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US stocks (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) sink in Friday trading, the Nasdaq Composite leading losses and closing over 1,100 points lower (4.18%). The market is reacting to May's overwhelmingly positive labor data — 172,000 jobs added the US economy vs. estimates of 88,000 — raising investor concerns that the Federal Reserve may be inclined to hike interest rates. Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre breaks down the day's biggest market moves.

The Nasdaq dropped nearly 3% after a stronger-than-expected hiring report. Strong employment data has traders bracing for a Fed rate hike.

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Rigetti Computing stock exploded in May on federal funding news and a strong earnings beat.

D-Wave Quantum stock nearly doubled in May after landing $100 million in federal funding.

Inflation has accelerated and economic growth has slowed under President Trump.

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The upcoming May inflation report can make or break the stock market.

The new head of the Fed has a virtually impossible task of appeasing the president and Wall Street concerning interest rates.

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The Fed's latest inflation update is potentially dire news for a historically expensive stock market.

Under Trump, the federal government has used CHIPS Act funds to buy stakes in a number of tech companies.

Corporate resilience is defying economic headwinds.

High energy prices have investors worried about a recession; these businesses should survive the hit just fine.

Inflation tied to the Iran conflict may force the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates, and Warren Buffett says higher rates will compress stock market valuations.

A lack of fresh news from the Fed usually drives investors out of the market.

President Trump desperately wants lower interest rates, but his decision to attack Iran could force the Federal Reserve to raise rates.

The chances of market mayhem are lower with Powell remaining at the Fed.

The new Fed chair intends to shake up the central bank -- but that comes with consequences for Wall Street and the bond market.

The April reading of the personal consumption expenditures price index was released earlier today.

Despite high energy costs and persistent inflation, people are still spending on technology.

Defense drone stocks are surging at midday Thursday after a Wall Street Journal and CNBC report indicated the Pentagon is in talks with drone manufacturers about funding deals that could include direct federal equity stakes. Unusual Machines (NYSE:UMAC) stock leads the rally with a 58% intraday jump, while Red Cat Holdings (NASDAQ:RCAT) stock is up ... Trump Invested in Intel And it Soared 500%. Here’s the Next Industry the Government is Buying.

Banks can see their margins improve if the Fed begins raising rates. But the best play is to concentrate on the big banks instead of the broader financial services sector.

The market's future may be volatile, but history has good news for investors.

Unfavorable rate hikes may be the necessary medicine to quell inflationary fears.

The US stock market fell as AI chip leaders saw profit-taking and oil crashed 6% on a US-Iran Strait of Hormuz framework deal.

Inflation expectations have driven bond yields higher, which could cause the stock market to fall sharply.

Higher inflation in America could lead to better returns from high-dividend stocks in other countries.