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U.S. stocks are rising Tuesday morning after a three-day losing streak.

Technology stocks continued to fall in early trading on Monday, following up on their sharp losses at the end of last week.

Italian oil and gas company Eni says second-quarter profits soared on higher oil prices and production.

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

Ambassadors from the United States and China have exchanged barbs at the World Trade Organization over the countries' simmering trade dispute.

Asian shares are mostly lower after President Donald Trump agreed with the EU to hold off on new tariffs.

___ Trump, European Union leaders pull back from trade war WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and European leaders pulled back from the brink of a trade war over autos Wednesday and agreed to open talks to resolve a dispute over steel and to tear down trade barriers between the United States and the European Union.

U.S. stock indexes edged mostly higher in early trading Wednesday following a mixed batch of quarterly earnings results from General Motors, Boeing, Coca-Cola and other companies.

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

Many farmers remain critical of President Donald Trump's tariffs and the damage done to commodity prices and markets but were appreciative Tuesday that he offered to provide some cash to help offset their losses.

Asian stock markets rose Wednesday after Wall Street gained on strong corporate earnings amid U.S.-Chinese trade tensions.

Many farmers are critical of President Donald Trump's tariffs and the damage done to commodity prices and markets, but say they are appreciative that he has offered to provide cash to help make up their losses.

___ US announces billions to help farmers hurt by Trump tariffs WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is announcing a $12 billion program to aid farmers who have been hurt by the president's trade disputes with China and other U.S. trading partners.

President Donald Trump said he's willing to hit all goods imported from China with tariffs, sending U.S. markets sliding before the opening bell.

___ Zuckerberg's Holocaust comment puts Facebook on the spot NEW YORK (AP) — Denying the Holocaust is probably OK on Facebook.

Many anxious American farmers are delaying purchases and investment while hoping for a truce in a U.S.-China trade war that has left their crops at a competitive disadvantage overseas.

Gold is hammered and that may be a bullish signal for stocks.

Asian markets were mostly lower on Tuesday following a mixed day on Wall Street, as tensions over U.S. tariffs overshadowed data suggesting global growth is still on track.

U.S. stocks are mixed Monday morning as banks rise along with interest rates but energy companies sink along with the price of oil.

The U.S. is the world’s largest producer and consumer of oil and natural gas, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.