Strong Job Growth and Earnings Reports Boost Investor Confidence
- New York Stock Exchange and European stock markets rose on Friday due to positive quarterly results and job growth.
- The US economy added more jobs than expected in April, reducing concerns about an economic slowdown.
- Apple's stock surged after releasing results that beat expectations.
- Oil prices rose but remain on track for a third consecutive week of losses.
- Regional banks rebounded, and all sectors of the S&P 500 ended the day up.