Major U.S. stock-indexes higher in choppy trading on Friday as data showing the economy added more jobs than expected last month was tempered by a drop in wages and hours worked. Nonfarm payrolls increased by a 242,000 jobs last month, the Labor Department said on Friday. However, wages and hours worked fell, keeping a lid on inflation, a key factor in the Federal Reserve's decision to raise rates.

Most of Dow stocks in positive area (20 of 30). Top looser - Pfizer Inc. (PFE, -0,94%). Top gainer - Caterpillar Inc. (CAT, +2,44%).

All S&P sectors in positive area. Top gainer - Basic Materials (+2,5%).

At the moment:

Dow 16977.00 +58.00 +0.34%

S&P 500 1997.75 +7.25 +0.36%

Nasdaq 100 4326.00 +5.75 +0.13%

Oil 35.59 +1.02 +2.95%

Gold 1274.90 +16.70 +1.33%

U.S. 10yr 1.90 +0.06