November 2, 2009

Manufacturing Expands Again in October

Jump in ISM index driven by production and employment.

Nonresidential construction declines, but residential construction starts to look up in September.

Struggling housing market continues to negatively impact results for the forest products company.

Profit for the foodservice distributor improved 17.8%, primarily from reduced payroll expenses.

Two recent studies help employers benchmark their benefits practices.

Sales for the manufacturer of connector and fastening systems declined in all regions except France.

Grainger touts new features of its redesigned Web site.

Stanley shareholders will own 50.5% of the combined company; Stanley will pay $4.5 billion in the deal.

Filing adds another layer of uncertainty to an already uncertain recovery.