Today's Flooring News

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Help-Wanted Advertising Index Dips

New York, NY, April 28, 2006--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index--a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America--dipped one point in March.

NOFMA Releases Certified Flooring Specs

Memphis, TN, March 28, 2006--NOFMA, The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association, released a CSI specification for NOFMA-certified unfinished strip and plank wood flooring.

Consumer Sentiment Inches Down

Ann Arbor, MI, April 28, 2006--Consumer sentiment, according to the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index, weakened slightly in late April.

Beazer 2Q Earnings Up, Outlook Cut

Atlanta, GA, April 27, 2006--Beazer Homes USA Inc., on Thursday posted better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter, but said orders for new homes fell and the homebuilder revised its outlook for the full-year lower.

Supreme Court Hears Mohawk/RICO Detail

Washington, DC, April 27, 2006--Yesterday the Supreme Court heard the Mohawk Industries case, probing whether federal racketeering laws, originally enacted to combat organized crime, can apply to corporations.

DomotexAsia/ChinaFloor Attendance Up

Shanghai, China, April 27, 2006--DomotexAsia/ChinaFloor 2006 was able to chalk up several new records at the end of its Shanghai run from 28 to 30 March, with organizers reporting double-digit growth rates for Asia's biggest floor coverings show.

Dow Chemical’s 1Q Earnings Off

Midland, MI, April 27, 2006--Dow Chemical Co., reported first-quarter net income fell 10% on 3% higher revenue. Net fell to $1.21 billion, or $1.24 a share, from $1.35 billion, or $1.39, in the year-earlier period.