Business
Jobless claims jump, productivity soars
The number of newly laid off workers seeking unemployment benefits jumped unexpectedly last week, the government said Thursday, reversing three weeks of declines.
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3 commentsOil operations resume, but storms on the horizon
Even as thousands of workers returned to their posts in the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico after Hurricane Gustav's mild blow, other storms traveling across the Atlantic Ocean served as a reminder that the heart of hurricane season is here.1:54 p.m. |0 commentsProductivity up strongly while labor costs dip
Americans' productivity soared in the spring while labor costs declined, two welcome outcomes that should relieve concerns that inflation is getting out of hand.8:51 a.m. |0 commentsOil down on lower-than-expected U.S. gas supplies
Oil prices closed at their lowest level in five months Thursday as a lower-than-expected drop in U.S. gasoline supplies gave traders more reason to believe that a cooling economy is forcing Americans to drive less.3:13 p.m. |0 comments
Sept. 4, 2008
- FDA orders stronger warnings for 4 arthritis drugs0
- Stocks plummet after retail, unemployment data1
- Sony recalls laptops for possible overheating0
- Comcast appeals FCC Web traffic-blocking decision0
- BLM moves forward plans to develop oil shale in West0
- Late night fire causes $1 million in damage to University Mall1
Criminal probe of Crandall sought
6Utility's cutback plan could run afoul of state law
23Major automakers report drop in U.S. sales
0Slow growth plagues U.S. economy
0Social Security money is available via debit cards
0Bush proposes $1 billion in U.S. aid to Georgia
5A.F. general presses Pentagon for new tankers
0Airlines improve July's on-time performance
0Boeing walkout is put on hold
0S.L. refinery to pay $3 million in fines
1Park City Group merges with Pennsylvania firm
0EU's antitrust probe put on hold for now
0Oracle buys ClearApp, gains systems software
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Yesterday
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Wall Street declines on global economic worries
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Gas down, food up: still costly
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Fed: Slow growth, still-high prices hit economy
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Rocky Mountain Power to scale back services
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Sept. 2, 2008
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Whistle-blowers help recoup $9.3 billion
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Oil's retreat not enough to sustain stock rally
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Oil prices plunge as Gustav dissipates
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Great White offers $1 million to settle fatal fire suits
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Sept. 1, 2008
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Oil down sharply as Gustav seen weakening
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Weaker Gustav gives Wall Street only slight relief
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Former Microsoft exec is new Gates Foundation CEO
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Whistle-blowers help U.S. recoup $9.3 billion
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Aug. 31, 2008
Stocks
- BYU football: Can team avoid another 1-2 start?
- BYU O-line coach expects improvement this weekend
- Fans just happy to see games
- 'The right choice': Delegates give Palin a wild GOP welcome
- BYU, Utah Ute football: It's been awhile
- Bear breaks up marijuana operation
- Romney rallies Republicans
- WAC rewarded with big ESPN contract
- Motorcyclist killed in Salt Flats crash
- McCain team rallying GOP with sexism charges
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'The right choice': Delegates give Palin a wild GOP welcome 240
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Stunning Palin disclosures steal thunder 194
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LDS, Demos alike on abortion 139
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Utah Utes football: Bringing down the House 133
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The Republicans' party crashed by 'details' on Palin 117
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BYU football: It's not perfect, but Cougars open with win 107
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Palin introducing herself; GOP blasts questions 107
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Romney rallies Republicans 101
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BYU ranked 15 on AP, USA Today polls; Utah sits at 22, 23 98
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McCain's choice alters campaign 94
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