1.   And even if the job gains are valid, that means second-quarter earnings will match or exceed expectations.

2.   And figures released last week show that the job gains have turned into actual declines.

3.   A big job gain could quickly revive fears of inflation and a Fed rate hike, say analysts.

4.   But this time, job gains elsewhere were no longer sufficient to offset the cutbacks.

5.   By contrast, economic growth is bolstering job gains in Spain, Portugal and Ireland.

6.   Coming after several months of modest job gains, the state employment loss was as stunning as the higher-than-expected national number.

7.   Construction and transportation and public utilities showed job gains but they were offset by job losses in retail, wholesale trade and services.

8.   Construction was one of the private industries that has posted job gains throughout the year.

9.   During May, the Labor Department said, industries that saw job gains included health services, hotels and amusement, and recreation.

10.   Earlier figures indicated a much smaller job gain.