NewsWatch: U.S. gains 916,000 new jobs in March and signals strengthening economy

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Restaurants and other businesses hired the most workers in March in seven months as the U.S. added 916,000 new jobs, signaling the economy is primed for a period of rapid expansion again. The official unemployment rate slipped to 6% from 6.2%. See full story.

Global tally of COVID cases edges closer to 130 million, as Fauci says U.S. may not need AstraZeneca vaccine

The global tally of confirmed cases of the coronavirus-borne illness COVID-19 edged closer to 130 million on Friday, with the U.S. accounting for about a quarter of that total at 30.5 million, as positive vaccine news weighed against a continued rise in case numbers. See full story.

Dow futures rise 150 points after March jobs report; regular trading closed for Good Friday

U.S. stock-index futures trade higher Friday after a stronger-than-expected March jobs report. Cash trading is closed due to the Good Friday holiday, while futures closed at 9:15 a.m. Eastern. See full story.

Reddit trading guru Keith Gill looks to have made over $25 million on his GameStop bet

The man known as Roaring Kitty on social media posted a screenshot of his portfolio to Reddit that shows a massive position and a 938% return. See full story.

These semiconductor stocks might benefit the most from Biden’s spending plan

The president wants to set aside money for chip and electric-vehicle companies. See full story.

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The CDC released relaxed travel guidelines for vaccinated Americans on Friday, but multiple cruise lines already have introduced vaccine requirements for passengers. See full story.

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April 03, 2021 at 04:00AM
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