Fed Offers Little Indication of More Easing
Washington, DC, March 14, 2012 -- The Federal Reserve on Tuesday gave little indication that it might change course regarding additional monetary easing.
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Mortgage Application Volume Declines
Washington, DC, March 14, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume in the U.S. last week fell 2.4% from the prior week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
MWI Enterprises Owners Win Design Award
Boston, MA, March 14, 2012 -- Wayne and Michelle Southworth, owners of MWI Enterprises, Inc./Fiber-Shield of Boston, were one of the 2012 honorees of the Excellence in Design Awards.
Retail Sales Surge in February
Washington, DC, March 13, 2012 -- The Commerce Department said Tuesday that retail sales increased 1.1% last month, the biggest gain since September.
Armstrong Considering Special Dividend
Lancaster, PA, March 13, 2012 -- Armstrong said that its board is considering a special cash dividend of $8.55 per share by May 1.
Oil Prices Up $11 in Last Month
New York, NY, March 13, 2012 -- Oil prices rose to near $107 a barrel Tuesday on signs that an improving U.S. economy will boost demand.
Court To Appoint Pfleiderer Board Member
Neumarkt, Germany, March 13, 2012 - Hans Theodor Pfleiderer, a member of the Supervisory Board of Pfleiderer AG, has stepped down from his position as of April 8, the company said.
Job Openings Higher Than a Year Ago
Washington, DC, March 13, 2012 -- Job openings in the U.S. declined to 3.46 million in January from 3.54 million in December, the Labor Department reported Tuesday.
Confidence Growing in Real Estate Market
New York, NY, March 13, 2012 -- Potential home buyers and sellers are growing more confident, Bloomberg News reported, citing the Prudential Real Estate survey.
Businesses Restock at Faster Pace in January
Washington, DC, March 13, 2012 -- U.S. companies restocked more quickly in January, a sign that businesses expect stronger job growth to spur more sales, according to the Commerce Department.