Challenger: Layoffs Up To 71,482 From 45,094

There were 71,482 layoff intentions announced in January, up from 45,094 in December, but down sharply from the 241,749 job cuts announced in January 2009, job placement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas Inc. said in a report released yesterday.

— Market News International

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