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Washington, DC, November 16, 2005--Senate Budget Committee leaders are seeking to further delay action on legislation to create a $140 billion fund to compensate asbestos victims, saying in a letter released on Tuesday that they are worried the program co
New York, NY, November 16, 2005--The number of new online job ads fell to 2,002,600 in October, 36,000 less jobs being offered than in September, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series.
Washington, DC, November 16, 2005--Consumer prices increased more than expected in October, rising 0.2% on higher shelter, food and medical care prices, according to a report from the Labor Department.
Washington, DC, November 16, 2005--More consumers will be leaving their credit cards at home as they hit the stores for holiday shopping, according to the NRF 2005 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch.
Washington, DC, November 15, 2005--The producer price index in October rose 0.7% as energy prices continued to rise, according to a Labor Department report.
Plano, TX, November 15, 2005--J.C. Penney Co. in the third quarter reported earnings that rose 57 percent to $234 million, or $0.94 per share.
St. Louis, MO. November 15, 2005-- The National Wood Flooring Association has offered some consumer assistance in making a selection between hardwoods and laminates.
Washington, DC, November 15, 2005--Strong annual increases in median existing-home prices were common in most metropolitan areas during the third quarter, according to the latest report by National Association of Realtors.
Houston, TX, November 15, 2005--In an effort to help homeowners in Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast who have been impacted by Hurricane Katrina, Tarkett is offering a one-time rebate on its luxury vinyl flooring to help them rebuild their homes.
New York, NY, November 15, 2005--Chain store retail sales fell 0.6 percent in the week ended Nov. 12, compared with 1.0 percent rise the previous week, the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS said in a joint report.