Stanley Black & Decker announced first quarter 2012 financial results. -- 1Q'12 Revenues Increased 12% To $2.7 Billion; Organic Revenues Up 3% -- 1Q'12 Diluted GAAP EPS, Including M&A Charges, Was $0.72 -- Excluding M&A Charges, 1Q'12 ...
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the seasonally adjusted (SA) Producer Price Index (PPI) for materials and components used in construction was unchanged in January after rising 0.1% in December. The index was up 3.1% on a ...
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U. S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Feb. 13 praised President Obama’s $74 billion budget for the U. S. Department of Transportation. These funds will lay a new foundation for economic growth and competitiveness by investing ...
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Moving bulky or heavy items conveniently from one location to another can be a challenging factor when administering a safe and efficient working environment. By using the best tools for the job, you will find that a greater amount of ease ...
Despite ads by Bank of America and others touting their records of helping small businesses, some merchants say their loan applications are routinely rejected. They have more success with small banks and non-bank lenders. The TV commercials ...
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With the advance of green buildings and a broader shift toward more energy efficient construction, a handful of emerging technologies–including dynamic smart windows and advanced insulation–will build from a negligible ...
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