Commodities

The major U.S. stock indexes were down slightly in early trading Monday, as losses in technology companies outweighed gains elsewhere.

___ More caffeine, please: Keurig is buying Dr Pepper Snapple NEW YORK (AP) — Keurig is buying Dr Pepper Snapple Group, bringing together the make-at-home coffee brand with the company behind Dr Pepper soda, Mott's apple juice and Snapple iced teas.

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Asian shares were mixed Monday after several markets ceded gains from upbeat openings that tracked Friday's rally on Wall Street.

Asian shares were mixed Monday after several markets ceded gains from upbeat openings that tracked Friday's rally on Wall Street.

U.S. stocks are rising Friday morning as technology and health care companies make more gains.

___ US economy grew at solid 2.6 percent rate in fourth quarter WASHINGTON (AP) — Strong consumer spending and a big rebound in home construction helped the economy grow at a solid pace of 2.6 percent in the final three months of last year.

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U.S. stocks are mixed Thursday morning as health care companies including Biogen and Celgene rise, but airlines continue to take steep losses as investors worry about rising costs and the possibility of falling fares.

Asian shares were mostly lower Thursday after stocks wobbled on Wall Street.

Banks and health care companies are rising Wednesday and retailers are making gains as stocks are on pace to add to a three-day winning streak.

___ Dollar tumbles after US treasury chief welcomes weaker value DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — The U.S. treasury chief has welcomed a weaker value in the dollar, breaking with a past commitment by the U.S. government to back a strong dollar.

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Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday, as Japan's benchmark took a rest from a spate of recent jumps.

U.S. stocks are mixed in early trading Tuesday as consumer-focused companies like Netflix and Amazon climb while household goods makers including Johnson & Johnson and Procter & Gamble sink following disappointing quarterly reports.

___ Trump move to tax some imports creates its own risks for US WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's decision Tuesday to tax imported solar cells and washing machines is meant to make good on his vow to reverse decades of U.S. support for free trade and to protect American jobs from foreign competition.

Asian stock markets posted strong gains on Tuesday, as an upbeat forecast for global economic growth and the end of the U.S. government shutdown helped lift sentiment.

U.S. stock indexes are edging higher Monday, led by energy companies.

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___ US oil output is booming and seen outpacing Saudis, Russia PARIS (AP) — A global energy agency says that U.S. oil production is growing quickly and is forecast to top that of heavyweights Saudi Arabia and Russia this year.