October 18, 2006

Privately-owned housing starts in September were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,772,000. This is 5.9% above the revised August estimate of 1,674,000, but is 17.9% below the September 2005 rate of 2,158,000. Single-family housing starts in September were at a rate of 1,426,000; this is 4.3% above the August figure of 1,367,000. The […]

Genuine Parts Company, Atlanta, GA, reported sales increased 6% to $2.7 billion for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2006. Net income was $121.3 million, an increase of 9% from the same period a year ago.For the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2006, sales totaled $7.9 billion, up 7% compared to the same period in