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Stocks have skidded in Asia as Italy heads for another round of elections that investors worry could become a referendum on whether to stay in the euro bloc.

Global stocks are falling Tuesday morning as political uncertainty in Italy sends European stocks sharply lower.

Asian shares were mostly lower Tuesday, tracking losses in Europe, where investor confidence was sapped by political uncertainty in Italy.

Energy companies and oil prices are sinking again Friday morning on reports OPEC countries plan to produce more oil soon.

U.S. stocks are lower Thursday morning after President Donald Trump said he is canceling a planned meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Gold will always remain a safe haven, Naguib Sawiris said.

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Technology companies and banks are rising Tuesday morning as U.S. stocks head higher for the second day in a row.

Asian markets were mostly lower Tuesday after Wall Street gained as Italy moved toward forming a euroskeptic-led government.

Stocks are jumping Monday morning after the U.S. and China appeared to make major progress in trade talks.

Global stock markets were higher on Monday as investors cheered the outcome of negotiations between the United States and China that put a trade war on hold, clearing uncertainty.

U.S. stocks indexes edged mostly lower in early trading Friday, adding to the market's modest losses from a day earlier.

Asian stock markets were marginally higher on Friday as U.S. and Chinese officials held a new round of talks seeking to avert a trade war between the world's two largest economies.

Food processors, soft drink manufacturers and candy makers are squaring off against the U.S. sugar industry in a familiar battle over a program that props up sugar prices.

Stock indexes are edging mostly higher in morning trading Thursday, shaking off an early stumble.

Asian stocks were mostly lower on Thursday, wiping out early gains after strong factory data from the U.S. lifted shares on Wall Street.

He cites a strong economy and signals from the Fed.

U.S. stock indexes are edging higher in early trading Wednesday, and Macy's is leading a retail sector rally.

World share prices were mixed Wednesday, with European benchmarks posting modest gains after a day of losses in most major Asian markets.