Stocks set to open slightly higher on US-China trade deal hopes; jobs data in focus

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U.S. stock futures were higher Friday, as investors monitored progress in U.S.-China trade talks and looked ahead to upcoming jobs data.

U.S. stock futures traded slightly higher Friday, as investors monitored progress in U.S.-China trade talks and looked ahead to upcoming jobs data.

On Thursday, the Dow closed more than 150 points higher, while the S&P 500 notched its first six-day winning streak since February, buoyed by positive trade news.

 

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Oh thank goodness, I don’t think the market has priced this in. Thankfully, this rally has been focused on earnings and fundamentals rather than hope.

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