We can expect the economy to continue to grow but at a decelerating pace, and not... More
We can expect the economy to continue to grow but at a decelerating pace, and not... More
Despite growth in revenue, Angie's List posted a net loss of $0.14 per share. More
Remodeling activity fell sharply in the fourth quarter of 2007, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and the outlook for the first quarter of 2008 is worse. More
The stock market slump affected sales in our target market, Silicon Valley, as residents lost the portfolio liquidity to fund home remodeling projects. Doug Dwyer, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, Waco, Texas, Big50 2000 More
An economic recovery may be coming earlier than expected. Ten indicators make up the Index: average weekly initial claims for unemployment insurance, interest rate spread, money supply, average weekly manufacturing hours, index of consumer expectations, building permits, stock prices, vendor performance, and manufacturers' new orders both for non-defense capital goods and for consumer goods and materials.Consumer Confidence Still Climbing Further support for an economic recovery comes from the rise in the Consumer Confidence Index in January. The Expectations Index, which measures consumers' outlook for the economy six months from now, is at 96.9, 27 points higher than in October. More
A contractor tells how he builds formal fireplace mantels with materials available at his local lumberyard. More
