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___ Hiring rebounds as US employers add a solid 196,000 jobs WASHINGTON (AP) — Hiring in the United States rebounded in March as employers added a solid 196,000 jobs, up sharply from February's scant gain and evidence that many businesses still want to hire despite signs that the economy is slowing.

How major US stock indexes fared Friday

Stocks closed higher on Wall Street Friday, capping another solid week of gains for the market, after a big rebound in hiring last month eased concerns that the U.S. economy is slowing too sharply.

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday

U.S. stock indexes closed mostly higher Thursday, as gains for banks, big retailers and communication services companies offset losses elsewhere in the market.

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___ IPWhoa: What to know before joining this year's IPO parade NEW YORK (AP) — A parade of well-known technology companies will make their stocks available to everyone for purchase, not just big pension funds and wealthy people, this year.

The Latest: Boeing stock rises despite preliminary report

The Latest on the reactions to the preliminary report issued by the Ethiopian government on the March 10 crash of the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 jet shortly after takeoff which killed all 157 people on board.

The Latest: Judge urges SEC and Tesla CEO 'tweet' settlement

The Latest on Tesla CEO Elon Musk's legal problems (all times local): 2 p.m. Elon Musk and his lawyers were appearing before a federal judge in New York who will decide whether the Tesla CEO should be held in contempt of court for violating an agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.