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Job openings rise and more workers quit in sign of improving U.S. labor market
U.S. job openings rose slightly in October and the number of workers quitting one job for another rose to the highest level in five months, suggesting the labor market has improved after a soft ...MarketWatch - 1d -
ADP jobs report says 146,000 workers hired in November. U.S. jobs market in stable condition.
U.S. businesses created a solid 146,000 new jobs in November, paycheck company ADP said, in another sign the labor market has stabilized after big cooldown over the summer.MarketWatch - 4h -
‘I’m trying not to go bankrupt’: My husband of 24 years asked for a divorce. He wants my cell-phone records. Should I report him for tax fraud?
“I would like to keep the house because my grown children and grandchildren reside there.”MarketWatch - 3h -
My friend declared bankruptcy. Can creditors still go after him for child support, back taxes and student debt?
“Most of those old debts are credit-card debts.”MarketWatch - 1d -
‘I don’t want the government involved in my affairs’: My husband lists me as his beneficiary. We don’t have children. Do we need a will?
“My concern is that there would be some involvement by the state that would cost me.”MarketWatch - 1d -
Here’s how investors will be affected by BlackRock’s $12 billion purchase of private-credit provider HPS
In a widely anticipated announcement, BlackRock said it had reached an agreement to buy HPS Investment Partners for $12 billion in stock.MarketWatch - 1d -
American families will be big losers if the world ditches the dollar. Here’s what’s at stake.
Pay now or pay later: U.S. must defend its allies or the dollar could lose the reserve currency status that American consumers enjoy.MarketWatch - 21h -
Job openings bounced in October on need for IT workers
The number of job openings and people quitting their jobs ticked upward in October while layoffs edged down, signaling a modest improvement in hiring conditions amid a broader tightening in the ...The Hill - 1d -
Job openings jumped and hiring slumped in October, key labor report for the Fed shows
Job openings totaled 7.74 million on the month, up 372,000 from September.CNBC - 1d -
Job openings jumped and hiring slumped in October, key labor report for the Fed shows
Available jobs rose in October while hiring fell during a month in which payrolls growth hit their lowest level in nearly four years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday.NBC News - 1d -
Job Openings Rebound, Though Hiring Slows
The number of job openings rose last month from a recent low, but the labor market still presents a mixed picture as vacancies were filled at a slower pace.Inc. - 4h -
U.S. looks to end subminimum wage for workers with disabilities
A Biden administration proposal would phase out a program that lets employers pay some workers less than $7.25 an hour.CBS News - 22h -
US proposes to end subminimum wage for disabled workers
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Tuesday that it has plans to phase out certificates that allow employers to give disabled workers subminimum wages. Under the current rule, certain employers ...The Hill - 19h -
Treasury yields slip after ISM’s services reading drops for November
U.S. government debt rallied on Wednesday, sending yields lower, after the Institute for Supply Management’s survey of service companies for November reflected anxiety over incoming-President ...MarketWatch - 1h -
Meloni says Italy aims to protect jobs after CEO of Fiat owner Stellantis quits
Company is at loggerheads with Italian government, which claims it has not invested enough in the country. Business live – latest updates The Italian prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has said ...The Guardian - 1d -
China’s share of global electric car market rises to 76%
Market share increases after strong demand within country offsets risks from western tariffs on Chinese-made EVs. Business live – latest updates China’s share of the global electric vehicle ...The Guardian - 1d -
U.S. factory sector outlook still looks soft despite rise in October
Orders for manufactured goods posted the first increase after two straight monthly declines.MarketWatch - 1h -
College football coaching carousel 2024: Ranking every FBS vacancy after three new Power Four jobs open
Three new Power Four jobs opened after the regular season endedCBS Sports - 1d -
U.S. 10-year Treasury yield is little changed as investors look to key labor data this week
Investors awaited economic data, expected to be published through the week, including labor and manufacturing insights.CNBC - 1d -
A landmark climate change case opens at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas
The top United Nations court has taken up the largest case in its history, hearing the plight of several small island nations helpless in combating the devastating impact of climate changeABC News - 1d -
Treasury yields finish mostly higher ahead of no-confidence vote in France
Investors sold off long- and intermediate-term U.S. government debt on Tuesday, pushing corresponding yields to slightly higher closing levels ahead of a vote in France that could topple that ...MarketWatch - 22h -
Asian chip stocks mostly rise, shrugging off new U.S. semiconductor export curbs on China
Shares of major Asian chip stocks mostly rose on Tuesday, shrugging off the U.S. announcing new emiconductor export controls on China.CNBC - 1d -
U.S. Sending $725 Million in Arms to Ukraine, Including More Land Mines
The package, the largest since April, comes amid deep concerns in Ukraine that the Trump administration may cut off aid. The president-elect has vowed to end the war quickly, but has not said how.The New York Times - 1d -
GM sounds a warning on troubled China market, becoming latest carmaker to do so
GM’s 50-50 joint venture with SAIC Motor Corp. faces ‘market challenges and competitive conditions.’MarketWatch - 5h -
Trump's surprising Labor pick
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump Labor pick stirs business concerns Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.), ...The Hill - 1d -
It’s Time to Put Everyone on a Performance Improvement Plan
Why does this valuable tool have such a bad reputation? It can be a great way to make your employees’ lives and work better–if approached correctly.Inc. - 1d -
Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies quits
Andrew RT Davies resigns for second time after months of pressure and a narrow confidence vote win.BBC News - 1d -
Activist shareholder intensifies campaign for Rio to quit London
Palliser Capital says dual structure has been an ‘unmitigated failure’ that cost shareholders $50bn of valueFinancial Times - 13h -
Justin Welby to miss Christmas services before quitting
The leader of the Church of England announced in November that he would resign over the Church's handling of an abuse scandal.BBC News - 3h -
Business school teaching case study: Can transparency improve pay equality?
UK employers must report gender disparity in wages but critics say the obligation provides little accountabilityFinancial Times - 1d -
5 Things to Change Now to Improve Customer Retention in 2025
Customer success is more than just a team.Inc. - 6h -
A modest proposal for Elon and Vivek: Improve what's already efficient
Government efficiency is not measured in how many jobs you cut or how many agencies you eliminate.The Hill - 6h -
The world’s best food markets
FT writers and editors choose their favourite places to stock up on great local produceFinancial Times - 13h -
Agricultural Giant Cargill to Lay Off Thousands of Workers
The company faces pressure on the beef industry and weak grain prices.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Striking Volkswagen Workers Numbered 'Nearly 100,000' on Monday
Employees staged warning strikes in protest against the German carmaker’s plans for potential factory closures and sweeping cuts to jobs and pay.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Mira Murati Quit OpenAI. She’s as Optimistic as Ever About AGI
At WIRED’s The Big Interview event, the ex-OpenAI CTO said she’s still in the midst of setting up her startup, but AGI is top of mind.Wired - 18h
