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Job Cuts in 2010 Tumble to Lowest Level in More Than a Decade

Filed under: Employees, Economic DataThe dismal jobs front got a bit more good news, following the release of a report showing the nation's employers last year cut the fewest number of workers in more than a decade. Further, the findings showed 2010 en...

Before the Bell: Stocks Edge Higher Ahead of December Jobs Data

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Stock futures on Wall Street were modestly higher ahead of a much-anticipated report on December employment, due at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. The Dow Jones industrial average was higher by 6 points to...

Before the Bell: Investors Cautious Ahead of Retail Sales Reports

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Stocks futures on Wall Street headed lower on Thursday in advance of fresh sales numbers from the nation's retailers and losses in foreign markets. Index futures...

Before the Bell: Investors Cautious Ahead of Employment Data

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After a mixed close Tuesday, stocks appeared headed for a lower opening this morning as investors await fresh data about the nation's job market. Stock index futures showed the three major U.S....

Before the Bell: Investors Pause After Monday’s Heady Gains in Stocks

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Stocks are poised to open mixed on Tuesday as investors digest yesterday's big gains...

Before the Bell: Investors Bullish as New Year Trading Gets Underway

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U.S. stock markets are poised for gains Monday, the first trading day...

IBM eliminates co-payments on employee health plans

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In an era in which employers increasingly are having to shift more health-care costs onto employees, IBM (NYSE: IBM) is taking the unprecedented tack of opting to pick up all expenses related...

Under new leadership, P&G begins to build a brighter future

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Buffett’s star shines brightest among world’s financial gurus, poll shows

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The housing bubble and subsequent "Great Recession" have tarnished the stars of a good many...

On an earnings roll, Netflix eyes streaming video market as new frontier

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You got to hand it to Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX). At...

Before the bell: Earnings enthusiasm shows signs of slipping

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Before the bell: Investors’ caution reigns amid earnings season

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