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U.S. stocks edged higher in early trading Thursday, extending solid gains from a day earlier.

Asian markets were higher Thursday, tracking solid overnight gains on Wall Street despite lingering concerns about the U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and trade tensions between Asia and the U.S. KEEPING SCORE: Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.4 percent to close at 22,497.18.

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Major companies, particularly in Europe, could see billions of dollars in commercial deals canceled because of the U.S. decision to reinstall sanctions on Iran, though the ultimate impact remains unclear due to the possibility of renegotiations and exemptions, experts say.

Stocks closed broadly higher Wednesday, led by technology companies and banks.

U.S. stocks edged higher in early trading Wednesday, led by gains in energy companies.

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

Oil prices surged while Asian stock markets traded mixed on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced the United States will withdraw from a 2015 nuclear accord with Iran and re-impose sanctions.

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U.S. stocks edged lower in early trading Tuesday, giving up gains from a day earlier.

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Tuesday following an upbeat finish on Wall Street.

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U.S. stocks finished higher Monday as gains in technology and banks outweighed losses in consumer goods companies and other sectors.

U.S. stocks moved broadly higher in early trading Monday, adding to solid gains at the end of last week.

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

Asian shares were mostly higher Monday following strong gains on Wall Street after the U.S. jobless rate hit an 18-year low, helping investors overlook unresolved trade tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Most Asian stock markets started the week higher on Monday following strong gains on Wall Street after the U.S. jobless rate hit an 18-year low, helping investors overlook unresolved trade tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Asian stock markets were lower on Friday after Wall Street finished with losses overnight as investors watched the outcome of trade talks between the United States and China.

U.S. stocks are falling Thursday morning as the market continues a sell-off that began late the previous day.

Gold has lost its luster, even with rising market volatility.