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Atlanta, GA, November 7, 2007-- A shareholder advisory group urged Beazer Homes USA Inc.'s board Tuesday to fire Chief Executive Ian McCarthy because of financial, legal and accounting problems the company has faced in recent months.
Washington, DC, November 7, 2007--Productivity in the third quarter rose at an annual rate of 4.9%, according to the Labor Department.
Washington DC, November 7, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending November 2, 2007.
Chicago, IL, November 7, 2007—The non-profit Leonardo Academy, known for its work on sustainable buildings and climate change, announced a standard regarding factors included in climate emission inventories and offset statements.
LaGrange, GA, November 6, 2007--Milliken Floor Covering was named one of the ten most trusted brands in China at the annual conference of the Premier Design Association in China (CIID).
Wilmington, MA, November 6, 2007--Safety flooring specialist Altro Floors has developed Altro Mirica, an all new, high design safety flooring.
St. Louis, MO, November 7, 2007—According to a company filing with the SEC, Solutia reported a third-quarter net loss of $111 million, or $1.06 a share.
St. Louis, MO, November 7, 2007--Furniture Brands International Inc. said on Tuesday that it plans to close eight company-owned Broyhill and Lane stores, cutting 83 jobs.
Neumarkt, Germany, November 7, 2007--Pfleiderer AG remained on its profitable growth path in the third quarter.
Red Bank NJ, November 6, 2007--Home builder Hovnanian said its fourth-quarter net contracts and home deliveries fell, while cancellations rose amid the housing market's decline.