US STOCKS-Wall Street closes higher after payrolls report By: Reuters: Company News December 08, 2017 at 16:10 PM EST * Dow up 0.49 pct, S&P 500 up 0.55 pct, Nasdaq up 0.40 pct (Updates to market close) Read More >> Related Stocks: Alexion Pharmaceuticals American Outdoor Brands Corp Apple Microsoft Oracle Corp Sturm Ruger & Company