Toll Brothers Homebuilding Sales up 51%
Horsham, PA, May 11—-Toll Brothers said its second-quarter contracts and backlog for the period ended April 30 were the highest in its history on strong demand for luxury homes.
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Federated’s 1Q EPS Up 34%
Cincinnati, OH, May 11--Federated Department Stores in the first quarter reported net earnings that were up 27 percent to $123 million.
IEA: Global Oil Demand Set to Rise 2.2% in 2005
Paris, France, May 11--Global oil demand this year is set to be slightly higher than previously expected, as the market readjusts from last year's demand surge, the International Energy Agency (IEA) revealed.
Public Citizen: Asbestos Fund Would Benefit Compan
Washington, DC, May 11--A day before the Senate Judiciary Committee resumes its work on the bill to establish a $140 billion privately-funded asbestos trust, Public Citizen released estimates of how some large companies now facing asbestos lawsuits would
Mannington Porcelain Tile Intros Dramatic New Look
Salem, NJ, May 11--Last week, Mannington introduced two dramatic new looks to its porcelain tile line.
NWFA Offers 'How to Make Money on Every Job
St. Louis, MO, May 10--The NWFA has released the latest CD set in its management education series, "How to Make Money on Every Job."
Optimistic AmericasMart Exhibitors Renew Leases
Atlanta, GA, May 10--Liberty Oriental Rugs, Atlas Rug Corporation, Banilivi & Nabavian, Inc., French Accents Rugs & Tapestries and Vantage Industries have extended their commitment to the Area Rug Center with long term lease agreements.
Federal Court Orders Seizure of Chinese Tile Catal
Orlando, FL, May 10--Judge G. Kendall Sharp of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida issued two Orders of Seizure against Onna Ceramiche and its affiliates on May 6.
ServiceMaster 1Q Earnings Off
Downers Grove, IL, May 10--ServiceMaster Co. posted a slightly lower first-quarter profit partly due to unfavorable March weather.
UK’s Stonell Direct Offers a 'Chocolate Box
London, England, May 10--Stonell Direct, the UK’s only national natural stone flooring company, has introduced a range of new stones.