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Washington, DC, October 24, 2007-- Tighter lending standards and reduced availability of credit will complicate – but not derail – a national recovery in the housing market, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Washington, DC, October 25, 2007—Durable goods orders fell 1.7% in September after a revised 5.3% decline in August, according to the Commerce Department.
Midland, MI, October 25, 2007--Dow Chemical reported lower-than-expected third-quarter profit, hurt by a change in German tax law and a charge for acquisition costs.
Dalton, GA, October 25, 2007- Shaw’s lineup of regional winter markets for retailers, themed “Innovation,” will be held in January.
Las Vegas, NV, October 25, 2007--Las Vegas Design Center at World Market Center, a resource in Las Vegas for the interior design community, will welcome Charlie Popeck, president of Green Ideas Environmental Building Consultants.
Hannover, Germany, October 25, 2007—Domotex Hannover is set to surpass its 2007 participation figures.
Boca, Raton, FL, October 25, 2007--Q.E.P. Co. said that its Roberts and Smoothedge carpet tools and accessories are now being distributed in Great Britain and Ireland by Estillon B.V.
Danbury, CN, October 25, 2007-- Ethan Allen Interiors reported fiscal first quarter profit more than doubled due to higher margins and lower costs.
Bloomfield Hills, MI, October 25, 2007--Pulte Homes reported a loss of $787.9 million, or $3.12 per share, in the third quarter, compared with a profit of $191.5 million, or $0.74s per share, in the same period a year ago.
Atlanta, GA, October 25, 2007--Interface, Inc. reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007.