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New York Manufacturing Index Up

Washington, DC, November 15, 2006--Business conditions for manufacturers in the New York region improved in November, with the Empire State index rising by about four points to a five-month high of 26.

Pier 1 Shares Rise on Possible Sale

Fort Worth, TX, November 15, 2006--Home furnishings retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc. said the New York Stock Exchange has notified the company of "unusual trading activity" in its stock after shares surged more than 20 percent Tuesday.

ICSC Survey: 17% Plan to Increase Holiday Spending

Washington, DC, November 13, 2006--About 17 percent of U.S. consumers report they expect to spend more or substantially more this holiday season, while 56 percent expect to spend about the same as last year, according to a nationwide survey commissioned b

Weekly Jobless Claims Off

Washington, DC, November 9, 2006--Filings for initial state jobless claims benefits fell 20,000 to 308,000 last week, according to a Labor Department report.

Home Depot Featured on Rachael Ray's Set

Atlanta, GA, November 9, 2006--With the September launch of Rachael Ray's one-hour daily syndicated series, appropriately named "Rachael Ray," the down-to-earth star proves she can do it, and The Home Depot can help.

Trade Gap Narrows

Washington, DC, November 9, 2006--The trade deficit narrowed by 6.8% in September to $64.3 billion, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

Union Takes Godfrey Hirst to Court

Melbourne, Australia, November 8, 2006--A Victorian union is taking carpet manufacturer Godfrey Hirst to court over a workplace agreement it claims exploits workers, according to The Age.

Activist Seeks Seat on Feltex Board

Auckland, New Zealand, November 6, 2006--A Feltex shareholder has lodged an application at the High Court in Auckland to have shareholder activist Tony Gavigan appointed to the Feltex board so angry shareholders can get hold of documents to use in a class