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U.S. Businesses Added 176,000 Jobs in June, ADP Reports

Payroll provider ADP reports that U.S. businesses increased hiring to 176,000 jobs last month, suggesting the job market could be recovering after three sluggish months.

Unemployment Applications Rise for Second Straight Week

The number of people applying for unemployment benefits rose for the second straight week, a sign the hiring market is recovering at a slow and uneven pace. Weekly applications for unemployment benefits rose 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 402,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. Applications had been below 400,000 for three straight weeks.