Today's Flooring News

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Realtors Group Doubles Lobbying Efforts in Q2

Washington, DC, Sept. 23, 2011 -- The National Association of Realtors doubled its federal lobbying activities in the second quarter.

Oil Prices Continue to Fall

New York, NY, Sept. 23, 2011 -- Oil prices continued their recent downward trend Friday over worries about demand and world economic conditions.

Credit Card Debt Jumps in Second Quarter

New York, NY, Sept. 23, 2011 -- Americans credit card debt grew substantially in the second quarter, according to credit card research firm CardHub.com.

Builder KB Home Reports Wider Loss in Quarter

Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 23, 2011 -- Homebuilder KB Home reported a net loss of $9.6 million, or $0.13 per share, in the three months that ended Aug. 31.

RPM Acquires Carpet Cleaning Chemicals Firm

Medina, OH, Sept. 23, 2011 -- RPM International said it will acquire the Legend Brands group of companies.

H.B. Fuller Reports Higher Third Quarter Income

St. Paul, MN, Sept. 22, 2011 -- Adhesives specialist H.B. Fuller Co. reported higher third-quarter profit on higher revenue.

Initial Jobless Applications Decline Modestly

Washington, DC, Sept. 22, 2011 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell modestly last week, according to the Labor Department.

Architecture Billings Index Back in Growth Mode

Washington, DC, Sept. 22, 2011 -- The Architecture Billings Index reversed course in August to indicate that the industry just might be growing again.

Oil Prices Plunge on Economic Worries

New York, NY, Sept. 22, 2011 -- Oil prices are down sharply along with the stock market Thursday morning.

Mortgage Rates Remain at Historic Lows

Washington, DC, Sept. 22, 2011 -- Fixed mortgage rates remained at record lows for a third straight week and are likely to fall further.