Business - Los Angeles Times - 2010-09-03 13:32:03.
Unemployment rises slightly in August to 9.6%
The nation lost 54,000 net positions last month, the U.S. reports. Once-growing manufacturers shed jobs last month, as did budget-strapped state governments and the Census Bureau.
The nation's jobless rate worsened slightly last month, edging up to 9.6% from 9.5% in July, the government said Friday in a report that had little for workers to cheer about this Labor Day weekend.
Business - Los Angeles Times - 2010-09-03 13:32:03.
Stocks extend September rally after jobs report
NEW YORK — Stocks are on pace to break a three-week losing streak after an encouraging employment report lifted hopes about the pace of economic growth.
Business - Herald Tribune.
U.S. Lost Jobs in August, but Fewer Than Expected
Private employers added 67,000 jobs, more than forecast, but governments shed jobs in August, the Labor Department reported, as the jobless rate rose to 9.6 percent.
Business - Herald Tribune.
Wall Street Gets a Lift From U.S. Jobs Report
The better-than-expected jobs report, however, was moderated somewhat by a report on the services sector.
Business - Herald Tribune.
Goldcorp Outbids Rival for Andean Resources
The Canadian gold miner said that it would buy its Australian rival for 3.4 billion dollars in cash and stock, beating an all-share offer from Eldorado Gold.
Business - Herald Tribune.
U.N. Agency Calls Meeting on Spike in Food Prices
The announcement by the Rome-based Food and Agriculture Organization followed Russia’s decision to extend its ban on wheat exports.
