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Washington, DC, March 15, 2011 -- Manufacturing in the New York region grew in March at a faster rate than in February, according to the Empire State manufacturing survey by the New York Federal Reserve Bank.
Washington, DC, March 15, 2011 -- U.S. import and export prices rose in February, the Labor Department said.
Omaha, NE, March 14, 2011 -- Berkshire Hathaway, parent company of Shaw Industries, has agreed to acquire 100% of chemical maker Lubrizol for $135 per share in an all-cash deal.
Vancouver, British Columbia, March 14, 2011 --Bellavita Tile by DM Connections Inc. of Vancouver has officially changed its name to Bellavita Tile Inc. as part of a major restructuring.
Jinjiang, China, March 14, 2011 -- China Ceramics Co. said that net profit for the fourth quarter was $9.4 million, up 133.5% from the same period in 2009.
Titusville, PA, March 14, 2011 -- Armstrong subsidiary Homerwood Premium Hardwood Flooring was cited by ABC World News Tonight as part of the network’s “Made in America” series.
New York, NY, March 14, 2011 -- Oil prices fell again Monday as analysts tried to determine how much the disaster in Japan will affect energy demand.
Neumarkt, Germany, March 11, 2011 -- Pfleiderer AG will record a full-year net loss of $475.7 million, RTT News reported, citing provisional and unaudited financial statements.
Washington, DC, March 11, 2011 -- U.S. retail sales increased 1.0% in February, the biggest jump in four months and the eighth straight monthly gain, the Commerce Department said.
Washington, DC, March 11, 2011 -- Two quarterly indices produced by the National Association of Home Builders indicate a return to healthy market conditions for both new and existing apartments and condominiums.