Dow Chemical Swings to Profit in Fourth Quarter
Midland, MI, Feb. 2, 2010--Dow Chemical Co. said it recorded a fourth-quarter profit, driven by business in emerging markets and gains from acquisitions.
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Pending Homes Sales Up in December
Washington, DC, Feb. 2, 2010--Pending home sales rose 1% in December, according to the National Association of Realtors, but were much higher than a year ago.
Quick-Step Incorporates HGTV Star in Promotions
Dallas, TX, Feb. 1, 2010--Laminate maker Quick-Step is launching a new partnership with interior designer/style expert Erinn Valencich from HGTV.
Exceptional Surfaces Names Vice President
New York, NY, Feb. 2, 2010--Tile firm Exceptional Surfaces has appointed Todd Rohrer vice president.
D.R. Horton Swings To Profit on Tax Benefit
Fort Worth, TX, Feb. 2, 2010--Homebuilder D.R. Horton Inc. said it swung to a quarterly profit helped by a tax gain and higher revenue.
Construction Spending Falls Again in December
Washington, DC, Feb. 1, 2010--U.S. construction spending fell at a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.2% in December, the fifth decline in the past six months and the lowest rate since August 2003, the Commerce Department said.
DriTac Names Hall Vice President of Sales
Clifton, NJ, Feb. 1, 2010--DriTac Flooring Products has promoted Chuck Hall to vice president of sales.
Incomes, Consumer Spending Rise in December
Washington, DC, Feb. 1, 2010--Incomes rose more than expected in December and consumer spending increased for the third straight month, the Commerce Department said
Manufacturing Improves Substantially in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 1, 2010--Manufacturing improved markedly in January, the Institute for Supply Management reported Monday.
Congoleum Reaches Insurance Settlement
Mercerville, NJ, Feb. 1, 2010--Congoleum Corporation said it has reached a settlement with nine insurance groups and the New Jersey insurance guaranty associations.