Dovish Fed, 'Goldilocks' jobs report helps S&P 500 notch back-to-back weekly gains
https://seekingalpha.com/news/4099986-dovish-fed-goldilocks-jobs-report-helps-sp-500-notch-back-to-back-weekly-gains?utm_source=feed_news_all&utm_medium=referral&feed_item_type=news
May 03, 2024 - The S&P 500 (SP500) on Friday climbed 0.55% for the week to end at 5,127.79 points, posting gains in three out of five sessions. Read more here.
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Jobs Data, Apple Earnings Contribute To Extended Rally On Wall Street
https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3444884
May 03, 2024 - Following the rally seen over the course of Thursday's session, stocks showed another strong move to the upside during trading on Friday. The major averages all moved sharply higher, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq leading the charge.
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U.S. Stocks Likely To Extend Rally On Jobs Data, Apple Earnings
https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3444819
May 03, 2024 - Following the rally seen over the course of the previous session, stocks are likely to show another strong move to the upside in early trading on Friday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a sharply higher open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by 1.2 percent.
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Ramstad: In a tight labor market, job fairs have changed to find people on the margins
https://www.startribune.com/ramstad-in-a-tight-labor-market-job-fairs-have-changed-to-find-people-on-the-margins/600363709/
May 04, 2024 - Organizers are trying to help people who have been on the margins of the labor market, as demand for workers remains high.
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Here's why entry-level jobs feel impossible to get
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/07/heres-why-entry-level-jobs-feel-impossible-to-get.html
May 07, 2024 - Employers are now prioritizing skills and experience over degrees and credentials, according to Julia Pollak, chief economist at ZipRecruiter.
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New grads may have a harder time landing their dream job, despite a strong labor market — here's why
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/09/college-hiring-outlook-job-growth-cools-for-new-grads.html
May 09, 2024 - Although the overall outlook is positive, some employers are cutting back on new college graduate hires, and salaries are likely to fall short of expectations.
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How new grads can land a job after college, even as employers cut back on class of 2024 hires
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/13/heres-how-to-land-a-job-as-a-new-college-grad.html
May 13, 2024 - Those armed with a newly minted diploma are entering a job market that looks a little less promising than it did a year ago.
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Bloomington manufacturer to receive up to $120M in federal funds to upgrade, create jobs
https://www.startribune.com/polar-semiconductor-chips-biden-administration-federal-domestic-manufacturing/600365488/
May 13, 2024 - Polar Semiconductor is planning an expansion and upgrade to its facility that will create more than 160 jobs.
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Bayer cut 1500 jobs in Q1
https://seekingalpha.com/news/4106012-bayer-cut-1500-jobs-q1?source=feed_sector_healthcare
May 14, 2024 - Bayer slashes 1500 positions in Q1, moatly in management, as part of its cost-cutting measures. Read more here.
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UK Pay Growth Tops Expectations
https://www.rttnews.com/3447565/uk-pay-growth-tops-expectations.aspx?type=alleco
May 14, 2024 - Average earnings in the U.K. grew better than expected in March and the jobless rate rose slightly, while the fall in employment was less than expected and vacancies continued to decline, giving more evidence of a cooling labor market to Bank of England that is preparing to lower interest rates soon.
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