| In weak economy, some work two jobs Even as nearly 15 million Americans are looking for just one job these days, around 6.5 million people, are working two jobs — or more — to make ends meet. United States - Economy - Employment - Job Search - Business and Economy pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |
Lennar Beats on Return to Profitability [at TheStreet.com] - Lennar gains, leading homebuilder stocks higher, as the builder reports a return to year-over-year profitability. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Sector Snap: Staffing companies rise on ISM report [AP] - Shares of staffing companies surged Tuesday after a report showed the U.S. service sector expanded in September for a ninth straight month. finance.yahoo.com |
Newsweek: Why these job numbers won't affect the election The latest unemployment report marks the final time this economic data point comes out before the November elections. But voters’ perceptions of the economy were likely determined months ago, and this latest number should have little effect on the outcome of the races. pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |
Movers roundup: Broadcom, Dreamworks Among the stock activity stories for Wednesday, Oct. 27, from the Associated Press: -- Shares of Broadcom Corp. got a big boost after the chip maker reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter results, thanks to higher sales of its wired and wireless communications technology. finance.yahoo.com |