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Businessweek
Job Market Turns Around for College Hi... Job Market Turns Around for College Hires 03.09.2010 - 21:55 There have been some indications in recent months that the job market for college graduates was loosening up. Even business majors have gotten a bit of good news in recent months, with accounting and finance students receiving more and better job offers compared to last year.
H"R Block Climbs as CEO Says Mortgage ... H"R Block Climbs as CEO Says Mortgage Claims ‘Better" 03.09.2010 - 22:14 H&R Block Inc., the tax preparer whose stock slid 18 percent last month, told investors to ignore speculation that it faces a surge in costs tied to its defunct mortgage business. The shares rose the most in more than a year.
Goldman Said to Be Disbanding Principa... Goldman Said to Be Disbanding Principal Strategies Unit 03.09.2010 - 22:09 Goldman is shutting a group that makes bets with the firm’s own capital, to comply with new U.S. rules, two people with knowledge of the decision said
Stock Buybacks in U.S. at Fourth-Faste... Stock Buybacks in U.S. at Fourth-Fastest Pace,Birinyi Says 03.09.2010 - 21:48 Corporate buybacks may be headed for their fourth-largest year, recovering a slump in 2009 following the worst recession since the 1930s, according to Birinyi Associates Inc.
Stocks Rally,Treasuries,Gold Retreat Stocks Rally,Treasuries,Gold Retreat 03.09.2010 - 20:38 Stocks rallied, extending the first weekly gain in a month for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, while Treasuries and gold tumbled as better-than-estimated growth in private payrolls bolstered optimism the economy will avoid relapsing into a recession.
3Par,Campbell Soup,Sunoco,Walter Energ... 3Par,Campbell Soup,Sunoco,Walter Energy:U.S. Equity Preview 03.09.2010 - 20:32 Shares of the following companies may have unusual moves in U.S. trading. Stock symbols are in parenthesis, and prices are as of 7:50 a.m. in New York.
Drop in Self-Employment Shows Recovery... Drop in Self-Employment Shows Recovery Eludes Small Business 03.09.2010 - 20:38 The number of Americans who were self-employed dropped in August to the lowest level in eight years, showing the economic recovery is not strong enough to nurture new businesses.
U.S. Stocks Rise as Jobs Report Boosts... U.S. Stocks Rise as Jobs Report Boosts Optimism About Economy 03.09.2010 - 20:17 U.S. stocks rose, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gaining a fourth day, as better-than- estimated growth in private payrolls eased concern the economy is sliding back into a recession.
Stocks Rally,Treasuries,Gold Retreat Stocks Rally,Treasuries,Gold Retreat 03.09.2010 - 19:10 Stocks rallied, extending the first weekly gain in a month for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, while Treasuries and gold tumbled as better-than-estimated growth in private payrolls bolstered optimism the economy will avoid relapsing into a recession.
European Stocks Post Biggest Weekly Ga... European Stocks Post Biggest Weekly Gain Since July; Yell Soars 03.09.2010 - 19:04 European stocks posted the biggest weekly gain since July as reports from the U.S. and China reassured investors that the economic recovery is not faltering and takeover speculation increased.
3Par,Campbell Soup,Sunoco,Walter Energ... 3Par,Campbell Soup,Sunoco,Walter Energy:U.S. Equity Preview 03.09.2010 - 17:13 Shares of the following companies may have unusual moves in U.S. trading. Stock symbols are in parenthesis, and prices are as of 7:50 a.m. in New York.
Warburg Invests $125 Million in Broker... Warburg Invests $125 Million in Broker-Dealer Startup 03.09.2010 - 17:28 Warburg Pincus LLC is investing $125 million in a new broker-dealer as private-equity firms seek to profit from shifts in the financial industry.
U.S. Stocks Pare Gain as Service Indus... U.S. Stocks Pare Gain as Service Industry Data Offset Job Growth 03.09.2010 - 17:19 U.S. stocks pared gains as slower- than-forecast growth in service industries wiped out most of an early rally triggered by better-than-estimated growth in private payrolls.
U.S. Stock Futures Jump U.S. Stock Futures Jump 03.09.2010 - 15:39 U.S. stock futures jumped after a government report showed private employers added more jobs than forecast in August, easing concern the economy might be falling back into recession.
3Par,Campbell Soup,Sunoco,Walter Energ... 3Par,Campbell Soup,Sunoco,Walter Energy:U.S. Equity Preview 03.09.2010 - 15:45 Shares of the following companies may have unusual moves in U.S. trading. Stock symbols are in parenthesis, and prices are as of 7:50 a.m. in New York.

The Street
Dow Up 100 on Better Jobs Report Dow Up 100 on Better Jobs Report 03.09.2010 - 15:52 Stocks kicked off Friday on a sharp upswing after the government offered a much less dour assessment of the labor market than had been expected.
Stocks Up Slightly as Jobless Claims Dip Stocks Up Slightly as Jobless Claims Dip 02.09.2010 - 16:58 Stocks were up slightly after the Labor Department said initial claims edged lower last week.
Futures Flat Ahead of Economic Data Futures Flat Ahead of Economic Data 02.09.2010 - 13:57 Stock futures were pointing to a flat open Thursday as market watchers await the latest read on weekly unemployment insurance claims, productivity, factory orders and home sales figures.
Dow Stages September Comeback Dow Stages September Comeback 01.09.2010 - 18:48 The Dow Jones Industrial Average and other major indices were surging after a report showed manufacturing activity picked up in August.
Stocks Get Lift From Consumer Confidence Stocks Get Lift From Consumer Confidence 31.08.2010 - 18:19 Stocks were positive Tuesday after an array of data came due, including a better-than-expected consumer confidence showing.
Futures Lower on Global Slowdown Fears Futures Lower on Global Slowdown Fears 31.08.2010 - 13:37 Stock futures were pointing to a lower open Tuesday as continuing weakness in Asia prompted global slowdown fears.
Stocks Dip Despite Data,Deals Stocks Dip Despite Data,Deals 30.08.2010 - 16:43 Stocks were milder lower Monday as investors digested moderate growth to personal incomes and spending in July, another uptick in deals activity and the Bank of Japan's moves to bolster the country's economy.
Stock Futures Slip After Bank of Japan... Stock Futures Slip After Bank of Japan Easing 30.08.2010 - 13:45 Stock futures are pointing to a slightly lower open after Japan's central bank opted to help bolster the economy by easing monetary policy.
Stocks Up as GDP Not as Weak As Feared Stocks Up as GDP Not as Weak As Feared 27.08.2010 - 15:44 Shares were rising Friday after U.S. second-quarter economic growth was revised downward, but not by as much as feared, and 3Par accepted Dell's most recent sweetened bid.
Stock Futures:Aug. 27 Stock Futures:Aug. 27 27.08.2010 - 13:44 Stock futures point higher as investors await the latest read on second-quarter GDP as well as comments from Fed Chairman Bernanke on the economic outlook.
Stocks Higher on Jobless Claims Drop Stocks Higher on Jobless Claims Drop 26.08.2010 - 15:41 Stocks were rising Thursday after initial jobless claims fell more than expected and 3Par reached a revised merger agreement with Dell.
Stock Futures:Aug. 26 Stock Futures:Aug. 26 26.08.2010 - 13:36 Stock futures point to a marginally higher open Thursday as investors remain cautious ahead of initial weekly jobless claims.
Dow Below 10,000 as Data Hangs Heavy Dow Below 10,000 as Data Hangs Heavy 25.08.2010 - 16:50 Stocks were falling Wednesday after July durable goods orders and new-home sales came in weaker than expected.
Stock Futures:Aug. 25 Stock Futures:Aug. 25 25.08.2010 - 13:40 Stock futures are pointing to a lower open ahead of July durable goods orders and the July new-home sales report.
Stock Futures Slip Ahead of Housing Data Stock Futures Slip Ahead of Housing Data 24.08.2010 - 13:48 U.S. stock futures are pointing to a weaker open Tuesday as investors await the latest read on the housing market.