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Earnings Preview: Tractor Supply Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:55PMTractor Supply Company is scheduled to report its second-quarter 2011 financial results after the market closes on July 20, 2011. The current Zacks Consensus Estimates for the quarter is earnings of $1.19 a share.
GE Energy Partners with Lowe's to Provide Electric Vehicle Chargers for Home and Commercial Use Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:29AMRALEIGH, N.C.?July 18, 2011?GE Energy Industrial Solutions and Lowe's announce today at the Plug-In 2011 Conference and Exposition they will partner to offer consumers the fast-charging, easy-to-use, energy-efficient GE WattStation Wall Mount Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station.
Cool it yourself Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:39AMIt's not true that, south of the equator, ceiling fans rotate in the opposite direction. But it's true that in Hawaii, where architecture is often designed around the tradewinds, ceiling fans are popular for adding to interior breezes.
Midstate's housing, construction markets remain sluggish Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:11PMWe’ve been told the economy is showing signs of bouncing back from the depths of the Great Recession. Tell that to a commercial builder or contractor, and they’re likely to laugh.
Encouraging words and prayers flood online prayer chain for motorcycle crash victim Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:35AMMANHEIM, July 15, 2011 – As a St. Johnsville man remains in critical condition following a motorcycle accident, his friends and family are pulling together the fastest way possible for mass prayer.
Campbell Hausfeld Launches 200 PSI Air Compressors Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:58PMCampbell Hausfeld debuts its first 8-, 15- and 20-gallon 200 PSI air compressors that provide the power to run air tools 40 percent longer than traditional models, resulting in faster home and automotive project completion. Packed with smart design elements and user-friendly features that make it easy for a DIYer to do it like a pro, the units will be available at Lowes Home Improvement starting ...
High Heat Brings Texomans in Search of Relief at Home Improvement Stores Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 6:42PMWe don't have to tell you it's hot outside, but one thing this triple digit heat is doing is driving up business for some stores.
ST. LOUIS WOMENS SHELTER RECEIVES 25,000 IN DONATIONS FROM CAROL HOUSE FURNITURE AND LOWES OF GREATER ST. LOUIS Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:58PMSt. Louis, MO July 8, 2011 Shalom House, a transitional and emergency 24-hour residential care facility for homeless women in St. Louis, has received two significant home improvement gifts from area retailers totaling 25,000 in labor and supplies. The donations will help completely renovate the transitional housing unit in Shalom House, that 12 women at a time call home. We always...
Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity Build-A-Thon Left its Mark on Eight Homes in Burbank Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 12:13PMLos Angeles, CA The Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity Build-A-Thon attracted over 1,000 celebrity, entertainment industry, sponsor and executive volunteers to Burbank on June 10-18, 2011 to help Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles HFH GLA build eight affordable,...
Roxul Insulation Expands in the U.S. Offering Homeowners Options in Energy Savings and Comfort Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 11:30AMRoxul Inc., the producers of Roxul
Hardware competition benefits shoppers: analyst Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 5:03AMNew Woolworths-owned Masters to rival Bunnings. 29 Jun 2011 5:58 PM
Hardware competition benefits shoppers Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 4:32AMConsumers are expected to benefit from increased competition when Woolworths opens its first hardware store.
Contractor falls off roof in Sanford; incident is second industrial accident in a week Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 3:55PMFor the second time in under a week, a contractor working on a tornado-damaged building in Sanford has fallen from a roof, according to Sanford police.
Sears Spins Off Hardware Chain Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 1:45PMSears Holdings Corporation declared that it is spinning off its hardware chain, Orchard Supply Hardware Stores, after five continuous years of bad performance.
Ohio State's David Lighty goes undrafted, while Portland takes Buckeyes' Jon Diebler Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 11:20PMIn a puzzling free-fall, the Buckeyes' veteran guard slipped completely out of the draft.
Masco Retains Underperform Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 4:55PMZacks reiterates Underperform recommendation on Masco Corporation, which manufactures, sells, and installs home improvement and building products.
Residents go online to fight store Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 3:24AMRESIDENTS fighting against a proposed megastore in their area are taking their battle to social networking sites.
MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 12:24PMWASHINGTON, June 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Concerns raised over proposed flea mart remake Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 8:19AMNeighbors frustrated with problems they say are caused by a deteriorated Super Flea site on Walden Avenue raised concerns Monday night about the accountability and the plans of a developer looking to remake the parcel.
Sears Pleads To Move Out of Chicago Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 7:45AMSears Holdings Corporation has proposed the local jurisdiction of several areas in the U.S. for more than 1 million square feet area for shifting its corporate headquarter out of Illinois, Chicago, USA.
Super Flea rezoning plan draws criticism Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 9:18PMNeighbors frustrated with problems they say are caused by a deteriorated Super Flea site on Walden Avenue raised concerns tonight about the accountability and the plans of a developer looking to remake the parcel.
Family grateful for help from strangers Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 4:37PMThey didn't even know the Kurtz family, but numerous people who heard about struggles gave selflessly to help them through difficult times.
Sears Lays Off, Focuses on Sales Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 2:35PMReuters reports that Sears Holdings Corporation has slashed 700 jobs in the appliances section of its Kmart discount stores.
Injured Alamance County woman awarded $579 K in negligence suit Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 4:50PMGRAHAM - A jury found a Burlington store guilty of negligence Wednesday and awarded the victim $579,000 in compensatory damages in a case sparked when store racks collapsed on a customer.The judgment against Carpet Mart Inc., of 404 Huffman Mill Road, is one of the largest amounts ever awarded in...
Injured Alamance County woman awarded $579,000 in negligence suit Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 4:50PMGRAHAM - A jury found a Burlington store guilty of negligence Wednesday and awarded the victim $579,000 in compensatory damages in a case sparked when store racks collapsed on a customer.The judgment against Carpet Mart Inc., of 404 Huffman Mill Road, is one of the largest amounts ever awarded in...
Hundreds of Volunteers Repair Homes and Build Playground During Building a Healthy Neighborhood Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 11:30AMRebuilding Together Hosts Official National Healthy Homes Pre-Conference Event with Lowe's and Carter's Kids
Sears Downgraded on Weak Results Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 7:15AMWe have downgraded our prior long-term 'Neutral' recommendation on Sears Holdings Corporation to 'Underperform' with a target price of $62.00 per share.
Father's Day Deals Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 12:38PMTry the coupon sites before hitting the store.
Lowe's Cuts Back on New Stores Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 10:40AMLowe's Companies Inc. has struck a policy of rewarding shareholder value via dividend payouts and share repurchases at the cost of curtailing new store openings and saving on capital expenses.
Lowe’s plans Ancaster store, says councillor Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 12:47PMHome Improvement retailer Lowe’s is reportedly planning a new store in Ancaster.
Blackhawk Network Announces Lowe's Joins Gift Card Mall Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 8:00AMBlackhawk Network, a leading provider of prepaid and financial payments products for consumers and businesses, today announced that Lowe's has joined the company's award-winning Gift Card Mall.
Police: Lowe's Employee Dies In Work-Related Accident Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 12:30PMCharlotte-Mecklenburg police are trying to learn more about a fatal work-related accident Sunday.
New Trail Underway at Lucy Park Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 10:53PMA new trail aimed at helping children succeed in the classroom is underway at Lucy Park. Construction of the Born Learning Trail began at 7:30 Saturday morning. Once it's completed it will be a trail that offers learning games to build pre-literacy skills.
Entertainment Community Helps Build Eight Homes in Burbank during Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity Build-A-Thon Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 12:29PMLos Angeles, CA More than 1,000 celebrity, entertainment industry, and executive volunteers are expected to turn out over the next week to help Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles HFH GLA and its sponsors build eight affordable, sustainable homes as part of the Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity HFHFH program. The week-long build sponsored...
Corporate grant helps to give Villanova students practical experience Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 2:00PMLASALLE — When Villanova teacher Larry Trealout, submitted a proposal to Lowe's Home Improvement for their "Toolbox for Education and Skills Canada" program last October, it began a journey which he believes will expand the knowledge of his construction students.[...]
FEMA and Lowes team up for outreach Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 10:54AMFor those affected by the recent storms and flooding who are looking to recover from damages, or people interested in ways to prepare property in the event of flooding in the future, help is at hand.
Biggest tax producers recognized Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 12:49PMSales tax receipts for the fourth quarter 2010 have been reported, and we've compiled the Top 25 Business List for last year.The following businesses are to be congratulated and thanked for their contribution to the community (they are in alphabetical order): Albertson's, Bed Bath...
Home Depot's Risk-Reward Balances Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 10:15AMWe have maintained our long-term 'Neutral' recommendation on The Home Depot Inc. with a target price of $37.00 per share. Moreover, the company has a Zacks #3 Rank, implying a short-term 'Hold' rating on the stock.
Land near Lowes rezoned for commercial use Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 6:11AMSeveral acres of land behind Lowes home-improvement store on Oglethorpe Highway was approved for rezoning during Thursday’s Hinesville City Council meeting. The parcel, approximately 7.82 acres, previously was zoned an RA-1 residential area, but it never was developed. The forested area now will be zoned as a C-2 commercial lot. Assistant zoning administrator Gabriele Hartage and attorney Thomas ...
Wall St hits a two and half month low Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 1:27AMThe Standard and Poor's 500 index of US shares extended its slide to a fourth closing fall last night. The index hit its lowest level since March 18, as a spate of recent weak US data lent support to a bearish outlook for the economy.
Wall Street hits 2½-month low on economic worry Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 9:59PM NEW YORK, June 7 — The S&P 500 extended its slide to a fourth day yesterday, hitting its lowest level since March 18, as a spate of recent weak US data lent support to a bearish outlook for the economy. Sectors most closely associated with economic fortunes took the biggest beating, with shares of Bank of America Corp off 4 per cent to US$10.83, ...
Modern Day Bonnie And Clyde Arrested Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 9:22PMNew Orleans police are calling them a modern day Bonnie and Clyde.
Wall St edges down, S&P near technical danger zone Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 8:07PMNEW YORK - The S&P 500 slid further toward a technical danger zone near its April low on Monday after signs of a slowing economy pushed the index to five weeks of losses and investors saw more coming.
Wall Street hits 2-1/2 month low on economic worry Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 7:34PMNEW YORK: The S P 500 extended its slide to a fourth day on Monday, June 6 hitting its...
Street Extends Losing Streak Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 4:21PMStocks extended their losing streak Monday, as investors realize the economy is not recovering as quickly as previously thought. Friday's disappointing employment report continued to weigh on the averages with the Dow closing down 0.2%, and the Nasdaq and S&P losing about 0.5% each.
Wall St slides further on economy fears Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 12:28PMThe S&P 500 fell to its lowest levels in more than two months on Monday as stocks extended a five-week decline on signs of a slowing economy.
US STOCKS-Wall St slide extends on economy fears Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 11:01AM* S&P 500 hits lowest intraday level since March * Peru ETF slides in heavy volume after election * Dow off 0.1 pct, S&P down 0.3 pct, Nasdaq flat * For up-to-the-minute market news see [STXNEWS/US] (Updates ...
S&P 500 seen testing April lows, Apple eyed Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 8:07AMWall Street was set for a volatile open on Monday, with the S&P 500 hovering near its April low after signs of a slowing economy pushed the index to five weeks of losses.
US STOCKS-S&P 500 seen testing April lows, Apple eyed Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 8:06AM* S&P 500 may test April low at 1,294.70 * Apple's Jobs to make presentation after medical leave * Futures: S&P 500 off 0.5 pt, Dow off 27, Nasdaq up 2.5 * For up-to-the-minute market news see [STXNEWS/US] ...
Wellesley tries to stay cool this summer while saving energy Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 9:18AMAs part of the campaign to achieve Town Meeting’s goal of reducing heat-trapping emissions by 10 percent between 2007 and 2013, the town’s Municipal Light Plant and Sustainable Energy Committee have embarked on a “Summer Cooling” initiative. Residents will receive a mailing this week that includes tips, many that are costless, without paying a material price in discomfort or inconvenience.