New Jersey's unemployment rate continues to drop, reaching it's lowest level in four years at 8.7 percent with private sector employers adding 4,100 jobs in April.
The manufacturing industry, a cornerstone of New Jersey's history, received a shot in the arm worth $1,679,580 from the United States Department of Commerce.
You might not realize it, but today is National Manufacturing Day – a day meant to educate members of the public about the importance of manufacturing to the economy, and what manufacturing careers are available.
U.S. stocks are closing mixed, pulled in opposite directions by bad news about American manufacturing and relief over Europe's bailout plan for its banks.