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Rising interest rates send stocks skidding; tech plunges NEW YORK (AP) — Global stocks fell Thursday as interest rates in the U.S. continued to rise.

Shares fell Thursday in Asia despite a strong day on Wall Street that was spurred by encouraging signs on U.S. hiring and growth in the service sector.

___ GM, Honda team up to produce self-driving vehicle General Motors and Honda are teaming up on self-driving vehicle technology as big automakers and tech giants race to develop the next generation of personal transportation.

U.S. stocks are climbing Wednesday morning after a survey by payroll processor ADP showed strong hiring by private businesses in September.

Asian shares were mostly lower on Wednesday on rising oil prices and lackluster Japanese data.

U.S. stocks are mixed Tuesday morning as internet companies and retailers slip.

U.S. manufacturers, basic materials makers and car companies are rising Monday after the U.S. and Canada agreed to a new trade deal that also includes Mexico.

___ GE, seeking path forward as a century-old company, ousts CEO BOSTON (AP) — General Electric CEO and Chairman John Flannery is being ousted after just over a year on the job at the century-old company.

___ Tesla faces a reckoning with CEO Elon Musk's job in jeopardy SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The thought of a Tesla car company without Elon Musk is sending shivers down the spine of Wall Street.

Global stocks are falling Friday after Italy's new government announced a big increase in spending.

U.S. stocks are higher Thursday morning as Apple and Amazon both jump.

Asian markets were mixed on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve lifted its key interest rate as expected for the third time this year.

Stock indexes around the world held steady on Wednesday as markets awaited a Federal Reserve decision on interest rates scheduled for the afternoon.

___ Fed raises rates for 3rd time this year with 1 more expected WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve signaled confidence in the U.S. economy by raising a key interest rate for a third time this year, forecasting another rate hike before year's end and predicting that it will continue to tighten credit into 2020 to help manage growth and inflation.

The Latest on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting (all times local): 4:55 a.m.

Asian markets rose on Wednesday as traders awaited a third interest rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve for this year.

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U.S. stock indexes are slightly higher Tuesday morning as energy companies continue to rise with oil prices.

Asian stock markets were mixed Tuesday after a Chinese government report accusing the Trump administration of bullying other countries, dampening hopes for a settlement in their escalating tariff war.

Shares have fallen in Europe and Asia after China reportedly rebuffed a plan for talks with the U.S. on resolving their dispute over trade and technology.