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U.S. stocks slid in early trading Monday, weighed down by concerns over escalating global trade tensions, weak economic data from Asia and an election result in Mexico that's likely to complicate talks on renegotiating the NAFTA trade agreement.

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

Asian markets were broadly lower on Monday after surveys showed a deteriorating outlook for Chinese manufacturing ahead of higher tariffs expected to be imposed by Beijing and Washington starting Friday.

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U.S. stocks are rising Friday morning as banks rally after the Federal Reserve approved their plans to increase their dividends and buy back more stock.

The first half of the year was full of surprises on Wall Street.

Asian shares were mostly higher Friday as investors weighed how trade tensions between the U.S. and other nations might escalate.

___ Faster delivery of nearly everything is the next big thing NEW YORK (AP) — Retailers are betting big on delivery services that will drop off everything from gadgets to groceries on doorsteps faster.

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

We are in the midst of an energy revolution

Liberty Steel said the facility would employ about 125 workers at launch.

OPEC announces a key production move.

Despite OPEC’s deal to boost production, oil prices surged to $68.58 a barrel.

Trump’s steel tariffs are welcome in Minnesota.

U.S. stocks are mostly lower Friday morning after small losses the day before and technology companies are down after they took their biggest drop in six weeks.

Asian shares were lower Friday, as investors awaited the Group of Seven leaders' meeting, continuing into the weekend, and for European Central Bank and Federal Reserve meetings next week.

Asian shares were lower Friday, as investors awaited the Group of Seven leaders' meeting, continuing into the weekend, and for European Central Bank and Federal Reserve meetings next week.

Asian stock markets rose Thursday following a rally on Wall Street as remarks by a European Central Bank board member eased worries about the new Italian government's spending plans.

U.S. stocks are mostly rising Wednesday morning as banks rise in tandem with interest rates.

Venezuela has the world's biggest oil reserves and is a key supplier to American fuel markets but its output has been hampered by inadequate investment, mismanagement and a confrontation with the United States that has led to sanctions.