The U.S. added 148,000 jobs in December, compared to estimates of 189,000 jobs.
The benchmark U.S. indices hit intraday records, but shares of Harley-Davidson Inc. tumble after Longbow downgrades the stock to Underperform.
Stocks were lower Friday.
Shares of Kindred Healthcare slipped after reaching an agreement to be acquired in a $4.1 billion deal.
Stocks were slightly higher.
Apple invests in a laser chipmaker, while Target acquires a tech startup.
Boeing stock jumped on its quarterly dividend hike and share repurchase plan.
U.S. stocks were trading higher after the economy added 228,000 jobs in November.
Disney could reach a deal with Fox as soon as next week.
Disney powers the Dow higher following reports that Twenty-First Century Fox has revived talks to sell parts of its business to the House of Mouse.