Joseph Lazzaro

Joseph Lazzaro, U.S. Editor, served as Managing Editor of New York-based financial news web sites WallStreetEurope.com/WallStreetItalia.com, 1999-2004, and as Economics/Markets Editor for AOL’s DailyFinance.com, 2008-2011.

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The Best News In A Year For US Job Seekers
March 08 2013 8:46 AM

The gain in 236,000 jobs was well above estimates and the unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent.
Dow 14,000: Is It Too Late To Buy US Stocks?
March 07 2013 4:58 PM

The Dow has raced to more than 14,000. Have you missed the party? Most certainly not, if you choose quality companies.
US Jobless Claims Downtrend - Fewer Pink Slips
March 07 2013 9:07 AM

The decline is good news for the U.S. economic expansion.
US 4Q GDP Improves But Still Weakest Since 2011
February 28 2013 8:58 AM

Although 4Q GDP was revised higher, the economy must grow at a much stronger rate to lower the U.S.' high unemployment rate.
Bengal Famine Of 1943 - A Man-Made Holocaust
February 22 2013 6:23 AM

At least 3 million people died from starvation and malnutrition during a famine in the Indian province of Bengal.
Dow Jones Industrial Average A Lock To Hit 17,000 In 2013? Not So Fast ...
February 15 2013 8:40 AM

The Dow has vectored toward 14,000, but investors in U.S. stocks would be wise to keep one eye on Washington and one on the price of oil.
US Jobless Claims Drop 27k To 341k, In Weather-Skewed Week
February 14 2013 8:50 AM

U.S. initial jobless claims fell 27,000 to 341,000 in the latest week, the U.S. Labor Department announced on Thursday.
US Government Posted $3B Surplus In January
February 12 2013 3:21 PM

The U.S. government posted a $3 billion surplus in January -- the first monthly surplus since 2008.
Vatican Shocker: Pope Benedict To Resign
February 11 2013 6:17 AM

Pope Benedict will step down on February 28, the first pope to do so since the Middle Ages, says a spokesman for the Vatican.
Considering That Dream House? 6 Tips For US Home Buyers
February 11 2013 5:57 AM

For many reasons, this is not “your father’s U.S. housing market,” hence buyers should consider these 6 tips before placing a home deposit.
Can You Find A House Buyer Quicker? 5 Tips For US Home Sellers
February 04 2013 5:30 AM

The U.S. housing market remains a challenging one, but there are several tactics sellers can deploy that should help sell their home quicker.
US Economy Added 157,000 Jobs In January, But Unemployment Rose To 7.9%
February 01 2013 8:50 AM

The U.S. economy added 157,000 jobs in January, the U.S. Labor Department announced Friday.