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StocksUpdated×8•Originally published 8 May 2026•Updated 8 May 2026•

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US Stocks Rise Following Release of April Non-Farm Payrolls Data

Key Facts

1Nasdaq futures point to a 0.7% gain ahead of the April non-farm payrolls report.

2S&P 500 futures gained 0.5% while Dow futures rose 0.3%.

3The gains come despite a flare-up in Middle East tensions overnight.

US stock indices closed at record highs following the release of April non-farm payrolls (NFP) data, which showed the economy added 115,000 jobs. The Nasdaq Composite reached a new all-time high, marking its best six-week winning streak since 2009. The market rally also included gains for the Dow Jones Industrial Average during Friday's trading, while the S&P 500 recorded its sixth consecutive weekly advance. A continued surge in semiconductor shares, supported by the partnership between NVDA and IREN, acted as a primary catalyst for these historic levels. On the geopolitical front, President Trump maintained that the ceasefire with Iran remains intact despite reports regarding the Ocean Koi tanker. Investors are now assessing these record-breaking closes and labor market data to gauge the Federal Reserve's next steps regarding interest rates.

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What changed: Updated to confirm the Nasdaq Composite reaching a new all-time high and to include the Dow Jones Industrial Average's participation in the Friday rally.

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What changed: Added historical context regarding the Nasdaq's best winning streak since 2009 and identified the semiconductor sector as the primary driver of the rally.

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What changed: The story was updated to confirm that the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached all-time record highs at the close, marking a sixth consecutive weekly gain for the S&P 500.

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What changed: The story was updated to reflect that the Nasdaq index rose sharply during the final hour of trading, driven by a rally in technology stocks.

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What changed: Added specific numerical data for the April NFP (115,000 jobs) and quantified the Nasdaq Composite gain of over 200 points.

Version 326 days ago

What changed: Updated the story to include Trump's comments on the Iran ceasefire, the seizure of an oil tanker, the NVDA-IREN AI partnership, and TSMC's latest sales figures.

Version 226 days ago

What changed: The story was updated to include the impact of geopolitical optimism regarding a potential peace deal involving Iran as an additional driver for the market rally.

Version 126 days ago

What changed: Updated the story to reflect actual market gains following the release of payroll data, moving from pre-market anticipation to active trading results.