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A slide in technology stocks pulled down the Nasdaq Composite on Wednesday and the S&P 500 ended slightly lower, as investors worried about the pace of economic growth after weaker-than-expected inflation numbers and an interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve.

A slide in technology stocks pulled down the Nasdaq Composite on Wednesday and the S&P 500 ended slightly lower, as investors worried about the pace of economic growth after weaker-than-expected inflation numbers and an interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve.

U.S. stocks are changing course Tuesday morning as investors put an end to a two-day drop for technology companies.

Oil prices settled higher on Tuesday after OPEC detailed supply cuts around the world, but the cartel also said overall production rose in May, and crude stayed well below $50 a barrel despite the modest recovery.

Oil prices settled higher on Tuesday after OPEC detailed supply cuts around the world, but the cartel also said overall production rose in May, and crude stayed well below $50 a barrel despite the modest recovery.

Wall Street gained on Tuesday, with the S&P 500, Dow industrials and Russell 2000 setting record closing highs, as technology stocksbounced back and investors positioned for an expected Federal Reserve interest rate hike.

Wall Street gained on Tuesday, with the S&P 500, Dow industrials and Russell 2000 setting record closing highs, as technology stocksbounced back and investors positioned for an expected Federal Reserve interest rate hike.

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

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

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

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

Asian stock markets were higher on Tuesday as investors brushed off a second straight session of big losses on Wall Street tech stocks a day before the Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates.

U.S. stocks remain split as trading begins Monday, with energy companies and oil prices climbing and technology stocks sinking.

Oil edged up on Monday on signs of inventory declines in the United States and news that Saudi Arabia will limit volumes of crude to some Asian buyers in July and deepen cuts to the United States.

Oil edged up on Monday on signs of inventory declines in the United States and news that Saudi Arabia will limit volumes of crude to some Asian buyers in July and deepen cuts to the United States.

Global stock markets were mostly lower Monday, following the drop of technology shares last week on Wall Street.

Asian shares were mostly lower Monday, following the drop of technology shares last week on Wall Street.

___ Apple unveils 'HomePod' speaker, first new product in years SAN JOSE, California (AP) — Apple nodded to several up-and-coming technology trends, unveiling an internet-connected speaker and new device features touching on virtual reality, online privacy and a form of artificial intelligence called machine learning.

___ Apple unveils 'HomePod' speaker, first new product in years SAN JOSE, California (AP) — Apple nodded to several up-and-coming technology trends, unveiling an internet-connected speaker and new device features touching on virtual reality, online privacy and a form of artificial intelligence called machine learning.

U.S. stock indexes moved higher in early trading Friday, adding to the market's modest gains from a day earlier.