The Dow rose 307.06 points, or 0.80%, to 38,904.04, the S&P 500 gained 57.13 points, or 1.11%, to 5,204.34 and the Nasdaq gained 199.44 points, or 1.24%, to 16,248.52.
NEW YORK: US stocks finished higher on Friday after a strong jobs report reinforced the view that the economy remains healthy even as it suggested the Federal Reserve could delay cutting interest rates.
All major S&P 500 sectors advanced, with communication services, industrials and technology the top gainers.
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