US stocks close higher after strong jobs data. S&P 500 and Nasdaq reach records. Mega tax bill is likely to pass. Trump tariff deadline is next week.

The latest climb to fresh records for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hasn't lifted all boats, with "more work to do," from small cap and value-leaning stock indexes, say Rob Anderson and London Stockton,

Stocks, bond yields and the dollar gained on Thursday after a strong jobs report soothed nerves about how the economy is faring during the early stages of President Donald Trump’s tariff campaign.

Many retailers and grocery stores will remain open on the Fourth of July, though some may operate on different hours. Major retailers, stores and restaurant chains including Walmart, Starbucks and McDonald's confirmed to USA Today that they will still be serving customers during the holiday.

Friday marks the 249 th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence — and the Fourth of July holiday has become one filled with fireworks, musical celebrations and other flag-waving opportunities.