Nasdaq closes at record as traders cheer strong jobs report
US equities rose on Thursday after June's jobs report trounced estimates and lifted hopes for a swift economic recovery.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite closed at a record high.
American businesses added 4.8 million payrolls last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, handily beating expectations of a 3 million increase.
The unemployment rate fell to 11.1%, below the anticipated reading of 12.5%.
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