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10:41 AM EST, 12/06/2024 (MT Newswires) -- The US economy added more jobs than expected in November while the unemployment rate edged higher, according to government data released Friday. Total nonfarm payrolls climbed by 227,000 last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. The consensus was for a 220,000 increase, according to a survey compiled by Bloomberg. Gains for October...

The University of Michigan’s closely watched Consumer Sentiment Index surged to a seven-month high in December, reflecting improved current economic conditions while also signaling growing concerns over rising near-term inflation expectations. Notably, nearly 25% of respondents—the highest proportion since this data series began in 2012—stated that now is a good time to make purchases, anticipating further price increases ahead. “A...

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Arista Networks ( ANET ) , and it's important for retail traders to take note. This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in ANET often signals that someone has privileged information. Today, Benzinga's...