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___ Businesses showing discontent with Trump's trade policies WASHINGTON (AP) — Business groups, already uncomfortable with Trump's attempts to stem immigration, are struggling to figure out where to stand in the fast-shifting political climate.

Stocks slip as protests shake Hong Kong, trade woes linger

Shares declined in Asia on Wednesday and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index tumbled nearly 2% as thousands continued protests against proposed legislation that many city residents fear could further erode the territory's legal autonomy.

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___ States sue to stop $26.5 billion Sprint-T-Mobile deal NEW YORK (AP) — A group of state attorneys general led by New York and California are seeking to block T-Mobile's $26.5 billion bid for Sprint.

Is Beyond Meat overcooked?

The price for a share of Beyond Meat almost tripled on the first day of trading in May and that was just a taste of what was to come.

Dow snaps six-day winning streak

Crude oil prices and the yield on the 10-Treasury closed relatively unchanged: $53.28 per barrel and 2.15 percent, respectively.

Business Highlights

___ US employers hired a record number of people in April WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers hired the most people on record in April, while the number of open jobs was largely unchanged, evidence that the job report remains solid.