Indices closed in the green zone on Friday. Apple gains led a rebounding technology sector. The iPhone innovator hit a new record, tacking on nearly 4% on news that Warren Buffett purchased an additional 75 million shares of the company in the first quarter. On another note, data from the Department of Labor showed the U.S. economy added 164,000 jobs in April while the unemployment rate fell to 3.9%. In other news, crude oil ticked up to a three-year high. West Texas Intermediate crude climbed 1.9% today to close at $69.76.
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