Founder of MP Global, Al Collison, Has Died
Norfolk, NE, May 1, 2026-Al Collison, president and founder of MP Global Products, has died.
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GDP Rose 2% in Q1 2026
Washington, DC, April 30, 2025—Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.0% in Q1 2026 (January, February, and March), according to the advance estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Homeownership in Q1 Posted Modest Decline, Though Up YOY
Charlotte, NC, April 30, 2026-On April 28, the Census Bureau released its Q1 homeownership rate data, which indicated a modest sequential decline and modest year-over-year (YOY) improvement.
Cyncly Releases Q1 2026 Flooring Industry Outlook Report
Tuscaloosa, AL, April 30, 2026-Cyncly has released its Q1 2026 Flooring Industry Outlook Report.
Personal Income Rose 0.6% in March, Spending Up 0.9%
Washington, DC, April 30, 2025—Personal income increased $149.2 billion (0.6% at a monthly rate) in March, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
NTCA Announces May 2026 Program and Workshop Schedule
Jackson, MS, April 30, 2026— The National Tile Contractors’ Association (NTCA) has announced its regional programs and workshops during May.
Housing Starts Rose 10.8% in March
Washington, DC, April 29, 2026—Privately-owned housing starts in March were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,502,000, 10.8% above the revised February estimate of 1,356,000 and 10.8% above the March 2025 rate of 1,355,000.
Mortgage Applications Declined 1.6% in Week Ending April 24
Washington, DC, April 29, 2026—Mortgage applications decreased 1.6% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 24, 2026.
NeoCon Announces New Events for 2026 Expo
Chicago, IL, April 29, 2026—NeoCon, the commercial design event slated for June 8 to 10 at The Mart in Chicago, unveils a schedule of events and experiences centered on the 2026 theme: “Where Design Connects.”
Orders for Manufactured Goods Rose 0.8% in March
Washington, DC, April 29, 2026—New orders for manufactured durable goods in March, up following three consecutive monthly decreases, increased $2.6 billion or 0.8% to $318.9 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced