The job market’s soft landing ‘is in danger,’ economist says
Tom Merton | Ojo Images | Getty Images Job seekers have been sour on the job market for awhile now — and with good reason. “The soft landing in the …
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Tech stocks wrap up steepest three-week slump in two years, led by plunge in Amazon and Intel
Signage outside the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York on March 23, 2023. Stephanie Keith | Bloomberg | Getty Images With second-quarter earnings from tech’s mega-cap companies largely in the rearview …
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 | …
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 …
Here’s what it means for U.S. tech firms
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 …
Private payroll growth slowed to 122,000 in July, less than expected, ADP says
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 the …
U.S. airlines cut growth plans for the second half of the year
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 …
How investors ought to prepare for November’s elections
The White House is seen in Washington, DC, on July 21, 2024. Samuel Corum | AFP | Getty Images Given the enormity of the political upheaval we’ve seen recently, traders …
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: DXCM, COUR, DECK
Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading: Deckers Outdoor — The footwear company’s stock jumped 8% after Deckers reported fiscal first-quarter earnings of $4.52 per share on revenue …
UK finance chief Reeves pledges most ‘pro-business’ government
Chancellor Rachel Reeves gives a speech at the Treasury on July 8, 2024 in London, England. Pool | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON — U.K. Finance Minister Rachel …