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Lawrence, MA, May 7, 2008 —Nora Systems Inc., manufacturer of Nora rubber flooring, is now recommending that a member of the International Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL) install its products.
Fort Worth, TX, May 6, 2008--Homebuilder D.R. Horton said it swung to a loss in the second quarter, as a sustained housing slump forced the nation's largest homebuilder to take significant charges and write down the value of property.
New York, NY, May 6, 2008--Oil futures rose to an all-time high near $121 a barrel today.
Lancaster, PA, May 6, 2008--Armstrong Laminate Floors star alongside Hollywood legends in a new advertising print campaign that puts the spotlight on the extraordinary realism and quality of the company’s premium laminate floors.
New York, NY, May 6, 2008--A Goldman Sachs analyst predicted that oil prices could reach $150 to $200 a barrel over the next two years.
New York, NY, May 6, 2008--Another record week of gasoline prices contributed to a week-over-week decline in retail sales across the nation, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) on Tuesday.
Washington, DC, May 6, 2008-- Record diesel fuel prices already have prompted truckers ask the government for help.
Washington, DC, May 6, 2008--The Federal Reserve said Monday that more banks are tightening lending standards on home mortgages and other types of loans in response to a spreading credit crisis.
Milwaukee, WI, May 6, 2008--Home improvement retailer Menards is creating need for its products by developing homes in residential subdivisions.
Tempe, AZ, May 5, 2008--Service industries expanded unexpectedly last month, perhaps an indication that damaged from the housing slump and credit crisis may be moderating.