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Labor data sources not affiliated with the government have become invaluable this year. The White House recently announced that there will likely be no October Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report due to the government shutdown, and the previously reported blowout positive September data have been called into question. Largest private U.S. employers: Walmart: 1.6 million employees Amazon: 1.1 million employees UPS: 443,000 employees Target: 427,346 employees Home Depot: 418,000 employees Source: R ...

BANGKOK, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fabrinet (NYSE: FN), a leading provider of advanced optical packaging and precision optical, electro-mechanical and electronic manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers of complex products, today announced that its management will present in-person at the Barclays 23rd Annual Global Technology Conference in San Francisco, CA. The Fabrinet presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:55 p.m. PST (4:55 p.m. EST). A live webcast, as ...

Group 1: Employment Data - The ADP monthly jobs report indicates a decline of -32K private-sector payrolls for November, falling short of expectations for +40K and the previous month's revised figure of +47K, marking the fourth negative month in the last six [1][2] - The four-month trailing average of private-sector payrolls is currently at -4K, the first negative average since the early months of the Covid pandemic in 2020 [2] - Small businesses (fewer than 50 employees) accounted for all job losses, with a significant drop of -120K jobs, representing a post-Covid low [2][3] Group 2: Job Loss Breakdown - Job losses were concentrated in small businesses, with -46K jobs lost among companies with fewer than 20 employees and -74K among firms with 20-49 employees [3] - Sectors such as Manufacturing lost -18K jobs, while Information Services and Professional/Business Services saw declines of -20K and -26K jobs, respectively [4] Group 3: Wage Trends - Job Stayers experienced an average wage increase of +4.4%, while Job Changers saw a higher average increase of +6.3%, indicating a tightening labor market [5] Group 4: Import and Export Prices - Import and export prices remained unchanged in September, with imports at 0.0% and exports also unchanged, reflecting a lack of significant price movement [6][7] - Year-over-year, imports increased by +0.3%, while exports rose by +3.8%, the highest in nearly three years, suggesting challenges in absorbing tariffs within the economy [8] Group 5: Market Reaction - Following the release of the ADP jobs data, pre-market futures showed muted reactions, with larger indexes shifting from positive to negative territory, indicating a potential market response to the economic reports [9][10]

US industrial production barely rose in September, restrained by flat factory output that is consistent with sluggish manufacturing. https://t.co/f2JByym4kE ...

Core Insights - The U.S. private sector experienced a significant decline in employment in November, with a loss of 32,000 jobs, contrasting sharply with Wall Street's expectation of a gain of 40,000 jobs [1][2] - This decline represents the largest single-month drop since March 2023, primarily driven by small businesses [2] Employment Trends - Companies with 50 or more employees reported a net gain of 90,000 jobs, while small businesses (fewer than 50 employees) faced a loss of 120,000 jobs, including a notable decline of 74,000 jobs among businesses with 20 to 49 employees [2] - Professional and business services led the job losses with a decrease of 26,000 roles, followed by information services (down 20,000), manufacturing (down 18,000), financial activities (down 9,000), and construction (down 9,000) [3] Wage Growth - Pay growth in November slowed, with year-over-year pay increasing by 4.4% for workers remaining in their positions, a decrease of 0.1% from October [3]

This story was originally published on Manufacturing Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Manufacturing Dive newsletter. At the beginning of a panel discussion at the Women in Manufacturing Summit in October, Meredith Lipnick, director of private sector strategy at advocacy nonprofit Moms First, asked the audience a few questions. She asked attendees to raise their hands if they had ever had to miss all or part of a workday to take a loved one to a doctor’s appointment, had ...

"十四五"期间，浙江省市县已联动向企业有针对性地选派了1700多名科研人员，涉及人工智能、生物科技等领域。目前，浙江 已拥有国家高新技术企业超4.7万家，科技成果转化体系不断完善，区域创新能力居全国前列。贯彻落实四中全会精神，眼下，浙江 正加快推动创新资源向企业集聚，促进创新链产业链资金链人才链深度融合。 0:00 / 3:34 央视网消息（新闻联播）：党的二十届四中全会提出，加快高水平科技自立自强，引领发展新质生产力。浙江、辽宁认真学习 贯彻全会精神，抢抓新一轮科技革命和产业变革历史机遇，推动教育科技人才一体改革发展，增强自主创新能力。 浙江：推动创新链产业链资金链人才链深度融合 在浙江温州的这家医疗器械企业，来自高校的科研人员正在进行新品测试。依托政府选派的科研人员，企业突破了研发难题， 开发出的新产品受到市场欢迎。"十四五"时期，浙江建立健全人才流动共享机制，通过从高校等机构选聘高层次科研人员到企业兼 职的方式，破解高校科研成果转化难与企业创新人才短缺的难题。 辽宁：增强自主创新能力 发展新质生产力 前不久，辽宁材料实验室在金属材料强化领域取得重要突破，新的研究成果能够大幅提升金属材料性能，在航空航天、 ...

Core Insights - NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. has been awarded the Manufacturer of the Year in the large company category by the Utah Manufacturers Association (UMA) for its outstanding performance in operational excellence, economic achievement, and workplace safety [1][2]. Company Performance - NWPX Geneva, the Utah-based precast brand of NWPX Infrastructure, was recognized for its exceptional safety record, workplace training efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives across all three plants [3]. - In the past year, all three NWPX Geneva plants have increased production while maintaining a strong safety record, showcasing the team's commitment to operational efficiency [4]. Community and Environmental Initiatives - The UMA considered NWPX Geneva's environmental and community stewardship programs, which include measuring Greenhouse Gas Emissions and collaborating with local organizations to address community needs such as food security and disaster relief [3]. Company Overview - Founded in 1966, NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of water-related infrastructure products, including engineered water transmission systems, steel casing pipe, and precast concrete products [5]. - The company operates 13 manufacturing facilities across North America and is strategically positioned to meet the growing water and wastewater infrastructure needs [5].

Joining me now is Michael Caneritz. He's the chief investment strategist at Piper Sandler. It's great to see you >> as well.>> Thanks for coming in. Did I characterize that correctly. That's right.And by the way, kudos. What do we [clears throat] call III now. Xan >> Xtel.>> Thank you. Number one strategist for that call all year long that there's something bigger taking place here. So tell us what what that is.>> Sure. You know, the the market's been very focused of course where interest rates are going an ...