The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.3%. Nike will reduce its workforce by roughly 1,400 workers, or about 2%, mostly in its tech department, as it simplifies global operations. Inflation and economic uncertainty linked to the Iran conflict is giving some chief executives and tech leaders reason to pull back or pause their IT hiring, said Janco Chief Executive Victor Janulaitis.
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Next week is peppered with potential market-moving events. Headlining are Tuesday’s inflation report, which will offer the latest glimpse of how the Iran war is lifting consumer prices, and President Trump’s long-awaited—and delayed—visit to China, with the war and tariffs likely to be central topics.
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Consumers allege Nike raised prices to offset $1 billion in tariffs but has made no commitment to return the money

<body><p>STORY: :: Lisa Bernhard, Reuters</p><p>:: Ross Mayfield, Investment Strategist, Baird</p><p>The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rallied to record highs on Friday, boosted by gains in semiconductor stocks, while a stronger-than-expected jobs report pointed to labor market resilience.</p><p>Speaking with Reuters' Lisa Bernhard, Mayfield said that with April's nonfarm payrolls data "building on last month's strong report... you start to feel like maybe the labor market is turning a corner."</p><p>Meanwhile, shares of Intel joined the chip rally late Friday, soaring as high as 19%, after the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday that the company had reached a preliminary deal to make some chips for Apple devices.</p><p>"I certainly wouldn't want to stand in front of this momentum-driven sector," Mayfield said of the recent chip rally. "In my mind, it can't be a bubble if earnings are keeping up with price."</p></body>
Innodata (NasdaqGM:INOD) reported record first quarter 2026 results and raised its full year revenue growth guidance. The company secured a new $51 million contract with a leading Big Tech customer, expected to be its second largest customer this year. Management highlighted a new agent observability platform, a $1 million engagement with a hyperscaler, and progress on federal work including the Missile Defense Agency's SHIELD program. A federal court dismissed a securities fraud lawsuit...
A new report out from the Federal Reserve on Friday says risks to the financial system from private credit "appear limited and manageable."
By Jonathan Stempel May 8 (Reuters) - Nike was sued on Friday by consumers who accused the athletic apparel and footwear maker of not refunding tariff-related costs it passed on in the form of higher
Investing.com -- Wall Street has risen to new record highs on Friday, bouncing back from losses in the prior session, boosted by a jump in chip stocks and a stronger-than-expected April U.S. jobs report.
Intel, Micron, and a strong jobs report lifted the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 to fresh records. Here's what you need to know.
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Costco members are taking the retailer to court over its plan to lower prices. Win or lose, the case is going to have big implications for retailers in the months to come.
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F posts stronger Q1 EBIT but keeps 2026 cash flow guidance unchanged amid tariff uncertainty and seasonal working capital pressures.
Tapestry beats Q3 earnings estimates and raises FY26 guidance. But shares fall 12% on tariff concerns and Kate Spade weakness.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were chasing fresh highs on Friday after the unemployment rate held steady in April. The S&P was up 0.5%. The Nasdaq was up 0.6%. The Dow rose 220 points, or 0.4%. The S&P and Nasdaq were on pace for record closing highs.
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The April jobs report should show decent hiring. A solid labor market and high oil prices have quashed Fed rate-cut hopes.
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The Canadian market has shown resilience with strong corporate profits driving growth, even as it faces headwinds from higher energy prices and inflation pressures. In this environment, identifying stocks trading below their intrinsic value can offer investors potential opportunities to benefit from solid earnings performance and economic fundamentals.
Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rose Friday ahead of the April jobs report. Coinbase and Cloudflare dived on earnings.
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