The jobs market showed resilience in February as hiring picked up despite harsh winter weather, bolstering hopes the U.S. economy will break out of its recent slump as the spring arrives.

Mary T. Barra, the automaker's new chief executive, has ordered a rare public apology and started an internal inquiry. Credit Paul Sancya/Associated Press.

(CNN) -- As mystery surrounds the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which was en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing early Saturday, CNN's aviation expert Richard Quest said the airliner would have been at the safest point in the flight.

Evidence suggests many investors have blocked out those fearful times. Five years after the S&P 500 hit its lowest point during the financial crisis, investors are pouring money into stocks.

SPI futures down 16 points to 5455, indicating a sluggish start to Monday's trade. AUD at 90.68 US cents; it was also at 93.65 yen, 65.36 euro cents and 54.24 British pence.