payroll

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Stocks were rising Wednesday as investors digested stronger-than-expected February retail sales and March private payroll growth, and awaited clearer updates on the war in Iran.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Private-sector job creation was steady in March, payroll processor ADP reported on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

And small businesses account for 45.9% of all private-sector employment, make up 43.5% of the U.S. economy and, at $3.5 trillion, provide 38.7% of the total private-sector payroll.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

As executives hunt for ways to try to ease investor shock at those costs, many are landing on payroll, typically tech firms' single biggest expense.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

I’m glad I’m here today, even though it’s a weekend, and by rights I would be getting double time if I were on payroll.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina