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St. Louis, MO, December 29, 2006--In a monthly report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Solutia on Thursday reported a $7 million net loss for November, down from a net loss of $9 million in October.
Chicago, IL, December--A gauge of business activity rebounded from the first contraction in more than three years as orders and production increased, according to a Chicago-based purchasing managers' group.
Manchester, NH, December 27, 2006--When Flooring America joined forces with the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement earlier this year, the company hoped it could do some good.
South Mall, Ireland, December 26, 2006--The founder of Carpetright is planning a shake-up at the retail group which will see the dual role of chairman and chief executive split, according to a report.
St. Louis, MO, December 22, 2006--Solutia Inc. will seek bankruptcy court approval of a raise for Chief Executive Jeffry Quinn, according to a regulatory filing Wednesday.
Dalton, GA, December 21, 2006--Beginning in 2007, Mohawk Industries will require that carpet care products used to clean its carpets have the Carpet and Rug Institute’s Seal of Approval.
Washington, DC, December 21, 2006--After consecutive months of very modest growth, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) saw a considerable jump in November to its second highest reading of the year.
Washington, DC, December 19, 2006--Producer prices rose much more than expected in November, as the core producer price index rose by the most since July 1980, the Labor Department said.
Atlanta, GA, December 14, 2006--Home Depot said its board of directors has authorized the immediate repurchase of $3 billion of outstanding shares through an accelerated share repurchase agreement.
St. Louis, MO, December 15, 2006--Solutia Inc. said it has received a fully underwritten commitment for $1.075 billion of debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing, maturing March 31, 2008.