S&P 500, Russell 2000 Soar To Record Highs, Silver Jumps To $80: What's Moving Markets Friday?

Wall Street found firm footing to close the week as solid but unspectacular jobs data eased fears of a sharp labor market slowdown while keeping Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations intact. • Vistra shares are powering higher. Why is VST stock surging?Both the S&P 500 and the Russell 2000 climbed to fresh record highs, signaling a rally that has broadened across both large-cap and small-cap stocks. By midday trading in New York, the index of the 500 largest U.S. corporations broke above 6,970 points, up 0. ...