Bernanke: Modest Growth, Lower Inflation Ahead
Washington, DC, November 28, 2006--The Federal Reserve called a halt to its long string of rate hikes in August because it believed the economy would slow and the inflation picture would improve.
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INSTALL Expands Web Site
Philadelphia, PA, November 28, 2006--The International Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL) said today that its Internet presence is expanding with a larger, more content-oriented website directed toward specifiers and end users.
Study: Aging Boomers and Young Immigrants to Domin
Washington, DC, November 28, 2006--The most significant factors impacting housing over the coming years are whether aging baby boomers decide to grow old where they are and where young immigrants decide to settle, according to a new study released today b
Lawyer Pursues Class Action Against Feltex Directo
Christchurch, New Zealand, November 27, 2006--Garry Wakefield, a lawyer, has written to 8893 Feltex shareholders asking for $380 each to back a class action against former directors of the carpet-maker and the promoters of its 2004 float.
BOA Ups Lowe's Rating to Buy
New York, NY, November 27, 2006--Banc of America Securities upgraded its rating on home improvement retailer Lowe's Companies to buy from neutral, with a $43 price target.
DuPont in EPA Agreement
Washington, DC, November 22, 2006--DuPont Co. on said it signed an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency establishing a new screening level for a synthetic chemical found in drinking water sources around the company's Washington Works sit
Nourison Names Paquette VP Soft Home
Saddle Brook, NJ, November 21, 2006--Paula Paquette joins Nourison in a recently created position, “VP Soft Home.”
Intertech Flooring President to Chair Workforce De
Austin, Texas, November 21, 2006--Bill Imhoff, president of full-service commercial flooring company Intertech Flooring in Austin and San Antonio, was inducted this month as chairman of the board of WorkSource, the Greater Austin Area Workforce Developmen
USGBC Honors Green Building Leaders
Denver, CO., November 20, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recognized outstanding leaders in green building with the annual USGBC Leadership Awards last night at an event held during the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Denver,
Empire Today Wins BBB Award
Northlake, IL, November 17, 2006-- Home furnishings and home improvement company Empire Today, has been honored by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Chicago & Northern Illinois with a 2006 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics. The award will be presented