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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.

U.S. stocks moved broadly lower in early trading Tuesday, led by declines in technology, health care and consumer-focused companies.

Asian shares were mostly lower in muted trading Tuesday amid continuing uncertainty over trade tensions between China and the U.S. KEEPING SCORE: Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 edged down 0.2 percent to finish at 22,818.02.

Asian stock markets rallied on Friday, tracing gains on Wall Street after weaker than expected inflation figures soothed concerns about a possible acceleration of interest rate hikes.

___ China tech giant sidelined, US imports held amid trade spat HONG KONG (AP) — A Chinese tech giant has been brought to its knees.

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.

___ Walmart makes a $16 billion bet on India's booming economy NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is making a $16 billion bet on India's booming economy.

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.