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Washington, D.C., December 3--Average U.S. home prices increased 12.97 percent from the third quarter of 2003 through the third quarter of 2004. Appreciation for the most recent quarter was 4.62 percent, or an nnualized rate of 18.48 percent.
Los Angeles, December 2--More than two million people with credit cards from The Home Depot Inc. and Lowe's Companies Inc. could be eligible for $5 rebates under the terms of a court settlement of a lawsuit over the companies' credit card promotio
New York, December 2--Solutia honored four design firms and four carpet manufacturers in the annual Doc Competition awards ceremony held in New York City on December 1.
Washington, DC, December 1--Housing wealth has a more immediate impact on consumer spending than stock wealth and has sustained the U.S. economy since the beginning of this decade, shows a new study.
Teesside, England, November 30--About 200 manufacturing jobs are under threat at a Teesside flooring factory after staff were warned the local Armstrong World Industries plant may close, according to IC Teesside.
Chicago, IL, December 1--Veterans at Work (VAW), a Chicago based group, contracts services and products from veterans who are in need of jobs, rehabilitation and housing.
Washington, DC, December 1—The Commerce Department reported that consumer spending rose in October as a surge in hiring led to the biggest rise in incomes in five months.
New York, NY, November 30--The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined in October, posted another loss in November.
Wauwatosa, WI, December 1-- Bostik Findley, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and lubricants, has changed its name to Bostik, Inc.
Atlanta, GA, December 1--Myers Carpet’s Atlanta store was named the best place to buy floorcovering by Atlanta Magazine in its “Best of Atlanta 2004” December issue, according to the Dalton Daily Citizen.