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Bitcoin "miners" who use rows of computers whirring at the same time to produce virtual currencies began taking root along New York's northern border a couple of years ago to tap into some of the nation's cheapest hydroelectric power, offering an air of Silicon Valley sophistication to this often-snowy region.

It was looking like a banner year for business in China.

Global shares were mostly lower Monday following Friday's steep slide in technology shares on Wall Street.

Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Monday following Friday's steep slide in technology shares on Wall Street.

The major U.S. stock indexes fell in early trading Friday, adding to the market's modest losses a day earlier.

Asian shares fell back Friday after a major supplier to Apple forecast continued weak demand for mobile devices.

U.S. stocks were broadly lower in early trading Thursday, weighed down by losses in technology companies and makers of consumer products.

When Angela Merkel was re-elected as Germany's leader in March, the way looked open for European nations to finally patch the remaining cracks in the euro — the structural flaws that threatened to break apart the shared currency in 2010-12.

Asian shares rose and oil prices touched fresh multi-year highs on Thursday as improving optimism about the global economy helped investors shake off worries about geopolitical risks for the moment.

U.S. stocks are wavering between small gains and losses in early trading Wednesday as investors size up the latest company earnings and deal news.

Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher Wednesday after Beijing added to a swelling trade dispute with Washington by hiking tariffs on U.S. sorghum.

U.S. stocks moved solidly higher in early trading Tuesday, adding to the market's gains from a day earlier.

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman asks 13 platforms to disclose information.

On Tax Day, the White House inflated the public's expectations that Tuesday's filing deadline marked the last time that figuring out taxes will drive Americans crazy.

Asian shares were mixed but mostly flat Tuesday, amid persisting worries over trade tensions between China and the U.S. Overnight, investors registered relief that air strikes on Syria were contained and unlikely to escalate.

On the eve of Tax Day, President Donald Trump is exaggerating the government's plans to shrink the much-dreaded federal income tax forms.aa

U.S. stocks were broadly higher in early trading Monday, with technology and health care companies posting solid gains.

On the eve of Tax Day, President Donald Trump is exaggerating the government's plans to shrink the much-dreaded federal income tax forms.

Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday, with Chinese benchmarks leading decliners.

Shares were mixed in Asia after an upbeat start to the week, with Chinese benchmarks leading the retreat.