US shares were unchanged on Thursday as weekly claims for new jobless benefits fell less than expected. Hence, investors keenly await the monthly employment report to be released on Friday.
The Dow Jones industrial average was up 6.36 points or 0.05 per cent at 12,356.97. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index was down 0.29 points or 0.02 per cent at 1,327.97. The Nasdaq Composite Index fell 0.68 points or 0.02 per cent to 2,776.11.
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