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Dow to Expand Latex Production in China

Midland, MI, May 28--Dow Latex, the latex business of The Dow Chemical Company announced plans to add a second styrene/butadiene latex train in its production site in Zhangjiagang, China, to better meet the growing customer needs in the Greater China regi

Personal Income and Spending Up

Washington, DC, May 28--Personal incomes grew in April at twice the rate of spending, boosting the savings rate to the highest level since last summer.

Chicago PMI Dips

Chicago, IL, May 28-- A closely watched measure of manufacturing activity in the Chicago area dipped a bit in February, the region's purchasing managers said Friday, but was still stronger than most economists expected.

Home Depot Shareholders Voice Concerns Over Custom

Dallas, TX, May 28--Shareholders bombarded Home Depot chief executive Bob Nardelli Thursday with concerns about inconsistent customer service and the retailer's stock price, which has fallen 13 percent during his tenure despite record company earnings

Researcher Reports Facts & Myths About Big Box Ret

Corvallis, OR, May 27--Since his ground-breaking 1988 study on how Wal-Mart stores impact local economies, Iowa State University economist Kenneth Stone has spoken on the topic in every U.S. state and every Canadian province.

Costco Quarterly Profit Up

Issaquah, WA, May 27--Costco Wholesale Corp. posted a higher quarterly profit, thanks to strong spring sales of items including lawn and garden equipment and food.

Lowe's CEO Discusses Expansion, Including Poss

Las Vegas, NV, May 27--Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse will continue its phenomenal growth nationwide as the company continues to go after market share and as it changes to fit the demographics of the country, the company's chief executive said