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Thursday, March 17th, 2011White 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, 2011The 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, 2011General 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, 2011Stock 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, 2011America’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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