# Private companies added 86,000 jobs in October, slightly higher than expected, ADP says

- Source: CNBC Top News
- Published: 2026-11-04T13:15:03+00:00
- Category: Markets
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Private-sector job growth held steady in October, with gains spread across sectors

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