Beazer Home 1Q Earnings Up 29%
Atlanta, GA, January 19, 2006--Beazer Homes USA Inc., reported quarterly earnings that rose 29 percent, as higher sales in the Southeast, Arizona and Colorado outstripped fewer closings in California and Nevada.
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Jobless Claims Off 36,000
Washington, DC, January 19, 2006--First-time claims for unemployment benefits plunged by 36,000 to a seasonally adjusted 271,000 in the week ending Jan. 14, the Labor Department said.
NAM: EPA Air Rules Not Based on Good Science
Washington, DC, January 19, 2006 – The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) today cautioned the Environmental Protection Agency against imposing stringent, new air quality regulations that could impose significant burdens on U.S. manufacturers.
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International Builders’ Show Draws 105,000
Orlando, FL, January 19, 2006--More than 105,000 housing professionals gathered in Orlando last week, making the 2006 International Builders’ Show (IBS) the most successful and well-attended annual convention in the history of the National Association of
Carpet One & 3M Announce EverGuard Contest Winners
Manchester, NH, January 19, 2005--Carpet One and 3M recently announced the winners of their EverGuard sales contest, designed as a friendly competition among Carpet One sales professionals that also increased sales and member profitability.
Builder Sentiment Stabilizes In January
Washington, DC, January 18, 2006 - A drop in mortgage rates and a rise in consumer confidence helped to stabilize the confidence and market expectations of single-family home builders, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fa
SEC To Track Executive Pay
Washington, D.C., January 17, 2006--In a dramatic move, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it will require companies to fully disclose all details of the compensation packages for top executives.
Empire State Index Slips, Orders Steady
New York, NY, January 17--Growth at New York State factories slowed in January with a drop in inventories although new orders remained positive, the New York Federal Reserve said on Tuesday.
Leggett & Platt Acquires Griptex
Carthage, MO, January 18, 2006--The coated fabrics division of Leggett & Platt recently acquired Griptex, a manufacturer of non-slip textile products for the home.