The BLS' April Employment Situation report shows areas of strength in professional and business services, food services and drinking places, retail trade and healthcare. More
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Economic Data
Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Drop to 5-Year Low
The number of Americans filing first-time jobless benefits claims fell to 324,000 last week, surprising economists with the lowest level since January 2008. More
S&P 500 Returns to the Record Books — Monday’s IP Market Recap
Tech stocks helped lead a broader market rally Monday that pushed the S&P 500 to a new high of 1593.61. More
Good News on the Jobs Front — Thursday’s IP Market Recap
Markets continued to power ahead following a report on lower jobless claims and some good news on the earnings front. After the bell, Amazon announced a dip in profits. More
5 Economic Indicators to Watch for Signs of a Spring Slowdown
It could just be a matter of time before the economic weaknesses sprouting up across the globe start to weigh on the U.S. If that happens, it'll show up in one or more of these key U.S. indicators. More
P&G Drags Down the Dow — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap
A disappointing durable goods order report, slower sales at AT&T and weak guidance from Procter & Gamble sent the Dow down on the day. More
Netflix Beats Big — Monday’s IP Market Recap
Poor housing news and a dour report from Caterpillar started markets off slowly, but all three indices closed higher after an afternoon rally. More
