Stocks end at historic highs, spurred by upbeat jobs data

Stocks closed out the week with a bang, with the Dow briefly topping 15,000 for the first time, as Wall Street cheered a...

Employment data will cap off busy week on Wall Street

The Federal Reserve is expected to repeat its dovish message in the coming week, providing a potential safety net for markets facing a...

The prehistoric Stonehenge, in Wiltshire, England, is best known for the remains of a circle of standing stones.
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Avon culling: Company plans to slash more than 400 jobs

Avon Products Inc said on Monday it will slash more than 400 jobs and exit the Irish market, the latest moves in the new chief...

Stocks dip; worst week of year for S&P, Nasdaq

Stocks closed well off their lows Friday, but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq still logged their worst one-week declines this year, pressured by...

Jobless claims fall, but missing data due to storm 

WASHINGTON - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, a sign the labor market's slow recovery...

Jobless claims drop to lowest level since 2008

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped to a 4-1/2 year low last week, suggesting that hiring may be picking up...

Job openings edge lower, hiring rate accelerates

The number of job openings fell slightly in August, a troubling sign for a labor market that is recovering at a painfully slow pace. Job...

Cummins plans to cut 1,500 jobs by year-end

Indiana-based engine maker Cummins Inc. said Tuesday it plans to cut as many as 1,500 jobs by the end of the year.   Cummins CEO Tom...