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Home Depot Shareholders OK Severance Plan

Atlanta, GA, May 27--Shareholders of Home Depot approved a proposal Thursday that requires the company to get shareholder permission to give departing executives severance packages over a certain amount.

Torlys Launches Laminate Line in Canada

Mississauga, Ontario, May 27—-Torlys has launched in Canada enhancements to its Steps Perspective4 line of floors and two new, innovative lines of Steps Laminate floors with a first-in-the-world Natural Authentic surface that creates an unparalleled appea

Consumer Sentiment Up

Ann Arbor, MI, May 27--Consumer sentiment, according to the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, rose in late May.

Q1 GDP Revised Up to 3.5%

Washington, DC, May 26--The economy grew at a 3.5% annual rate in the first quarter, up from the 3.1% rate estimated a month ago, according to the Commerce Department.

Asbestos Bill Expected to be Sent to Full Senate T

Washington, DC, May 26--Sponsors of the asbestos bill that would create a $140 billion compensation fund said on Thursday they aimed to clear the bill out of the Senate Judiciary Committee and send it to the full Senate within hours.

Help-Wanted Ad Index Unchanged

New York, NY, May 26--The Conference Board’s Help-Wanted Advertising Index – a key barometer of America's job market – was unchanged in April.

Bill Clinton A Carpetmaker?

New Delhi, India, May 26--He is a former US president, statesman and a politician, but did you know that Bill Clinton knows a thing or two about carpet making?

Costco 3Q Earnings Up 6%

Issaquah, WA, May 26--Costco Wholesale Corp. reported earnings for its third quarter that increased 6 percent, helped by improved sales and a moderate gain in business at locations open at least one year.