Private Sector Employment Rises in October
Washington, DC, Nov. 2, 2011 -- Private-sector employment increased in October, according to the ADP employment report released Wednesday.
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Planned Job Cuts Fall Sharply in October
Chicago, IL, Nov. 2, 2011 -- The number of planned job cuts in the U.S. fell 63% to 42,759, the lowest level since June, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Remodeling Activity Declines in Third Quarter
Washington, DC, Nov. 2, 2011 -- Remodeling and replacement activity nationally declined in the third quarter, according to the Residential Remodeling Index by Hanley Wood.
Mortgage Application Volume Edges Up
New York, NY, Nov. 2, 2011 -- Mortgage application volume was little changed last week as purchase demand improved but refinancing activity dipped, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Oxi Fresh Recognized for Growth
Lakewood, CO, Nov. 2, 2011 -- Carpet cleaning franchise Oxi Fresh was listed as a Top 100 company for Consumer Products and Services in the September issue of Inc. Magazine's Annual "Inc. 500/5000" list.
Construction Spending Rises in September
Washington, DC, Nov. 1, 2011 -- Construction spending rose 0.2% in September, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.
Manufacturing Expands for 27th Straight Month
Tempe, AZ, Nov. 1, 2011 -- Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in October for the 27th consecutive month, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Americhem Adds Synthetic Turf Pilot Line
Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Nov. 1, 2011 -- Americhem said it has recently added a synthetic turf filament pilot line to its product development laboratories in Dalton, Georgia.
Oil Prices Fall as Europe Concerns Grow
New York, NY, Nov. 1, 2011 -- Oil prices fell below $91 a barrel Tuesday as concerns about the European debt crisis grew.
Analyst Still Likes Armstrong Stock
New York, NY, Nov. 1, 2011 -- Stifel-Nicolaus has a "buy" rating on the stock of Armstrong World Industries despite weaker than expected third quarter sales.