SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Asian stock markets were marginally higher Friday, after an overnight recovery of technology stocks on Wall Street. An agreement among key crude exporting countries to extend oil production cuts also boosted sentiment. KEEPING SCORE: Japan’s Nikkei 225 was flat at 22,724.11 while South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.2 percent to 2,480.42. … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — “Star Wars” and the Marvel comic-book movies will join Disney’s upcoming streaming service , potentially giving it broader appeal beyond families with young children. The Disney service will be the only place to stream those movies on demand in the U.S. as part of a monthly subscription. (So, not on Netflix.) A price … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Clinton generally avoided direct criticism of Wall Street as she examined the causes and responses to the financial meltdown during a series of paid speeches to Goldman Sachs, according to transcripts disclosed by WikiLeaks. Three transcripts released Saturday as part of the hack of her campaign chairman’s emails did not contain … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising Wednesday morning, following global markets higher, as investors wait for the Federal Reserve to conclude a policy meeting. The Bank of Japan didn’t change its policies much. Energy and metals prices are rising as the dollar gets a bit weaker. KEEPING SCORE: The Dow Jones industrial average … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks changed course again Thursday and climbed as Apple led a big gain for technology companies and energy companies recovered some of their recent losses. Investors looked over a series of mixed economic reports as they sought clues about the Federal Reserve’s intentions and the health of the economy. Technology … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are slightly lower Wednesday morning as energy companies and makers of chemicals and other materials take the biggest losses. A survey of private employers showed that hiring continued at a solid pace in August, but stocks are wrapping up a quiet month. KEEPING SCORE: The Dow Jones industrial average … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening moderately higher on Wall Street as the market comes off three days of losses. Banks rose the most in early trading Monday. Herbalife rose after activist investor Carl Icahn, the company’s largest shareholder, said he has increased his stake. KEEPING SCORE: The Dow Jones industrial average rose 72 … Continue reading
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