May 17, 2012  Jeff King with the law firm Crowell & Moring and General Counsel to the World Floor Covering Association discusses a situation that exists with many retailers, that of using the services of contractors for the installation function and the many possible pitfalls with regards to the IRS. 

May 16, 2012  John McDevitt, former 3M Corporate Economist, discusses the progress of the economic recovery, comparing it with earlier recoveries. McDevitt also talks about the consumer, the recent consumer credit report, his expectations for spending, how the outcome of the election will affect consumers and the situation on Greece as he shares his forecast for 2Q and the year. 

May 15, 2012  John McDevitt, former 3M Corporate Economist, discusses the progress of the economic recovery, comparing it with earlier recoveries. McDevitt also talks about the consumer, the recent consumer credit report, his expectations for spending, how the outcome of the election will affect consumers and the situation on Greece as he shares his forecast for 2Q and the year. 

May 14, 2012   John McDevitt, former 3M Corporate Economist, discusses the progress of the economic recovery, comparing it with earlier recoveries. McDevitt also talks about the consumer, the recent consumer credit report, his expectations for spending, how the outcome of the election will affect consumers and the situation on Greece as he shares his forecast for 2Q and the year.

May 11, 2012  Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management, talks about the six-day market slide, the events that brought it about including last week's disappointing job report and the elections in Europe. Barker also discusses the situation in Greece and how it could impact the U.S., the U.S. tax-cut expiration and spending restrictions eight months out, and his expectations for the coming weeks.

May 10, 2012  Jeff King with the law firm Crowell & Moring, General Counsel of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), discusses the problem of asbestos in certain installations where older floor coverings containing asbestos need to be taken up, as well as the expense involved with removing these floor coverings. 

May 9, 2012  Excerpts from Mohawk Industries’ first quarter conference call featuring opening remarks by Jeff Lorberbaum, Mohawk Chairman and CEO, and a Q&A session with Lorberbaum and Mohawk CFO Frank Boykin.