Dow Dips 500 Points; US Economy Adds 256,000 Jobs In December
1. U.S. stocks fell, with the S&P 500 dropping 1.26%. 2. Strong labor market added 256,000 jobs, exceeding expectations. 3. Energy shares rose by 0.6%, contrasting with tech shares' 2.1% drop. 4. Average hourly earnings rose 0.3% month-over-month, matching expectations. 5. Global markets also declined, reflecting negative sentiment.