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New jobless claims drop; retail sales rise

New jobless claims drop; retail sales rise

The number of newly laid-off Americans filing jobless claims fell more than expected last week and retail sales grew in May for the first time in three months, fresh evidence that the worst of the recession may have past.

 

US retailers report May sales declines

AP - Many U.S. retailers are reporting sales declines in May as shoppers continue to shop cautiously.

 

Wal-Mart to add 22000 jobs at US namesake stores

Discounter Wal-Mart Stores Inc says it will add more than 22000 jobs in its US namesake stores in 2009.

 

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