Job Openings in U.S. Rose in May After April Plunge
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Job openings increased in May after plunging the prior month, easing concern the U.S. job market was faltering.
The number of positions waiting to be filled climbed by 195,000 to 3.64 million, partially countering the 294,000 drop seen in April, the Labor Department said today in Washington. Another report showed confidence among small companies slumped in June.