D.R. Horton 2Q Earnings Off 85%
Fort Worth, TX, April 20, 2007--D.R. Horton Inc. said its profits plunged 85 percent in the January-March quarter, and its chief executive said the weak housing market would continue into 2008.
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Interface to Release 1st Quarter Results Next Week
Atlanta, GA, April 20, 2007--Interface, Inc. announced today that it intends to release its first quarter 2007 results on Wednesday, April 25, 2007.
Leading Indicators Point to Slower Growth
Washington, D.C. April 20, 2007--The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index increased 0.1 percent, the coincident index increased 0.1 percent and the lagging index increased 0.1 percent in March.
Jobless Claims Remain Elevated
Washington, D.C., April 20, 2006--The number of people applying for state unemployment benefits fell by 4,000 to 339,000 in the week ending April 14, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Karastan Recognized By House and Garden
Dalton, GA, April 20, 2007--Karastan was recenlty recognized by House and Garden magazine as a leading source for carpets and rugs in three categories.
Architecture Billings Index Shows Stable Business
Washington, DC, April 19, 2007--The March Architecture Billings Index (ABI), a leading economic indicator of construction activity, was virtually identical to the February figure.
Mohawk Adds Laminate to Ad Campaign
Dalton, GA, April 19, 2007--Mohawk’s award-winning consumer print campaign continues in 2007—with the addition of a new, very familiar fairy tale character and a new product category.
Sports Construction and INSTALL Ohio Unite
Philadelphia, PA, April 19, 2007--As the nation continues to rapidly adopt synthetic field systems, installers skilled in the art of turf are essential to deliver quality systems.
Online Recruitment Activity Up
New york, NY, April 19, 2007--Online job availability rose in 26 of the top 28 U.S. metro markets in March.
Pulte Sees 1Q Loss
Bloomfield Hills, MI, April 19, 2007--Pulte Homes said it expects a first quarter loss, as new orders for homes declined amid a sagging home market.