Home Depot Shares in Holding Pattern
Home Depot stock was a raging bull in the 1990s as the company grew into the planet's largest home improvement chain. A share bought for less than $2 in early 1990 was worth almost $70 by decade's end.
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Leading Indicators Decline
New York, NY, June 20--The Conference Board reports today that the Composite Index of Leading Economic Indicators declined 0.5% in May, following no change in April, and a 0.6% decline in March.
Iranian Claims Pakistani Weavers Imitating Persian
London, England, June 17--An expert on carpet affairs said that Pakistan has taken full advantage of poor state support for the industry in Iran to imitate the designs of Persian carpets and export them to international markets.
StonePeak Ceramics Names Two Regional Sales Manage
Chicago, IL, June 17--StonePeak Ceramics Inc. hired Drew Giungo and Doug Snell as regional sales managers in the Northeast and Southeast regions, respectively.
Current Account Gap Widens
Washington, DC, June 17--The current account deficit continued its steady march upward in the first quarter, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
EU Sends Statement of Objections in Synthetic Rubb
Brussels, Belgium, June 17--The European Commission confirmed it sent a 'statement of objections' detailing competition concerns to a series of synthetic rubber producers accused of operating a cartel, according to afx news.
MoldWash USA Intros Mold Fighting Carpet Product
Los Angeles, CA, June 17--To combat mildew and mold, MoldWash USA introduced the powerful product MoldWash Household less than one year ago.
Zickgraf Buys Thomson Oak Flooring Name, Assets
Franklin, NC June 17--Zickgraf Hardwood Flooring Company has purchased The Thomson Oak Flooring brand name and certain assets from Thomson Oak Flooring Company Inc.
Consumer Sentiment Up In June
Ann Arbor, MI, June 17--Consumer sentiment improved in June, according to the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index. The gauge rose to 94.8 from 86.9 in May.
Germany’s Vorwerk Posts Record Year
Wuppertal, Germany, June 17--In the year 2004 carpet and household appliance maker Vorwerk continued the very good growth development of the past years.