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Asian shares were mixed Tuesday as some indexes recouped earlier losses set off by an overnight decline on Wall Street.

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Most global stock markets retreated Monday following Wall Street's gain and China's appointment of a new central bank governor and other top economic officials.

Asian stock markets were mixed Monday following Wall Street's gain and China's appointment of a new central bank governor and other top economic officials.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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