Help-Wanted Advertising Index Dips Two Points
New York, NY, February 22, 2007--he Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index--a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America--declined two points in January.
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ComScore Releases January Search Engine Rankings
Reston, VA., February 22, 2007--ComScore Networks released its monthly qSearch analysis of activity across competitive search engines.
Architecture Billings Up in January
Washington, DC, February 22, 2007--The Architecture Billings Index (ABI), a leading economic indicator of construction activity, showed positive conditions across all geographic regions and market sectors in January.
Weekly Jobless Claims Fall
Washington, DC, February 22, 2007--First-time claims for state unemployment benefits fell last week, as the four-week average of such claims rose to its highest level since early December.
Speedheat Launches New Generation4
Atlanta, GA, February 22, 2007--Can 'green building' really make you healthy, wealthy and wise? To many builders and homeowners, the answer is a resounding yes.
Wellman 4Q Loss Widens
Shrewsbury, NJ, February 22, 2007--Polyester producer Wellman Inc. reported a wider fourth-quarter loss, citing disappointing results after raising prices and a charge related to closing an operation.
East Teak Named FSC-Certified Recycled Teak
Dallas, TX February 22, 2007--In 2006, nearly 90 percent of customers surveyed by the American Institute of Architects said they would be willing to spend more to build or buy homes that would be more energy efficient.
Mohawk Names ColorCenter Dealer of the Year
Milbank, SD, February 22, 2007--Hanson Furniture and Carpet has been selected as the Mohawk ColorCenter Dealer of the Year for 2006.
Interface 4Q Earnings Up
Atlanta, GA, February 22, 2007--In the fourth quarter of 2006, Interface reported net income that rose 111.5% to $12.1 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, versus net income of $5.7 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, in the 2005 fourth quarter.
Pergo 4Q Earnings Off
Trelleborg, Sweden, February 21, 2007--Pergo reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and twelve months. Net sales for the quarter were SEK 668 million (US$94.2M), verses SEK 816 million (US$116M) in the year ago period.