Dow finishes 440 points up after strong jobs report

The Dow closed 440 points higher Friday afternoon, following this morning's news that the U.S. economy added 313,000 jobs in February. The Nasdaq also gained 1.8% and hit an all-time high, erasing last month's losses, per CNBC.

Why it matters: The U.S. economy continues to surge ahead at record-breaking levels, even as threats of a Trump trade war loom.