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DuPont Posts 3Q Profit vs. Loss

Wilmington, DE, October 26--DuPont Co. posted a third-quarter profit versus a year-ago loss on strong demand despite high energy costs, the second-largest U.S. chemicals maker said on Tuesday.

Weyerhaeuser 3Q Earnings Up

Federal Way, Way, October 25--Weyerhaeuser Co. said its third-quarter earnings soared from a year ago, helped by favorable market conditions for its wood and paper products and big one-time gains.

Moody's Revises Lowe's Outlook to Positive

New York, October 11--Moody's Investors Service raised the outlook for Lowe's to positive from stable, citing factors including the company's growing market share and strong financial performance.

Q.E.P.’s 2Q Earnings up 24%

Boca Raton, FL, October 7---Q.E.P. Company announced financial results for the fiscal 2005 second quarter and six months ended August 31, 2004. In 24 of the past 26 quarters, the company has recorded higher year-over-year sales improvements.

Survey: Women Taking Larger D-I-Y Role

Mooresville, NC, October 5-- A national survey of female homeowners, commissioned by Lowe's for the fourth consecutive year, reveals women, especially Hispanic women, are taking a larger role in the home improvement arena.

JC Penney Earnings Up in 3Q

Plano, TX, November 16--J.C. Penney Co. reported third-quarter earning that rose 86.3 percent, helped by stronger sales and fewer markdowns.

Indiana Tile Distributor Plans Major Expansion

Fort Wayne, IN, November 12--Eagle Tile Distributors plans to invest more than $1 million to a larger, more visible location near Glenbrook Square, according to the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette.

Trade Deficit Narrows in September

Washington, DC, November 10--The trade deficit in international trade of goods and services fell to $51.56 billion in September from a downwardly revised shortfall of $53.55 billion in August, according to a Commerce Department report.