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US Employers Add 165K Jobs, Rate Falls to 7.5 Percent
U.S. employers added 165,000 jobs in April, and hiring was much stronger in the previous two months than first thought. The gains trimmed the unemployment rate to a four-year low of 7.5 percent.
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Dynamics of Health Debate Change in Arkansas (AP Analysis)
For the past three years, they've been the three dirtiest words in Arkansas politics. But the Affordable Care Act may get an image rehabilitation in time for next year's election.
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Realtors: Arkansas Homes in March Up 7 Percent
The Arkansas Realtors Association says home sales in March rose 7 percent and the average price of those homes sold increased by 5 percent.
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Analysts and investors have mixed expectations about Wal-Mart's first-quarter earnings results, which the retailer will release Thursday before the market opens. read more >
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US Retail Sales Rise 0.1 Percent in April
Americans increased their spending in April at retail businesses, buying more cars and clothes after cutting purchases sharply in March. The rebound suggests consumers may help boost growth again in the April-June quarter. read more >
Banks Ask Fed to Watch Wal-Mart's Financial Services More Closely
Bloomberg reports that bankers have asked the Federal Reserve to increase its oversight of financial services offered by the world's largest retailer, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville. read more >
US Employers Add 165K Jobs, Rate Falls to 7.5 Percent
U.S. employers added 165,000 jobs in April, and hiring was much stronger in the previous two months than first thought. The gains trimmed the unemployment rate to a four-year low of 7.5 percent. read more >
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US Jobless Claims Fall to 5-Year Low of 324K
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to seasonally adjusted 324,000, the lowest since January 2008. The drop points to fewer layoffs and possibly more hiring. read more >
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