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Wall Street ended its five-week losing streak, buoyed by a stronger-than-expected jobs report showing a rise of 178,000 payrolls in March and a steady unemployment rate of 4.3%. Meanwhile, oil prices surged, with Brent hitting $141 per barrel, the highest since 2008, amid ongoing tensions related to the Iran conflict. In the airline sector, United Airlines announced a hike in checked bag fees and introduced a new basic Polaris business fare as fuel costs climb. Additionally, the tech sector saw significant movements, with Japan's Sakura Internet jumping 20% following Microsoft's plans for a major AI investment.

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