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New York, NY, Jan. 3, 2011 -- Oil continued to rise above $92 a barrel on Monday, spurred by expectations that a global economic recovery is gathering strength, and some experts are predicting $97 oil prices relatively soon.
Greenville, SC, Jan. 3, 2011 -- Control of Spartanburg-based Milliken & Co. will stay in the hands of Roger Milliken’s family after the textile magnate’s death last week, a company spokesman told The Greenville News.
New York, NY, Jan. 3, 2011 -- After three years of economic pain, a growing number of economists think 2011 will finally bring more jobs and a recovery, according to a story by CNN.
Fairlawn, OH, Jan. 3, 2011--Omnova Solutions said it will increase prices by $0.05 per dry pound for all styrene butadiene emulsion polymers and $0.05 per wet pound for all acrylic, styrene acrylic and vinyl acrylic emulsion polymers.
Alexandria, VA, Jan. 3, 2011 -- Alexandria Carpet One Floor & Home has been awarded the 2010 Angie’s List Super Service Award.
Washington, DC, Dec. 30, 2010 -- Initial jobless claims fell last week to the lowest level in nearly two and a half years, the Labor Department said.
Washington, DC, Dec. 30, 2010 -- Pending home sales rose 3.5% in November, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Chicago, IL, Dec. 30, 2010 -- The Chicago Purchasing Managers Index climbed to 68.6 in December, compared to November's reading of 62.5.
Naperville, IL, Dec. 30, 2010 -- Steve Chirico, president of Great Western Flooring, was named Dealer of the Year by the Chicago Floor Covering Association.
New York, NY, Dec. 30, 2010 -- Some big U.S. banks are starting to increase their business lending, according to the Federal Reserve.