The Business News Headlines for Friday January 5, 2024

The major surprise of the day? The Jobs Report. Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and that's how we kick off this newscast. And, of course we'll talk about the economy and more.  If you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 

• The Jobs Report and the Unemployment Rate;
• Three economic data points to watch for 2024;
• Tesla recalls 1.6 million vehicles...in China;
• Got a West Virginia connection? We have news;
• A meat recall coming from Sam's Club;
• The "Naked Cannonball" story...no, really;
• Mortgage rates inch up for the first time in weeks;
• The Wall Street Report;
• The HOTTEST thing on the market?  You won't believe it.

Thanks for listening!

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