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US close: S&P 500, Nasdaq hit new records after jobs report
Fri 08 May 2026 22:59
(Sharecast News) - Stronger-than-expected jobs data and strong gains in the chip sector pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to more record highs on Friday, with investors seemingly shrugging off ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East.
US open: Stocks higher as April jobs surprise offsets geopolitical concerns
Fri 08 May 2026 13:30
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Friday as market participants monitored developments in the US and Israel's conflict with Iran and digested April's stronger-than-expected non‑farm payrolls report.
London open: Stocks fall as US, Iran exchange fire in Hormuz; IAG warns on profit
Fri 08 May 2026 08:08
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday, with oil prices back above $100 a barrel after the US and Iran opened fire in the vital Strait of Hormuz, and as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
London pre-open: Stocks to fall, oil prices back above $100 after US-Iran trade missile fire
Fri 08 May 2026 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slump at the open on Friday, while oil prices were back above $100 a barrel after the US and Iran opened fire in the vital Strait of Hormuz, and as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.