Today's Stock Market: Stocks are Uncertain After Jobs Report Beats Predictions
US stocks showed uncertainty on Friday following a jobs report that surprised experts with stronger-than-expected hiring growth.
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced slight gains, while the Nasdaq Composite remained mostly unchanged.
Investors had expected data indicating a slowing economy, but the Labor Department's report suggested some sectors were still growing strongly.
The May jobs report exceeded expectations, with the US economy adding 272,000 jobs, although the unemployment rate also rose to 4.0%.
GameStop's stock faced volatility after the company announced plans to sell additional shares and reported a decline in sales for the first quarter.
Nvidia's 10-for-1 stock split, completed after market hours, attracted attention, although the company's shares faced pressure from short sellers.
The stock market rebounded in afternoon trading, helped by a stronger-than-expected jobs report and a live stream by Keith Gill, also known as "Roaring Kitty."
Gill's appearance marked his first live stream since his bullish videos on GameStop sparked a rally in 2021.
Market observers interpreted the jobs report differently, with some seeing it as a sign of continued economic growth and others pointing to concerns such as the uptick in unemployment.
Despite speculation about interest rate cuts, the jobs report raised doubts about immediate rate reductions by the Federal Reserve, impacting stock performance.