Lumber + Building Materials Daily - May 15, 2013

YOUR DAILY SOURCE FOR UP-TO-DATE WOOD PRODUCTS INFORMATION Today is May 15, 2013. THE DAILY BUZZ   CA Homebuilder: Orders Up 59%   Ryland Group of California reported strong sales in April of this year, a 59% increase over April 2012. This report follows a 54% year over year increase for the first quarter. The company also acquired three private homebuilders in the past year. More on this story is available in today's Econ & housing category. Send an email to the editor: editor@lbmdaily.com THE DAILY MARKET REPORT   Futures & Options: Limit Down   Contract Close Change Volume Open Int May 2013 320.50 -12.00 97 332.50 July 2013 327.70 -9.80 800 338.60 Sept 2013 326.40 -8.40 210 336.10 Nov 2013 323.00 -7.80 79 330.80 Jan 2014 330.20 -9.40 2 330.30 Mar 2014 333.10 -8.00 1 333.10   Lumber futures tumbled today and closed sharply lower. The "spot" May contract trading without a limit into tomorrow's expiration fell $12.00 to $320.50 and the lead July contract dropped $9.80 to $327.70 after falling the $10.00 daily limit. The rest of the contracts closed $4.60 to $8.40 lower across the board. ...Click here to read the rest of this article. Widman's Market Report & Barometer   The Widman Price Forecasting Service includes the Widman Market Report & Barometer, each published twice per month. These publications provide reports and research for the North American Softwoods Market, including price forecasting, indicators and insights. >> Click for Sample Issue   TODAY'S NEWS   FINANCIAL  > There are 2 new articles in this category today.   INDUSTRY NEWS  > There are 5 new articles in this category today.   ECON & HOUSING  > There are 3 new articles in this category today. Upgrade your LBM Daily Subscription today! Get full access to all news every day for only $15 each month. Click here to Order Today TODAY'S NEWS   International   Financial   Enviro & Legislation   Industry News   Econ & Housing   Science & Tech Advertise in the LBM Daily     customer service >  user agreement >  privacy policy >

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