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Morning Links: 29 July 2008

LP losses widen, Franklin bank's profits rise 15 percent, and more...

07-29-2008 6:52 AM

Building products manufacturer Louisiana-Pacific (Ticker: LPX) posted a second-quarter loss of almost $81 million, more than triple last year's. CEO Rick Frost cited "ongoing turmoil in the market," but said operations showed some improvement from the first quarter.

Second-quarter profits at Tennessee Commerce Bancorp rose 15 percent from a year ago. Chargeoffs at the bank (Ticker: TNCC) more than doubled from the first quarter, but nonperforming asset ratios stayed in check.

Smoke 'em if you got 'em: Nashville-based CAO International will distribute an anniversary line of Dunhill cigars this fall.

If you've had your eye on Pacman's pad, there's still time: The foreclosure sale of the former Titan's Franklin home has been postponed a second time.

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