Bull vs Bear Market Basics
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If you’re new to the stock market, you may not be familiar with the old adage, “bull vs bear market.” What exactly does it mean? Well, there are a couple of theories out there, but …

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Current Unemployment Rate in U.S. Tops 5 Percent

Submitted by Big Bear on April 4, 2008 – 8:55 pmNo Comment

The current unemployment rate in the U.S. has topped the 5% mark, according to the latest government statistics.  The Labor Department reported that nonfarm payrolls fell by 80,000 in March.  This is the largest decline in 5 years and puts the nation’s unemployment rate at 5.1%, which is the highest since September 2005.

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