Economic Indicators Up
New York, NY, Apr. 19--The Conference Board, a private research group, reported Monday that its Composite Index of Leading Economic Indicators rose 0.3 percent in March.
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New York, NY, Apr. 19--The Conference Board, a private research group, reported Monday that its Composite Index of Leading Economic Indicators rose 0.3 percent in March.
Ann Arbor, MI, Apr. 16--Consumer confidence improved in March as consumers anticipated more favorable prospects for their personal finances.
New York, NY, Apr. 16--Industrial production declined in March, led by a sharp slowdown in utilities output.
Washington, DC, Apr. 19--Allegations of "breaches of trust or even legality" in corporate America threaten the financial markets, and companies must work harder than ever to restore confidence, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said.
Dallas, TX, Apr. 19--To further support the mission of the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF), Surfaces and Hanley Wood will donate $100,000 to the organization over the next five years.
Atlanta, GA, Apr. 16--Amtico Company Limited, the UK based luxury flooring manufacturer, announced today that Mary Docker will be retiring this April as CEO of Amtico International Inc., its US subsidiary.
St. Paul, MN, Apr. 19--3M Co.'s first-quarter net income rose about 44% from a year ago and the company beat its raised quarterly guidance, prompting the company to increase its earnings view for the year.
Atlanta, GA, Apr. 15--C&A Floorcoverings, a Dalton, GA based commercial floorcovering manufacturer, was honored with an Environmental Improvement Award during the 26th Anniversary Keep Georgia Beautiful Awards Luncheon.
Washington, DC, Apr. 15--Builder confidence in the market for new single-family homes rose strongly in early April, according to the National Association of Home Builders' latest Housing Market Index.
Taunton, MA, Apr. 16--SelecTech Flooring has received the 2003 Gold ADEX Award (Award for Design Excellence) for its new FreeStyle recycled interlocking floor tile.