Dow volatile after massive job losses

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On Wall Street, markets saw a turbulent morning, after figures emerged showing US employers cut over 300,000 jobs in May.

The Dow Jones was up 12.45 points (0.14%) to 8,762,69. Boeing shares climbed despite the aerospace giant revealing a 70% drop in orders, up 4.11% to $52.65. Tech firms performed well, with United Tech adding 2.09% to $56.28 per share and Hewlett Packard up 2.02% to $36.82. London markets continue to be dominated by miners, but the FTSE 100 fell back as trading drew to a close, down 44.84 points (1.02%) to 4,431.78. Rio Tinto shares were up 10.96% to £30.18 after the firm revealed a joint venture with BHP Billiton. BHP shares added 7.62% to £15.67. Lloyds Banking Group shares fell...

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