Worst jobless figures since 1983 dampen investor enthusiasm.
WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY: Rising unemployment could shake confidence in recovery.
New jobless claims decline, major indexes rise sharply on news.
WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: Unilever's news of Q3 profits and sales growth feeds hungry traders.
Indexes give back gains in wide swings after release of FOMC minutes.
WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW: Traders await the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates.
Indexes end little changed as investors remain wary on economy. Buffett buys railroad; car sales rise.
WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: BMW's weak results contrast with yesterday's positive Ford news.
WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW: With economic reports due, traders expect a volatile, choppy week ahead.
Dow holds up a bit as Nasdaq ends nearly flat and S&P 500 inches upward slightly.