Wall Street rallies to its best gain since 2022 after an encouraging update on the labor market; S&P 500 jumps 2.3%

Wall Street rallies to its best gain since 2022 after an encouraging update on the labor market; S&P 500 jumps 2.3%

ByThe Associated Press

August 8, 2024, 4:02 PM

NEW YORK -- Wall Street rallies to its best gain since 2022 after an encouraging update on the labor market; S&P 500 jumps 2.3%.

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