May 3, 2012 -- The Institute for Supply Management said the services sector continued to expand in April, but more slowly.

Florida Tile Honored for Product Donations

Orlando, FL, May 3, 2012 -- Florida Tile was presented with the inaugural “Giving Green” award by Mountain Re-Source Center during the Coverings stone and tile trade show and convention.

New Centiva Video Highlights Environment

Florence, AL, May 3, 2012 -- Luxury vinyl tile manufacturer Centiva has created a new video on The Centiva Green Way.

Private Job Growth Slows in April

Roseland, NJ, May 2, 2012 -- The ADP employment report says that private sector businesses added 119,000 jobs in April, a significant drop from the revised total of 201,000 jobs in March.

Mortgage Applications Up on Purchase Demand

Washington, DC, May 2, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume edged up last week on greater demand for purchases, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.