Investors hunkered down on Friday ahead of key U.S. non-farm payroll numbers that could shift bets on when the Federal Reserve will start cutting rates. U.S. stock index futures gained after news of Apple's record $110 billion share buyback, but the jobs figures due at 1230 GMT are set to shape investor sentiment across assets. The yen recovering from 34-year lows was the focus in Asia, capping a tumultuous week that saw suspected intervention from Japanese authorities, leaving the dollar on the back foot.
Q1 2024 Willdan Group Inc Earnings Call