zacks.com · 2 jul

BLS Jobs Report: +57K, Half Expectations

This is the fourth-straight month of job growth from the BLS, which we haven't seen since the spring of 2025.

zacks.com · 2 jul

Here's Why Investors Should Hold ADP Stock in Their Portfolios Now

ADP's AI gains, margin expansion, dividends and liquidity support its outlook, even as PEO margin pressure, soft volumes and competition pose risks.

zacks.com · 2 jul

Jobless Claims Decreased Less Than Expected

Ending the trading week early with Friday's observance of Independence Day, we cram together the last two “Jobs Week” data points: Weekly Jobless Claims and monthly non-farm employment. Pre-market indexes advanced further into the green immediately following these releases: the Dow is +300 points, the S&P 500 +35 and the Nasdaq +240 points.

zacks.com · 2 jul

Consumer Confidence Improves but Economic Woes Continue: 4 Safe Picks

Consumer confidence improved as oil prices eased after a U.S.-Iran truce, but inflation, labor worries, and rate-hike expectations keep WLY, TSN, ARKO, and NYT in focus as defensive picks.

fool.com · 1 jul

Market Indexes Start July With a Tale of Two Tech Stories

Meta surged 11% while semiconductor stocks tanked, sending mixed signals through the top market indexes.

zacks.com · 1 jul

Private Payrolls Increased Less Than Expected

Pre-market futures begin the first trading session of the second half of calendar 2026 in the red so far. Considering myriad stresses on the global marketplace over the first half of the year, with oil supply shocks from the closing of the Strait of Hormuz and tariff costs rebalancing global trade at the top of the list, markets are doing quite well.

zacks.com · 1 jul

ADP Dips Below +100K Jobs Gains 1st Time Since March

At +98K, ADP jobs growth is right in line with the trailing 4-month average.

youtube.com · 1 jul

ADP's Nela Richardson breaks down June's private payrolls

Nela Richardson, chief economist, joins 'Squawk Box' to break down June's private payrolls data, the challenges college graduates face entering the job market, and more.