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U.S. stocks advanced across the board by midday Friday, with the S&P 500 eyeing its ninth consecutive day of gains—poised for the longest winning streak since May 2024.

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The Labor Department reported that nonfarm payrolls rose by 177,000 in April, surpassing the Dow Jones forecast of 133,000.

AstraZeneca said on Friday that the full results from the two trials will be shared with regulatory authorities and presented at an upcoming medical meeting.

Apple and Amazon stocks traded in the red pre-market despite upbeat earnings after citing concerns about the impact of Trump’s tariffs on their financial results.

U.S. stock futures are in the green early Friday, after another winning day for the markets in the regular session on Thursday.

Billionaire Investor Bill Ackman called on President Donald Trump to temporarily pause tariffs on Chinese imports, arguing such a move would strategically benefit U.S. trade negotiations.

In a potential move towards de-escalation, China's Commerce Ministry is said to be 'assessing' a U.S. offer to discuss the crippling 145% tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

The spotlight will likely be on the April non-farm payrolls report. Economists, on average, expect 133,000 job gains for the month, notably slower than the 228,00 pace for March.

The company’s Q1 revenue missed estimates, and net profit declined due to higher staff costs and write-offs.

China’s spokesperson said if the U.S. wants to talk, it has to show sincerity and be prepared to correct its wrong practices and cancel the unilateral tariffs.

CEO Tim Cook said it would be very difficult to predict beyond the June quarter, adding that he was not sure what would happen with the tariffs.

Adial Pharmaceuticals jumped to its highest level since February after receiving a U.S. patent for its precision medicine approach to treating addiction. The patent supports the use of AD04 in patients with specific genetic markers.

Summers also countered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s view that bond yield at the shorter end of the curve indicates the Fed should cut interest rates.

Wall Street pushed higher in midday trading, with the S&P 500 on track for its eighth consecutive gain — its longest winning streak since November 2023. The index rose about 1% to 5,560, fully recovering the losses sustained after former President Donald Trump announced trade tariffs on April 2.

The two-year yield was trending close to 3.67% on Thursday, compared to the effective federal funds rate of 4.33%.

Continuing claims, which reflect the number of Americans receiving benefits beyond the first week, rose by 83,000 to 1.92 million.

The former Treasury Secretary also noted that the tariffs could pose a challenge to the U.S. clean energy sector.

Gold prices extended their slide on Thursday, trading at around $3,220 per ounce during pre-market hours, as traders welcomed signs of progress in trade talks between the U.S. and countries facing President Trump's hefty tariff hikes.

U.S. stock futures rose early Thursday morning, following the robust earnings of two "Mag 7" companies after markets closed on Wednesday.

The investor argues the U.S. is emerging from a three-year “stealth recession” and forecasts a productivity-driven economic boom led by innovation-focused companies. She expects falling interest rates, lower inflation

CFO Amy Hood said that through April, demand signals across its commercial businesses, as well as on LinkedIn, Gaming, and Search, remained consistent.