The construction industry accounted for the most
job-related deaths last year, but the odds of such fatalities pale in
comparison to other industries, according to an annual Department of Labor
report released today.
Home Depot Inc. may have to mark down the price
of HD Supply as broader market jitters over debt slow private equity’s ability
to finance such buyouts.
The
Federal Trade Commission said yesterday annual energy costs will be more
prominently displayed on its well-known yellow EnergyGuide labels affixed to
common household appliances.
Tyco International Ltd. reported today a $3.55
billion loss for the third quarter as it pays for lawsuits and breakup costs
tied to its former convicted chief executive officer.
The ASA Executive Committee announced Frank
Finkel, president of Davis & Warshow in Maspeth, NY, has been selected to
receive the honor of the Fred V. Keenan Lifetime Achievement Award.
Commercial refrigeration manufacturers and energy-efficiency advocacy groups recently announced that they reached a consensus agreement on the first-ever federal energy-efficiency standards for commercial walk-in freezers and coolers.