The market had its rally on tax cuts and stronger earnings — but that happened mostly in the fourth quarter last year. (cnbc.com)
Total employee headcount — including full - and part - time people but not temps or contractors — was up 48 % to 341,400 for the quarter compared to 306,800 for the fourth quarter last year. (fortune.com)
Data from the fourth quarter last year tracked by the American Bankers Association reflect higher credit card spending and more new accounts while consumers kept their debt in line. (acainternational.org)