Initial jobless claims rose by 21,000 last week after hitting its lowest level in almost four years the previous week, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Initial jobless claims increased by 24,000 last week to 399,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Initial jobless claims decreased last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Initial jobless claims increased last week for the first time in a month, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Initial jobless claims dropped by 19,000 last week to 366,000, the lowest level since May 2008, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Initial jobless claims fell by 23,000 last week to 381,000, the fewest since February, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Initial jobless claims increased by 6,000 last week to 402,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Initial jobless claims increased by 2,000 last week to 393,000, the Labor Department said Wednesday.

Initial jobless claims decreased by 5,000 last week to 388,000, the lowest level in seven months, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Initial jobless claims decreased by 10,000 last week to 390,000, the lowest level in seven months, the Labor Department said Thursday.