Commodities

U.S. stocks are edging higher Friday morning as technology companies and banks make gains.

Asian stock markets were mixed Friday as investors remained cautious about U.S. plans to raise tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum.

___ End of an era: Toys R Us is going the way of stickball NEW YORK (AP) — For decades, children ran down the sprawling aisles of Toys R Us in awe of the Barbies, the bikes and other toys laid out in front of them.

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

U.S. stocks are slightly higher Thursday morning as technology and health care companies move up after two days of broad losses.

Asian shares were mostly lower Thursday as investors assessed President Donald Trump's pick for his new economic adviser amid lingering worries over a possible global trade war.

___ Trump picks camera-proven Kudlow as top economic aide WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has chosen Larry Kudlow to be his top economic aide.

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

Global shares were mixed Wednesday as Asian markets took a hit from the abrupt departure of U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.

Asian shares fell Wednesday, taking their cue from a dip on Wall Street after the abrupt departure of U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.

___ Impossible for market to ignore latest Trump policy moves NEW YORK (AP) — Financial markets suddenly care about politics again after ignoring the dysfunction in Washington over the early part of the Trump presidency.

U.S. stocks are moving higher Tuesday morning after the Labor Department said inflation remained in check last month.

Markets can't ignore Washington politics any longer.

Shares were mixed in Asia on Tuesday following a lackluster day on Wall Street.

___ Bids to curb health care costs offer little more than talk WASHINGTON (AP) — What began as bipartisan attempt to curb soaring health care premiums in the nation's health insurance markets is faltering in Congress.

U.S. stocks are rising Monday morning with retailers and technology companies making some of the largest gains.

Asian stocks rose Monday despite U.S.-Chinese trade tension following solid Wall Street gains on strong U.S. employment data.

Global stock markets are rising Friday on the back of strong U.S. jobs figures, while investor concerns about rising inflation have eased.

Asian shares were mostly higher Friday on relief that President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum imports may not be as harsh as earlier feared.

U.S. stocks are rising Thursday morning as they continue a recovery that started late the previous day.