Initial Jobless Applications Jump Last Week
Washington, DC, May 16, 2013 -- The Labor Department said initial applications for unemployment benefits rose by 32,000 to 360,000 in the week that ended Saturday.
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Nora Promotes Sage to Vice President of Sales
Salem, NH, May 16, 2013 -- Nora systems has promoted Mike Sage to vice president of sales, North America.
Consumer Prices Fall More Than Expected
Washington, DC, May 16, 2013 -- Consumer prices fell 0.4% in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Builder Confidence Improves Over Last Month
Washington, DC, May 15, 2013 -- Home builder confidence improved three points to a 44 reading on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for May.
Houses Still Undervalued, Trulia Says
New York, NY, May 15, 2013 -- The housing market is still a long way away from a bubble despite concern by some economists, according to real estate firm Trulia's new Bubble Watch.
Centiva Wins Three ADEX Awards
Florence, AL, May 15, 2013 -- Resilient maker Centiva said it has won three new Awards for Design Excellence.
USFloors LVT Line Gets Greenguard Gold
Dalton, GA, May 15, 2013 -- USFloors said it has achieved Greenguard Gold Indoor Air Quality Certification for its COREtec Plus Engineered Luxury Vinyl Floors.
Goodweave Gets Six More U.S. Rug Companies
Washington, DC, May 15, 2013 -- Six more American rug firms have joined GoodWeave.
No Signs of Inflation in Producer Price Index
Washington, DC, May 15, 2012 -- U.S. producer prices fell by the largest amount in three years in April as gasoline and food costs plunged, according to the Labor Department.
Mortgage Application Volume Down Last Week
Washington, DC, May 15, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume last week fell 7.3% from the prior week as several interest rates rose, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.