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Asian stocks were mostly lower on Thursday as traders kept a close watch on impending U.S. tariffs on Mexico while trade talks with Beijing remained at a standstill.

Investors pushed U.S. stocks higher in early trading Wednesday on Wall Street and extended a rally prompted by signs that the Federal Reserve is willing to cut rates to reinforce economic growth.

Fiat Chrysler's U.S. sales chief is suing the company, alleging that it withheld 90% of his pay package last year because he testified in a government inquiry into sales reporting practices.

The Trump administration's new restrictions on travel to Cuba will hit hardest at the cruise industry, taking away a new and increasingly popular destination at the start of the critical summer vacation season.

___ Mexican officials try to stave off tariffs at White House WASHINGTON (AP) — Mexican and U.S. officials met late into the day Tuesday at the White House trying to stave off President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs on all Mexican goods flowing into the United States.

Stocks finished higher on Wall Street for the second straight day Wednesday, extending the market's strong gains from the previous day.

The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.

Shares surged Wednesday in Asia following a rally on Wall Street spurred by signs the Federal Reserve is ready to cut interest rates to support the U.S. economy against risks from escalating trade wars.

U.S. stocks headed broadly higher in early trading Tuesday on Wall Street after comments from Mexico's foreign minister injected some optimism into a developing trade dispute.

___ Poor Americans likely to be hit hardest by new US tariffs PHOENIX (AP) — The biggest victims of President Donald Trump's tariffs won't necessarily be Mexicans or Chinese.

Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Tuesday: Box Inc., down 75 cents to $17.18 The online storage provider gave investors a weak revenue forecast for the year CVS Health Corp., up $1.23 to $54.62 CVS Health is pushing deeper into health services with plans to add dietitians and medical equipment to 1,500 stores over the next few years.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped more than 500 points Tuesday as investors welcomed signals that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates if multiple U.S. trade conflicts threaten the nation's economic expansion.

Euro Pacific Capital CEO Peter Schiff says don't underestimate China and Mexico.

The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.

Less than a month since its market debut, Uber says the IRS is reviewing its 2013 and 2014 taxes.

The S&P 500 posts best day of the year.

Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Tuesday after a tumultuous session for tech shares on Wall Street.

The world's largest association of technology professionals has reversed a decision that would have excluded employees of Chinese tech giant Huawei and its affiliates from some editorial and peer review activities.

___ Apple previews new software as it diversifies beyond iPhones SAN JOSE, Calif.

U.S. stocks were mixed in early trading Monday on Wall Street as investors looked to shake off the steep losses incurred in May.