Final GDP Estimate Revised Higher
Washington, DC, March 28, 2013 -- The U.S. economy grew 0.4% in the fourth quarter, an anemic pace that was still above the initial estimate showing contraction, according to the Commerce Department.
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H.B. Fuller Reports Higher Income, Revenues
St. Paul, MN, March 28, 2013 -- Adhesives maker H.B. Fuller Company reported net income from continuing operations for the first quarter was $20.8 million, or $0.41 per share.
Initial Jobless Claims Rise in Latest Week
Washington, DC, March 28, 2013 -- Initial jobless claims rose 16,000 last week to 357,000, according to the Labor Department.
Chicago PMI Shows Slower Growth in March
Chicago, IL, March 28, 2013 -- Chicago PMI in March dropped 4.4 percentage points to 52.4%, coming in below expectations.
Shaw Web Studio Rolls Out SEO Package
Dalton, GA, March 28, 2013 -– Shaw Floors said its website program Web Studio has rolled out a search engine optimization package featuring guaranteed search engine ranking presence.
Wacker Polymers Opens Dalton Research Facility
Dalton, GA, March 27, 2013 -- Wacker Polymers has opened a research and technical training facility in Dalton.
Pending Home Sales Edge Down in February
Washington, DC, March 27, 2013 -- Pending home sales declined 0.4% in February, the National Association of Realtors reported Wednesday.
Joel Cohen, Former VP of Queen Carpet, Dies
Atlanta, GA, March 27, 2013 -- Joel Cohen, 73, former vice president of marketing and sales for Queen Carpet, died March 26.
IICRC Holds Contest to Name E-Newsletter
Vancouver, WA, March 27, 2013 -- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification is looking for help to name its e-newsletter.
Mortgage Applications Up on Lower Rates
Washington, DC, March 27, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume last week rose as interest rates edged down, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.