US stocks boosted by better-than-expected jobs report

US stocks rose on Friday following a better-than-expected jobs report and the strong finish pushed the Standard & Poor's 500 index to its third straight weekly gain despite some weakness earlier in the week.

US stocks boosted by better-than-expected jobs report

US stocks rose on Friday following a better-than-expected jobs report and the strong finish pushed the Standard & Poor's 500 index to its third straight weekly gain despite some weakness earlier in the week.

The gains were widespread and telecom and healthcare stocks helped lead the way.

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