ADP Sees September Job Growth of 106,000
Roseland, NJ, October 31, 2007--Nonfarm private employment grew 106,000 from September to October of 2007 on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the ADP National Employment Report.
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Aydinli to Offer Pierre Cardin Rugs
Istanbul, Turkey, October 31, 2007--The Aydinli Group has acquired a license for Pierre Cardin carpets, furniture and home textile products, according to Today’s Zaman.
Mortgage Applications Rise Last Week
Washington, DC, October 31, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 26, 2007
Solutia Mails Ballots and Solicitation Materials
St. Louis, MO, October 29, 2007--Solutia Inc. said it has mailed the ballots and solicitation materials to the creditors and equity security holders entitled to vote on its plan of reorganization. The voting deadline is Nov. 26.
Overdiek Reappointed Pfleiderer Chairman
Neumarkt, October 29, 2007--Pfleiderer AG has given Hans H. Overdiek a five-year contract extension beginning November 1.
Valinge Partners with Teragren & Anji Xinyuan
Viken, Sweden, October 29, 2007--Välinge Innovation AB has a new strategic partnership with Teragren Fine Bamboo Flooring, Panels and Veneer and Anji Xinyuan Bamboo Products Co. Ltd.
Consumer Confidence Declines Again
New York, NY, October 30, 2007--The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which has been declining since August, fell further in October.
Mirage Adds Trinity Hardwood in Texas
Saint-Georges de Beauce, Québec, October 30, 2007--Boa-Franc G.P.said that Trinity Hardwood Distributors will distribute its top-of-the-line Mirage brand of prefinished hardwood flooring in the Texas market.
U.K.’s United Carpet: Prospect Remain Stong
London, England, October 30, 2007--Flooring retailer United Carpets Group said it is continuing to trade in line with expectations and that its longer term prospects remain strong, according to the Birmingham Post & Mail.
Search Engine Click Fraud Up, Says Monitoring Firm
Austin, TX, October 30, 2007--Click fraud, where competitors or crooked publishers click on ads to drive up the advertiser's cost, keeps on rising, contends a company that monitors click fraud.