Indices end up sharply with tech after strong jobs, slower wage growth

The Dow rose 288.01 points, or 0.87%, to 33,407.58, the S&P 500 gained 50.31 points, or 1.18%, to 4,308.5 and the Nasdaq added 211.51 points, or 1.6%, to 13,431.34.

NEW YORK: US stocks rallied on Friday, led by technology shares to a sharply higher close as investors assessed a jobs report that showed US hiring rose broadly in September with slowing wage growth.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq registered their biggest daily percentage gains since late August, and the S&P 500 rose for the week, snapping a four-week losing streak.