U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 reaching record
highs and extending winning streaks to six weeks, supported by chip stocks and
stronger-than-expected April jobs data. Intel surged 13% after reports it
reached a deal to manufacture some chips for Apple devices, while Apple gained
about 2%. The U.S. added 115,000 jobs in April, above Bloomberg estimates for
65,000, with unemployment steady at 4.3%. Oil prices also rose as tensions near
the Strait of Hormuz increased concerns over Middle East supply disruptions.