ADP jobs report shows 233,000 gain in private sector hiring — much stronger than expected

ADP jobs report shows 233,000 gain in private-sector hiring — much stronger than expected

U.S. businesses 233,000 new jobs in October to mark the biggest gain in 14 months, paycheck company ADP said, suggesting the labor market is somewhat stronger than previously believed.

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Private job creation totaled a stunning 233,000 in October, far more than expected, ADP says

ADP said it was the best month for job creation since July 2023.

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Private job creation totaled a stunning 233,000 in October, far more than expected, ADP says

Private-job creation burst to its highest level in more than a year during October, despite a devastating storm season in the Southeast and major labor disruptions, ADP reported Wednesday.

UBS reports better than expected profits

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China reports better-than-expected retail sales and industrial production data

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McDonald’s is encouraged by signs of progress in the third quarter.

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Lonzo Ball expected to make return in Bulls preseason game after more than two missed seasons, per report

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The bank formerly known as NYCB reported another wider-than-expected quarterly loss and provided a downbeat outlook.

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Private forums show Canadian doctors struggle with euthanizing vulnerable patients

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