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US stocks jump at open as jobs data surprises and chip stocks rebound
Business
Published on 8 May 2026
A strong jobs print flips worries into buying
U.S. stocks rose sharply at Friday’s open after a robust employment report eased fears that the labor market was cooling. Investors leaned into the momentum as chipmaker shares rebounded, lifting sentiment across the board. Early gains were broad, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all moving higher in response to the data-driven turn.
- Stocks opened higher after a strong employment report
- Chipmaker shares rebounded, supporting overall market sentiment
- Major indexes gained early trading, including Dow and Nasdaq
- Jobs data helped ease concerns about slowing labor conditions
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