A decade after junta's end, Myanmar military back in control
BANGKOK (AP) — The man installed by army leaders as Myanmar’s president after Monday's military coup is best known abroad for his role in the crackdown on 2007 pro-democracy protests and for his ties to still-powerful military leaders.
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A decade after junta's end, Myanmar military back in control
BANGKOK (AP) — The man installed by army leaders as Myanmar’s president after Monday's military coup is best known abroad for his role in the crackdown on 2007 pro-democracy protests and for his ties to still-powerful military leaders.
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A decade after junta's end, Myanmar military back in control
BANGKOK (AP) — The man installed by army leaders as Myanmar’s president after Monday's military coup is best known abroad for his role in the crackdown on 2007 pro-democracy protests and for his ties to still-powerful military leaders.
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World shares advance as traders await details of Biden plan
Stocks advanced in most global markets Thursday as traders waited to see details of President-elect Joe Biden’s plan for helping the U.S. economy recover from the coronavirus crisis.
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Asian shares mixed as traders await details of Biden plan
Shares were mostly higher Thursday in Asia as traders waited to see details of President-elect Joe Biden’s plan for helping the economy recover from the coronavirus crisis.
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Asian shares mixed after lackluster day on Wall Street
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Thursday after a lackluster day on Wall Street, where major indexes spent the day drifting up and down near their record highs.
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Asian shares mixed as traders await details of Biden plan
Shares were mostly higher Thursday in Asia as traders waited to see details of President-elect Joe Biden’s plan for helping the economy recover from the coronavirus crisis.
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Asian shares mixed after lackluster day on Wall Street
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Thursday after a lackluster day on Wall Street, where major indexes spent the day drifting up and down near their record highs.
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Asian shares track Wall St rally on hopes for stimulus
Shares rose in Asia on Thursday after Wall Street rallied on expectations of more stimulus for the economy, despite
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World shares up on stimulus hopes as Congress OKs Biden win
Global shares rose Thursday after Congress certified Democrat Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory following unprecedented chaos when supporters of President Donald Trump ran rampant through the U.S. Capitol.
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Asian shares track Wall St rally on hopes for stimulus
Shares rose in Asia on Thursday after Wall Street rallied on expectations of more stimulus for the economy, despite
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Asian shares mostly lower as virus, China-US tensions weigh
Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday as surging virus counts and China-U.S. tensions weighed on sentiment.
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Asian shares track Wall St rally on hopes for stimulus
Shares rose in Asia on Thursday after Wall Street rallied on expectations of more stimulus for the economy, despite
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World shares mixed as investors watch for US vote outcome
World shares were mixed and U.S. futures declined Wednesday as investors awaited full results of a Senate runoff election that will determine whether Democrats take control of both houses of the U.S. Congress.
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Asian shares mostly lower as virus, China-US tensions weigh
Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday as surging virus counts and China-U.S. tensions weighed on sentiment.
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Asian shares mostly lower as virus, China-US tensions weigh
Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday as surging virus counts and China-U.S. tensions weighed on sentiment.
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Asian shares mixed as boost from US stimulus package fades
Asian shares were mixed Wednesday after a lackluster day on Wall Street, as the boost from President Donald Trump’s signing of the coronavirus relief package faded.
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World shares edge higher as hopes turn to stimulus, vaccines
World shares edged higher on Wednesday as some markets wrapped up trading for 2020, anticipating a dose of fresh support for the U.S. economy and efforts to speed up coronavirus vaccinations to help curb the pandemic.
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Asian shares up, Nikkei tops 27,000 after Trump OKs stimulus
Stocks rose Tuesday in Asia after closing at record highs on Wall Street.
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Asian shares mixed as boost from US stimulus package fades
Asian shares were mixed Wednesday after a lackluster day on Wall Street, as the boost from President Donald Trump’s signing of the coronavirus relief package faded.
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Asian shares mixed as boost from US stimulus package fades
Asian shares were mixed Wednesday after a lackluster day on Wall Street, as the boost from President Donald Trump’s signing of the coronavirus relief package faded.
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Asian shares up, Nikkei tops 27,000 after Trump OKs stimulus
Stocks rose Tuesday in Asia after closing at record highs on Wall Street.
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Japan's Nikkei at 30-year high after Trump OKs stimulus
Stocks rose Tuesday in Asia, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 index hitting a 30-year high after President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion economic aid package.
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Japan's Nikkei at 30-year high after Trump OKs stimulus
Stocks rose Tuesday in Asia, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 index hitting a 30-year high after President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion economic aid package.
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Asian shares up, Nikkei tops 27,000 after Trump OKs stimulus
Stocks rose Tuesday in Asia after closing at record highs on Wall Street.
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Asian markets advance after S&P 500 snaps losing streak
Asian shares were mostly higher on Thursday after stocks eked out small gains on Wall Street following a mixed set of reports on the economy.
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Asian markets advance after S&P 500 snaps losing streak
Asian shares were mostly higher on Thursday after stocks eked out small gains on Wall Street following a mixed set of reports on the economy.
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World markets advance despite Trump talk of veto on stimulus
Shares were mostly higher in thin Christmas Eve trading on Thursday, despite President Donald Trump’s threat not to sign a major economic stimulus package approved by Congress this week.
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Asian markets advance after S&P 500 snaps losing streak
Asian shares were mostly higher on Thursday after stocks eked out small gains on Wall Street following a mixed set of reports on the economy.
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Asian markets advance after S&P 500 snaps losing streak
Asian shares were mostly higher on Thursday after stocks eked out small gains on Wall Street following a mixed set of reports on the economy.
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World shares mixed after US Congress greenlights stimulus
European shares and U.S. futures advanced Tuesday after American lawmakers approved a $900 billion package of measures to help the economy get through the pandemic.
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Asian shares extend losses on worries about spread of virus
Asian shares retreated on Tuesday, extending losses on growing worries over a new, potentially more infectious strain of the coronavirus.
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Asian shares extend losses on US blacklist, spread of virus
Shares retreated in Asia on Tuesday after the U.S. included dozens more Chinese companies in a Commerce Department blacklist in another blow to markets already wracked with uncertainty over the pandemic.
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Asian shares skid despite US economic stimulus deal
Shares started the week out on a sour note in Asia as worsening coronavirus outbreaks overshadowed news that U.S. lawmakers finally have a deal on more support for American families and businesses.
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Asian shares extend losses on worries about spread of virus
Asian shares retreated on Tuesday, extending losses on growing worries over a new, potentially more infectious strain of the coronavirus.
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Global shares weaker as virus fears overshadow US stimulus
Global shares retreated Monday as worsening coronavirus outbreaks overshadowed news that U.S. lawmakers finally set a deal on more support for American families and businesses.
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World shares weaker as virus fears overshadow US stimulus
Global shares retreated Monday as worsening coronavirus outbreaks overshadowed news that U.S. lawmakers finally set a deal on more support for American families and businesses.
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Asian shares mixed after US sets economic stimulus deal
Asian shares were mixed on Monday as worsening coronavirus outbreaks overshadowed news that U.S. lawmakers finally have a deal on more support for American families and businesses.
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Asian shares skid despite US economic stimulus deal
Shares started the week out on a sour note in Asia as worsening coronavirus outbreaks overshadowed news that U.S. lawmakers finally have a deal on more support for American families and businesses.
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Asian shares mixed after US sets economic stimulus deal
Asian shares were mixed on Monday as worsening coronavirus outbreaks overshadowed news that U.S. lawmakers finally have a deal on more support for American families and businesses.
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Asian shares skid despite US economic stimulus deal
Shares started the week out on a sour note in Asia as worsening coronavirus outbreaks overshadowed news that U.S. lawmakers finally have a deal on more support for American families and businesses.
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World shares climb on hopes US finally to get more stimulus
World shares were mostly higher on Thursday, buoyed by hopes the U.S. Congress may finally deliver fresh aid to help American businesses and families weather the pandemic.
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Asian shares climb on hopes US finally to get more stimulus
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Thursday, buoyed by hopes the U.S. Congress may finally deliver fresh aid to help American businesses and families weather the pandemic.
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China's Luckin Coffee to pay $180 million fine in fraud case
China’s Luckin Coffee has agreed to pay a $180 million penalty to settle accounting fraud charges, the Securities and Exchange Commission says.
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Asian shares climb on hopes US to finally get more stimulus
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Thursday, buoyed by hopes the U.S. Congress may finally deliver fresh aid to help American businesses and families weather the pandemic.
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Asian shares climb on hopes US to finally get more stimulus
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Thursday, buoyed by hopes the U.S. Congress may finally deliver fresh aid to help American businesses and families weather the pandemic.
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China's Luckin Coffee to pay $180 million fine in fraud case
China’s Luckin Coffee has agreed to pay a $180 million penalty to settle accounting fraud charges, the Securities and Exchange Commission says.
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World stocks advance after stimulus talks lift Wall St
World markets advanced on Wednesday after revived hopes for more aid for the U.S. economy broke a four-day losing streak on Wall Street.
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Asian shares decline following lackluster day on Wall Street
Asian shares sank on Tuesday after a lackluster day on Wall Street as investors wait to see if Congress can break a logjam on delivering more aid to people, businesses and local governments affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Asian stocks advance after stimulus talks lift Wall St
Shares rose in Asia on Wednesday after revived hopes for more aid for the U.S. economy broke a four-day losing streak on Wall Street.
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Asian stocks advance after stimulus talks lift Wall St
Shares rose in Asia on Wednesday after revived hopes for more aid for the U.S. economy broke a four-day losing streak on Wall Street.
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World shares mixed as investors eye vaccines, US stimulus
Shares opened higher in Europe on Tuesday after a lackluster day in Asia as investors wait to see if Congress can break a logjam on delivering more aid to people, businesses and local governments affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Asian shares decline following lackluster day on Wall Street
Asian shares sank on Tuesday after a lackluster day on Wall Street as investors wait to see if Congress can break a logjam on delivering more aid to people, businesses and local governments affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Japan 'tankan' business survey shows optimism over recovery
A quarterly survey by the Bank of Japan shows business sentiment has improved sharply with expectations that the economy is recovering from a year-long recession.
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Asia shares up as strong Japan data offsets Wall St losses
Shares rose in Asia on Monday, shrugging off a weak close last week on Wall Street after Japan's central bank reported a strong improvement in business sentiment.
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Asian shares decline following lackluster day on Wall Street
Asian shares sank on Tuesday after a lackluster day on Wall Street as investors wait to see if Congress can break a logjam on delivering more aid to people, businesses and local governments affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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World shares trend higher ahead of talks on Brexit, stimulus
Shares advanced in world markets on Monday as investors watched for developments in Britain’s trade talks with the European Union and on a new round of aid for American businesses and workers.
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Asia shares trend higher; Japan data offsets Wall St losses
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Monday, shrugging off a weak close last week on Wall Street as hopes for a new round of aid for American workers and businesses faded.
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Japan 'tankan' business survey shows optimism over recovery
A quarterly survey by the Bank of Japan shows business sentiment has improved sharply with expectations that the economy is recovering from a year-long recession.
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Asia shares up as strong Japan data offsets Wall St losses
Shares rose in Asia on Monday, shrugging off a weak close last week on Wall Street after Japan's central bank reported a strong improvement in business sentiment.
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Asia shares up as strong Japan data offsets Wall St losses
Shares rose in Asia on Monday, shrugging off a weak close last week on Wall Street after Japan's central bank reported a strong improvement in business sentiment.
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Japan 'tankan' business survey shows optimism over recovery
A quarterly survey by the Bank of Japan shows business sentiment has improved sharply with expectations that the economy is recovering from a year-long recession.
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World shares mixed after tech-led drop on Wall Street
World markets were mixed Thursday after selling of technology and health services companies’ shares ended a winning streak on Wall Street.
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Shares mostly lower in Asia after tech-led drop on Wall St
Stocks were mostly lower Thursday in Asia after weakness in technology companies’ shares led an overnight decline on Wall Street.
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Shares mostly lower in Asia after tech-led drop on Wall St
Stocks were mostly lower Thursday in Asia after weakness in technology companies’ shares led an overnight decline on Wall Street.
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World shares push higher after new round of Wall St records
World shares chugged higher on Wednesday after another round of record highs for major indexes on Wall Street, as hopes flared once again for a new round of aid for the U.S. economy.
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Asian shares extend gains after more Wall Street records
Asian shares logged strong gains on Wednesday after another round of record highs for major indexes on Wall Street.
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Asian shares extend gains after more Wall Street records
Asian shares logged strong gains on Wednesday after another round of record highs for major indexes on Wall Street.
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Japan's economy grows 22.9% in 3Q, bouncing back from COVID
MITO, Japan (AP) — Japan's economy expanded at a 22.9% annual rate in the last quarter, as businesses and personal spending recovered from pandemic-related shocks in the spring and early summer.
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Japan's economy grows 22.9% in 3Q, bouncing back from COVID
MITO, Japan (AP) — Japan's economy expanded at a 22.9% annual rate in the last quarter, as businesses and personal spending recovered from pandemic-related shocks in the spring and early summer.
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World shares mixed as investors eye vaccines, China-US woes
Shares fell in Europe after a mixed day of trading in Asia following a report that the U.S. is preparing to slap sanctions on a dozen more Chinese officials, ratcheting up tensions with Beijing.
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Asian shares mixed on report of more US sanctions on China
Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday following a report that the U.S. is preparing to slap sanctions on a dozen more Chinese officials, ratcheting up tensions with Beijing.
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Asian shares slip on report of more US sanctions on China
Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Monday following a report that the U.S. is preparing to slap sanctions on a dozen more Chinese officials, ratcheting up tensions with Beijing.
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World shares mixed amid growing hopes for vaccines, stimulus
European shares traded lower and U.S. futures weakened Thursday after a day of gains on most Asian markets.
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Asian shares mixed after S&P 500 sets fresh record high
Asian shares advanced Wednesday after Wall Street kicked off December with more milestones, as a broad rally pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite to new highs.
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Asian shares inch higher on optimism over vaccines, stimulus
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Thursday, helped by progress toward rolling out coronavirus vaccines and talk of reaching a compromise on new help for the U.S. economy.
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Asian shares advance on optimism over vaccines, stimulus
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Thursday, helped by progress toward rolling out coronavirus vaccines and talk of reaching a compromise on new help for the U.S. economy.
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Asian shares advance on optimism over vaccines, stimulus
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Thursday, helped by progress toward rolling out coronavirus vaccines and talk of reaching a compromise on new help for the U.S. economy.
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Asian shares inch higher on optimism over vaccines, stimulus
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Thursday, helped by progress toward rolling out coronavirus vaccines and talk of reaching a compromise on new help for the U.S. economy.
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World shares, futures lower after latest record S&P 500 high
Global shares and Wall Street futures slipped Wednesday as buying enthusiasm waned after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite index both set fresh record highs.
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Asian shares mixed on growing hopes for stimulus, vaccines
Asian shares were mixed Wednesday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite index both set fresh record highs.
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Asian shares mixed after S&P 500 sets fresh record high
Asian shares advanced Wednesday after Wall Street kicked off December with more milestones, as a broad rally pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite to new highs.
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Asian shares mixed on growing hopes for stimulus, vaccines
Asian shares were mixed Wednesday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite index both set fresh record highs.
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Asian shares mixed after S&P 500 sets fresh record high
Asian shares advanced Wednesday after Wall Street kicked off December with more milestones, as a broad rally pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite to new highs.
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Asian shares climb after S&P 500 record, despite virus woes
Shares started out the week on a strong footing after the Standard & Poors 500 hit a fresh high on Friday, with strong robust from Japan and China fueling optimism over economic recoveries even as coronavirus caseloads surpass earlier records.
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World shares jump on more good news about virus vaccines
Stock markets jumped higher on Monday on news that a second coronavirus vaccine showed promise, bolstering hopes even as new infections surged around the world.
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World shares climb after S&P 500 record, despite virus woes
Shares started out the week on a strong footing after the Standard & Poors 500 hit a fresh high on Friday, with robust data from Japan and China adding to optimism over economic recoveries even as coronavirus caseloads surpass earlier records.
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ASEAN, China, other partners sign world's biggest trade pact
China and 14 other countries agreed Sunday to set up the world’s largest trading bloc, encompassing nearly a third of all economic activity, in a deal many in Asia are hoping will help hasten a recovery from the shocks of the pandemic.
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Asian shares climb after S&P 500 record, despite virus woes
Shares started out the week on a strong footing after the Standard & Poors 500 hit a fresh high on Friday, with strong robust from Japan and China fueling optimism over economic recoveries even as coronavirus caseloads surpass earlier records.
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Asian shares climb after S&P 500 record, despite virus woes
Shares started out the week on a strong footing after the Standard & Poors 500 hit a fresh high on Friday, with robust data from Japan and China fueling optimism over economic recoveries even as coronavirus caseloads surpass earlier records.
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ASEAN, China, other partners sign world's biggest trade pact
China and 14 other countries agreed Sunday to set up the world’s largest trading bloc, encompassing nearly a third of all economic activity, in a deal many in Asia are hoping will help hasten a recovery from the shocks of the pandemic.
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ASEAN, China, other partners set world's biggest trade pact
China and 14 other countries agreed Sunday to set up the world’s largest trading bloc, encompassing nearly a third of all economic activity, in a deal many in Asia are hoping will help hasten a recovery from the shocks of the pandemic.
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ASEAN, China, other partners set world's biggest trade pact
China and 14 other countries agreed Sunday to set up the world’s largest trading bloc, encompassing nearly a third of all economic activity, in a deal many in Asia are hoping will help hasten a recovery from the shocks of the pandemic.
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World shares slip on doubts over COVID vaccines, outbreaks
World stocks fell back on Thursday after a comeback by big technology shares that have thrived during the pandemic.
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Asian shares mostly higher as focus shifts to virus recovery
Shares were mostly higher Wednesday in Asia after a worldwide rally spurred by hopes that a COVID-19 vaccine will help the global economy return to normal.
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Asian shares slip on faltering hopes for COVID vaccines
Stocks fell back across Asia on Thursday after gains for big technology shares pushed most Wall Street benchmarks higher. U.S. futures also declined.
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Asian shares slip on faltering hopes for COVID vaccines
Stocks fell back across Asia on Thursday after gains for big technology shares pushed most Wall Street benchmarks higher. U.S. futures also declined.
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World shares post modest gains with focus on virus recovery
Shares opened higher in Europe on Wednesday after gains in most Asian markets driven by hopes that a COVID-19 vaccine may hasten a return to normal for the global economy.
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Asian shares mostly higher as focus shifts to virus recovery
Shares were mostly higher Wednesday in Asia after a worldwide rally spurred by hopes that a COVID-19 vaccine will help the global economy return to normal.
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Asian shares mostly higher as focus shifts to virus recovery
Shares were mostly higher Wednesday in Asia after a worldwide rally spurred by hopes that a COVID-19 vaccine will help the global economy return to normal.
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World markets rally as markets shrug off election limbo
U.S. futures and world shares surged on Thursday as investors awaited the outcome of the U.S. presidential election and embraced the upside of more gridlock in Washington.
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Asia tracks Wall St rally as markets shrug at election limbo
Asian shares advanced Thursday after stocks rallied on Wall Street as investors embraced the upside of more gridlock in Washington, sending the S&P 500 index up 2.2% while the outcome of the U.S. presidential election remained in limbo.
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Asia tracks Wall St rally as markets shrug at election limbo
Asian shares advanced Thursday after stocks rallied on Wall Street as investors embraced the upside of more gridlock in Washington, sending the S&P 500 index up 2.2% while the outcome of the U.S. presidential election remained in limbo.
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World shares, US futures bounce after Trump asserts he won
Stock markets and U.S. futures logged gains Wednesday as the world awaited results of tight races in battleground states that will determine the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.
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Stock futures, oil prices bounce after Trump asserts he won
U.S. futures bounced and European shares were lower Wednesday after President Donald Trump, in an early morning appearance at the White House, made premature claims of victories in several key states.
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US futures slip after Trump's premature claim of victory
U.S. futures slipped and oil prices dropped Wednesday after President Donald Trump, in an early morning appearance at the White House, prematurely claimed victories in several key states.
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US futures, world markets rise as investors eye US election
U.S. futures rose and Asia markets were mostly higher on Wednesday as investors took an optimistic stance on the still undecided U.S. presidential election.
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US futures, world markets rise as investors eye US election
U.S. futures rose and Asia markets were mostly higher on Wednesday as investors worldwide awaited the results from the U.S. presidential election.
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World shares mixed, US futures up after S&P 500 sinks 3.5%
European shares opened higher Thursday after Asian shares logged moderate losses following a sell-off on Wall Street sparked by surging coronavirus counts and fresh pandemic shutdown measures.
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Asian shares lower, US futures up after S&P 500 sinks 3.5%
Asian shares declined Thursday and U.S. futures turned higher after the S&P 500 slid 3.5% overnight for its biggest drop since June.
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Asian shares lower, US futures up after S&P 500 sinks 3.5%
Asian shares declined Thursday and U.S. futures turned higher after the S&P 500 slid 3.5% overnight for its biggest drop since June.
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Asian shares slip after Wall St's worst day in a month
Shares skidded in Asia on Tuesday after surging coronavirus cases and waning hopes for U.S. economic stimulus gave Wall Street its worst day in a month.
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World shares slip after Wall St's worst day in a month
Shares skidded in Europe and Asia on Tuesday after surging coronavirus cases and waning hopes for U.S. economic stimulus gave Wall Street its worst day in a month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian shares slip after Wall St's worst day in a month
Shares skidded in Asia on Tuesday after surging coronavirus cases and waning hopes for U.S. economic stimulus gave Wall Street its worst day in a month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian shares slip after Wall St's worst day in a month
Shares skidded in Asia on Tuesday after surging coronavirus cases and waning hopes for U.S. economic stimulus gave Wall Street its worst day in a month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian shares, US futures gain after last Trump-Biden debate
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Friday after President Donald Trump and his challenger former Vice President Joe Biden faced off in their second and final debate before the Nov. 3 election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian shares, US futures gain after last Trump-Biden debate
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Friday after President Donald Trump and his challenger former Vice President Joe Biden faced off in their second and final debate before the Nov. 3 election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
World shares, US futures gain after last Trump-Biden debate
World shares and U.S. futures advanced Friday after President Donald Trump and his challenger former Vice President Joe Biden faced off in their second and final debate before the Nov. 3 election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian shares, US futures gain after last Trump-Biden debate
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Friday after President Donald Trump and his challenger former Vice President Joe Biden faced off in their second and final debate before the Nov. 3 election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian shares, US futures gain after last Trump-Biden debate
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Friday after President Donald Trump and his challenger former Vice President Joe Biden faced off in their second and final debate before the Nov. 3 election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
ILO says garment industry should do more to help workers
MITO, Japan (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has slammed the apparel industry, leaving many of the 65 million Asian garment factory workers struggling as factories close or cut back on wages, and the International Labor Organization is urging the industry to do more to protect them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
ILO says garment industry should do more to help workers
MITO, Japan (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has slammed the apparel industry, leaving many of the 65 million Asian garment factory workers struggling as factories close or cut back on wages, and the International Labor Organization is urging the industry to do more to protect them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Robust China economic data push global shares higher
European shares got off to a strong start Monday after China reported that its economy grew at a nearly 5% annual pace in the last quarter.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian shares lifted by stronger China growth numbers
Shares advanced in Asia on Monday after China reported its economy grew at a 4.9% annual pace in the last quarter, with consumer spending and industrial production rising to pre-pandemic levels.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian shares lifted by stronger China growth numbers
Shares advanced in Asia on Monday after China reported its economy grew at a 4.9% annual pace in the last quarter, with consumer spending and industrial production rising to pre-pandemic levels.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Asian shares track Wall Street decline on pandemic jitters
Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Wednesday after pandemic concerns snapped a four-day winning streak on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Global markets cautious as virus numbers rise
Global stock markets were subdued on Wednesday as the number of coronavirus cases grew in several major economies, leading to new restrictions on businesses.
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Global shares turn higher after Wall Street decline
Major global markets were mostly higher on Wednesday after worries over the pandemic snapped a four-day winning streak on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Asian shares track Wall Street decline on pandemic jitters
Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Wednesday after pandemic concerns snapped a four-day winning streak on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Asian shares track Wall Street decline on pandemic jitters
Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Wednesday after pandemic concerns snapped a four-day winning streak on Wall Street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Global shares mostly lower as virus concerns take spotlight
Stocks turned lower in Europe on Tuesday after a mixed session in Asia as investors turned cautious over prospects for reining in a resurgence in coronavirus outbreaks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Asian shares lower after tech-driven rally on Wall Street
Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Tuesday as investors awaited the release of Chinese trade data.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Asian shares mixed as China reports faster growth in trade
Shares were mixed in Asia on Tuesday, as investors were encouraged by strong growth in China's trade in September.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Asian shares lower after tech-driven rally on Wall Street
Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Tuesday as investors awaited the release of Chinese trade data.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
SoftBank to buy back $41 billion in assets to trim debt
BANKGOK (AP) — The Japanese technology and telecoms company SoftBank said Monday it plans to buy back up to 4.5 trillion yen ($41 billion) of its assets as it seeks to trim its gigantic debt burden.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Best strategies against virus: Track, isolate, communicate
SINGAPORE (AP) — Singapore, a tiny city-state of less than 6 million people, had one of the earliest and biggest clusters of cases of the coronavirus in early February, before it began its rapid, inexorable expansion around the globe.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Best strategies against virus: Track, isolate, communicate
SINGAPORE (AP) — Singapore, a tiny city-state of less than 6 million people, had one of the earliest and biggest clusters of cases of the coronavirus in early February, before it began its rapid, inexorable expansion around the globe.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Best strategies against virus: Track, isolate, communicate
SINGAPORE (AP) — Singapore, a tiny city-state of less than 6 million people, had one of the earliest and biggest clusters of cases of the coronavirus in early February, before it began its rapid, inexorable expansion around the globe.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
World shares decline as record-breaking year winds down
TOKYO (AP) — Stocks slipped globally in quiet New Year's Eve trading Tuesday with many markets closed. Wall Street could close 2019 with back-to-back daily losses in a year that the U.S. posted the largest market gains since 2013.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Asian shares track Wall Street retreat as year winds down
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were lower in quiet New Year's Eve trading, with many markets closed. Tuesday's declines tracked a broad retreat overnight on Wall Street that erased some of the major indexes’ recent gains, though the market remains on track to end the year with its best performance …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Japan trade deficit widens as export growth slows
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Japan's finance minister warns China on currency moves
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Honda to replace its CEO
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Economies passing in the night
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What now?
The world economy is in a world of hurt.
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One pooch per
SHANGHAI - China's largest city is setting a limit of one dog per family in an effort to gain control over the soaring pet population and curb rabies.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Designer denies mascot copy of Gumby
SHANGHAI - The Shanghai Expo mascot Haibao, a plump sky blue cartoon figure shaped like a stick person, is the latest target of claims event organizers may have "borrowed" some creativity for the event.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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