Job Growth Slows Down in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 3, 2010 -- Job growth unexpectedly slowed in November, the Labor Department said Friday.
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Services Sector Continues To Expand
Washington, DC, Dec. 3, 2010 -- The U.S. services sector continued to expand in November, according to the latest survey by the Institute for Supply Management.
Karastan Rugs in Designer Visions Program
Dalton, GA, Dec. 2, 2010 -- Karastan rugs were in the supporting cast of the fourth annual Hearst Magazines Designer Visions program.
Foreclosed Homes Becoming Record Bargains
Irvine, CA, Dec. 3, 2010 -- Foreclosures sold for 32% less than homes not in foreclosure during the third quarter, according to Thursday's report by RealtyTrac.
U.S. Factory Orders Decline in October
Washington, DC, Dec. 3, 2010 -- U.S. factory orders fell in October by the largest amount in five months, due to a big decline in demand for aircraft, according to the Commerce Department.
Pending Home Sales Surge in October
Washington, DC, Dec. 2, 2010 -- Pending home sales jumped in October, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Holiday Retail Sales Off to Strong Start
Washington, DC, Dec. 2, 2010 -- The holiday shopping season got off to a strong start with gains in most retail categories, according to a report from Mastercard Advisors' SpendingPulse.
Foreclosure Sales Fall in Third Quarter
Irvine, CA, Dec. 2, 2010 -- Although foreclosure sales made up a quarter of all home sales in the third quarter, they fell 25% from the second quarter and were down 31% from the third quarter of last year.
Armstrong Cutting Staff at Ceiling Tile Plant
Lancaster, PA, Dec. 2, 2010 -- Armstrong World Industries is cutting staff at its Beaver Falls specialty ceiling tile plant due to weak customer demand.
Toll Brothers Cuts Loss, Adds Land to Holdings
Horsham, PA,, Dec. 2, 2010 -- Toll Brothers reported fourth quarter net income of $50.5 million, or $0.30 per share, compared to a 2009 fourth quarter net loss of $111.4 million, or $0.68 per share.