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Minneapolis, MN, Oct. 27, 2009--Tennant Co., which makes floor cleaning products, reported third-quarter net income of $5.8 million, or $0.31 a share, compared with $14.0 million, or $0.76 a share, a year ago.
New York, NY, Oct. 27, 2009--Consumers confidence about the U.S. economy fell unexpectedly in October as job prospects remained bleak.
Scottdale, AZ, Oct. 27, 2009--Meritage Homes reported a third-quarter net loss of $18 million, or $0.56 share.
Centennial, CO, Oct. 27, 2009--A Colorado company has developed a blast impact flooring for military vehicles that could save lives.
New York, NY, Oct. 27, 2009--The market value of homes in 20 major cities rose by 1.2% in August compared with July, the fourth consecutive increase, according to the Case-Shiller home price index.
Washington, DC, Oct. 27, 2009--Senate leaders are negotiating to extend an $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers through 2010.
Cairo, Egypt, October 25, 2009--Egypt's Oriental Weavers said it will buy three Belgian textile factories to take advantage of their machinery and equipment, Egypt's Al-Mal financial newspaper said on Sunday.
Kennesaw, GA, Oct. 26, 2009—Stainmaster carpets and carpets composed of Antron fiber can have up to 40 percent lower energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions than the majority of competitive carpets.
Washington, DC, Oct. 26, 2009--Although the supply of new homes is the smallest since 1992, prices remain depressed and its a buyer's market.
Washington, DC, Oct. 26, 2009--The PET plastic recycling rate of hit 27% last year, according to the National Association for PET Container Resources and the Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers