Markets posted a second consecutive week of strong gains. Our PureVest Weekly Roundup looked at April’s jobs report, which beat expectations.  Late Thursday night, China indicated that they “might” be open to trade talks with the Trump administration…shocker!  Big tech earnings were in focus this week.  META and MSFT had excellent reports; AMZN and AAPL had solid reports, but both stocks initially fell.  Warren Buffet’s annual shareholders meeting kicks off this weekend.  Enjoy the light reading, and have a great weekend.

Markets & Economy: U.S. payroll growth totals 177,000 in April, defying expectations source:cnbc.com China open to talks with Trump admin on lowering tariffs, ministry says source:www.foxnews.com The Nasdaq soars as Big Tech earnings have stocks shrugging off recession alarms source:www.finance.yahoo.com Apple reports second quarter results..Services revenue reaches new all-time high source:www.apple.com Trump’s tax package could include ‘SALT’ deduction relief. Here’s who stands to benefit source:cnbc.com Berkshire investors hope for Buffett’s guidance at annual meeting with tariffs shaking markets, economy source:cnbc.com Will the 2025 Kentucky Derby break a previous economic impact record? Here’s what to source:journal.com