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White House adviser says U.S. employment stable

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

White House  economic adviser Christina Romer said on Wednesday that the U.S. employment picture was stable, with job growth expected by spring.

Jobs, prices data flag hurdles for economy

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

The number of U.S. workers filing new applications for unemployment insurance unexpectedly surged last week, while producer prices increased sharply in January, raising potential hurdles for the economic recovery.

GE’s work force fell by 6 percent in 2009

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

General Electric’s overall work force fell by about 6 percent worldwide in 2009 as it struggled to deal with the effects of the deep recession and financial crisis, according to a company regulatory filing Friday.

Stocks set to extend rally into fifth straight day

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Stock futures rose modestly Monday as investors try to extend a market rally into a fifth straight day. Overseas markets were mixed.

Banks report small profit but ‘problem’ list jumps

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

America’s banks eked out a small profit in the fourth quarter as the economy recovered, but the number of banks considered troubled jumped to more than 700, the government reported Tuesday.

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