Stocks jumped on September's strong employment report. PayPal shares rose 1.6% after saying it plans to withdraw from Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency-based payments network. Apple shares rose 3% on a report it asked suppliers to increase iPhone 11 production by 10%. J.R. Whalen reports.==========-----l
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Plus: Apple shares rise 6% after the iPhone maker predicted a rise in sales this quarter. Shares of travel booking site Expedia fell 15% after reporting disappointing results. J.R. Whalen reports.

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Dow Gains 450 Points as Jobs Report Signals Possible Rate Cut

Plus: The Eurozone’s unemployment rate held steady at a record low in March. Israel has given Hamas one week to accept a cease-fire deal. J.R. Whalen reports.

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U.S. Hiring, Wage Growth Slowed in April

Plus: TikTok tells advertising clients that it will fight the looming U.S. ban of its app in court. And, journalists face growing threats around the world. Luke Vargas hosts.  



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U.S. Shuffles Military Assets in Middle East After U.A.E. Pushback

Plus: Paramount Global shares jump after Sony Pictures and Apollo Global Management make a $26 billion offer. Cigna shares fall after the healthcare company reports a quarterly loss. J.R. Whalen reports.

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Apple Reports Lower iPhone Sales, Projects Revenue Growth

Plus: Peloton says CEO Barry McCarthy is stepping down and it reduces its global workforce by 15%. Exxon Mobil agrees not to add Pioneer Natural Resources CEO Scott Sheffield to its board as part of a deal to acquire the company. J.R. Whalen reports.

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Closing Bell Brief for Friday, October 4th

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