http://www.mail.com/subjects/15244-service-sector-performance.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/15244-service-sector-performance.html http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2060874-survey-us-service-firms-grew-slowly-april.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A survey of U.S. service firms says the sector expanded at a slower pace in April than March, as companies reported less business activity and couldn't raise their prices. The Institute for Supply Management said Friday that its index of non-manufacturing activity fell to 53.1 in April from 54.4 in March. Any reading above 50 indicates e... Fri, 03 May 2013 14:49:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2060874-survey-us-service-firms-grew-slowly-april.html 2013-05-03T14:49:10Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2009914-employers-eager-foreign-worker-program.html WASHINGTON (AP) — As desperate as unemployed Americans are to find work, there are still some jobs that many would never consider applying for because they are seen as too dirty, too demanding or just plain unappealing. But employers that struggle to fill those jobs — washing dishes, cleaning hotels, caring for the elderly — could soon get help now that b... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:07:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2009914-employers-eager-foreign-worker-program.html 2013-04-10T14:07:45Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1995400-weak-economic-reports-send-stock-market-lower.html NEW YORK (AP) — Weak reports on hiring and service industries sent the stock market sharply lower Wednesday, giving the Dow Jones industrial average its worst day in more than a month. The Dow fell 111.66 points, or 0.8 percent, to 14,550.35, its worst decline since Feb. 25. The Standard & Poor's 500 index dropped 16.56 points, or 1.1 percent, to 1,553.69... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:36:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1995400-weak-economic-reports-send-stock-market-lower.html 2013-04-03T20:36:45Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1995338-us-service-firms-grow-slowly-hiring-weakens.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Two reports Wednesday showed that U.S. service companies grew more slowly in March and private employers pulled back on hiring. The declines suggest businesses may have grown more cautious last month after federal spending cuts took effect. The Institute for Supply Management said that its index of non-manufacturing activity fell to 54.4... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:04:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1995338-us-service-firms-grow-slowly-hiring-weakens.html 2013-04-03T18:04:36Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1992664-us-futures-mixed-ahead-service-sector-report.html NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock futures are mixed ahead of a report on the performance of the economy's service sector. Dow Jones industrial futures slipped 3 points to 14,581. S&P 500 futures gained 0.40 points to 1,564.80. Nasdaq futures were up 2 points to 2,814.75. Economists expect that U.S. service companies grew at a solid pace in March, reflecting resi... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:20:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1992664-us-futures-mixed-ahead-service-sector-report.html 2013-04-03T13:20:52Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1932712-us-service-firms-grows-fastest-pace-year.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. service companies grew in February at the fastest pace in a year, buoyed by higher sales, more new orders and solid job growth. The gain suggests higher taxes have yet to slow consumer spending on services. The Institute for Supply Management said Tuesday that its index of non-manufacturing activity rose to 56 in February from 55.2 ... Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:36:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1932712-us-service-firms-grows-fastest-pace-year.html 2013-03-05T21:36:10Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1870100-oil-gains-economic-news-pump-prices-rise.html NEW YORK (AP) — Gas pump prices rose again Tuesday, bringing the increase for the year to about a quarter a gallon. Oil gained slightly. Benchmark oil for March delivery rose 47 cents to finish at $96.64 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Crude dropped by $1.60 to finish at $96.17 a barrel on Monday, the biggest drop of the year so far. ... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1870100-oil-gains-economic-news-pump-prices-rise.html 2013-02-05T19:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1869810-us-service-firms-grew-slowly-january.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Growth at U.S. service companies slowed slightly in January behind weaker new orders and business activity. But hiring improved, a bright sign for the economy. The Institute for Supply Management said Tuesday that its index of non-manufacturing activity dipped to 55.2 in January. That's down from 55.7 in December, which was the highest l... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1869810-us-service-firms-grew-slowly-january.html 2013-02-05T15:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1869548-futures-higher-pointing-to-market-swing.html NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures rose Tuesday after the biggest sell-off this year, with strong economic data coming out of Europe and the U.S. service industry expected to show further expansion, though at a slower pace. There is also new data showing that U.S. home prices spiked in December at the fastest pace in more than six years. Dow Jones industrial f... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:09:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1869548-futures-higher-pointing-to-market-swing.html 2013-02-05T13:09:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1839562-ap-impact-recession-tech-kill-middle-class-jobs.html NEW YORK (AP) — Five years after the start of the Great Recession, the toll is terrifyingly clear: Millions of middle-class jobs have been lost in developed countries the world over. And the situation is even worse than it appears. Most of the jobs will never return, and millions more are likely to vanish as well, say experts who study the labor market. What's more, these jobs aren't just being... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1839562-ap-impact-recession-tech-kill-middle-class-jobs.html 2013-01-23T20:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1799622-us-service-firms-grow-10-months.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A gauge of U.S. service firms' activity expanded in December by the most in nearly a year, driven by a jump in new orders and hiring. The Institute for Supply Management said Friday that its index of non-manufacturing activity rose to 56.1 in December from 54.7 in November. That's the highest level since February and above the 12-month a... Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1799622-us-service-firms-grow-10-months.html 2013-01-04T15:24:00Z