The US markets closed higher on Friday and for the week across the key indices after the best week for the US markets in months. Amazon shares jumped 3% on Friday after US retail sales unexpectedly rose 0.7% in September. Johnson & Johnson rallied on advisory committee voting to recommend US FDA authorises a J&J COVID-19 booster shot. UK schools are introducing facial recognition payments at school canteens.
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