US restaurants finally get labor relief with more workers seeking jobs
By Hilary Russ NEW YORK (Reuters) – More job seekers are filling out applications to sling Big Macs at McDonald’s,…
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Republic First Bancorp cuts jobs in preparation to exit mortgage business
(Reuters) – Republic First Bancorp said on Friday it cut jobs in its commercial lending unit as the lender prepares…
World food prices rise for first time in a year- FAO
ROME (Reuters) – The United Nations food agency’s world price index rose in April for the first time in a…
Australia to predict lower unemployment, higher wages in looming budget
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s government is set to cut its forecasts for inflation while also predicting lower unemployment for longer…
Flying high on obesity success, Novo’s appetite for deals grows
By Natalie Grover LONDON (Reuters) – Buoyed by the success of its diabetes and obesity drugs, Novo Nordisk is on…
Instant View: Canada gains 41,400 jobs in April, jobless rate holds at 5.0%
TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada’s economy gained a net 41,400 jobs in April, entirely in part-time work and ahead of analyst…
Instant View: US payrolls surged more than expected in April
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. employers boosted hiring in April while raising wages for workers, pointing to sustained labor market…
Johnson Controls beats estimates on strong demand, raises annual profit guidance
(Reuters) – Johnson Controls International posted quarterly earnings ahead of analysts’ expectations on Friday, underpinned by strong demand for heating…
Air France-KLM drops as operational challenges weigh on Q1 performance
By Federica Mileo (Reuters) – Air France-KLM on Friday reported a steeper than expected operating loss for the first quarter…
France’s financial prosecution office probing Thales – source
PARIS (Reuters) – France’s financial prosecution office is investigating arms maker Thales, a source close to the matter told Reuters,…