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Wall Street drops, disappointed by jobs data
Stocks dropped on Friday after a weak rise in non-farm payroll jobs in June -- the second month in a row -- dashed hopes the economy was emerging from a temporary soft patch and headed for a rebound.
U.S. Adds Just 18,000 Jobs in June, Unemployment Up
The world's largest economy continued to create jobs a tepid rate in June, adding just 18,000 jobs, when economists were expected a gain of about 105,000. The sub-par job growth rate increases concern that the economy may enter a double-dip recession.
Jobs barely rise, dousing hopes of economic revival
U.S. employment growth ground to a halt in June, with employers hiring the fewest number of workers in nine months, dousing hopes the economy would regain momentum in the second half of the year.
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Jobs seen boosting hopes of an economic revival
U.S. companies probably stepped up hiring in June as the economy recovers from a stumble in recent months, although job growth is not expected to be strong enough to eat into high unemployment.
Hackers break into Washington Post jobs site
Hackers broke into the Washington Post Co's jobs website in two incidents last month, affecting more than a million user IDs and emails, the company said on its website.
Retail, tech lead Wall Street rally before jobs data
Stocks closed sharply higher and the Nasdaq notched an eighth day of gains on Thursday as improved labor market and retail sales data added to optimism a day before the critical June payrolls report.
ADP, retailers lift shares before jobs report
Stocks rallied on Thursday, with the Nasdaq up for an eighth straight day, as strong labor market and retail sales data lifted optimism a day before the U.S. employment report for June.
Wall Street rallies on jobs data, retailers
Wall Street jumped on Thursday after signs of life in the labor market and strong sales at some U.S. retailers lifted optimism in the economy ahead of Friday's key June jobs report.
Wall Street lifted by jobs data, retailers
Wall Street climbed on Thursday after a report showing a rise in private-sector jobs and strong sales at retailers lifted optimism in the economy.
Wall St lifted by ADP jobs data, retailers
Stocks climbed on Thursday after a sharp rise in private-sector jobs raised expectations of a solid U.S. employment report for June.
Private sector adds 157,000 jobs in June
U.S. private employers added far more jobs than expected in June, bouncing back from a surprise slump the month before, a report by payrolls processor ADP showed on Thursday.
Job Market Retreats to 2008/2009 Levels
Despite recent market volatility and unfavorable labor statistics, second quarter employee confidence over job security, pay raises and the job market has returned to levels last seen in the height of the recession.
Obama Twitter session to concentrate on jobs, economy
President Barack Obama holds a town hall webcast on the economy and jobs on Twitter on Wednesday, but his answers are likely to be longer than the average tweet.
Services growth slows, but silver lining in jobs
Growth in the U.S. economy's vast services sector remained sluggish in June as new orders fell, but economists said a steady employment reading pointed to job growth later in the year.
Bombardier to Cut 1,400 Jobs at English Railcar Plant
The world’s largest train manufacturer, Bombardier, said it will eliminate 1,400 jobs at its plant in Derby in the north of England.
Bombardier to cut 1,400 jobs in Britain
Canadian train maker Bombardier is cutting more than 1,400 jobs at its plant in Derby, central England, after losing out to German group Siemens in a competition to upgrade rolling stock on the Thameslink cross-London railway.
Los Angeles firms bring apparel jobs home on cost concerns
The apparel industry in Los Angeles, California is riding a small but growing wave of insourcing as costs in China and India rise and the city's factories cater to demand for high-quality garb and fast-turn fashion.
Lockheed's aeronautics unit to cut 1,500 jobs
The aeronautics unit of Lockheed Martin Corp, the Pentagon's No. 1 supplier by sales, said on Thursday that it plans to cut about 1,500 jobs to reduce costs in response to a flattening of U.S. defense spending.
How Apple's Stock Can Get Back on Track
Apple's stock is having a hard time in 2011. Here's what it will take to get Apple's stock price moving again.
New Lloyds CEO cuts 15,000 jobs in revival plan
Lloyds will axe 15,000 jobs and halve its international presence, a plan its new boss hopes will save 1.5 billion pounds ($2.4 billion) a year by 2014 and return the part-nationalized British bank back to health.
Lloyds to cut 15,000 jobs in strategy revamp
Lloyds unveiled plans to cut 15,000 jobs, reduce costs and sell assets in a strategy review aimed at boosting the fortunes of the bank which had to be part-nationalized during the credit crisis.
Campbell Soup to cut jobs, save money
Campbell Soup Co will shed nearly 800 jobs as part of a series of cost cuts, which include exiting the Russian market, automating operations at a factory in Australia and closing one in the United States.
Apple: Most Expensive Apps on the Market
Apple's first thousand-dollar app, I am Rich, only lasted a day in 2008
Facebook's 'I’m CEO, Bitch' inspired by Steve Jobs
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, who beat out Steve Jobs for the honor of Time magazine’s “Person of the Year” and Forbes magazine’s list of wealthiest American’s in 2010, has modeled his management style after Steve Jobs.
Bloomberg Cuts Deal To Avert Teacher Layoffs
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the United Federation of Teachers which represents thousands of teachers in New York City have struck a deal to avoid teacher layoffs amounting to 4,100 in total, sources said.
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