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Syosset, NY, Aug. 6, 2012 -- Stanton Carpet Corporation, a supplier of decorative, branded carpet and custom rugs, said that Minneapolis-based Norwest Equity Partners has taken a majority position in the company.
Omaha, NE, Aug. 6, 2012 -- Profits at Berkshire Hathaway Inc. in the second quarter fell 9%, the company said.
Washington, DC, Aug. 6, 2012 -- A total of 80 metropolitan statistical areas across 32 states and the District of Columbia were listed as improving housing markets for August.
Beijing, China, Aug. 6, 2012 –- Milliken said it has opened a design studio and showroom in Beijing, which will serve as a resource for designers, end users and sales associates in the area.
Washington, DC, Aug. 6, 2012 -- The National Association of Home Builders 50+ Housing Council is accepting applications for the 2013 Best of 50+ Housing Awards.
Calhoun, GA, Aug. 2, 2012 -- Mohawk Industries reported second quarter net earnings of $73 million and earnings per share of $1.06, compared to $61 million or $0.88 per share, a year ago.
Washington, DC, Aug. 3, 2012 -- Non-farm payrolls grew by 163,000 workers in July, the Labor Department said.
Atlanta, GA, Aug. 3, 2012 -- Beazer Homes reported a net loss of $39.9 million for the third quarter, compared with a net loss of $59.1 million in the same quarter last year.
Boston, MA, Aug. 3, 2012 -- Home remodeling activity should grow by the end of this year and into 2013, according to a forecast by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
Washington, DC, Aug. 3, 2012 -- The U.S. services sector expanded in July, according to data released Friday by the Institute for Supply Management.