Retailers report positive March sales

Retailers from discounter Target to department-store chain Macy's reported better-than-expected sales in March in the latest sign that Americans are feeling better about the economy.

US unemployment claims hit 4-year low of 357K

The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits fell to a four-year low last week, suggesting employers kept hiring in March at a healthy pace.

Gary Sinise cancels appearances after car accident

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US unemployment claims hit 4-year low of 357K

The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits fell to a four-year low last week, suggesting employers kept hiring in March at a healthy pace.

Retailers report positive March sales

Retailers from discounter Target to department-store chain Macy's reported better-than-expected sales in March in the latest sign that Americans are feeling better about the economy.

Retailers report positive March sales

Retailers from discounter Target to department-store chain Macy's reported better-than-expected sales in March in the latest sign that Americans are feeling better about the economy.

Jobless claims fall to lowest since 2008

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans lining up for new jobless benefits dropped to the lowest level in nearly four years last week, according to a government report that showed ongoing healing in the labor market. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 357,000, the lowest level since April 2008, the Labor Department said on Thursday. New claims have fallen sharply in recent months, boosting expectations the end of a long cycle of heavy layoffs will lead to more hiring. ...

Greece extends bond swap deadline again for holdouts

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece extended a deadline for a second time on Thursday for remaining bondholders to accept a debt swap, giving Athens a little more breathing space to formulate a response to investors who have refused to sign up for the landmark deal. Athens must in any case make a decision soon, in coordination with its EU and IMF backers, because a 450 million euro bond expires on May 15, finance ministry and banking officials said. ...

US stocks drift lower on European debt worries

Stocks slipped early Thursday on renewed fears over the European debt crisis.

Wall Street flat as euro-zone concerns weigh

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks were little changed on Thursday despite data showing ongoing improvement in the labor market, as a rise in Spanish bond yields renewed concerns about the euro zone's financial health. The number of Americans submitting claims for new jobless benefits fell to the lowest in nearly four years last week, according to government data, as a separate report showed the number of planned layoffs at U.S. firms fell to its lowest level in 10 months. ...