03/22/13 COMPREHENSIVE REAL-TIME NEWS FEED FOR CONSTRUCTION.

• As Congress talks tax reform, corporate lobbyists crowd in _{2013-03-22, 06:25 pm}
  The tax reform tempo is picking up in the Congress, with lawmakers meeting, task forces floating proposals and lobbyists scurrying to get in on the action - a small piece of which recently took place in an historic Capitol Hill meeting room.
• 2013 AQHA Convention Report _{2013-03-22, 06:22 pm}
  AQHA Video offers something for everyone's interests. From the professional horseman to the casual trail rider, AQHA Video provides you with six video channels focused on the most popular American Quarter Horse subjects.
• Joy CEO Says China Miner Demand to Rise as Economy Improves _{2013-03-22, 06:20 pm}
  Joy Global Inc., the world's second-largest maker of mining equipment, expects demand from coal producers in China to gain this year as the economy picks up and energy use increases.
• USG Corporation Amends Rights Plan to Lower Threshold to 4.9% to Protect Tax Benefits _{2013-03-22, 06:13 pm}
  ... Headquartered in Chicago, USG's worldwide operations serve the commercial, residential, and repair and remodel construction markets. USG's wall, ceiling, flooring and roofing products provide leading-edge building solutions for customers, while L&W ...
• Jeffrey 'Jeff' H. Borchers : Obituary _{2013-03-22, 06:09 pm}
  Mr. Borchers was born on August 4, 1969 in San Matel, CA. He worked as a handy man in the construction industry.
• Petrofac Ltd's "Overweight" Rating Reaffirmed at JPMorgan Chase _{2013-03-22, 06:08 pm}
  's stock had its "overweight" rating reaffirmed by research analysts at JPMorgan Chase in a report released on Friday.
• Caterpillar wins U.S. military deal worth up to $633 mln _{2013-03-22, 06:01 pm}
  Caterpillar Inc has won a five-year contract valued at up to $633 million to supply equipment to the U.S. military, the Pentagon said Friday in its daily digest of major contracts.
• Lindsay Corp Lowered to Neutral at Zacks _{2013-03-22, 05:56 pm}
  ... in irrigation margins, strong pricing environment and fixed cost leverage on higher sales. Recovery in the U.S. construction sector and the new Highway bill will benefit Lindsay's infrastructure business. The company's backlog increased 61% year ...
• Apogee Enterpr Stock Rating Lowered by Zacks _{2013-03-22, 05:56 pm}
  ... to profitability and ended the quarter with a strong backlog. Furthermore, recovery in the non-residential construction market bode well for Apogee. However, given the weak performance in the Large-Scale Optical segment and macroeconomic headwinds, ...
• Brookfield Homes Building 23 Semi-Custom Homes in Encinitas _{2013-03-22, 05:39 pm}
  Mar. 22, 2013 - SAN DIEGO -- Construction is under way in Encinitas, as home builder Brookfield Homes prepares Seaside Ridge, its new collection of 23 semi-custom homes set to grand open in late spring.
• Tesoro to refine 'green crude' produced at algae farm _{2013-03-22, 05:37 pm}
  ... option to continue after that date. The crude will be refined into a grade of diesel fuel used in farming and construction equipment, since the green crude is not yet certified by the EPA for on-road applications. Tesoro Corp ., a San Antonio-based ...
• The Manitowoc Company: The Odd Couple _{2013-03-22, 05:34 pm}
  An investment of $10,000 in Manitowoc 5 years ago has shrunk to around $5,000 today.
• Mosaic, Retailers to Report Quarterly Results _{2013-03-22, 05:22 pm}
  Next week's quiet earnings calendar will include a handful of retailers, as well as fertilizer giant Mosaic Co.
• What To Do If You Own The Stock Warren Buffett Is Selling Right Now _{2013-03-22, 05:22 pm}
  Here's an interesting fact about Warren Buffett's relationship with Procter & Gamble that I am sure most Berkshire Hathaway , shareholders already know: Buffett has never initiated a large position in Procter & Gamble stock outright.
• Fitch: Heinz's Ratings Unaffected by Change in Buyout Funding; Outlook Stable _{2013-03-22, 05:17 pm}
  The ratings of H.J. Heinz Company , Hawk Acquisition Holding Corp. , and subsidiaries are unaffected by the change in mix of debt to be incurred to fund the buyout of Heinz by Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
• IBS 2014 speaker proposals _{2013-03-22, 05:13 pm}
  The NAHB International Builders' Show , the largest residential construction industry show in the world, provides builders, remodelers and other industry professionals with the tools to run a smoother operation and grow their businesses.
• KB Home and Nationstar mortgage company up by end of year _{2013-03-22, 04:57 pm}
  KB Home and Nationstar Mortgage will be forming a new mortgage banking company that is expected to be active by the end of 2013, according to Jeffrey Mezger, KB Home president and CEO.
• Uptick In Chemical Deals Seen; Carlyle, Apollo Big Players _{2013-03-22, 04:54 pm}
  Financial and private equity investors Icahn Enterprises, Apollo Global Management, First Reserve and SK Capital ranked among the top 10 acquirers among the major 2012 deals in the chemical sector, according to a new survey forecasting an uptick in sector activity.
• Deere & Company's "Buy" Rating Reaffirmed at TheStreet _{2013-03-22, 04:44 pm}
  ... 0.46. Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) along with its subsidiaries, operates in three segments: agriculture and turf, construction and forestry and financial services.
• As U.S. Congress talks tax reform, corporate lobbyists crowd in _{2013-03-22, 04:40 pm}
  The tax reform tempo is picking up in the U.S. Congress, with lawmakers meeting, task forces floating proposals and lobbyists scurrying to get in on the action - a small piece of which recently took place in an historic Capitol Hill meeting room.