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Louisiana-Pacific Lowers 4th Quarter Earnings

Portland, OR, Mar. 2--Louisiana-Pacific Corp. said it lowered its fourth-quarter earnings because of a change to its legal reserves stemming from a recent adverse court ruling.

EU Launches Tariffs Against U.S.

Seattle, WA, Mar. 2--U.S. exporters began paying the price for a trade fight between the United States and European Union yesterday.

Prosecutor: Stewart Left Evidence Of Lies

New York, NY, Mar. 2--Telling careful lies but making careless mistakes, Martha Stewart and her stockbroker were bent on keeping investigators from the truth about why the homemaking icon sold stock, a federal prosecutor said Monday.

Foamex International Announces Fourth Quarter and

Linwood, PA, Mar. 2--Foamex International Inc. today announced its 2003 fourth quarter and full-year financial results.

Monsanto Will Do Solutia's Cleanup in Sauget,

St. Louis, MO, Mar. 2--Monsanto Co. said Monday that it will do what is necessary to maintain an environmental cleanup in Sauget, and avoid government sanctions.

FieldTurf Selected for Metrodome Following Bankrup

Minneapolis, MN, Mar. 2--The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission (MSFC) announced today that it will move forward with the purchase and installation of "FieldTurf."

Minuteman Earnings Rise 13 Percent

Addison, IL, Mar. 2--Minuteman International, Inc. the floor-care equipment and chemical manufacturer, today reported that the improvement in the general economy during the final quarter of 2003 was reflected in the Company's operating results for tha

2003 Home Prices Rise 7.97 Percent

Washington, D.C., Mar. 2--U.S. average home prices rose 7.97 percent in 2003 from 2002, driven by strong housing demand and historically low mortgage rates.

Construction Spending Slides

Washington, DC, Mar. 1--Spending on new construction slid unexpectedly in January, a Commerce Department report showed on Monday, reflecting continued weakness in commercial building.

Manufacturing Growth Slows

Tempe, AR, Mar. 1— Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in February for the ninth consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 28th consecutive month.