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ISM: Manufacturing Sector Losing Momentum in May

Tempe, AZ, June 2--Economc activity in the manufacturing sector grew in May for the 24th consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 43rd consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Bus

Retailers Report May Results

New York, June 2—-Some of the nation’s top retailers reported results for May. Wal-Mart confirmed that May sales rose 2.5 percent at its U.S. stores open at least a year, with demand for groceries making up for sluggish sales of summer merchandise.

Pending Home Sales Index Hits Record

Washington, DC, June 2--The Pending Home Sales Index, a leading indicator for the housing market, has risen to the highest level on record, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Factory Orders Up in April

Washington, DC, June 2--Demand for new factory goods increased 0.9% in April, the fastest gain in five months, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.

Electric Aquagenics Launches Antimicrobial Cleanin

Lindon, UT, June 2--Electric Aquagenics Unlimited and its joint venture partner, American MoldGuard, have launched Zero Plus, Inc., a Safe Living Initiative incorporating EAU's Empowered Water as a new cleaning technology for carpet and living surface

Hovnanian 2Q Earnings Up 50%

Red Bank, NJ, June 1--Luxury home builder Hovnanian Enterprises reported earnings in the second fiscal quarter that rose about 50 percent, driven by higher home prices and greater market penetration.

Sherwin-Williams President Resigns

Cleveland, OH, June 1--Sherwin-Williams's president and chief operating officer, Joseph M. Scaminace, resigned Tuesday after 22 years with the nation's largest paint maker to take the top post at OM Group Inc., a specialty chemical manufacturer.

Interface and Tricycle Build on Sustainable Produc

Chattanooga, TN, June 1--Interface Flooring Systems is leading the flooring industry into a new evolution of sustainable product design, with a customized installation of Tricycle's Apso product development systems at the company's LaGrange facili