Construction Spending Up 0.2%
Washington, DC, January 3, 2006--Construction spending increased 0.2% in November, the smallest gain since June, the Commerce Department estimated Tuesday.
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Carpet Oasis Website Revamped
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 3, 2006--The Carpet Oasis, which is considered to be a unique international exhibition boasting over a 150,000 exhibited masterpieces of handmade carpets and antique souvenirs from all over the world, will be back this
Illegal Logging Ongoing
Jakarta, Indonesia, January 3, 2006--When the world's biggest timber smuggling operation from Papua to China was exposed last year, it marked a turning point in the fight against illegal logging, and affected the price of merbau timber, a hardwood use
Manufacturing Growth Eases in December
Tempe, AZ, January 3, 2006--Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in December for the 31st consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 50th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing IS
Business Activity in Midwest Remains Strong
Chicago, IL, December 30, 2005-- Business activity in the Midwest expanded in December at a faster rate than expected, while hiring picked up a bit to reflect rising levels of new orders, a report showed on Thursday.
Malaysian Timber Exports Set Record in 2005
Malaysia, December 30, 2005—Malaysia’s timber exports are expected to reach a record RM21 billion ($5.6B) this year as global demand rises sharply following reconstruction efforts in areas struck by natural disasters.
Online Holiday Spending Up 30%
Rochester and New York, NY, December 30, 2005--Online holiday shopping totaled $30.1 billion, excluding travel, during the 2005 holiday season, according to the Goldman, Sachs & Co., Nielsen//NetRatings and Harris Interactive fifth annual Holiday eSpendin
Solutia Reports Net Income of $35M in November
Washington, DC, December 30, 2005—According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Solutia Inc. reported net income of $35 million for the month of November, swinging from a $21 million net loss for October.
Women Catching up to Men Online
Washington, DC, December 30, 2005--A wide-ranging look at the way American women and men use the internet shows that men continue to pursue many internet activities more intensively than women
Late Shoppers Helped Retailers
New York, NY, December 29, 2005--Procrastinators may have saved retailers this holiday season with a last-minute shopping surge that put merchants on track to meet their modest sales goals, two reports confirmed Wednesday.