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US stocks end near flat after strong jobs data
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Global stocks mostly rise after strong US jobs data

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A trader laughs ahead of the closing bell on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on February 1, 2019 in New York City. - Wall Street stocks concluded another strong week with a nearly flat session on Friday, February 1, 2019, pausing from a heady January following strong jobs data and mixed earnings. Analysts said the rally that had propelled stocks since late December and produced the Dow's best January in 30 years was showing signs of fatigue. (Photo by Johannes EISELE / AFP)

Global stocks mostly rose Friday following strong US jobs data, though Wall Street's rally showed signs of fatigue after the Dow finished its best January in 30 years.

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