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Asian shares were mixed on Thursday as investors analyzed the Fed's decision to keep interest rates unchanged and kept an eye out for developments from China-U.S. trade talks in Beijing.

Blue-chip stocks including Boeing and 3M advance.

When Tesla releases first-quarter earnings after the closing bell on Wednesday, investors will be scrutinizing more than the bottom line.

The complaint alleges that features of the Tesla Semi were copied.

___ Fed keeps key rate steady but notes rising inflation WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged but notes that inflation is rising after years of being stuck below the Fed's target level.

Spotify's first quarterly report as a public held company struck the wrong note with investors, even though its music-streaming service hit the subscriber growth target set by management just before its stock began trading.

Apple is climbing Wednesday after it announced a huge stock repurchase and solid results in its latest quarter, but U.S. stocks are mostly lower as health care firms fall.

A late slump left U.S. stocks mostly lower on Wednesday as investors appeared to grow more concerned about the possibility of rising interest rates.

The Federal Reserve is keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged but says that inflation is climbing after years of being stuck below the Fed's target level.

The Silicon Valley automaker probably needs between $2 and $3 billion in 2018.

CVS Health's earnings climbed nearly 5 percent, topping Wall Street expectations for the first quarter as the nation's second-largest drugstore chain focuses on completing a $69 billion acquisition of the insurer Aetna.

Molson Coors Brewing Co. (TAP) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $278.1 million.

Shares were higher in Europe on Wednesday after a day of losses in most Asian markets.

Amazon follows Walmart with a bid for India's online retailer.

As expected, the Fed held the target lending rate steady.

The new rules are in response to a series of incidents involving animals.

U.S. stocks are slipping Tuesday as first-quarter results from companies including drugmaker Pfizer and athletic apparel maker Under Armour disappointed Wall Street.

Buyers are paying higher prices for new vehicles, particularly SUVs.

___ Apple's tax break yields big dividend boost, stock buybacks SAN JOSE, Calif.

U.S. stocks clawed back early losses Tuesday as Apple led a rally in technology companies.