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

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

Moreno, however, supported the idea of eliminating the taxable maximum, which is the cap on earnings subjected to Social Security payroll taxes.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

I don’t know if she’s just being neighborly or if she’s on the government’s payroll, but she shows up twice every day.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins