Private residential construction spending rose in August 2026 following months of decline during the second quarter of the year, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders. Private residential construction spending was reported at a seasonally adjusted …
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U.S. Adds 162,000 Jobs in August Amid Manufacturing, Construction Gains
The U.S. economy added 162,000 in August as hiring was unexpectedly up during the month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest report. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.1%, and the number of unemployed people changed little …
Read More »Hillman Group Completes Acquisition of Kanebridge
Hillman Solutions Corp. announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Kanebridge, LLC, a master distributor of industrial fasteners, for a purchase price of approximately $315 million, subject to customary adjustments. The acquisition was first announced on August 3, …
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