Wall Street posts modest gains as shutdown begins and jobs data disappoints, but optimism around earnings and rate cuts keeps markets afloat.

Key Takeaways. Claim denials are rising due to data inaccuracies, staffing shortages, and outdated technology, with 41% of ...

The health care sector has accounted for nearly half of this year’s U.S. job growth. But economists say immigration crackdowns and Medicaid cuts could create a drag on the sector just as more workers ...