The US stock markets edged up steadily on Friday; with the major averages recording a firm close as impressive upbeat non-farm payroll data helped offset concerns about Middle East tensions. This made the indices recoup some of the recent losses after a choppy start to the October quarter trading. The Dow ended at a fresh record high at 42,352.75, adding 0.81% on the day while the S&P 500 ended up 0.9%. The Nasdaq also soared 1.22%.
