US Stocks Near Record High as Jobs Rise 115,000 and Payrolls Beat Expectations

US stocks are on track for a record closing high, buoyed by strong monthly payroll figures, including a rise of 115,000 jobs, and gains in semiconductor stocks, with the labor market holding up despite rising energy costs.

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US Jobs Rise 115,000 in Strongest Two-Month Gain Since 2024

US employers added more jobs than expected for a second month and the unemployment rate held steady in April, indicating the labor market is holding up despite rising energy costs sparked by the Iran war.

By Augusta Saraiva

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US Stocks Near Record High as Jobs Rise 115,000 and Payrolls Beat Expectations

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US Jobs Rise 115,000 in Strongest Two-Month Gain Since 2024

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