11.   Claims could rise in coming weeks as job disputes threaten to put thousands out of work.

12.   Claims had risen in the previous two weeks, though economists said that was partly due to the effects of auto strikes and floods in the Midwest.

13.   Consumer confidence rose sharply in December, sales of new homes surged and weekly unemployment claims rose less than expected.

14.   Jobless claims could rise in the coming weeks as several companies may have to shut down production because of labor disputes.

15.   Jobless claims rose in the latest week.

16.   Jobless claims rose unexpectedly in latest week, but the four-week moving average declined.

17.   Jobless claims rose last week.

18.   Jobless claims rose in the latest reporting week.

19.   Jobless claims rose in the latest week to the highest level in nearly two months.

20.   New claims could rise in coming weeks as several companies continue to face labor disputes.