The S&P 500 and Nasdaq set new records before jobs report

The stock market hit new highs with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reaching record levels. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% while the Nasdaq gained 0.9%, both closing at all-time highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell slightly. Riskier stocks, AI plays, small-caps, and growth stocks performed well ahead of the upcoming jobs report.

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