Gallup Says Rising Gas Prices Hurt Sentiment
Princeton, NJ, March 2, 2011 -- Americans have become much less confident in the U.S. economy over the past two weeks, according to the Gallup organization.
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Sphinx Wins Two Advertising Awards
Dalton, GA, March 2, 2011 -- Sphinx by Oriental Weavers won two awards at the 2011 American Advertising Federation ADDY Awards Banquet.
Homebuilder Hovnanian Swings To Loss
Red Bank, NJ, March 2, 2011 -- Homebuilder Hovnanian Enterprises said it lost $64.1 million, or $0.82 a share, for the three months ended Jan. 31.
U.S. Seeking Comments on Lacey Act
Washington, DC, March 2, 2011 -- The federal government is accepting comments on the implementation of revisions to the Lacey Act, which, among other things, attempts to prevent illegally harvested hardwood from entering the country.
Mortgage Applications Fall Despite Lower Rates
Washington, DC, March 2, 2011 -- Mortgage application volume in the U.S. fell last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Former Couristan President West Dies
Fort Lee, NJ, March 2, 2011 -- Former Couristan president Walter West died on Feb. 18 at the age of 87.
Redi Carpet Acquires Select Floorcoverings
Stafford, TX, March 1, 2011 –- Redi Carpet, a major multi-family flooring contractor, said it has acquired Select Floorcoverings, a multi-family flooring contractor with locations in Atlanta and Birmingham, Ala.
Mortgage Program Helps One in Four Applicants
Washington, DC, March 2, 2011 -- One in four of the 2.7 million homeowners who sought to participate in the Obama administration's mortgage assistance program have succeeded in getting their monthly payments reduced.
Construction Spending Falls in January
Washington, DC, March 1, 2011 -- Construction spending in the U.S. fell in January, paced by the largest drop in commercial projects in 17 years, according to the Commerce Department.
Manufacturing Continues To Grow in February
Tempe, AZ, March 1, 2011 -- The Institute for Supply Management’s factory index rose to 61.4 in February from 60.8 in January.