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Job growth totals 114,000 in July, much less than expected, as unemployment rate rises to 4.3%
Job growth in the U.S. slowed much more than expected during July and the unemployment rate ticked higher, the Labor Department reported Friday. Nonfarm payrolls grew by just 114,000 for the month, down from the downwardly revised 179,000 in June and below the Dow Jones estimate for 185,000. The unemployment rate edged higher to 4.3%, […]
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Here’s everything you need to know about Friday’s big jobs report
People line up as they wait for the JobNewsUSA.com South Florida Job Fair to open at the Amerant Bank Arena on June 26, 2024, in Sunrise, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images The U.S. labor market may have cooled some in July, as a gradual slowdown in the economy and Hurricane Beryl are expected to […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Shake Shack, C.H. Robinson, Mobileye Global and more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Shake Shack — The stock gained more than 15% after the burger chain’s revenue topped estimates. Shake Shack earned 27 cents per share, excluding items, on revenue of $316 million, above the LSEG estimate of $314 million. Shake Shack also narrowed its full-year revenue estimate to […]
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World’s first major AI law enters into force — here’s what it means for U.S. tech giants
The European Union’s landmark artificial intelligence law officially enters into force Thursday — and it means tough changes for American technology giants. The AI Act, a landmark rule that aims to govern the way companies develop, use and apply AI, was given final approval by EU member states, lawmakers, and the European Commission — the […]
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Fed recap: Chair Powell gives the September rate cut signal traders were hoping for
Powell says a potential September rate cut would be apolitical Federal Chair Powell said a rate cut at the September meeting would be unrelated to the upcoming presidential election. He said the central bank would be “absolutely” apolitical if it lowered borrowing costs at the meeting. But the Fed chief also cautioned against assuming that […]
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Fed holds rates steady and notes progress on inflation
WASHINGTON – Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday held short-term interest rates steady but indicated that inflation is getting closer to target, which could open the door for future interest rate cuts. Central bankers made no obvious indications, though, that a reduction is imminent, choosing to maintain language that indicates ongoing concerns about economic conditions, albeit […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Boeing, Vistra, Match Group and more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Pinterest – Shares tumbled 12% after the social media company’s forward guidance came in below estimates. The company issued third-quarter revenue guidance in a range between $885 million to $900 million, below the $908.6 million consensus estimate analysts polled by FactSet were forecasting. Second-quarter earnings and […]
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Private payroll growth slowed to 122,000 in July, less than expected, ADP says
A “Now Hiring” sign is seen at a FedEx location on Broadway on June 07, 2024 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Private job growth slowed further in July while the pace of wage gains hit a three-year low, payrolls processing firm ADP reported Wednesday. Companies added just 122,000 jobs on […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: JetBlue, Sprouts Farmers Market, Varonis Systems and more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: JetBlue — The airline soared almost 20% after reporting second-quarter earnings that beat analysts’ expectations . The New York City-based carrier posted adjusted earnings of 8 cents per share, excluding one-time items, compared to analysts’ estimated loss of 11 cents per share, according to LSEG. Revenue […]
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U.S. airlines cut growth plans in a bid to stem profit-eating fare discounts
Airplanes from United and JetBlue and Delta populate the taxiway at Laguardia Airport in the Queens borough of New York City. Bruce Bennett | Getty Images U.S. airlines are reducing their capacity through the end of the year in a bid to cool an oversupplied domestic market that has led to lower fares and reduced […]
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