Tarkett Begins Marketing for Stock Offering
Paris, France, Oct. 29, 2013 -- Flooring maker Tarkett began marketing its planned Paris stock market listing to potential investors on Tuesday, Reuters reported.
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Armstrong Sales Rise, Earnings Fall in Q3
Lancaster, PA, Oct. 28, 2013 --Armstrong World Industries reported third quarter net income of $55.9 million, down from $74 million a year ago.
Pending Home Sales Fall in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 28, 2013 -- Pending-home sales fell 5.6% in September to hit the lowest level since December, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Mats Inc. Honored by Family Business Group
Stoughton, MA, Oct. 28, 2013 -– Mats Inc. was recognized as a finalist by the Family Business Association at the annual Awards for Massachusetts event October 24.
Next Cevisama Show Set for February 11-14
Valencia, Spain, Oct. 28, 2013 -- Cevisama, the international tile and stone trade show, will hold its next edition from February 11-14 at Feria Valencia.
Industrial Production Up, Manufacturing Slows
Washington, DC, Oct. 28, 2013 -- Industrial production in September rose 0.6%, the Federal Reserve reported.
Remodeling Market Index Hits Nine-Year High
Washington, DC, Oct. 25, 2013 -- The Remodeling Market Index continued to climb at a modest pace in the third quarter, rising two points to 57, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Shutdown Pushes Consumer Sentiment Lower
Ann Arbor, MI, Oct. 25, 2013 -- U.S. consumer sentiment fell back in October to its weakest level in nine months, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan survey.
Fewer Homes Nationwide for Sale in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 25, 2013 -- The overall number of homes listed for sale edged down in September, according to Realtor.com.
Transportation Pushes Durable Goods Orders
Washington, DC, Oct. 25, 2013 -- Orders for durable goods in September rose 3.7% in September, according to the Commerce Department.