Markets rise slightly ahead of jobs report

Research In Motion may give stocks a lift
Research In Motion shares rise after hours on strong guidance. The Dow slips 49 points as traders cash in profits from Tuesday's big rally. The...

Jobless claims ease for 3rd straight week
The number of out-of-work Americans who signed up for jobless benefits fell for the third week in a row, matching economists' expectations.

Jobless claims ease for 2nd straight week
The number of out-of-work Americans who signed up for jobless benefits fell last week for the second week in a row, coming in below economists'...

Now Greenspan doesn't like bailouts?
The former Fed chief's criticism of the rescues of Bear Stearns, Freddie and Fannie is infuriating because he created the mess that led to them.

Jobless claims slip from 6-year high
The number of out of work Americans who signed up for jobless benefits fell slightly last week from a six-year high.