Stocks Rise Friday After Soft Jobs Data, Nvidia Leads Nasdaq to Intraday Record
The Nasdaq Composite was higher for a third straight day Friday.
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US stocks rose Friday following softer-than-expected jobs data, with Nvidia helping lead the Nasdaq to an intraday record.
The Nasdaq Composite was higher for a third consecutive day on Friday.
The softer jobs data appeared to support investor sentiment, a pattern often seen when weaker economic figures raise expectations for a more accommodative policy stance.
Nvidia's gains contributed significantly to the tech-heavy index's advance during the session.
Markets will continue to watch upcoming economic data for further signals on the broader economic trajectory.
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