Construction Spending Off in April
Washington, DC, June 2, 2006--Construction spending fell 0.1% in April, dragged down by a 1.1% drop in spending on home construction, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
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Jobless Rate Falls to 4.6%, Job Growth Weak
Washington, DC, June 2, 2006--The unemployment rate ticked lower in May to 4.6% from 4.7% in April, according to the Labor Department.
TS2 Offers Special EducationalSessions for Coverin
Alexandria, VA, June 2, 2006--Exhibitors, pavilions coordinators and stand-fitters for Coverings are invited to attend TS2.
Opoczno Opens Russia Subsidiary
Warwaw, Poland, June 2, 2006--Polish ceramic tiles maker Opoczno registered a subsidiary to handle sales in Russia.
Many Still Critical of Home Depot
Atlanta, GA, June 2, 2006--In the wake of Home Depot Inc.'s annual meeting flap, observers say the home improvement giant's board may have created some unintended consequences.
Retailers Sales Up in May
New York, NY, June 2, 2006--Defying rising gasoline and utility prices and extending their April shopping spree, consumers rushed to shopping centers and malls in May.
Hakatai Intros Aventurine Series
Ashland, OR, June 2, 2006--Hakatai Enterprises Inc., importer and distributor of glass mosaic tile, introduced Aventurine Series ¾” x ¾” glass tile.
StarNet Announces Design Award Winners
Ridgefield, CT, June 2, 2006--StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative announced its eighth Annual Design Award recipients at its recent annual meeting in Bal Harbour, Florida.
1Q Productivity Revised Up
Washington, DC, June 1, 2006--Productivity rose at an annual rate of 3.7% in the first quarter, stronger than the 3.2% gain reported earlier, the Labor Department said Thursday.
European Economy in Solid Turnaround
New York, NY, June 1, 2006--For the first time in six years, the gap between real Gross Domestic Product growth in the euro area and real GDP growth in the U.S. is expected to narrow in 2006.