Weekly Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected Last Week

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By Lucia Mutikani

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, but the rise probably doesn't suggest a shift in labor market conditions as the underlying trend continued to point to strength.

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose 24,000 to a seasonally adjusted 329,000 for the week ended April 19, the Labor Department said Thursday.

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