US Stock Futures Extend Gains After Strong Jobs Report

Published on May 2, 2025

US stock futures rose Friday, putting the S&P 500 Index on track to post the longest winning streak in more than 20 years after a government report showed buoyant hiring in April, providing evidence of resilience in an economy beset by trade pressures.

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