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Dow Jones Slides 175 Points On Blowout Jobs Report; Apple Sells Off On Earnings

The Dow Jones dropped on today's strong jobs report. Amazon, Apple and Meta were earnings movers, while Tesla stock slid on recall news.

Investors Business Daily

US Wholesale Inflation Falls, Indicates Easing Price Pressures

Wholesale inflation in the US fell in December, signaling easing price pressures. The report suggests slowing inflation and a resilient economy.

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How many moms are in the labor force?

Over 24 million mothers of children under 18 are in the labor force. Nursing and teaching are the most common professions for working moms.

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Wholesale inflation in US slowed further last month, signaling that price pressures continue to ease

Wholesale inflation in the United States was unchanged in November, suggesting that price increases in the economy’s pipeline are continuing to gradually ease

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US consumer inflation eased slightly last month as gas prices fell, though some costs kept surging

The mixed picture in Tuesday’s inflation report will likely keep the Federal Reserve on track to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged when its latest meeting ends Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

US Consumer Inflation Slows In November But Pressures Remain

Consumer inflation in the United States edged down for a second straight month in November, government data showed Tuesday, in encouraging news for policymakers seeking to get prices under control.

International Business Times

3 Unusually Active Reasonably-Priced Call Options to Buy Now

The November jobs report came out Friday morning. The Labor Department reported that 199,000 jobs were added last month, resulting in a 20-basis-point drop in the unemployment rate to 3.7%. The news should help Friday trading.

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US job openings fall to lowest level since March 2021 as labor market cools

U.S. employers posted 8.7 million job openings in October, the fewest since March 2021, in a sign that hiring is cooling in the face of higher interest rates yet remains at a still-healthy pace

The Independent UK

Jobless Claims Rise Less Than Expected

Despite the indication of a slowdown, the numbers are more volatile because of the Thanksgiving holiday.

International Business Times

‘It should never have happened’: death of boy, 16, at sawmill highlights rise of child labour in US

Michael Schuls died after getting trapped in dangerous machinery at a mill in Wisconsin. But across the US conservative groups are pushing to loosen laws that protect children in the workplace

The Guardian - UK

US producer prices slide 0.5% in October, biggest drop since 2020.

U.S. wholesale prices fell sharply last month as inflationary pressure continued to ease in the face of a year and a half of higher interest rates

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Biden's New Retirement Adviser Proposal Targets 'Junk Fees'

Retirement advisers would need to ensure that they prioritize investor interests under the new rule.

The Independent UK

Wholesale inflation in US rises 2.2% in September, biggest year-over-year gain since April

U.S. wholesale prices rose last month at the fastest pace since April, suggesting that inflationary pressures remain despite a year and a half of higher interest rates

Investors Business Daily

Stock Market Remains Lower As Exxon Mobil Triggers Sell Signal; New Beer King Tumbles

The government's jobless claims showed a firm labor market as investors geared up for the all-important monthly employment report Friday.

WEKU

Perdue Farms and Tyson Foods under federal inquiry over reports of illegal child labor

The Labor Department launched investigations into the two major poultry producers after reports that migrant children as young as 13 have been working overnight shifts to clean the companies' plants.

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Dow Jones Rises After Hot Inflation Data, Jobless Claims; Cathie Wood Sells Tesla Stock; ARM IPO To Surge 24%

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose Thursday after key inflation data and initial jobless claims. Cathie Wood sold 51,000 shares of Tesla stock. The ARM IPO will debut today.

The Independent UK

US jobs report for August could point to a moderating pace of hiring as economy gradually slows

Slowly and steadily, an overheated American job market is returning to room temperature

Investors Business Daily

Dow Jones Rallies 175 Points After Key Inflation Data; Palantir Dives On Downgrade

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 175 points Thursday after key inflation data. Palantir Technologies dived on an analyst downgrade.

WEKU

Millions of additional salaried workers could get overtime pay under Biden proposal

A proposal from the Labor Department would make an estimated 3.6 million salaried workers newly eligible for overtime pay. It covers workers earning less than $55,000 per year.

The Independent UK

Millions more workers would be entitled to overtime pay under proposed new rule

The Biden administration is proposing a new rule that would make 3.6 million more U.S. workers eligible for overtime pay, reviving an Obama-era policy effort that was ultimately scuttled in court

Investors Business Daily

Stock Market Holds On To Gains; Auto Retailer Stock Adds To 900% Rally

China e-commerce stock tops a buy zone after analysts' price hikes.

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Labor Department to give overtime protection to salaried workers - Roll Call

The Labor Department is proposing to make it more costly for employers to avoid paying overtime by making workers salaried employees.

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