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___ Federal regulator moves to mostly ban arbitration clauses NEW YORK (AP) — Consumers could band together to sue their banks or credit card companies under a federal rule issued Monday that's likely to face resistance from Congressional Republicans and the White House.

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Grain futures were lower Wednesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.

U.S. stocks were slightly higher in early trading on Thursday, ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's second day of testimony and a day after she signaled a dovish stance on interest rates.

Shares edged higher in early European trading Thursday, tracking gains in Asia after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen told Congress the central bank may slow the pace of its interest rate increases if inflation remains below its target level.

U.S. stocks climbed in early trading Wednesday as investors weighed Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen's remarks before Congress.

Oil futures rose, maintaining some gains from earlier in the day, as a report showing hefty drawdowns in U.S. crude inventories was offset by data pointing to lackluster gasoline demand.

The Dow rose to a record high close while U.S.stocks kept their upward momentum Wednesday following Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's congressional testimony to gradually raise interest rates.

Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday as investors eyed U.S. political risks and cues about the direction of monetary policy from the Federal Reserve chair.

The major U.S. stock indexes veered mostly lower in early trading Tuesday, led by declines in banks and real estate companies.

The major U.S. stock indexes veered mostly lower in early trading Tuesday, led by declines in banks and real estate companies.

Oil prices climbed more than 1 percent on Tuesday along with rising heating oil futures on reports showing forecast cuts in U.S.oil production and a decline in European product stockpiles.

U.S. stocks ended little changed on Tuesday in a session marked by knee-jerk reactions to events in Washington that drove investors to first worry then hope about prospects for the Trump administration's economic agenda.

Grain futures were higher Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Grain futures were higher Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.

The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 9:35 a.m.

Grain futures were higher Monday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Tuesday ahead of Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen's testimony to Congress.

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Tuesday ahead of Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen's testimony to Congress.

U.S. stocks wavered between small gains and losses in early trading Monday.