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Apple's Jobs says must think big on cash hoard

Apple Inc CEO Steve Jobs said his company has to think big and its $40 billion cash hoard offers flexibility, suggesting that he had no immediate plans to spend the money on a share buyback or dividend.

Fixed income a hot area in slow jobs recovery

A fixed-income trading boom fueled profits across Wall Street last year and is sparking hiring this year, recruiters say, as banks hope for a repeat performance in 2010.

Durable orders ex-transport slip, jobs data weak

Demand for a wide range of U.S. manufactured goods unexpectedly fell in January, while new applications for jobless benefits rose again last week, suggesting a step back in the economic recovery.

Durable goods orders slip, jobs data weak

New orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods excluding transportation unexpectedly fell in January, while the number of workers filing for jobless benefits rose last week, suggesting a loss of momentum in the pace of economic recovery.

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Confidence sags on jobs worry; housing shaky

U.S. consumer confidence sagged to a 10-month low on worries about jobs while the housing market remains under strain, data revealed on Tuesday, underscoring the fragility of the economy's recovery.

New senator helps Democrats advance jobs bill

A modest job-creation bill advanced in the Senate on Monday as the chamber's newest Republican bucked his party and sided with Democrats on a $15 billion package of tax cuts and highway spending.

Continental cuts 600 reservation agent jobs

Continental Airlines Inc is cutting 600 reservation agent jobs, effective April 11, as customers increasingly book flights online.

Schwarzenegger says Obama's stimulus created jobs

Arnold Schwarzenegger, California's Republican governor, defended Democratic President Barack Obama's stimulus plan on Sunday, saying 150,000 new jobs were created in his state thanks to the legislation.

Jobs, prices data flag hurdles for economy

The number of U.S. workers filing new applications for unemployment insurance unexpectedly surged last week, while producer prices increased sharply in January, raising potential hurdles for the economic recovery.

Wall Street set to open lower after jobs, inflation data

Wall Street was poised to open lower on Thursday as an increase in jobless claims and a stronger-than-expected inflation growth added concerns after a weak outlook from retail giant Wal-Mart.

Humana cutting workforce by 1,400 jobs in 2010

Health insurer Humana Inc is reducing its workforce by about 1,400 jobs, or 5 percent, during 2010 to align the size of the company with its lower membership.

Ford to cut shift, 900 jobs at Michigan plant

Ford Motor Co on said on Tuesday it will eliminate the second shift at a Michigan assembly plant that builds the Ford Mustang and the Mazda 6 sedan, cutting about 900 jobs at the facility.

Einstein biographer to write Steve Job's biography

Apple CEO Steve Jobs is reported to be sealing a deal to launch the first authorized biography of his life.

VW, labor extend jobs pact for German plants: union

German engineering sector union IG Metall has agreed with Volkswagen to extend job guarantees at the carmaker's western German plants by three years until 2014, the union said on Tuesday.

L.A. budget crisis threatens jobs, credit rating

Los Angeles, the second-largest city in the United States, is confronting a mounting budget deficit that threatens to force thousands of job cuts, deplete its fiscal reserve and further damage its credit rating.

Obama: recovery not complete until jobs restored

President Barack Obama on Thursday warned the country's recovery would not be complete until more citizens find work and the United States borrows less money from other countries.

U.S. Senate unveils long-awaited jobs bill

Lawmakers in the Senate unveiled a long-awaited bipartisan jobs bill on Thursday that relies on business tax breaks and construction projects to bring down the unemployment rate.

Wall Street to open higher on Greece deal, jobs data

Wall Street was set to open higher on Thursday as key euro zone officials struck a deal to help Greece with its debt crisis, and U.S. data showed claims for first-time jobless benefits fell more than expected last week.

Stock futures rise on Greece deal as jobs data in focus

Stock index futures rose on Thursday as key euro zone officials struck a deal to help Greece with its debt crisis, while investors awaited data on the health of the labor market.

Stock futures up with Greece, jobs data in focus

Stock index futures rose on Thursday with the spotlight on a European summit that could set the blueprint for aid to debt-laden Greece, while investors awaited data on the health of the labor market.

Obama, Republicans find common ground on jobs

President Barack Obama found common ground with Republicans on Tuesday over his top priorities of job creation and deficit reduction but drew a rebuke on healthcare reform.

Obama seeks common ground on deficit, jobs

President Barack Obama sought common ground with Republicans on Tuesday over his top priorities of job creation and deficit reduction, winning hints of support in both areas but a rebuke on healthcare reform.

Obama courts Republican support on jobs, deficit

President Barack Obama sought common ground with Republicans on Tuesday on his top policy priorities of job creation and deficit reduction, winning hints of support in both areas but a rebuke on healthcare reform.

Obama calls on congress leaders to unite in creating jobs

President Barack Obama convened a meeting of Top Republican and Democratic leaders on Tuesday in the White House and called on the two parties to focus on creating jobs and cooperating on battled economy.

Obama hopes to see jobs package in coming weeks

President Barack Obama, reaching out to lawmakers in both U.S. political parties, said on Tuesday he hoped Congress would soon deliver a package of measures to boost U.S. employment and economic growth.