Money Minute: Jobs Summit Planned

President Barack Obama announces a summit to tackle high unemployment, a fresh check of the job market and a video game smash hit.

Money Minute: Banks, Jobs, Foreclosures

The number of people filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped by 10,000 last week to 514,000. That's the lowest level since January.

Money Minute: Jobs, Eminem, Clean Technology

Unemployment is now at the highest level since June of 1983. Employers cut 263,000 jobs last month, pushing the jobless rate to 9.8 percent.

This Economic Storm Will Pass

The President discusses the state of the economy amidst positive signs from the GDP. Making clear that this is little comfort to those struggling, he notes that we appear to have averted an even worse disaster and offers hope for the time ahead.

Money Minute: Cell Contracts, Jobs, GM

The FCC says it will investigate whether exclusive cell phone deals, such as the one that locks the iPhone to AT&T, are good for consumers.

Money Minute: Jobs, Sales, GM Loss

The Labor Department says the number newly laid off workers applying for benefits dropped to 601,000 last week -- the lowest level in 14 weeks. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports.

Money Minute: Jobs, Bankruptcy, Foreclosures

The number of people applying for first-time unemployment benefits dropped to 610,000 last week. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports.

Money Minute: Midway, Jobs, Oil

Midway Games has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.