U.S. Factory, Jobs Data Suggest Economy is Slowing by Reuters Apr 18th 2013 12:37PM Factory activity in the Mid-Atlantic region cooled in April and more Americans filed new claims for unemployment benefits last week, furthering signs of economic slowing.
U.S. Jobless Claims Climb Slightly by Reuters Apr 18th 2013 8:45AM The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, which could further allay fears of a major setback in the labor market recovery.
Strong Housing and Auto Sales Boost U.S. Economy, Fed Says by The Associated Press Apr 17th 2013 2:13PM A strengthening housing recovery and robust auto sales contributed to moderate growth across the U.S. in late February and March, according to a Federal Reserve survey.
Drugmaker Eli Lilly Plans to Cut Hundreds of Sales Jobs by The Associated Press Apr 12th 2013 6:11AM Eli Lilly plans to cut hundreds of workers from its U.S. sales force as the drugmaker prepares to deal with the loss of patent protection for two more top-selling drugs.
Jobless Claims Fall Sharply, Raising Hopes Of Revived Economy by Reuters Apr 11th 2013 8:31AM The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week.
Employers Eager for New Foreign Worker Program to Fill Jobs by The Associated Press Apr 10th 2013 6:15AM As desperate as unemployed Americans are to find work, there are still some jobs that many would never consider applying for because they are seen as unappealing.
Why Well-Paid Employees Are Good for Business by Matt Brownell Apr 9th 2013 12:30PM Retailers like Costco and Trader Joe's are proving that you can pay employees a fair wage -- and still make big profits.
Why You May Be Feeling Left Behind in the Economic Recovery by The Associated Press Apr 4th 2013 11:30AM Many of the U.S. economy's vital signs have recovered from the damage done by the Great Recession, but some measures have a way yet to go.
Weekly Claims for Jobless Benefits Jump to a 4-Month High by Reuters Apr 4th 2013 8:37AM The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose to its highest level in four months, suggesting the labor market recovery lost some steam in March.
Service Firms Grew at a Slower Pace in March, Survey Finds by The Associated Press Apr 3rd 2013 12:30PM U.S. service companies expanded in March at a slower pace, dragged down by less growth in new orders and weaker hiring, a new survey shows.
U.S. Employers Create Fewer Jobs Than Expected in March by Reuters Apr 3rd 2013 8:45AM U.S. private employers added 158,000 jobs in March, falling short of analyst expectations, a report by ADP showed Wednesday.
22 States Report Employment Gains in February by The Associated Press Mar 29th 2013 12:05PM Unemployment rates fell in 22 U.S. states in February from January, a sign that hiring gains are benefiting many parts of the country.
Consumer Sentiment Improves Along with Job Market by Reuters Mar 29th 2013 10:22AM U.S. consumer sentiment rose in March from February, as Americans discounted the effects of government budget cuts and instead saw continued healing in the labor market.
