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Washington, DC, March 13, 2008—Initial jobless claims for state unemployment benefits for the week ending March 8 totaled 353,000, the same as the revised number for the week ending March 1, according to the Labor Department
Washington, DC, March 12, 2008--Mortgage applications fell last week 3.4 percent from the same week last year, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Kennesaw, GA, March 13, 2008--From March 17 through May 16, carpet retail salespeople can earn twice the rewards points if they sell a Mohawk residential style carpet made with Wear-Dated carpet fiber during that time.
Lexington, SC, March 12, 2008—Shaw Industries plans to invest about $60 million over five years to expand its Lexington operation.
Springfield, MO, March 13, 2008- - Solutia Inc. is planning to invest $50 million to $75 million at its Indian Orchard plant over the next five to 10 years.
Washington, DC, March 12, 2008--Oil prices fell back from an overnight record near $110 a barrel, as the U.S. dollar continued to fall.
City of Industry, CA, March 11, 2008 – Bentley Prince Street has launched a new carpet tile backing line using next generation thermoplastic technology.
New York, NY, March 12, 2008--Hardwood flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators said its fourth-quarter earnings increased 88 percent due to sales at new stores, fewer promotions and higher margin products sold.
New York, NY, March 12, 2008--The American Stock Exchange said it will delist the Class A common stock of Congoleum Corporation effective March 24, unless it is postponed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Washington, DC, March 12, 2008-- The U.S. trade deficit expanded in January as imports rose to all-time highs.