Commodities

US stocks are jumping Monday, following global markets higher, after Hurricane Irma weakened without causing as much damage as many had feared.

Banks, insurers and other financial companies led U.S. stocks slightly higher in morning trading Tuesday, adding to modest gains from the day before.

Asian stock markets turned mostly lower on Wednesday as investors awaited the outlines of U.S. tax overhaul plans by President Donald Trump while news headlines on geopolitical tensions surrounding North Korea have quieted.

U.S. stocks are starting the day higher on Tuesday as a strong forecast from Wal-Mart lifts retailers and energy companies rise with the price of crude oil.

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Strong earnings from tech giants and Apple's upbeat statement on its iPhone X demand lifted the Nasdaq Composite index 2 percent and led the gains on Wall Street.

Grain futures were higher Wednesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Grain futures were higher Wednesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.

U.S. stocks are edging higher Monday as chipmakers jump on Broadcom's $103 billion offer to buy competitor Qualcomm.

Stocks hit fresh all-time highs Tuesday, as technology stocks led a rally on Wall Street.

Stocks hit fresh all-time highs Tuesday, as technology stocks led a rally on Wall Street.

Oil edged up on Tuesday, supported by expectations of an extension next week to OPEC output cuts, but prices remained under pressure from signs of higher output in the United States.

Oil edged up on Tuesday, supported by expectations of an extension next week to OPEC output cuts, but prices remained under pressure from signs of higher output in the United States.

Grain futures were lower Monday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Grain futures were lower Monday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Asian shares rose Tuesday after Wall Street regained lost ground overnight amid subdued trading ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Asian shares rose Tuesday after Wall Street regained lost ground overnight amid subdued trading ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

U.S. stocks are opening slightly higher as technology companies and retailers make gains.

U.S. stocks are opening slightly higher as technology companies and retailers make gains.

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