April Durable Goods Orders Higher Than Expected
Washington, DC, May 24, 2013 -- Durable goods orders rose more than expected in April, according to the Commerce Department.
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Initial Unemployment Claims Fall 23,000
Washington, DC, May 23, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell sharply by 23,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 340,000, the Labor Department said.
New Home Sales Near Post-Recession High
Washington, DC, May 23, 2013 -- Sales of new homes rose in April to the second-highest level since the recession ended, according to the Commerce Department.
House Prices Continue To Climb in March
Washington, DC, May 23, 2013 -- Home prices rose 1.3% in March from February, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency's monthly index.
Minnesota EPR Legislation Excludes Carpet
Minneapolis, MN, May 23, 2013 -- Language that would have included carpet in extended producer responsibility legislation in Minnesota was removed before the bill's passage.
TEC Brand Holding Contractor Contest
Aurora, IL, May 23, 2013 -- H.B. Fuller's TEC brand is holding an “Imagine Achieve” contest for professional contractors.
Builder Toll Brothers Sees Surge in Orders
Horsham, PA, May 22, 2013 -- Luxury home builder Toll Brothers said second quarter net income rose to $24.7 million, or $0.14 per share, from $16.9 million, or $0.10 per share, a year earlier.
Existing Home Sales Highest Since 2009
Washington, DC, May 22, 2013 -- Existing-home sales rose 0.6% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.97 million, according to the National Association of Realtors.
TCNA Names Marazzi Tile Person of Year
Dallas, TX, May 22, 2013 -- Marazzi USA said that Filippo Marazzi was honored as 2013 Tile Person of the Year by the Tile Council of North America in an award ceremony during Coverings 2103.
Will Marketplace Fairness Act Help Small Biz?
Grand Junction, CO, May 22, 2013 -- Garage Flooring LLC, a small business selling garage flooring and storage, is joining a growing chorus of small businesses that are taking issue with the Marketplace Fairness Act.