The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell to an 11-month low last week, pointing to a stable labor market.
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US online holiday sales rise nearly 9% on mobile shopping boom, report shows
Online spending rose nearly 9% during the 2024 holiday season, with shoppers mainly using their smartphones to buy products ranging from TVs to LEGO sets.
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American Airlines back in ‘Big 3’ carriers, brokerages predict strong 2025
American Airlines’ stock is poised for a strong 2025 as the carrier emerges from a challenging year.
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Consumers boosted 2024 U.S. new-car sales to five-year high
New-car sales in 2024 continued to rise from their pandemic lows, bolstered by replenished inventories and higher incentives.
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Wall St rises in first trading session of 2025; Tesla slides
Wall Street’s main indexes rose in the first trading session of 2025 as investors pinned their hopes on a fresh political landscape and more interest rate cuts.
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US holiday retail sales stronger than last year, Mastercard says
Holiday shoppers opened their wallets at the last minute in search of good deals on online platforms in a sign that household finances remain healthy.
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