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The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits eased slightly last week, Haver Analytics estimated on Thursday, pointing to stable labor market conditions that could provide the Federal Reserve ​cover to keep interest rates unchanged next month.

Varicent, the leader in sales performance management (SPM), has unveiled new, pivotal research in partnership with Harvard Business Review Analytic Services revealing that misaligned sales processes – such as fragmented territory planning, quotas and incentive compensation – are often significant barriers to revenue growth. It also provides expert advice on how to overcome these revenue risks.