If the stock market reflected the entire economy, happy days would surely be here again. But, alas, it reflects just the profit potential of public companies. And for millions of unemployed Americans, that’s proving to be no he…
‘Tis the season to remember the less fortunate, and Jim Gibbons, CEO of Goodwill Industries, hopes his nonprofit will be on the receiving end as you make out your charitable giving list. With unemployment still hovering near 10…
An increasing number of observers, citing a preponderance of positive data, are optimistic that the stagnant labor market is finally beginning to gain momentum. But the pace is still way too slow for those desperately seeking w…
Initial jobless claims fell more than expected last week.
Claims dropped 17,000 to 421,000 in the week ending Dec. 4, the Department of Labor said. The revised figure for the previous week was 438,000.
A survey of analysts by Reuters forecast claims…
Initial jobless claims rose 26,000 to 436,000 in the latest week, but Labor Department officials caution that the report contains a seasonal adjustment associated with the Thanksgiving Day holiday. The more-telling four week av…