Chicago Business Activity Up
Chicago, IL, September 29, 2006-- Business activity expanded at a rapid rate in the Chicago region in September, the NAPM-Chicago reported Friday.
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Bassett Furniture 3Q Profit Slides
Bassett, VA, September 28, 2006--Bassett Furniture said its third-quarter profit fell 77 percent, as a softer retail market weighed on its sales.
30-Year Fixed Rate Declines in Latest Survey
Washington, DC, September 28, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending September 22.
Sears Seeks To Appeal to Ontario Court Dismissal
Toronto, Ontario, September 27, 2006--Sears Holdings hopes to appeal a Canadian court's dismissal of its effort to overturn the Ontario Securities Commission's cease-trade ruling on its bid to buy the 46% of Sears Canada Inc. it doesn't alread
H.B. Fuller 3Q Earnings Up 56%
St. Paul, MN, September 26, 2006--H.B. Fuller reported fiscal third-quarter profit grew 56 percent, aided by productivity gains and a more profitable business mix, and forecast that fourth-quarter profit will also beat Wall Street's expectations.
Chemical Plant Security Advances in Congress
Washington, DC, September 26, 2006--Chemical plants, long considered vulnerable to terrorist attacks, could be shut by the government if they failed to adopt stricter security measures under legislation rapidly moving through Congress.
NAM Applauds National Skilled Technician Certifica
Washington, DC, September 26, 2006 – The National Association of Manufacturers today praised a nationally-recognized certification program for skilled “production technicians” developed by the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC).
DeOrzio Named Fabrica EVP Sales
Santa Ana, CA, September 26, 2006—Rich DeOrzio has been named to the newly created position of executive vice president of sales a Fabrica.
Survey Says U.S. Down in Competitiveness
Geneva, Switzerland, September 26, 2006--U.S. economic competitiveness fell significantly over the last year, as high budget and trade deficits hurt America's business environment, according to a survey released Tuesday by the World Economic Forum.
Child Labor Remains a Problem in Pakistan
Rawalpindi, Pakistan, September 25, 2006--A large number of Pakistani children do not find their way to schools and work in different sectors to earn a livelihood for their own survival.