2Q Employment Costs Show Moderate Increase
Washington, DC, July 29--The Labor Department reported that employment costs continued to gain moderately in the second quarter, at a 0.7 percent annual rate that matched the first quarter's pace.
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USGBC Leadership Awards Nominations Open
Washington, DC, July 29--The prestigious USGBC Leadership Awards honors outstanding individuals and organizations that are advancing green building.
Consumer Sentiment Inches Up in July
Ann Arbor, MI, July 29--Consumer sentiment rose in late July, according to the University of Michigan.
Godfrey Hirst Awaits Merger Talks as Feltex Trims
Victoria, Australia, July 29--Carpet-maker Godfrey Hirst, which took a 5.8 per cent stake in Feltex last month and requested merger talks, says such talks are yet to get off the ground.
U.S. Xpress 2Q Earnings Off
Chattanooga, TN, July 29—-Trucking company U.S. Xpress Enterprises in the second quarter reported net income of $1.9 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, before a one-time pre-tax charge of $2.8 million related to the sale and exit of its airport-to-airpo
Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture Seeking Entri
Miami, FL, July 29-- The Spanish Ceramic Tile Association (ASCER) is pleased announce the call for entries in the 4th Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design.
2Q GDP Expands 3.4%
Washington, DC, July 29—-GDP rose at an annual rate of 3.4% in the second quarter, according to the Commerce Department. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 3.8%.
Floor and Decor Outlets of America Completes Finan
Atlanta, GA, July 28--Floor and Decor Outlets of America announced the closing of an equity financing that will support the company's continued expansion.
House Passes CAFTA
Washington, DC, July 28--The House narrowly approved a controversial trade agreement with Central America early Thursday, handing President Bush a hard-fought trade victory.
BlueLinx Acquires Hardwood Distributor Lane Stanto
Atlanta, GA, July 28--Building products distributor BlueLinx Holdings Inc. has purchased California-based hardwood lumber company Lane Stanton Vance (LSV).