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Wall Street ends lower after June jobs data

Stocks ended down on Friday as a weak jobs report dashed optimism that the economy was emerging from a soft patch, leaving investors to hope earnings season would revive an appetite for buying.

Jobs growth stalls, setting back recovery hopes

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U.S. jobs growth ground to a near halt in June as employers hired the fewest workers in nine months, frustrating hopes the economy would bounce back quickly from a slowdown in the first half of the year.

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Jobs data hits stocks, but earnings optimism intact

Stocks dropped on Friday and the Nasdaq looked to end an eight-day winning streak as a weak jobs report dashed hopes the economy was emerging from a soft patch, though the start of earnings season next week kept investors engaged.
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Obama: Stalled Debt Talks Hurt Job Growth

In a Rose Garden statement, President Barack Obama Friday said the poor June jobs report was primarily due to the debate in Washington, which has been dominated by issues of debt limit.
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Wall St slides as June jobs data disappoints

Stocks dropped on Friday after weak jobs growth in June dented hopes the economy was emerging from a temporary soft patch, casting doubt on a recent strong run in equity markets.
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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.
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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.
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Wall St poised for drop on weak jobs data

Stocks were set to open sharply lower on Friday after the June payrolls report fell short of expectations and dashed hopes the economic recovery had regained speed.
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Jobs barely rise, dashing 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, dampening hopes the economy was on the cusp of regaining momentum after stumbling in recent months.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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