US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrolls
Global news: WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, a total that economists say was held...
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Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises for fifth straight week
Global news: The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the fifth straight week, returning to...
US applications for jobless benefits fall as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
Global news: Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remained at historically healthy levels despite elevated interest...
Inflation gauge closely watched by the Fed falls to lowest level since early 2021
Global news: WASHINGTON (AP) — As a presidential race profoundly shaped by Americans’ frustration with high prices nears its end,...
Will people leave Florida after devastating hurricanes? History suggests not
Global news: ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The news rippled through Treasure Island, Florida, almost like a third storm: The mayor...
Apple sells $46 billion worth of iPhones over the summer as AI helps end slump
Global news: SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple snapped out of a recent iPhone sales slump during its summer quarter, an...
Stock market today: Microsoft, Meta and the burden of expectations knock Wall Street sharply lower
Global news: NEW YORK (AP) — The downside of high expectations thumped Wall Street on Thursday, and Microsoft and Meta...
Roaring Kitty has dissolved his holdings in Chewy, but meme stocks are alive and well
Global news: NEW YORK (AP) — A pivotal actor in the meme stock craze that began during the pandemic continues...
Microsoft reports quarterly sales up 16% to $65.6 billion as investors ask if AI spending worth it
Global news: Microsoft on Wednesday reported its quarterly sales grew 16% to $65.6 billion as the company sought to assure...
US economy grew at a solid 2.8% pace last quarter on strength of consumer spending
Global news: WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a healthy 2.8% annual rate from July through September, with...
