Initial jobless claims declined by 4,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Initial jobless claims dropped by 7,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Initial jobless claims fell by 24,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Initial jobless claims rose by 18,000 last week, in part due to adjustments for the Easter holiday, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Initial jobless claims fell by 6,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Initial jobless claims fell by 14,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.