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Job loss erased, but danger lurks
Job loss erased, but danger lurks
12:32pm:  Report wipes away earlier loss but shows private sector reductions that could prompt the Fed to cut rates again.  (more)
The green job boom
9:04am: Renewable energy supporters say the industry could create millions of new jobs, but economists are split. (more)
Jobs: Brace for more weakness
Oct 4: Economists say even if Friday's September jobs report doesn't show another drop in payrolls, the signals are there for soft labor markets going forward. (more)
Holiday retail: More chill than cheer
2:40pm: CNNMoney.com survey finds that lackluster merchandise, wary consumers could drag down critical year-end shopping season. (more)
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Holiday 2007: 4 red flags
Housing, credit market turbulence, product recalls and declining store traffic are threats that could trip retailers' sales and profits in the coming months and beyond. (more)
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The escape of the enablers
When Wall Street fails, it inevitably asks for a handout. Fortune's Allan Sloan says there must be a better way.  (more)
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Are Americans too lazy?
U.S. workers can't compete globally unless they work harder, writes Fortune's Geoff Colvin. (more)
Big ethanol shakeout coming
As the U.S. tries to free itself from Big Oil's grip, larger biofuel producers look to stake their claim in a growing business. (more)
Quizzes
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Find out whether you have the political savvy to scale the executive ranks. (more)
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100 Best Companies to Work For
100 Best Companies to Work ForGoogle is No. 1, shooting to the top in its first appearance on Fortune's list. Find out why, plus see detailed profiles for all the best places to work.  (more)
Unemployment rates by state
Rank all 50 states and see where yours fits in.  (more)
Your Job 2007
Is the job outlook brighter? Find out. (more)
Fed Focus
Find out what the Federal Reserve will do next, where interest rates are going and what it means to you. (more)
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Fortune's Best Companies to Work For
Fortune's Best Companies to Work ForGoogle tops Fortune's 2007 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. (more)video
China and your mortgage
China's huge pile of foreign investment reserves could tug at the strings of world finance that lead to your mortgage. (more)video
Economic Calendar
Date
Event
Oct 9 
 ICSC-UBS Store Sales (wk10/6 , 2007)
Oct 9 
 Redbook (wk10/6 , 2007)
Oct 9 
 FOMC Minutes (Sep , 2007)
Oct 10 
 MBA Purchase Applications (wk10/5 , 2007)
Oct 10 
 Wholesale Trade (Aug , 2007)
Oct 11 
 Import and Export Prices (Sep , 2007)
Oct 11 
 International Trade (Aug , 2007)
Oct 11 
 Jobless Claims (wk10/6 , 2007)
Oct 11 
 EIA Petroleum Status Report (wk10/5 , 2007)
Oct 11 
 Chain Store Sales (Sep , 2007)
7 economic indicators
 
Manufacturing (ISM)Slowing growth.November 1
Consumer ConfidenceNear 2-year low.Oct. 30
Leading IndicatorsDeclined in August.Oct. 18
Inflation (CPI)Running at 3.7%Oct. 17
Retail SalesConsumers cutting back.Oct. 12
Industrial ProductionTicked higher in August.Oct. 16
Job GrowthPayrolls drop for the first time in four years.Oct. 5
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