Help-Wanted Ad Index Unchanged
New York, NY, December 29, 2006--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index--a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America--was unchanged in November.
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Hexion Chemicals Continues to Grow
Columbus, OH, December 28, 2006--When Craig Morrison tells fellow business leaders about the company he runs, they don’t usually recognize the name--even though it’s in the Fortune 500.
U.K. Carpetmaker Burmatex Receives Award
Ossett, England, December 26, 2006--Carpet manufacturer Burmatex has been given the seal of approval from customers after winning an industry award.
Chain Store Sales up 1.7% from Year-Ago Period
New York, NY, December 27, 2006--Chain store sales for the week ended December 23 rose 1.7% compared to the year-ago period, according to a survey released Wednesday by the International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. and UBS Securities LLC.
Mortgage Applications Decrease before Christmas
Washington, DC, December 27, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 22.
Porcelanosa Diversifies into Energy Market
Villarreal, Spain, December 22, 2006--Ceramic producer Porcelanosa has decided to diversify into the renewable energy sector, setting up a new business line through subsidiary Butech, which specializes in covering installation systems.
Foamex Sets Record Date of Rights Offering
Linwood, PA, December 21, 2006--Foamex International has set December 29, 2006 at the close of trading as the record date for its previously-announced rights offering.
Goodfellow 1Q Earnings Up
Delson Quebec, December 21, 2006--Lumber and hardwood flooring distributor Goodfellow Inc. today reported net income for the first three months ended November 30, 2006 of $5.5 million or $1.28 per share compared to $3.1 million or $0.74 per share for the
Surfaces 2007 Conference Program Offers 42 Session
Dallas, TX, December 21, 2006--The conference program at Surfaces 2007 offers floor covering professionals what they need to know to help grow their businesses and increase their bottom line.
NAR Concerned Over Jump in Foreclosure Rate
Washington, DC, December 20, 2006--The National Association of Realtors said it is concerned over the rising rate of defaults and foreclosures occurring in many areas around the country, and many realtors believe that some families don’t understand the ri