International Business News - BECN http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. said Friday its fiscal second-quarter loss widened, hurt by a continued decline in residential construction activities in most markets. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080509/beacon-roofing-supply-fiscal-2nd-quarter-loss-widens.htm Fri, 09 May 2008 09:14:28 EDT Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. fiscal first-quarter earnings dropped 41 percent as the decline in residential housing construction sapped demand. Net income in the quarter ended Dec. 31 fell to $5.2 million, or 12 cents per share, from $8.8 million, or 20 cents per share, in the year-ago period. The profit was in line with analyst expectations, according to Thomson Financial. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080208/housing-slump-hits-beacon-profit.htm Fri, 08 Feb 2008 09:10:37 EST