US jobless claims rise, labor market healing very slowly

WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits unexpectedly rose last week, suggesting the labor market is healing too slowly to make much of a dent in the unemployment rate.

U.S. stores hope for "Mega Monday" of brisk sales

(Reuters) - Shoppers found a mixed bag of bargains and so-so deals on Monday, as a day off for many Americans and warm, dry weather lured some out for what was likely to be the third busiest shopping day of the holiday season.