Dow jumps 384 points as jobs data lifts Wall Street; S&P 500 eyes longest winning streak since 2004
Friday, 2 May 2025 () US stocks surged on Friday after a stronger-than-expected April jobs report eased recession concerns and bolstered confidence in the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 384 points, or 0.9%, while the S&P 500 climbed 0.9%, extending its rally and putting the benchmark index on track for its longest winning streak in over two decades. […]
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