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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.

3M Reaffirms 2005 Earning Guidance

St. Paul, MN, May 11--3M Co. reaffirmed its 2005 earnings guidance on Tuesday despite what it called slowing growth in the global economy.

Trade Deficit Narrows in March

Washington, DC, May 11--The deficit narrowed by 9.2% in March to $55 billion. This is the lowest trade deficit since last September and the largest monthly decline since December 2001.

Vacuum Study Tackles Asthma Misconceptions

Perth, Australia, May 11--To most of us it is a chore but for two Western Australian researchers, the humble practice of vacuum cleaning is a scientific passion.

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.

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.