DuPont has announced that it will take aggressive actions to ensure its global competitiveness as a more focused, science-based company following the separation of Invista.

The number of people filing an initial claim for jobless aid fell last week to its lowest level since early 2001, the Labor Department has reported.

The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index registered another solid gain in November.

The economy surged to an 8.2 percent annual rate in the third quarter, the fastest pace in nearly two decades and a much stronger performance than originally predicted.

Existing home sales fell a larger-than-expected 4.9 percent, the National Association of Realtors recently reported.

This holiday season, Carpet One and its members reaffirm their dedication to supporting children's literacy through the company's annual partnership with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, the funding and support arm of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation.

Following the announcement that subsidiaries of Koch Industries Inc. have agreed to purchase Invista from DuPont, directors and key leaders have been identified to guide the company after the acquisition is complete.

The Labor Department has reported that for the week ending Nov. 15, new claims for jobless benefits declined by a seasonally adjusted 15,000 to 355,000.

Columbia Flooring has announced its schedule of basic and advanced flooring installation classes for 2004.

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has issued an order approving Formica Corp.'s disclosure statement with respect to its plan of reorganization.