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Dow aims for new record as stock futures climbed ahead of US jobs report

Apple shares rally after earnings beat views, but jobs data is the key focus on Friday

Dow aims for new record as stock futures climbed ahead of US jobs report

US stocks were shaping up for an upbeat open on Wall Street Friday, with the Dow average headed for a fresh all-time high, MarketWatch reports.

Stock futures rose as traders looked ahead to the closely watched non-farm payrolls report, which could further strengthen the case for a December interest rate rise by the Federal Reserve.

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