Beaulieu Announces Dealer Riviera Cruise
Dalton, GA, May 10, 2006--Beaulieu of America is planning yet another journey retailers will once again talk about for years to come.
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Buffett Wants Son to Succeed Him at Berkshire
Omaha, NE, May 10, 2006--Warren Buffett, answering calls for a succession plan at his investment company Berkshire Hathaway, says his son, Howard, would be "a double-protector of the culture" as the company's future chairman.
Second Half 2005 Mortgage Volume Up, Homeowners Sh
Washington, DC, May 10, 2006--First mortgage originations increased by 14 percent from the first half to the second half of 2005 according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Mortgage Originations Survey released today.
Fed Expected to Raise Rates Today
Washington, DC, May 10, 2006--Federal Reserve policy-makers began a meeting on Wednesday that economists expect will yield a 16th straight interest-rate hike but also may signal that future increases are less certain.
Beaulieu Offers Hollytex U.P. Service Guarantee
Dalton, GA, May 10, 2006--Beaulieu of America announced a new service policy on Hollytex Ultimate Performance.
Federated Posts 1Q Loss
Cincinnati, OH, May 10, 2006--Federated Department Stores Inc., reported a loss of $52 million, or $0.19 per share for the first quarter.
More Than 1,300 Builders Converge On Capitol Hill
Washington, DC, May 10, 2006--More than 1,300 builders from across the country are holding nearly 400 meetings today with their representatives and senators to urge them to increase housing opportunities for all Americans.
Unilin Grants New Click Flooring Licenses
Wielsbeke, Belgium, May 2006--On May 8, 2006, BuildDirect, one of Canada’s largest online wholesalers of building materials, based in Vancouver, entered into a license agreement with Flooring Industries, a unit of Unilin.
Registration Opens for July Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas, NV, May 9, 2006--Professionals planning to attend the third installment of Las Vegas Market this July can register on-line to receive their badge before the show.
Small-Business Optimism Up in April
Washington, DC, May 9, 2006--Small-business optimism rose last month, reversing March’s slump by more than two points to 100.1 (1986=100) and returning to its historical levels, according to the NFIB Small Business Economic Trends report.