Stocks

___ Why the 'gig' economy may not be the workforce of the future WASHINGTON (AP) — The "gig" economy might not be the new frontier for America's workforce after all.

Comcast outbid 21st Century Fox in the final stage of a three-round auction for a majority 61 percent stake in the company.

Global stocks took small losses Monday after China reportedly pulled out of trade talks with the U.S. Industrial companies and banks suffered some of the worst declines among American stocks.

Subscription radio company SiriusXM says it's buying music streaming service Pandora Media Inc. in a stock deal valued at about $3.5 billion that'll allow it to expand its service beyond cars and into homes and other mobile areas.

The deal may reportedly be announced as early as Tuesday.

Shares have fallen in Europe and Asia after China reportedly rebuffed a plan for talks with the U.S. on resolving their dispute over trade and technology.

The latest tariff escalation is pressuring stocks.

Barrack shareholders will own around 66.6% of the combined business.

Shares have fallen in Asia after China reportedly rebuffed a plan for talks with the U.S. on resolving their dispute over trade and technology.

Comcast defeated Fox ending the long battle for ownership of the British broadcaster.

___ Rising oil prices haven't hurt the US economy so far DALLAS (AP) — An old bogeyman, higher oil prices, may still be scary but doesn't have the same power to hurt the US economy.

U.S. stock indexes finished unevenly Friday even as the Dow Jones Industrial Average eked out another all-time high.

U.S. stocks moved broadly higher in early trading Friday, extending gains from a day earlier when the market climbed to all-time highs.

The company also reported weaker earnings than expected.

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Asian stocks rose Friday after Wall Street hit a new high and a survey showed Japanese manufacturing accelerating.

The Dow's 101st record close since the election of President Trump.

Walmart said the tariff would impact prices of everything from food products to beverages and personal care items.

As soon as the Browns secure a victory, the "Victory Fridges" will simultaneously unlock via Wi-Fi.

Reefer Madness has gripped Wall Street.