US stocks today: US market opens higher after jobs data, chip stocks rebound
- Posted on May 8, 2026
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US stocks today: US market opens higher after jobs data, chip stocks rebound
U.S. stocks surged at Friday's open, driven by a robust employment report that alleviated concerns about a cooling labor market. A rebound in chipmaker stocks further boosted investor sentiment, leading to gains across major indices. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all saw significant increases in early trading.