Hiring for government jobs and health care led the gains to close out 2023.
Jobless rate for Black Americans declines to 5.2% to end 2023 on a positive note
Black Americans, the group with the highest jobless percentage in the country, saw their jobless rate dip to 5.2% in December from 5.8% in the previous month.
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Palantir, Costco, Peloton and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in premarket trading.
U.S. payrolls increased by 216,000 in December, much better than expected
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 170,000 in December, according to a Dow Jones consensus estimate.
Crypto firms introduce risk assessments and finance tests in response to strict new rules in UK
New rules in the U.K. require crypto companies to make clear to users the risks involved in trading cryptocurrencies and advertise their services responsibly.
Adani Group founder Gautam Adani is once again Asia’s richest person
Gautam Adani is the richest person in Asia again, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index’s updated figures Friday.
BYD’s five best-selling cars, including one edging out Tesla’s Model Y in China
While Tesla’s Model Y was the best-selling purely battery-powered car in China for the six months ending in November, BYD accounted for four of the top 10.
Friday’s jobs report will be a big signal for a market looking for good news
When the December jobs report hits Friday morning, markets will be looking for a number that hits a sweet spot.
State-run ‘auto-IRA’ programs aim to close retirement savings gap
Seven states are enrolling workers in so-called auto-IRA programs to address a gap in 401(k) coverage and savings. More are scheduled to come on line.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Apple, Walgreens, Mobileye, Eli Lilly and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.