Year: 2012

Zacks.com – Employment Trifecta?

After the better than expected ADP and unemployment claims reports, the BLS delivered a better than expected gain of 171,000 jobs in October versus expectations of roughly 123,000.gb August and September jobs were both revised higher adding roughly 84,000 between the two. Even with this seemingly positive data, the unemployment…
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Are Unemployment Benefits Excessive?

Jobless claims came in at 369,000, just below expectations of 371,000. This week’s reading was a welcome reduction after last week’s surprise jump. If you look at the average of new claims filed, the pace of firings has been little changed. This seems to indicate that employers are keeping things…
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How I Trade Earnings with Zacks

If you know what information to look for, how to utilize that information and understand the risks involved, then you can profit from earnings like the pro traders on the floor.  The playing field is beyond leveled. Let me explain. Trading on the Exchange It was 1997, at the time…
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