Import Prices Fall in June
Washington, DC, July 13, 2011 -- Prices of goods imported into the U.S. dropped in June for the first time in a year as oil and food expenses retreated.
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Most Small Businesses Don't Plan To Hire Soon
Washington, DC, July 12, 2011 -- Small business owners lack confidence in the economy and are reluctant to add to their payrolls, according to a report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Chain Store Sales Up Most Since April 2010
New York, NY, July 12, 2011 -- Chain-store sales for the week ended July 9 rose 5.5% from the year-earlier period, the biggest percentage increase since April 2010, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
Small Business Optimism Ticks Lower in June
Washington, DC, July 12, 2011 -- The National Federation of Independent Business said its small-business optimism index edged 0.1 point lower to 90.8 in June.
Administration Looking for Ways to Revive Housing
New York, NY, July 12, 2011 -- The Obama administration is accelerating talks about how to revive the housing market, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Royal DSM Completes Purchase of AGIf Stake
Heerlen, The Netherlands, July 12, 2011 -- Royal DSM N.V., the global life sciences and material sciences company, said it has completed its acquisition of a 51% stake in AGI Corporation of Taiwan.
Oil Prices Decline as Dollar Strengthens
New York, NY, July 12, 2011 -- Oil prices declined to near $94 a barrel on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar strengthened.
California Wine Club Conducting Cork Drive
Camarillo, CA, July 12, 2011 -- The California Wine Club is conducting a nationwide cork drive in partnership with ReCORK.org.
Trade Deficit Soars on Higher Oil Imports
Washington, DC, July 12, 2011 -- The U.S. trade deficit swelled in May to the highest level in more than two and a half years, due to a big increase in oil imports.
Six Rug Firms Moving Las Vegas Showrooms
Las Vegas, NV, July 12, 2011 -- Six rug manufacturers are moving their Las Vegas Market showrooms to World Market Center's Building B to prepare for this summer's show Aug. 1-5.