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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Nasdaq rises 1%, Dow, S&P close higher as weak jobs data tempers rate hike bets

U.S. stocks finished higher on Friday after a weaker-than-expected jobs report reduced expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its meeting later this month.

The S&P 500 rose 0.76% to 7,724.38. The Nasdaq Composite gained 1.19% to 27,191.33, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.51% to 51,186.71.

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