Nationwide housing starts fell 2.6% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.17 million units, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Commerce Department.

Lifetime Brands recently reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31.

Based on current price, permit and employment data, markets nationwide are running at an average of 100% normal economic and housing activity, according to the recently released National Association of Home Builders/First American Leading Markets Index (LMI).

Mohawk Industries, Inc. recently announced 2017 first quarter record net earnings of $201 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.68, a 16.5% increase vs. the prior year’s quarter.

Ferro Corp. recently reported results for the first quarter ending March 31. 

The National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) had an increase of five points from the fourth quarter of 2016 and the highest reading since 2015.

The Kohler Signature Store by First Supply has become the first retail space in the U.S. to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification under the new LEED v4 guidelines.

The Oneida Group Inc. recently announced plans as part of its corporate and innovation growth strategy to open its global headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. 

According to the National Association of Home Builders, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes remained solid in April.