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Asian markets were broadly higher Monday on signs that the U.S. and China were closing in on a trade deal after months of negotiations.

U.S. stocks moved broadly higher in early trading Friday on Wall Street, putting the market on track for gains at the end of a shaky week.

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

Asian stock markets were mostly higher Friday after a mixed Wall Street close on listless trading.

U.S. stocks moved slightly higher in early trading Thursday as investors prepare for the latest round of corporate earnings.

Asian markets were mostly lower on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve released minutes of its meeting in March.

U.S. stocks moved broadly higher in early trading Wednesday on Wall Street, reversing course from a downturn that ended an eight-day winning streak.

U.S. stocks moved broadly lower in early trading Tuesday on Wall Street, putting the S&P 500 index at risk of ending an eight-day winning streak.

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

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Asian markets followed Wall Street higher Tuesday as investors watched for Brexit developments and corporate earnings.

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U.S. stock indexes pulled back on Monday, putting at least a temporary halt to their weekslong advance.

Shares slipped in early trading in Europe on Monday following a mixed day in Asia after trade talks between China and the U.S. wrapped up with officials on both sides claiming progress.

Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday after trade talks between China and the U.S. wrapped up with officials on both sides claiming progress and the U.S. government reported a strong rebound in hiring in March.

Stocks rose Friday morning after a better-than-expected report on U.S. jobs eased worries that the economy is slowing too sharply.

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after President Donald Trump and a senior Chinese envoy said trade talks in Washington were making progress.

U.S. stocks moved broadly higher Thursday on Wall Street in early trading, led by media and internet companies.

U.S. stocks moved broadly higher on Wall Street in early trading Wednesday, led by technology companies and banks.

Shares rose in Asia on Wednesday ahead of the resumption of trade talks between the U.S. and China in Washington.