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Stocks fall as optimism fades on jobless claims

Stocks fell Thursday after early gains from a better report on jobless claims faded. The Dow Jones industrial average closed below 10,000 for the first time since early July. The Dow lost 74 points, having been up as much as 45 earlier. The market has been… Dow Jones Industrial Average – Business – Jobless claims – Investing – Stocks and Bonds

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Jobless claims fall, still high

WASHINGTON – NEW US jobless claims fell more than expected last week but were too high to signal a shift in a weak labour market that is constraining economic growth. The data from the Labor Department on Thursday, coming on the heels of reports this week showing a slump in housing and soft demand for long-lasting manufactured goods, was a relief amid escalating fears the economy is slipping …

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New jobless claims drop for first time in four weeks

New jobless claims drop for first time in four weeks

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Treasuries Erase Gain as Jobless Claims Fall More Than Forecast

Treasuries erased their gain after a government report showed initial jobless claims dropped last week more than economists forecast, reducing concern that U.S. economic recovery is stalling.

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Weekly jobless claims decline sharply

New jobless claims drop for first time in 4 weeks :: WASHINGTON – New requests for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week, the first decline in a month and a hopeful sign after a raft of negative economic reports.

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Markets tick higher after jobless claims dip

Stocks rose slightly on Thursday as an unexpected fall in jobless claims helped boost sentiment on the labor market, considered the economy’s biggest obstacle to a strong recovery.

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Stocks, U.S. Index Futures, Commodities Rise on Jobless Claims

Stocks rebounded from a seven-week low, while U.S. index futures and commodities advanced as American jobless claims fell more than forecast, earnings improved and speculation increased that the Federal Reserve will act to support the U.S. recovery. The yen weakened.

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Stocks, U.S. Index Futures, Commodities Rise on Jobless Claims

Stocks rebounded from a seven-week low, while U.S. index futures and commodities advanced as American jobless claims fell more than forecast, earnings improved and speculation increased that the Federal Reserve will act to support the U.S. recovery. The yen weakened.

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Calendar of major business events scheduled for Thursday

WASHINGTON — Labor Department releases weekly jobless claims, 8:30 a.m. BERLIN — GfK research group releases monthly German consumer confidence survey.

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Jobless numbers may be too grim

Has the job market really taken a turn for the worse? An unexpected increase in the weekly jobless claims last week sent the stock market reeling, but some analysts question whether that number is painting an overly gloomy picture. On Thursday, the U.S. Labor… San Francisco Chronicle – Chronicle – Arts – Music – Education

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