ellen braitman has our business report. >> it means something to all of us. especially politicians leading up to the elections. it is jobs day. 130,000 workers added in august. it would be the 43rd straight month it has happened. 7% unemployment in maryland as of july. folks are still hurting in the baltimore and towson regions. stock futures are a little bit higher. there was a surge yesterday. worries over the european debt crisis eased and encouraging jobs numbers. let's talk about mccormick. shares rising more than 1.5%. a doubling its sales projections for emerging markets. sales are rising due in part to new items like memphis pit barbecue products. the first official nfl sunday has not kicked off but sales for super bowl ads on fire. spots are about 90% sold out and going for $3.8 million, beating the record $3.5 million. ellen braitman reporting for wbal-tv 11 news. >> thank you very much. >> 5:23. if you were watching the orioles last night, he sought one heck of a game -- you saw one oheck ofheck of a game. >> no better way to start out a series wit

ellen braitman has the bloomberg business report. >> good morning. starting today, sears and kmart are doing away with layaway fees year round. walmart cut its fees. the main noticed improved customer service at best buy. the new ceo says the plan to focus their resources on training workers. we do get the monthly jobs number from the labor department. they are closely watched in washington with unemployment playing a big role in the november election. a plan to help struggling nations helped to ease worries about the debt. the bloomberg maryland index on the rise. thousands of workers aninvolved in a lawsuit about being compensated for off the clock work. workers are seeking tens of millions of dollars. a spokesperson said that is not how they operate. i'm ellen braitman for wbal-tv 11 news. >> young people seem to have their eyes glued to their cell phone all the time. anna post says take up to parents to instill proper values in their children. things like no cell phones at the dinner table. she urges parents to practice what they preach. that bri

ellen braitman has this morning's bloomberg business report. >> good morning. under armour is making a bigger push to capture more female customers. rivals have been seeing sales surged lately. under armour says the women's line accounts for 20% of total sales in apparel. hooters is looking to compete with rival restaurants by revamping its restaurants with fresher food and more variety. the signature tight orange shorts are there to stay. markets are modestly higher back on friday. the bloomberg maryland index was up just a touch on gains for married international. jcpenney trying to boost traffic in its stores. after much success, they are bringing back a promotion of free haircuts on november 4. ellen braitman for wbal-tv 11 news. >> stan said hooters is turning to housecoats. would that work? birds were packing in the crowds at camden yards this weekend. keith mills will have sports. >> don't forget to e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. what are your predictions for the ravens' 2012-2013 season? you can share your response on w

ellen braitman reporting for wbal-tv 11 news. >> jcpenney offering something for kids. >> jcpenney.c a popular promotion to offer free haircuts for kids -- they are bringing back a popular promotion. what hooters is doing to bring women anin. >> tony will be heartbroken. to the judges throw you under the bus -- did i just throw you under the bus? >> 5:22. 59 degrees on tv hill. so refreshing this morning. >> don't forget to e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. what are your predictions for the ravens' 2012-2013 season? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. i'll get a build your own burger with something cheesy... but not just cheese - mac and cheese. then i wanna add some oomph. and... top it off with a little kick. and... napkins. it's build your own burger. now at denny's. excuse us, while we change into something more comfortable. cool. introducing, the square sunnyd bottle. >> many people are likely in showing this cooler weather. some people caught funnel clouds on camera.

ellen braitman has our bloomberg business report. >> seeing some signs the job market is struggling. human genome sciences is cutting over 100 positions. they will start these cuts next month. revlon will cut 250 jobs as it closes two plants as they streamline operations. e will get the weaekly jobless numbers. there was a mixed close for stocks yesterday. fedex had a negative financial picture. forbes has to an annual list of most valuable nfl teams. the dallas cowboys took the top spot. how did the ravens do? number 11, beating out the indianapolis colts. getting more expensive to snack during the games. higher costs for hamburgers and wings. achos are up 20%. >> thank you. >> 74 degrees on tv hill. orioles fever coming back in full force. [ male announcer ] with ultra-filtered water from the first hands-free system, and micro-climate controls powered by twinchill technology, the new ge french door refrigerator puts fresh in a whole new light. come see the new ge french door refrigerator for yourself at bray & scarff. buy now and save up to $500. but hurry this incredible offer end

ellen braitman has the bloomberg business report. >> good morning.olfe street gets the weekly jobless chains. job openings decrease in august for the first time in four months. many have taken over the child care duties. that is hurting employment in the child care industry. grandparent's helping out a lot more. most grandparents are babysitting and providing financial support for the grandchildren as they tried to save their children money. that has given more than $8,300 over the past five years. stocks were hit and miss yesterday. the monthly jobs report comes out tomorrow. the bloomberg maryland index was down. under armour was one of the losers. a big day for amazon and kind fans. say goodbye to the 99-cent wing promotion. it will cost you more. restaurants passing on the rising cost to you and me. that is business from the new york stock exchange. >> i guess i have to switch to tofu. 6:21. 74 degrees on tv hill. the orioles' state at the top of the standings was brief. >> here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers. >> now t

ellen great -- braitman has the business report. >> k-mart got rid of layaway fees until november 17es. sears says they will have a parallel fall layaway program and will make that official announcement this week. markets boosted last week thanks federal reserve's announcement it will buy more mortgage backed securities to bring down interest rates even more on mortgages and other kinds of loans, also extending the time it expects to keep interest rates near zero into mid 2015 in a new effort to stimulate the economy. do you really know and want to know how many calories are in your big mac? you may not have a choice. starting this week, mcdonald's will begin posting calorie information on menu boards at u.s. stores as it works to stem criticism its food causes obesity. mcdonald's may be trying to get a jump on a new federal regulation expected toic in later this year requiring all large restaurant chains to post calorie information. many people have ordered iphones, the new iphone hits stores friday. analysts record apple may sell 50 million by year's end. the release of "finding ne