Companies added more workers than expected, led by those with fewer than 500 employees.

Companies added more workers than expected, led by those with fewer than 500 employees.

New filings decline 26,000 to 359,000, a bigger decrease than expected.

New filings decline 26,000 to 359,000, a bigger decrease than expected.

80,000 jobs are added, with unemployment rate steady at 8.2%.

80,000 jobs are added, with unemployment rate steady at 8.2%.

Decrease in filings last week eases concern that U.S. labor market is weakening.

Decrease in filings last week eases concern that U.S. labor market is weakening.