Planned Job Cuts Fall in December
Chicago, IL, Jan. 8, 2014 -- Planned jobs cuts in December by U.S.-based employers fell to a total of 32,640 workers, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas Inc.
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Torlys Adding Facility in Calgary
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Jan. 8, 2015 -- Torlys said it is opening a new 31,000-square-foot facility that includes office space, a product showroom, and a warehouse in Calgary.
Immigration Policy Could Boost Housing Market
Cambridge, MA, Jan. 8, 2015 -- President Obama’s executive action on immigration could provide a significant impetus to the housing market, according to George Masnick at Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies.
Jobless Claims Fall Slightly Last Week
Washington, DC, Jan. 8, 2015 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week and remained below 300,000, according to the Labor Department.
Oil Plunge Could Hurt Home Prices in Some Areas
New York, NY, Jan. 7, 2015 -- Although home prices have continued to rise, plunging oil prices could cause a slow-down in price appreciation in some markets, according to analysis firm CoreLogic.
Private Employers Hire More Than Expected in December
Roseland, NJ, Jan. 7, 2015 -- U.S. private employers added 241,000 jobs in December, according to payrolls processor ADP.
Mortgage Application Volume Declines Sharply
Washington, DC, Jan. 7, 2015 -- Mortgage application volume fell 9.1% last week from two weeks ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey.
Nemo Tile Names Juranich CEO
New York, NY, Jan. 7, 2015 -- Frank Juranich has been named COO of Nemo Tile Co.
Former Burtco President Kokoszka Dies
East Ridge, TN, Jan. 6, 2015 -- Robert Edward Kokoszka, 76, of East Ridge, died early Friday, Jan. 2.
WONZ To Show New Fiber Technology at Surfaces
Marietta, GA, Jan. 6, 2015 -- Wools of New Zealand said it will exhibit rugs colored with gold to introduce a new fiber technology at Surfaces 2015 Jan. 20-23.