JOBS

On the eve of the day meant to remember those who fought for the U.S., the Senate passed a portion of President Barack Obama's jobs plan, a mix of increased benefits and tax incentives to hire veteran enduring prolonged unemployment. The vote accompanied U.S. companies promising to provide 100,000 jobs for veterans.

Defending the Federal Reserve on the turf of his harshest critics, central bank chief Ben Bernanke on Thursday said the Fed was intently focused on lowering unemployment and warned that strains from Europe could trigger global economic shocks.

Arab Spring and Royal Wedding were on Wednesday deemed the top phrases of 2011, while late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is the year's top name, according to a global survey of the English language.

When major economic and social problems arise, it’s almost always preferable for the stakeholders to reform the existing economic system.

The fight over the AT&T/T-Mobile merger is heating up, and the argument is focused on jobs.

Jet Airways Ltd, India's top private carrier, said on Wednesday that it has no plans to cut jobs in drive to save costs and instead look to non-payroll areas to streamline operations.

Caterpillar Inc said Monday it plans to add 100 to 150 jobs in central California in late 2012 when it opens another parts depot as part of its ongoing expansion its distribution business.

The London Games Conference names Steve Jobs the most influential person in gaming, and Apple’s iPhone the biggest product to shape the industry.

Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview which features 70 minutes of never-before-seen footage from one of Jobs' best interviews, will air at select Landmark Theaters across the U.S. on Nov. 16.

A series of messy budget showdowns earlier this year have left many in Washington pessimistic that politicians can deliver on two pressing priorities: taming surging deficits and spurring job growth.

The Jarrow march has become extremely relevant to new generation of Britons.

Steve Jobs, the biography of the late Apple Inc. co-founder that was released on Oct. 24, became the top U.S. best-seller in its first week on the market.

Steve Jobs has been described one of the greatest visionary of the century after his death, and many people started following his vision not only philosophically, but also practically.

Add movie star to the many accomplishments of the late Steve Jobs.

Add movie star to the many accomplishments of the late Steve Jobs.

Hiring slowed in October but the unemployment rate hit a six-month low and job gains in the prior two months were stronger than previously thought, pointing to some improvement in the still-weak labor market.

The U.S. Labor Department announced 80,000 new jobs were added to the U.S. economy in October. The consensus among economic experts? We're not out of the woods yet.

The U.S. economy added a modest 80,000 jobs in October -- below what economists expected -- but job gains for the prior two months were revised higher: September to 158,000 from the initially-released 103,000; and August to 104,000 from 57,000. And the latter suggests a job market that continues to heal.

The low-down on the U.S. economy in October? A modest job gain, as 80,000 new jobs were created. However, job gain totals for September and August were revised substantially higher: September to a gain of 158,000 from the initially-estimated 103,000-job gain, and August, up to 104,000 from 57,000.

The biography of the late Apple founder Steve Jobs has sold 379,000 copies in the United States in its first week.

Walter Isaacson's biography of Apple Inc co-founder Steve Jobs leapt to the top of bestseller lists in its first week in book stores, flying off shelves to the tune of 379,000 copies, according to Nielsen's BookScan.