Here’s a shot of good news this cold November morning: Despite the worsening national economy, Missouri actually added jobs in October, according to a report out from the Bureau of Labor Statistics today.

Statewide, Missouri companies added 5,300 jobs between September…

The Wall Street Journal (paid subscription required) this morning is reporting that Chrysler LLC told employees today that it will cut 25 percent of its white-collar jobs next month.

The job reduction is expected to affect about 5,000 employees and comes…

FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Belden Inc. said Tuesday it will close a plant in Manchester, Conn., as a cost-cutting move, affecting 132 employees.

Activity at the plant will end by September, the Clayton-based maker of electronic cables said. The plant makes copper…

MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. laid off 90 employees this week from its O’Fallon, Mo., production site, a company spokesperson said Thursday. The company, which also has its headquarters in O’Fallon, said the cuts were necessary to better align employment with production…