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NEW YORK -- Manufacturing activity grew for a sixth straight month in July, though at a slower pace than the previous month, the Institute for Supply Management reported today.

WASHINGTON -- New applications for job benefits rose by a seasonally adjusted 20,000 to 387,000 for the week ending July 27, pushing claims to their highest level since the beginning of July, the Labor Department reported today.

WASHINGTON -- Spending for new construction slumped for a second consecutive month in June, the Commerce Department reported today.

Toli will hold an installation school 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 18 in New Castle, Del.

WASHINGTON -- U.S. economic growth slackened during the second quarter and began the year at a slower pace than previously thought, the Commerce Department said today.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Dixie Group, Inc. today reported net income of $3 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, for the second quarter ended June 29, 2002.

MERCERVILLE, N.J. -- Congoleum has been awarded a patent that protects the technology used in the creation of Congoleum's wear surfaces.

NEW YORK -- Consumer sentiment fell in July but improved in the second half of the month, the University of Michigan reported today.

CHICAGO -- Hilco Capital LP, today announced the completion and funding of a $6 million term loan facility for the benefit of L.D. Brinkman Corporation.

WASHINGTON -- Sales of existing single-family homes fell from near-record levels last month while home prices continued to rise, according to the National Association of Realtors.