Consumer Sentiment Dips in February
Ann Arbor, MI, Feb. 26, 2010--Consumer sentiment was weaker in February, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers.
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January Existing Home Sales Fall
Washington, DC, Feb. 26, 2010--Home and condo resales in the U.S. fell 7.2% in January to an annual rate of 5.05 million, the lowest in seven months, the National Association of Realtors said Friday.
FHFA Says House Prices Fell in Fourth Quarter
Washington, DC, Feb. 26, 2010--Federal Housing Finance Agency said U.S. house prices fell slightly in the fourth quarter.
Shaw Develops New Scuff Resistant Wood Finish
Dalton, GA, Feb. 26, 2010--Shaw has rolled out a new high performance hardwood finish that is initially being used on its Epic engineered products.
Renamed Parquet Association Gets New Members
Hannover, Germany, Feb. 26, 2010--The Global Flooring Alliance, a newly-named association to promote the use of parquet flooring, has three new members.
Stainmaster Exclusive to Lowe's in Home Centers
Kennesaw, GA, Feb. 24, 2010--Lowe's will become the only major home improvement retailer offering Stainmaster carpet.
Bernanke Says Interest Rates To Remain Low
Washington, DC, Feb. 25, 2010--Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Wednesday that he wasn't close to raising interest rates and tightening credit.
Välinge Sets Up Fund To Protect 5Gs Licensees
Viken, Sweden, Feb. 25, 2010--Välinge said it has decided to offer all new licensees of its 5Gs technology protection against claims for license fees from other parties.
Delta Hardwood in Expansion Project
Lee Center, NY, Feb. 25, 2010--Delta Hardwood Flooring Inc. has received a $50,000 loan from Mohawk Valley Edge’s Rural Development & Agri-Business Assistance Program, according to the Rome Sentinel newspaper.
Durable Goods Orders Surge Higher
Washington, DC, Feb. 25, 2010--Durable goods orders surged 3% in January to $175.7 billion, the Commerce Department estimated Thursday.