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___ AP sources: Prosecutors probing Enquirer after Bezos report NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors are looking into the National Enquirer's handling of a story about Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' extramarital affair to see if the tabloid's publisher violated a cooperation agreement with prosecutors.

U.S. stocks dipped in early trading Friday to join a worldwide drift lower as concerns remain high about global trade and the strength of the economy.

Major stock indexes ended unevenly Friday after a late-day recovery erased most of the market's early losses.

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

One equity index closed lower, while the other two closed higher.

Asian markets tumbled on Friday after President Donald Trump said he doesn't plan to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping before a tariffs truce ends in March.

Hasbro lost sales from the collapse of retailer Toys 'R' Us and a challenging retail environment in the UK.

The bank said ATM services have been restored and are available for customer use,

___ Bankruptcy judge gives Sears another chance NEW YORK (AP) — A bankruptcy judge has blessed a $5.2 billion plan by Sears chairman and biggest shareholder Eddie Lampert to keep the iconic business going.

Stocks closed broadly lower Thursday as traders were discouraged by more disappointing news on the global economy and company profits.

The company topped Wall Street’s expectations across the board, with a same-store sales increase of more than 6 percent, driven in part by higher menu prices, and $1.23 billion in fourth-quarter revenue.

Shares had risen on a merger of BB&T and SunTrust, but then a Trump adviser threw cold water on the market.

Taco Bell recorded its strongest growth in same-restaurant sales in seven quarters.

Twitter reported quarterly profit, excluding some items, of 31 cents per share.

The deal creates the sixth largest bank by assets and deposits.

The company said it now expects 2019 adjusted earnings per share of between $5.55 and $5.65.

Trump touted the economic benefits achieved under his administration in the past two years.

Strong results from Disney’s media networks, which includes ESPN and other properties, helped fuel the earnings beat.

FOX Business takes an in-depth look at the state of the economy before Trump offers his own assessment Tuesday night.

SOTU may offer the financial markets big clues on the economy and trade.