Construction

Consumer

Home Depot Acquires Building Products Distributor GMS

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Home Depot’s push into the pro market began in earnest last year, when the company dropped $18.5 billion to buy SRS Distribution.

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Real Estate

New Home Construction Sinks to Lowest Point Since Pandemic

It may well be another indicator that the market is finally tipping in buyers’ favor, as the construction industry faces major headwinds.

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Indicators

US Service Economy Suffers Unexpected Trade War Blow

The surprising news comes just ahead of an all-important jobs report from the Labor Department due out Friday.

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Economics

Manufacturing, Construction Slowdown Trigger Broad Sell-Off

Both manufacturing and construction spending came in softer than expected. The downbeats stoked fears of a downturn.

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