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Hiring jumps: The economy added 165,000 jobs last month

The U.S. job market improved last month, according to a report from the Labor Department Friday. Employers added more jobs than forecasters had expected and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%.

Nasdaq drops into correction territory — here’s what typically happens next

Nasdaq’s slide into correction territory puts its history of recoveries in focus. Here's what history shows.

US Bonds’ Election Rally Skids to Halt After Strong Jobs Data

The Treasury market pared a steep weekly advance after strong October employment data revived wagers on a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike next month.

Commuters and shoppers face disruption from tube driver strikes in run-up to Christmas

Stable Labor Market Keeps Fed on Track to Raise Rates Gradually

The Federal Reserve decided against raising interest rates at its meeting last week, but it is widely expected to move again in December to help tame inflation.

US job growth beats expectations in October; unemployment rate falls to 4.1%

US job growth exceeds expectations in October despite economic uncertainty

Canada’s unemployment rate edges up to six-month high in October

RenX completes mill assembly at Florida organics facility

Unique Global completes acquisition by AO Capital Partners

Gladstone Investment acquires majority stake in McFarlane Toys

S&P 500 futures pare gains after October non-farm payrolls data

U.S. adds 165,000 jobs in October, exceeding forecasts

Why is Terawulf stock surging today?

My portfolio returns went from hero to zero (actually I’d take zero)

One stock in my Asia fund made me look clever for months.

Vontobel Sees Cocoa Hitting $8,000 a Ton on El Niño Threat

Asset manager Vontobel is eyeing a 50% cocoa rally on the risk that a super El Niño could hit an already disease-weakened crop in West Africa.

DA Davidson raises Portillo’s stock price target on earnings beat

U.S. added 165,000 jobs in October, blowing past 65,000 estimate

The unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 4.1%. The strong showing surely puts a December rate hike in play, but next week's inflation numbers and the fate of the stock market could prove more important.

Traders Trim Canada Rate-Hike Bets as Unemployment Rises to 6.7%

Canada’s unemployment rate edged up to 6.7% in October as more people looked for work and employment fell slightly, pointing to ongoing softness in the labor market.

Why Democrats should use their new power to embrace Trump’s tariffs

Blaming tariffs on manufactured goods for the soaring price of gasoline is the wrong solution to the affordability crisis.

The government can lower grocery prices. It doesn’t have to run the stores

It’s a Costco card, with Washington as the buying club.

FGE NexantECA Sees Slim Chance of U.S.-Iran Deal

The chances of a U.S.-Iran deal are low and the next two months carry the greatest escalation risks that could derail the recovery of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, energy consultancy FGE NexantECA says after the U.S. midterm elections.

Global stocks plunge as fears over US AI slowdown spread to Asia and Europe

Investors have reacted to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry.

Cava hit 500 restaurants ahead of schedule. Its CFO explains how it plans double in size by 2032

Cava's CFO Tricia Tolivar on reaching the halfway mark to 1,000 restaurants early.

'The whole landscape changed': Gaming CEOs see new opportunities post-midterms

Midterm results opened new gambling opportunities in Texas and other states while raising scrutiny of prediction-market operators.

Where's the growth? Legacy automakers face a tougher 2027 as costs rise, market tightens

Automakers are warning about higher commodity, logistics and memory costs, while pricing power is becoming harder to extend to consumers.

Dynasties or Parity? How MLB, the NFL, and the NBA try to find competitive balance

MLB executive tells CNBC dynasties can be 'wonderful' for a league if spending rules are fair for all teams.

‘My life could be cut short’: I’m 55, married and have a brain tumor. Should I splash out on a $210,000 Porsche?

Coloplast down 4% as UBS sees limited upside after guidance cut

How do Americans feel about the midterm results? It depends on how much money they make.

Most Americans are “thrilled” or “happy” about the results of this year’s election. Some are especially so.