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Builder D.R. Horton Swings to Profit

Builder D.R. Horton Swings to Profit

Fort Worth, TX, Jan. 27, 2012 -- Builder D.R. Horton reported net income for its first fiscal quarter ended December 31 of $27.7 million, or $0.09 per share, compared to a net loss of $20.4 million for the quarter the previous year.

Sherwin-Williams Profit Down on Higher Sales

Sherwin-Williams Profit Down on Higher Sales

Cleveland, OH, Jan. 27, 2012 -- Sherwin-Williams said Thursday its fourth-quarter profit fell to $14.6 million, or $0.14 a share, from $72.9 million, or $0.67 a share, in the year-ago period.

Economic Indicators Predict Continued Growth

Economic Indicators Predict Continued Growth

New York, NY, Jan. 26, 2012 -- The index of leading economic indicators rose in December for a third month, indicating the U.S. economy will keep growing early this year, according to the Conference Board.

Valinge To Use Mannington LVT Technology

Valinge To Use Mannington LVT Technology

Viken, Sweden, Jan. 26, 2012 -- Välinge said that it has signed a license agreement with Mannington that gives Välinge the exclusive right to sub-license the Mannington IP related to LVT-locking technology.

New Home Sales Fall in December

New Home Sales Fall in December

Washington, DC, Jan. 26, 2012 -- New home sales unexpectedly fell in December for the first time in four months, marking the slowest year on record for builders, according to the Commerce Department.