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Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Friday after the Standard & Poor's 500 index logged an eighth straight day of gains.

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Friday after the Standard & Poor's 500 index logged an eighth straight day of gains.

U.S. stock indexes peeked higher in morning trading on Thursday, and if the Standard & Poor's 500 maintains its slight gain, it would mark the longest winning streak for the index in four years.

U.S. stocks notched record closing highs again on Thursday as investors cheered increased prospects for a tax overhaul with Congress moving closer to agreement on a budget resolution.

U.S. stocks notched record closing highs again on Thursday as investors cheered increased prospects for a tax overhaul with Congress moving closer to agreement on a budget resolution.

Share prices were little changed in Asia on Thursday, with trading becalmed by public holidays in Shanghai, Hong Kong and South Korea.

The stock market's rally shifted into neutral on Wednesday, and U.S. indexes flipped between very slight gains and losses in early trading.

The stock market's rally shifted into neutral on Wednesday, and U.S. indexes flipped between very slight gains and losses in early trading.

U.S. stocks edged up to extend their run of record closing highs on Wednesday as data on the services sector added to signs of strength in the economy and prospects for earnings.

Asian shares were mixed in holiday-thinned trading on Wednesday as investors brushed off Wall Street's latest advance into record territory.

Asian shares were mixed in holiday-thinned trading on Wednesday as investors brushed off Wall Street's latest advance into record territory.

The three major U.S. stock indexes and the Russell 2000 posted record high closes for the second straight day on Tuesday, helped by gains in airlines and as carmakers rose after strong September vehicle sales.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc Chief Executive Lloyd Blankfein said he is keeping an open mind on bitcoin after a media report that the investment bank was exploring a new trading operation dedicated to cryptocurrencies.

Shares in Japan and Hong Kong gained Tuesday, tracking an overnight rally on Wall Street, where indexes set fresh record highs.

U.S. stocks are opening at record highs Monday morning as technology and health care companies advance.

U.S. stocks are opening at record highs Monday morning as technology and health care companies advance.

The Latest on Catalonia's independence referendum and Spain's response (all times local): 10:15 a.m.

The Latest on Catalonia's independence referendum and Spain's response (all times local): 10:15 a.m.

U.S. stocks started the fourth quarter on a strong note on Monday, with all three major indexes hitting record high closes as data pointed to underlying strength in the economy.

Shares in Asia are higher after China and Japan reported stronger- than- expected factory data.