On May 8, 2026, investors weighed ad-tech growth against margin pressure, cautious guidance, and fresh Wall Street downgrades.

April's jobs report beat expectations, but revisions and a shrinking labor force signal weakness. The stock market response was positive. See more details here.

U.S. stocks are rising toward records Friday following the latest sign that the nation’s job market is doing better than economists expected. The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% and was on track to top its all-time high after a report said U.

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