15-Aug-2013 18:09

Fewest Americans since 2007 seek jobless benefits - Post-Bulletin :: http://www.postbulletin.com/business/fewest-americans-since-seek-jobless-benefits/article_fb8534ae-05a7-11e3-8bbd-001a4bcf6878.html

Jobless Claims in US Decline to Lowest Level Since 2007 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-15/jobless-claims-in-u-s-fall-to-lowest-level-in-almost-six-years.html

Foreclosure activity down 32% year over year - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/08/15/foreclosures-florida-california-judicial/2653807/

Cisco CEO: Layoffs needed for growth - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100964580

Apple a hedge fund target; Soros doubles stake - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/14/soros-einhorn-apple-herbalife/2657639/

Dow falls as much as 200 points as Wal-Mart warns - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2013/08/15/stocks-thursday/2658439/

Massachusetts unemployment rate rises to 7.2 percent in July, highest level ... - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/businessupdates/2013/08/15/massachusetts-unemployment-rate-rises-percent-july-highest-level-since-sept/VmZhJGJUvriPy7JDpuDlFJ/story.html

Average Rate on 30-Year US Mortgage Stays 4.4 Pct. - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/average-rate-30-year-us-mortgage-stays-44-19968421

A sour economic signal: Wal-Mart misses expectations, cuts outlook - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-walmart-kohls-earnings-20130815,0,4926828.story

Consumer Prices in US Increase, Supporting Fed Forecast - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-15/consumer-prices-in-u-s-increase-supporting-fed-forecast.html