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The Markets Major stock averages were sharply higher this afternoon after a weak employment report spurred hope among investors that the Federal Reserve is done raising interest rates for a while. The NASDAQ led the rally and finished an exceptionally strong week, coming on the heels of last Friday's biggest percentage gain ever. NPR's Elaine Korry reports.

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Major stock averages were sharply higher this afternoon after a weak employment report spurred hope among investors that the Federal Reserve is done raising interest rates for a while. The NASDAQ led the rally and finished an exceptionally strong week, coming on the heels of last Friday's biggest percentage gain ever. NPR's Elaine Korry reports.