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Washington, DC, April 1, 2011 -- The U.S. manufacturing sector posted its 20th consecutive month of expansion in March, although growth slowed down slightly, according to the Institute for Supply Management index.
Washington, DC, April 1, 2011 -- The U.S. economy added 216,000 jobs in March, the Labor Department reported Friday, and the unemployment rate edged down to 8.8%.
Washington, DC, April 1, 2011 -- The share of homebuyers purchasing second homes remained steady in 2010 compared to the year before, according to an annual report from the National Association of Realtors.
West Chester, PA, April 1, 2011 -- Brandywine International Hardwood said it has restructured and has promoted John Himes to CEO.
Chicago, IL, April 1, 2011 -- Modular flooring firm Flor, Inc. has opened its third national store in New York City in the heart of SoHo.
New York, NY, April 1, 2011 -- Monster Worldwide's monthly gauge of online job postings in the U.S. rose nearly 9% in March compared with a year ago.
Washington, DC, April 1, 2011 -- The Obama administration's program to help small business lending has suffered from a lack of demand, according to a story in the Wall Street Journal.
Washington, DC, April 1, 2011 --Merchants' Gate Capital disclosed that it holds a 6.12% stake in Lumber Liquidators Holdings Inc. with 1.69 million shares.
London, England, April 1, 2011 -- Flooring manufacturer James Halstead, based in Radcliffe, said it has achieved record levels of growth, spurred by an increase in export business.
Washington, DC, March 31, 2011 -- The National Association of Home Builders hosted a media teleconference to discuss the impact that proposed lending rules would have on the housing market.