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Weekly US unemployment benefit claims drop to 330K
(Ty Wright / Bloomberg)
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell 15,000 last week, signaling fewer layoffs and steady job growth.
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How states fared on unemployment benefits claims
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell 15,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 330,000, a sign of fewer layoffs and that hiring will likely continue to be steady.
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Stocks end mixed as retailers give weaker outlook
(Richard Drew, File / Associated Press)
Investors got a sharp reminder Thursday that the economy still has some weak spots.
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