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Armstrong Trading Over the Counter

Lancaster, PA, Nov. 14--The common shares of Armstrong Holdings are trading on the OTC (over-the- counter) Bulletin Board ("OTCBB") under the stock symbol ACKHQ.

Consumer Confidence Rising

New York, NY, Nov. 18--Consumer confidence in the economy surged this month from its depressed levels in October, according to a report by the University of Michigan.

Lowe's Has Good Quarter

Wilkesboro, NC, Nov. 18--Lowe's Cos. had a 35% increase in third quarter profit, fueled by a strong housing market and its expansion to major U.S. metropolitan markets.

Congoleum's Sales Up

Mercerville, NJ, Nov. 14ÐCongoleum Corporation1s sales for the third quarter ended September 30 were $57.7 million, compared with sales of $56.7 million reported in the same period a year ago,

Foamex Reports Loss

Linwood, PA, Nov. 18--Foamex International posted net sales of $340.8 million in the third quarter, an increase of 4.5% from $326.2 million in the same period a year ago. $326.2 million in the same period a year ago.

Martha's Woes Hurt Company

New York, NY, Nov. 15--The insider trading scandal engulfing Martha Stewart is hurting nearly every aspect of business at her namesake company, according to the firm.

Armstrong Recycles

Lancaster, PA, Nov. 14--Armstrong World Industries has reclaimed 10 million square feet of discarded ceiling tiles as part of its ceiling recycling psrogram.

Retail Sales Flat

Washington DC, Nov. 14--Retail sales were unchanged in October, as automobile sales dropped, according to the Commerce Department.

Collins & Aikman Corp. Posts Loss

Troy, MI, Nov. 14--Automotive supplier Collins & Aikman Corp. posted a widened loss in the third quarter, the result of restructuring costs.