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Unemployment spikes again

Tanya Adams, a soft-spoken 48-year-old single mother of three, has been seeking seasonal work for three months. She's been spending her days in front of a computer at Goodwill’s PA CareerLink affiliate on Pittsburgh's South Side.

Jobless claims reach 16-year high nationwide

It’s been 16 years since this many Americans, 542,000 to be exact, filed to start unemployment benefits in one week, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

> Pennsylvania unemployment up 1.1 percent in October


Navigating Tough Times: Biz Schools

From crash courses in financial esoterica to shifting strategies to land jobs for graduates, the economic downturn has taken center stage within Pittsburgh’s business schools and programs. It's part of the Pittsburgh Business Times' special coverage Navigating Tough Times. Click here for the story.

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Heinz 2Q earnings up 22 percent

Heinz announced Friday that sales of ketchup, a company staple, helped bolster revenue. The Pittsburgh-based company also benefited from currency hedging.

BNY Mellon to lay off 1,800

CEO Robert P. Kelly said the cuts were necessary to reduce expenses "given the current weakness in the global economy." BNY Mellon remains the Pittsburgh area's third-largest bank in terms of deposits.

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