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Mortgage Apps Inch Up Last Week

Mortgage Apps Inch Up Last Week

Washington, DC, October 17, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 12, 2007.

DuPont Won't Face Justice Department Charges

DuPont Won't Face Justice Department Charges

Wilmington, DL, October15, 2007-- The Justice Department has decided not to seek criminal charges against DuPont regarding use of perfluorooctanoic acid at its Washington Works facility.

Aquafil Considers IPO

Aquafil Considers IPO

Arco di Trento, Italy, --October 15, 2007--Aquafil SpA board of directors has appointed Eidos Partners to perform a feasibility study on an IPO at the Italian Stock Exchange before the end of next year

Industrial Production Up 0.1%

Industrial Production Up 0.1%

Washington, DC, October 16, 2007--Industrial production rose 0.1% in September, restrained by a slump at automakers, according to a report from the Federal Reserve.

D.R. Horton New Home Orders Fall 39%

D.R. Horton New Home Orders Fall 39%

Fort Worth, TX, October 16, 2007--D.R. Horton, the nation’s largest home builder, said its quarterly net orders for new homes dropped 39% amid a spike in cancellations.

Chain Store Sales Up 1% Last Week

Chain Store Sales Up 1% Last Week

New York, October 16, 2007—Chain store sales rose 1% in the week ended Oct. 13, compared with the prior week, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities.