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Asian shares were mostly lower Monday on reports that President Donald Trump will soon place tariffs on $200 billion more of Chinese goods, even as officials worked to iron out tensions between the world's two largest economies.

The Fed's interest-rate hikes could trigger a recession

___ Apple, Firefox tools aim to thwart Facebook, Google tracking NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook and other companies routinely track your online surfing habits to better target ads at you.

Nike’s decision to feature Kaepernick in the campaign, which commemorates the 30th anniversary of its “Just Do It” slogan, drew a mixed reaction on social media.

The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): ___ 9:40 a.m.

U.S. stocks are little changed Friday morning as banks climb but retailers and big-dividend stocks slide.

Asian shares were mostly higher Friday, continuing their rally after gains on Wall Street and hopes that regional trade tensions may ease.

The widely monitored yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 3 percent.

Bezos says decision on second headquarters due by end of year.

___ China says Washington asks to resume talks on tariff fight BEIJING (AP) — China's government says Washington has asked to resume negotiations on their worsening tariff dispute.

Sears has shuttered dozens of stores in recent months in a bid to trim operating costs after several years of major sales declines.

U.S. stocks are climbing Thursday morning after the Labor Department said inflation slowed a bit in August.

U.S. stocks made solid gains Thursday as Apple and Qualcomm led a rally in technology companies.

The company said certain late-model Chevy, GMC and Cadillac vehicles have a steering defect.

On the brink of crumbling a decade ago, America's financial system was saved by an extraordinary rescue that revived Wall Street and the economy yet did little for individuals who felt duped and left to suffer from the reckless bets of giant banking institutions.

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

The company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, said its adjusted gross margin fell 36 basis points in the second quarter from a year earlier.

Qualcomm is buying back $16 billion of its own stock as part of a broader goal of repurchasing up to $30 billion of its shares.

Asian markets were mostly higher Thursday after a report that the U.S. proposed a new round of trade negotiations with China quelled fears that a dispute between the world's two largest economies was spiraling out of control.

All eyes are also on the Carolina coast as Hurricane Florence remains on track to make landfall by the weekend.