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US job openings fall as demand for workers weakens

Admin - September 4, 2024

WASHINGTON -- America's employers posted fewer job openings in July than they had the previous month, a sign that hiring could further cool in...

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Cisco cuts thousands of jobs, 7% of workforce, as it shifts focus to AI, cybersecurity

Admin - August 14, 2024

Cisco Systems is planning to lay off 7% of its employees, its second round of job cuts this year, as the company shifts its...

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Chipmaker Intel to cut 15,000 jobs as tries to revive its business and compete with rivals

Admin - August 1, 2024

Chipmaker Intel says it is cutting 15% of its huge workforce — about 15,000 jobs — as it tries to turn its business around...

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U.S. employers likely added 175,000 jobs in July as labor market cools gradually

Admin - August 1, 2024

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. job market isn’t sizzling hot anymore. Companies aren’t hiring the way they were a year or two ago. But they...

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Massachusetts businesses with at least 24 employees must disclose salary range for new jobs

Admin - July 31, 2024

BOSTON -- Massachusetts businesses with more than 25 employees must disclose salary ranges when posting jobs, under a new bill signed into law Wednesday...

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U.S. job openings fall slightly to 8.2 million as high interest rates slowly cool a hot labor market

Admin - July 30, 2024

WASHINGTON -- U.S. job openings fell slightly last month, a sign that the American labor market continues to cool in the face of high...

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This week: Federal Reserve meeting, Boeing earnings, Labor Department issues July jobs report

Admin - July 26, 2024

FED MEETSOn Wednesday, the Federal Reserve wraps ups its two-day policy meeting.Few expect the U.S. central bank to lower interest rates this time around,...

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Is the US job market beginning to weaken? Friday’s employment report may provide hints

Admin - June 6, 2024

WASHINGTON -- Tentative signs have emerged that the U.S. economy is cooling in a way that would be welcomed by the Federal Reserve's inflation...

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US employers added a robust 272,000 jobs in May, a sign of sustained economic health

Admin - June 6, 2024

WASHINGTON -- America’s employers added a vigorous 272,000 jobs in May, accelerating from April and a sign that companies are still confident enough in...

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US job openings fall to 8.1 million, lowest since 2021

Admin - June 4, 2024

WASHINGTON -- U.S. job openings fell in April to the lowest level since 2021. But they remained at historically strong levels despite high interest...

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This week: Job openings, services sector update, monthly employment tally

Admin - May 31, 2024

A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:Now hiringThe government on Tuesday reports the number of U.S....

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