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Business Highlights

___ Amazon HQ favorites: Similar basics but different vibes NEW YORK (AP) — The communities said to be favored for new bases for Amazon are both riverfront stretches of major metro areas with ample transportation and space for workers.

Business Highlights

___ Democrats eye Trump's tax returns but expect a long fight WASHINGTON (AP) — Getting President Donald Trump's tax returns is high on the list of Democratic priorities now that they have won the House.

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___ Fed likely to keep rates on hold and sketch a bright outlook WASHINGTON (AP) — With the economy strong, wages rising and unemployment at a near-five-decade low, the Federal Reserve remains on track to keep raising interest rates — just not this week.

World stock markets rally on news of Trump-Xi talks

Asian shares advanced Friday after President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping spoke by phone and the Chinese state media reported progress in resolving trade tensions between their two countries.