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| 4/6/2016

U.S. hiring reaches 9-year high; job openings slip

U.S. hiring jumped to a nine-year high in February, a sign of robust business demand for new workers, while the number of open positions slipped. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that 5.4 million people found jobs, a 5.8 percent jump from January and the most since November 2006. [Source: AP]

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» Growth at US services firms rebounds in March
» ISM non-manufacturing index hits 54.5 in March, vs. 54 estimate
» Democrats are much more confident in the economy than Republicans

Ted Cruz, Bernie Sanders get big wins in Wisconsin primaries

Election 2016

Both parties’ presidential front-runners lost the Wisconsin primary Tuesday as GOP Sen. Ted Cruz beat Donald Trump and Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders bested Hillary Clinton, virtually assuring heated battles all the way to the final primaries in June. Full story from Reuters is here. Also see more at the Wall Street Journal.

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» Wisconsin primary: 5 takeaways
» Cheesed-off Wisconsinites dump Donald Trump
» Your turn: At this point in the GOP presidential primiary, do you think Kasich should pull out? (poll)

Could free streaming ultimately cost consumers?

That “all you can stream” offer from your Internet service provider sounds like a bargain, but it could have a hidden cost. The ultimate result could be a digital marketplace with fewer options for consumers, according to new research from University of Florida professors. [Source: UF News]

The biggest public employers in every state

Forbes has compiled a state-by-state list of the top companies with the largest number of employees globally. While the list features some of the world’s biggest brands like Nike,Coca-Cola, and Starbucks, it was dominated by lesser-known regional players. The Florida company that employs the most people is Jabil Circuit Co., a global manufacturing services company with a reputation for mitigating supply chain disruptions in the face of natural disasters. Jabil has 161,000 employees (8/31/2015). [Source: Forbes]

New space push means more science experimentation

Researchers say a growing private commercial space industry could boost scientific research as more launches increase the ability to experiment in microgravity environments. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]

ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:

› Workers' comp fight could have high stakes
Nearly 13 years after lawmakers overhauled the state's workers' compensation insurance system, the Florida Supreme Court will hear a legal challenge that could have major implications for businesses, insurers and injured workers.

› About 400 First Coast businesses support proposed HRO measure in Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Coalition of Equality now has about 400 local businesses agreeing to support the approval of the city’s proposed human rights ordinance that would provide anti-discriminatory protection for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents.

› Disney's Tom Staggs steps down in surprise move
Disney's chief operating officer, Tom Staggs, is to step down in May, leaving the company without an heir apparent for chief executive Bob Iger. Mr Iger was set retire in 2018, but may prolong his tenure now that his second-in-command has left.

› Video game skills translate to save lives
Interventional radiologist Dr. Robert Kennedy, 43, grew up in the 1980s when video games were popular, and he now uses those skills — utilizing real time imaging — for exciting new types of surgery.

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