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Kim Jong Un says he's ready to restart operations at factory park jointly run with Seoul, resume tourism from South
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Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday
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US stocks end dismal, volatile year on a bright note NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street closed out a dismal, turbulent year for stocks on a bright note Monday, but still finished 2018 with the worst showing in a decade.
How major US stock indexes fared Monday
Wall Street capped a miserable year on a positive note Monday, but the stock market still closed out 2018 with its worst showing in a decade.
Trade war, big profits, wild swings: a look at 2018 markets
Wall Street started 2018 strong, buoyed by a growing economy and corporate profits.
Markets Right Now: Stocks end dismal year on a bright note
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
US stocks suffer worst year since 2008 financial crisis; S&P 500 sees 6.2 percent annual drop, Dow falls 5.6 percent
US stocks suffer worst year since 2008 financial crisis; S&P 500 sees 6.2 percent annual drop, Dow falls 5.6 percent.
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Brexit, tariffs, populism could buffet Europe in 2019
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Dow, S&P 500 post worst December since 1931, as Nasdaq has worst on record
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The Latest: In new year message, Corbyn slams May on Brexit
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US Ambassador: Major trade deal with UK may not be possible
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Major trade deal with UK may not be possible: US Ambassador
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