U.S. stocks rally to record highs as jobs report boosts confidence
Dow surges nearly 350 points, closes just shy of record as jobs data reinforces economic strength U.S. stocks surged Thursday, wrapping up a holiday-shortened trading week with broad gains across major indexes. A stronger-than-expected June jobs report helped reinforce investor confidence in the economy, propelling the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to fresh record highs….