Leading Indicators Fall Slighty
New York, July 23--The Conference Board said the U.S. leading index decreased 0.2 percent, the coincident index increased 0.1 percent and the lagging index held steady in June.
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Homebuider Ryland 2Q Earnings Up 41.6%
Calabasas, CA, July 23--Homebuilder Ryland Group Inc. reported second quarter earnings were up 41.6 percent on higher home orders and margins.
Sears Earnings Below Expectations
Hoffman Estates, IL, July 22—Sears reported quarterly profit that was well below Wall Street expectations because of poor spring clothing sales, and forecast weaker-than-expected full-year results.
Home Builder D.R. Horton Profits Rise
Arlington, TX, July 21-- D.R. Horton, Inc., the number one U.S. home builder, reported that net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2004 increased 62% to $251.3 million or $1.06 per diluted share.
First Manhattan Home Depot to Open in September
Atlanta, GA, July 21--Home Depot said the first of its two planned Manhattan stores will open in the Flatiron District on Sept. 10.
Renaissance Tile & Bath Opens New DC Location
Atlanta, GA, July 21--Renaissance Tile & Bath has expanded its showroom presence through a new location in the Washington, D.C., area.
H2O Concepts Launches Flooring Unit
Dubai, Saudi Arabia, July 21--H2O Concepts is poised to launch an aggressive marketing campaign for its newly-established flooring division, following its recent tie-up with Tarkett, a leading French manufacturer of flooring tiles.
Invista Launches Stainmaster Cushion with Moisture
Atlanta, GA, July 21—Invista has announced the introduction of Stainmaster carpet cushion.
Greenspan Sees Gradual Rate Hikes
Washington, July 21--Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan said today the U.S. central bank aims to continue raising interest rates at a gradual clip over the next 18 months or so.
Honeywell’s 2Q Earnings Up 13%
Morris Township, NJ, July 21 – Honeywell today announced second quarter earnings per share of $0.42, an increase of $0.05 or 14% over the prior year.