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Stocks pull back on disappointing jobs report 1 hours ago NEW YORK (AP) -- Wall Street fell for a second straight session Friday following a worrisome reading on the nation's job market, but stocks pulled off of steep losses as investors sought bargains   Read Story.

Stocks fall as jobs data stirs fear about economy 4 hours ago NEW YORK (AP) -- Selling swept across Wall Street for a second straight session Friday on news that the economy shed jobs for the eighth straight month in August and at a faster-than-expected pace  Read Story.

Stocks open lower after disappointing job data 5 hours ago NEW YORK (AP) -- Selling swept across Wall Street for a second straight session Friday on news that the economy shed jobs for the eighth straight month in August and at a faster-than-expected pace  Read Story.

German industrial production fell in July 5 hours ago FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- German industrial production fell 1.8 percent in July compartede with June, with the three main categories of output showing declines, the ministry of the economy said F  Read Story.

US stocks look to extend losses after job data 6 hours ago NEW YORK (AP) -- Wall Street looked to extend its sharp decline Friday after the government disappointed investors with news that the economy shed jobs for the eighth straight month in August and   Read Story.

Jobless rate jumps to 5-year high of 6.1 percent 6 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) -- The nation's unemployment rate zoomed to a five-year high of 6.1 percent in August as employers slashed 84,000 jobs, dramatic proof of the mounting damage a deeply troubled econ  Read Story.

US stocks look to extend losses ahead of job data 8 hours ago NEW YORK (AP) -- Wall Street looked to extend its losses on Friday, with investors worried that the government's August jobs report will show that the economy is in recession....  Read Story.

Jobless claims jump is bad omen for economy 22 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) -- Jobless claims rose unexpectedly last week, the government said Thursday, while companies responded to the slowing economy by producing more with fewer workers....  Read Story.

Slow August sales signal more weakness in retail 22 hours ago NEW YORK (AP) -- When it came to buying their children new jeans and trendy tops, parents held the line: They focused on basics at discounters and waited for the best deals, resulting in weak Augu  Read Story.

A spotlight on August same-store sales figures 22 hours ago WHAT HAPPENED: The nation's retailers, particularly mall-based apparel chains, reported sluggish sales for August as consumers focused on buying basics and delayed making purchases amid economic worri  Read Story.

Wal-Mart, Toll Brothers, Tyson Foods big movers 22 hours ago NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange:...  Read Story.

Summary Box: Jobless claims jump, productivity up 23 hours ago JOBLESS CLAIMS JUMP: The number of people filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose 15,000 to 444,000 last week. Economists expected that number to drop....  Read Story.

Stocks plummet after retail, unemployment data September 4, 2008 NEW YORK (AP) -- Wall Street dived sharply lower Thursday, sending the Dow Jones industrials down over 300 points as retailers and the Labor Department added to the mountain of dismal economic new  Read Story.

Stocks plunge after retail, unemployment data September 4, 2008 NEW YORK (AP) -- Wall Street tumbled Thursday on more disappointing economic news - retailers posted sluggish back-to-school sales reports and the government said the number of workers seeking une  Read Story.

Stocks decline after retail, unemployment data September 4, 2008 NEW YORK (AP) -- Wall Street fell sharply in early trading Thursday after retailers posted sluggish back-to-school sales reports and the government said the number of workers seeking unemployment   Read Story.

Services grow on increasing orders, less inflation September 4, 2008 NEW YORK (AP) -- A private research group says the U.S. service sector grew unexpectedly in July for the first time in three months as new orders increased and inflation moderated....  Read Story.

Jobless claims jump, productivity soars September 4, 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of newly laid off workers seeking unemployment benefits jumped unexpectedly last week, the government said Thursday, reversing three weeks of declines....  Read Story.

US stocks head to lower open as oil advances September 4, 2008 NEW YORK (AP) -- Wall Street headed for a lower open Thursday after a government report showed that unemployment spiked unexpectedly last week and oil prices advanced for the first time this week.  Read Story.

Jobless claims jumped unexpectedly last week September 4, 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of newly-laid off workers seeking unemployment benefits jumped unexpectedly last week, the government said Thursday, reversing three weeks of declines....  Read Story.

Many retailers report sluggish August sales September 4, 2008 NEW YORK (AP) -- Many of the nation's retailers struggled with a sluggish start to the back-to-school season, though Wal-Mart posted higher August sales Thursday as shoppers focused on buying esse  Read Story.

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