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CORRECT: U.S. economy adds 242,000 jobs in February

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- The U.S. generated 242,000 new jobs in February, snapping back after a modest slowdown in hiring in the first month of 2016. Economists polled by MarketWatch had forecast the addition of 198,000 nonfarm jobs. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.9%. Employment gains for January and December, meanwhile, were revised upward by a combined 30,000, the Labor Department said Friday. The government said 172,000 new jobs were created in January instead of the previously reported 151,000. Читать дальше...

The Brazilian real jumped to a six-month high against the dollar Friday after Brazilian authorities said they had detained former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The dollar sunk to 3.68 real, compared with 3.80 real late Thursday in New York. Authorities say they have evidence that da Silva profited from a bid-rigging and bribery ring involving state-owned oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA, The Wall Street Journal reported. No formal charges have been filed against da Silva.

SunEdison's shares soar 15% after dispute with Latin America Power is settled

SunEdison Inc.'s stock shot up 15% in active premarket trade Friday, after the renewable energy company and TerraForm Power Inc. announced a settlement, in which the actions filed by shareholders of Latin American Power Holding against the companies will be dismissed without prejudice. The deal resolves all disputes regarding the termination of SunEdison's acquisition of Latin America Power. As part of the deal, SunEdison will pay $28.5 million, while TerraForm has no payment obligation. TerraForm's... Читать дальше...

Staples Inc. on Friday posted quarterly results that fell short of expectations set by Wall Street analysts. The office supplies retailer in the fourth quarter swung to a profit of $86 million, or 13 cents. A year ago, Staples lost $260 million, or 41 cents a share. Adjusted earnings for the most recent period were 26 cents a share. Sales fell 6.9% to $5.23 billion from $5.66 billion a year earlier. Analysts polled by FactSet had expected adjusted earnings of 28 cents a share, on sales of $5.4 billion. Читать дальше...

Closeout retailer Big Lots Inc. on Friday reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $94.5 million, up from its year-ago result of $94.4 million. Adjusted income from continuing operations came in at $2 per share, above the $1.98 expected by analysts polled by FactSet. Quarterly revenue fell to $1.58 billion, down from $1.59 billion and below forecasts for $1.60 billion. Big Lots also announced a $250 million stock buyback program and an 11% increase in its quarterly cash dividend. Shares were inactive in premarket action. Читать дальше...

Line Corp. is hoping to achieve a dual-listing in New York and Tokyo before the summer, said an International Financing Review report on Friday citing unnamed sources familiar with the deal. Line runs a messaging app and is owned by South Korean Internet company Naver Corp. The initial public offering, which could raise between $2 billion and $3 billion, is likely to be a dual-listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and on either the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq, IFR's sources said.

It has been the American way for more than 100 years. After eating out in a restaurant, diners tack an extra percentage onto the bill—typically 15% or more—for the waiter or waitress.

Wall Street looks set for a small rise at the open, as investors brace for nonfarm payrolls and the market heads for its third straight weekly gain.

Wall Street looks set for a small rise at the open, as investors brace for nonfarm payrolls and the market heads for its third straight weekly gain.

Internet shopping is cutting into sales, but these companies are boosting revenue and profit margins, says Phil van Doorn.

Internet shopping is cutting into sales, but these companies are boosting revenue and profit margins, says Phil van Doorn.

Internet shopping is cutting into sales, but these companies are boosting revenue and profit margins, says Phil van Doorn.

Internet shopping is cutting into sales, but these companies are boosting revenue and profit margins, says Phil van Doorn.

European investors are moving with caution before the release of key monthly U.S. jobs data, but regional equities are still looking at a third consecutive weekly advance.

Chuck Jaffe interviews a stock market historian who sees parallels today to the U.S. market in 1929.

Chuck Jaffe interviews a stock market historian who sees parallels today to the U.S. market in 1929.

Chuck Jaffe interviews a stock market historian who sees parallels today to the U.S. market in 1929.

Chuck Jaffe interviews a stock market historian who sees parallels today to the U.S. market in 1929.

The U.S. stock market’s rally since early February has not boosted bullishness among market timers, writes Mark Hulbert.

The U.S. stock market’s rally since early February has not boosted bullishness among market timers, writes Mark Hulbert.

The U.S. stock market’s rally since early February has not boosted bullishness among market timers, writes Mark Hulbert.

One woman fears her in-laws will leave behind a financial mess.

One woman fears her in-laws will leave behind a financial mess.