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Atlanta, GA, July 25, 2007—Interface Inc. in the second quarter reported earnings that fell 83% to $998,000, or $0.02 a share, from $5.89 million, or $0.11 a share, a year earlier, reflecting the company's sale of its fabrics division.
New York, NY, July 25, 2007--Is anyone still interested in buying Armstrong World Industries?
Washington, DC, July 26, 2007—New Home sales in June fell 6.6 percent to an annual pace of 834,000, according to the Commerce Department said today in Washington.
Paris, France, July 26, 2007--The Tarkett Group said its net profits grew 4.5% in 2006, despite costs associated with reorganizing its operations in the U.S. and Western Europe, and challenging economic conditions.
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Washington, DC, July 27, 2007--Applications for initial jobless claims fell by 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 301,000 for the week ended July 21, falling for three consecutive weeks, according to the Labor Department.
Washington, DC, July 26, 2007—Orders for durable goods rose by 1.4% in June, according to a report from the Commerce Department.
St. Paul, MN, July 26, 2007--3M Co. posted a higher quarterly profit driven by strong results in the safety and security, and health care businesses.
Greenville, SC, July 26, 2007—828 International’s Tibetan Collection of hand-knotted rugs has long been favored for its sumptuous hand, thick wool pile, silk-like accents.
Midland, MI, July 26, 2007--Dow Chemical said its second-quarter profit rose 2% as strong international growth offset weakness in the North American housing and automotive sectors.