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Pulte Reports Loss but Sees Improving Conditions

Pulte Reports Loss but Sees Improving Conditions

Bloomfield Hills, MI, April 26, 2012 -- Homebuilder PulteGroup reported a first quarter net loss of $12 million, or $0.03 per share, compared to a net loss of $40 million, or $0.10 per share a year ago.

Lumber Liquidators Reports Higher Income, Sales

Lumber Liquidators Reports Higher Income, Sales

Toano, VA, April 25, 2012 -- Lumber Liquidators reported first quarter net income increased 41.9% to $8.2 million, or $0.29 per share, from $5.8 million, or $0.20 per share, in the first quarter of 2011.

Durable Goods Orders Fall in March

Washington, DC, April 25, 2012 -- Durable goods orders fell sharply in March, largely because of less demand for commercial aircraft, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.

Mortgage Purchase Applications Rise

Mortgage Purchase Applications Rise

Washington, DC, April 25, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume fell last week as interest in refinancing declined, but demand for new purchases improved, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.