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Atlanta, GA, Nov. 19--The Home Depot had record net earnings of $940 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2002, an increase of 21% compared with net earnings of $778 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, for the same period
Mercerville, N.J, Nov. 21--Congoleum Corp. expects to record a charge to other comprehensive income of $7.3 million in the fourth quarter to adjust its minimum pension liability, according to its quarterly report filed with the Securities and Exchange Com
Washington, DC, Nov. 26--The U.S. economy grew at a 4% annual rate in the summer, a stronger performance than the government previously thought.
Chattanooga, TN, Nov. 25 --David Polley has joined the Dixie Group as vice president of marketing. Polley will also lead the company¹s efforts to become a more important participant in the residential carpet market.
Hoffman Estates, IL, Nov. 18--Sears, Roebuck and Co. has named Mark S. Cosby as president of its full line stores.
Dalton, GA, Nov. 18--Paul D'huyvetter, senior vice president of Oriental Weavers of America, passed away on November 15 after suffering a heart attack.
Eglisau, Switzerland, Nov.--Forbo said it has successfully concluded a US private placement of $275 million with a group of U.S. insurance company investors.
Lancaster, PA, Nov. 14--The common shares of Armstrong Holdings are trading on the OTC (over-the- counter) Bulletin Board ("OTCBB") under the stock symbol ACKHQ.
New York, NY, Nov. 18--Consumer confidence in the economy surged this month from its depressed levels in October, according to a report by the University of Michigan.
Wilkesboro, NC, Nov. 18--Lowe's Cos. had a 35% increase in third quarter profit, fueled by a strong housing market and its expansion to major U.S. metropolitan markets.