U.S. STOCKS FALL AS APPLE, QUALCOMM SET SOUR TONE
U.S. stocks drop Thursday, pulled down by disappointment in the
technology sector over Apple's new tablet computer and Qualcomm's
sales outlet, and economic data showing smaller-than-expected
improvements.
OBAMA WON'T QUIT ON HEALTH, JOBS, BIPARTISANSHIP
President Barack Obama has a lot in common with his fellow countrymen
-- he's had a pretty rough year.
OBAMA STRESSES JOBS IN STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH
Speaking in a high-stakes policy address, President Barack Obama uses
his first State of the Union speech to call for a host of job creation
measures and a redoubled effort to finish health-care reform in the
midst of a newly challenging political environment for him and his
party.
WHAT'S IN OBAMA'S MIDDLE-CLASS PLAN FOR YOU?
President Obama's proposed initiatives aimed at bringing peace of mind
back to middle- and low-income earners won't do much to stimulate the
economy and in general don't help the unemployed but could represent a
tiny beacon for many. struggling Americans in this recessionary storm.
INITIAL JOBLESS CLAIMS REMAIN ELEVATED
First-time filings for state unemployment benefits remained elevated
in the latest week, according to data released Thursday, surprising
economists who had expected a sharp downturn.
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