Stocks tumble as April jobs data beat expectations
U S stock markets fell sharply on Friday as April payrolls energized rate hike fears. The Dow slid 123.92 points to 10117.34 while the S P 500 dropped 15.30 and the Nasdaq fell 19.78. Unemployment eased to 5.6 percent and March's payrolls were revised higher to 337,000, signaling stronger economic growth and potential Fed tightening.
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Mercer County Job Fair showcases dozens of employers
More than 30 employers and service organizations staffed booths at the Mercer Mall job fair to connect job seekers with opportunities. West Virginia Job Service and the Virginia Employment Commission co sponsored the event highlighting hiring by EchoStar and Lowe's. Participants praised the face to face interactions and information available to pursue positions and internships. For more information, contact David Hodges.
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Jobs added to recovering economy in April
The Labor Department reports 288000 new April jobs, unemployment dipping to 5.6 percent, marking eight straight payroll gains and 1.1 million jobs added since August. Factory employment rose 37000 after a 42 month slide, while wages rose 2.2 percent from last year. President Bush touted relief effects as Kerry urged continued job growth amid the long recovery.
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