America's worker shortage is far from being fixed

The worker shortage has been a hallmark of the pandemic economy. In February, US businesses had 11.3 million job openings to fill, slightly more than economists had predicted.

News: What you need to know about the markets     America's worker shortage is far from being fixed The worker shortage has been a hallmark of the pandemic economy. In February, US businesses had 11.3 million job openings to fill, slightly more than economists had predicted. Read more »   SPACs are no longer the 'it' investment Stocks may be making a comeback lately. Ditto for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. But one speculative corner of the market is still in the doldrums: SPACs. Read more »   Starbucks needs a better leadership plan than Howard Schultz On the morning of its annual meeting earlier this month, Starbucks made a surprising announcement. After a five-year break, the coffee chain's founder Howard Schultz will return as CEO in April, filling the position for the third time. Read more »   US oil sinks below $100 after Russia says it will 'drastically reduce' assault on Kyiv Oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday after Russia indicated it will dial back its assault in parts of Ukraine. Read more »   What Apple's surging stock says about the market One month ago, when Russia's war in Ukraine erupted, fearful investors yanked their money out of riskier bets and sought safer places to park their cash. Now, in the final days of a turbulent quarter, there are signs that confidence is returning. Read more »   Why high inflation can become a self-fulfilling prophecy Soaring prices are weighing on consumer sentiment, but Americans have not cut back on their spending -- at least not yet. Now, some economists worry that along with the tight labor market and rising wages, high inflation could become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Read more »

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Biggest Winners Nielsen Holdings PLC +20.31%   Epam Systems Inc +11.58%   Ford Motor Co +6.48%   Aptiv PLC +6.13% Biggest Losers Mosaic Co -5.18%   CF Industries Holdings Inc -5.08%   Archer-Daniels-Midland Co -4.88%   Deere & Co -4.55%

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