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Asian shares were mixed on Thursday as investors analyzed the Fed's decision to keep interest rates unchanged and kept an eye out for developments from China-U.S. trade talks in Beijing.

Apple is climbing Wednesday after it announced a huge stock repurchase and solid results in its latest quarter, but U.S. stocks are mostly lower as health care firms fall.

Shares were higher in Europe on Wednesday after a day of losses in most Asian markets.

U.S. stocks are slipping Tuesday as first-quarter results from companies including drugmaker Pfizer and athletic apparel maker Under Armour disappointed Wall Street.

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The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): Stocks are opening moderately lower on Wall Street after several companies reported disappointing results.

Shares were higher in Japan and Australia on Tuesday while most other major Asian markets were closed for public holidays.

A burst of corporate deals and strong earnings reports helped push U.S. stock indexes higher in early trading Monday.

West Texas Intermediate crude surpassed $69 a barrel following Netanyahu’s remarks.

Shares were higher in Europe and Asia on Monday following the release of better-than-expected manufacturing data for China.

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Shares were higher in Hong Kong, Australia and South Korea on Monday following the release of reassuring manufacturing data for China, though a number of Asian markets are closed for holidays.

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U.S. stocks are rising Thursday morning as Facebook leads a big rally for technology companies.

Asian share benchmarks were mixed on Thursday as investors digested the latest quarterly corporate earnings.

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

Asian shares dipped Wednesday, mirroring a sell-off on Wall Street triggered by worries over slowing growth and falling profits.

U.S. stocks are higher Tuesday morning as investors applaud strong first-quarter results from companies including machinery maker Caterpillar, appliance maker Whirlpool and Fifth Third Bancorp.

___ Sell-off in industrial, tech stocks sends Dow down 400 NEW YORK (AP) — After a strong start, U.S. stocks abruptly sold off Tuesday after machinery maker Caterpillar said it doesn't expect to top its first-quarter profit for the rest of the year.

Asian shares mostly rose Tuesday as a surge in U.S. bond yields pushed the value of the dollar higher against other major currencies.