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Washington, DC, September 27, 2006--Despite increased demand for autos, orders for U.S.-made durable goods fell 0.5% in August as orders for aircraft, electronics, machinery, metals and electrical goods crumbled, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.
Calhoun, GA September 27, 2006-- Continuing its tradition of environmental leadership, Mannington Commercial is pleased to announce that it has achieved Gold Certification of all its Infinity Modular carpet products using Antron Lumena@ and Antron Legacy
Miami, FL, September 26, 2006—Homebuilder Lennar reported third quarter earnings that dropped 39 percent due to a continued slowdown in the housing market.
Dallas, TX, September 25, 2006 – Quick•Step announces an enhancement to its web site, www.quick-step.com.
New York, NY, September 18, 2006--Home Depot was downgraded to neutral from outperform at Credit Suisse, citing valuation and concerns over a weakening housing market.
Dalton, GA, September 15, 2006--Polyurethane backing technology from The Dow Chemical Company offers a solution for carpet in educational facilities.
Dalton, GA, September 12, 2006--Shaw Industries has completed a comprehensive brochure, “Our Journey...Reaching Sustainability,” that is designed to communicate the company’s progress toward its environmental objectives.
Washington, DC, September 12, 2006--The nation's normally upbeat entrepreneurs turned decidedly downbeat in August, forcing the NFIB Small-Business Optimism Index to fall more than two points to 95, the lowest reading recorded since March, 2003.
Miami, FL, September 8, 2006--Homebuilder Lennar Corp., reduced its third-quarter earnings outlook on Friday, citing increased sales incentives driven by a soft housing market, as well as certain land adjustments.
New York, September 5, 2006--Planned U.S. layoffs up 76 percent in August from the previous month, signaling an early start to year-end cuts as companies start to implement 2007 payroll plans.