8:30a Four-week claims average drops 2,000 to 251,000 8:30a U.S. jobless claims rise 18,000 to 251,000 8:30a September orders revised up to show 0.4% gain 8:30a Core shipments advance 0.2% in October 8:30a Core capital goods orders increase 0.4% in October 8:30a U.S. orders minus transportation rise slower 1% 8:30a U.S. durable goods orders jump 4.8% in October