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Originally filed last August, the lawsuit on behalf of seven female former Nike employees alleges the company violated state and federal wage equality laws.

The report comes days after Caesars Entertainment said CEO Mark Frissora would step down from his post in February.

U.S. oil output continues to climb.

A divided Congress could increase market volatility.

Share prices were mostly higher Tuesday in Asia as investors awaited the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections.

Net income rose to $1.15 billion or $1.12 per share.

Investors buy stocks as voters hit the polls.

Profit for the July-September period rose 11 percent.

U.S. stocks are mostly higher early Monday as Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway leads gains in financial companies, while energy companies rise along with the prices of oil and natural gas.

___ Fed likely to keep rates on hold and sketch a bright outlook WASHINGTON (AP) — With the economy strong, wages rising and unemployment at a near-five-decade low, the Federal Reserve remains on track to keep raising interest rates — just not this week.

U.S. stocks rose Monday as financial and health care companies finished higher, but Apple and technology companies continued to fall.

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

Pharma and infrastructure stocks in midterm cross hairs.

Asian markets tumbled Monday as traders feared that President Donald Trump only reported progress in trade talks with China to score political points as the U.S. midterm elections draw near.

Stocks end Monday mixed ahead of the elections on Tuesday.

70 companies in the S&P 500 will report earnings along with one Dow name: Disney.

Asian markets tumbled Monday as traders feared that President Donald Trump only reported progress in trade talks with China to score political points as the U.S. midterm elections draw near.

Warren Buffett's company more than quadrupled its third-quarter profits because of a huge paper gain in the value of its investments, although its insurance and railroad businesses also improved.

___ US economy looks strong heading into congressional elections WASHINGTON (AP) — For a U.S. economic expansion now in its 10th year, hiring remains robust, growth has picked up and the outlook is a mainly bright one on the eve of congressional elections.

U.S. stocks are rising Friday after the federal government said employers added 250,000 jobs in September, far more than analysts expected.