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The United States economy gained momentum in January, adding 243,000 jobs, the second straight month of better-than- expected gains.

New applications for unemployment benefits drop to near a four-year low, government data show, providing further evidence that the U.S. recovery has gained some momentum.

Nokia's CTO has left with no timetable for a return. The wheels continue to fall off for the company, which is skidding down the road solely due to momentum, which is slowing.

Like a modern retro car, however, Microsoft gives Nokia a chance to survive.

Wall Street is set for a sharply lower open Friday as investors digest a key labor market report that shows the pace of job growth is losing momentum.

More Americans were hired last month than at any time since 2006, evidence that economic growth could pick up momentum later this year.

The economy added only 39,000 jobs in November, the Labor Department said, dampening hopes that the recovery was gathering momentum.

For the first time in years, Nickelodeon has momentum. It is searching for new franchises to fend off Disney Channel and cement its popularity with children and young teenagers.

When I joined Digg six weeks ago, we set an immediate focus on improving the web site. We listened carefully to user feedback and started making changes to generate momentum in our business.

Japan lost its place as the world's No. 2 economy to China in the second quarter as receding global growth sapped momentum and stunted a shaky recovery.