U.S. markets closed higher on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq setting fresh record highs. The rally was fueled by a sharp surge in AI-linked names, including Nvidia and memory and storage players like Micron and Sandisk. A stronger-than-expected jobs report also signaled a resilient labor market, helping investors look past rising geopolitical concerns.
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.
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