Unemployment hits five year low as payrolls rise in November
U S employers added 203000 jobs in November and the jobless rate fell to 7 percent the lowest since 2008. The Labor Department noted revisions for September and October and a rise in average earnings and hours worked. Dow Jones rose about 198 points to 16020.20.
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Bakers Grow Family Roofing Firm Into Southeast Leader
Prentiss and Frank Baker transformed Baker Roofing from a 17-employee venture in 1969 earning nearly $1 million to a Southeast network with 12 offices and about 1,250 workers. ENR lists revenue at $160 million and ranking as a top 3 roofing firm. leadership emphasizes delegation and growth through partnerships and expanded services.
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Sears spins off Lands End amid ongoing losses and divestment
Sears Holdings will spin off Lands End to focus resources on struggling operations. Lands End owns casual apparel and home goods sold online, by catalog, and in stores. Lands End posted 2012 sales of 1.59 billion, down from 1.73 billion in 2011. Nasdaq listing planned under LE symbol.
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Iowa credit unions lead nation in deposit and asset growth
Iowa federally insured credit unions posted a 9 percent gain in shares and deposits for the year ending Sept 30, outpacing national growth of 4.2 percent. Loans rose 12.1 percent, delinquency stayed at about 1 percent, and 78 percent reported positive net income, with Idaho and Massachusetts also highlighted in the same period.
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