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Steady Job Growth in July Means Good News for Housing
The US economy is slowly getting back on track, as the unemployment rate has been steadily decreasing since 2014. The number of unemployed has decreased by 1.38 million since June 2014, according to a study done by Axiometrics. While this past July’s unemployment percentages aren’t as promising as those of June or May, the overall numbers have been improving. This boost in the economy may lead to a boost in the housing market.
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Dorm Room Takeover: DIY Hexagon Pinboard + Wall Art
Across the country, thousands of students are headed back to campus, and preparing themselves for that rite of passage: moving into a dorm. Let’s face it, dorms may be a great way to meet new friends at school, but the decor? Well, it leaves a lot to be desired. Well, get excited, because all this week we are taking over a real live dorm room at the University of Tennessee and transforming it into a space that will be the envy of the hall. We had so much fun decking it out and can’t wait to share the results with you!
Photo by Jennie Andrews
First up, we are taking on the sad beige walls. How’s this for an upgrade?
Photo by Jennie Andrews
See how I created an art installation that doubles as an Instagram pinboard and jewelry storage.
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Hang magazine clippings, necklaces, favorite photos — the sky’s the limit!
Photo by Jennie Andrews
Check back all week long for more dorm room projects and hacks, and to take a tour of the completed dorm room design!
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Petco files for IPO
Petco Holdings Inc. filed Monday for an initial public offering, which would be the third in the past three decades for the pet-focused retailer. The San Diego-based chain last left the public markets in a $1.8 billion leveraged buyout in 2006 by Leonard Green & Partners and Texas Pacific Group. The company’s filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission did not identify the exchange on which Petco expects to list nor other plans, such as the number of shares it will sell. Petco’s balance sheet showed increasing sales but declining profit, with Petco tallying sales of $4 billion, $3.8 billion and $3.5 billion and net income of $75.3 million, $84.8 million and $98.8 million in the last three fiscal years. Goldman Sachs & Co., BofA Merrill Lynch and J.P. Morgan were listed as lead underwriters of the offering, which was reported to be in the works earlier this summer.
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SeaWorld names new CFO, CCO
SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. has appointed Peter Crage to be its chief financial officer, effective Sept. 1, and named Anthony Esparza as its chief creative officer, starting Sept. 8. The company said that means Marc Swanson will no longer be interim CFO, starting Sept. 1, but will continue as its chief accounting officer. Crage was most recently the CFO of Extended Stay America Inc. , while Esparza previously worked as senior vice president of guest services at theme-park company Herschend Enterprises. The current chief creative officer, Scott Helmstedter will continue his work with the company as a consultant. Seaworld’s stock slipped 0.5% in after-hours trade. It has gained 4.9% year to date through Monday, while the S&P 500 tacked on 2.1%.
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Urban Outfitters reports record sales, beats on earnings
Retailer Urban Outfitters Inc. reported record sales Monday and beat analysts’ earnings expectations, pushing the stock higher in late trading. The company reported profit of $66.8 million, or 53 cents a share, on sales of $867.5 million. Analysts surveyed by FactSet expected earnings of 49 cents a share, on sales of $882 million. Shares gained about 5% in the extended trading session in moderate volume, after closing with a 0.2 percent decline at $32.25.
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U.S. stocks end session with modest gains
U.S. stocks ended Monday’s trading session higher, as investors appeared to focus on a strong reading from the housing sector, which outweighed a dismal manufacturing report from the New York area. Home-builder stocks were among the biggest winners, with the S&P 500 homebuilding sub-index gaining 1.9%. Trading on Wall Street was very light, with volumes more than 20% lower than a monthly average, according to FactSet. The S&P 500 closed 10.90 points, or 0.5%, higher at 2,102.44. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 67.78 points, or 0.4%, to 17,545.18. The Nasdaq Composite ended the day up 43.46 points, or 0.9%, at 5,091.70.
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Universal’s ‘Straight Outta Compton’ rakes in $60.2 million
“Straight Outta Compton,” had a better opening weekend than its distributor, Comcast Corp.-owned Universal Studios initially reported. The film, based on rap group N.W.A., raked in $60.2 million on a $29 million budget. Universal first reported that it brought in $56.1 million at the box office. The box office draw makes “Compton” the fifth-largest August opening the largest for an R-rated film in August. And “Compton” tops the opening-weekend revenue of summer blockbusters “Mission: Impossible–Rogue Nation” ($56 million), from Viacom Inc.’s Paramount Pictures, and The Walt Disney Co.’s “Ant-Man” ($57 million).
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Starbucks to make Pumpkin Spice Lattes with real pumpkin
This fall the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte will finally live up to its name as the drink will be made with real pumpkin for the first time. In a blog post on its site Monday, Starbucks said it will add “real pumpkin” and take out caramel coloring from the sugary drinks. The company decided to make the change after conversations with customers and partners, the blog says. The ingredient list will now include espresso, milk, pumpkin spice flavored sauce (containing the pumpkin), whipped cream, vanilla syrup and pumpkin spice topping.
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