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Asian shares rise while most markets stay closed for the Lunar New Year

Asian shares rise while most markets stay closed for the Lunar New Year

Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]   NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market ticked higher on Wednesday, led by its most influential stock, Nvidia. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% and pulled a bit closer to its all-time high set late last month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 129 points, or 0.3%,

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Asian shares and US futures advance, as Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 hits a record high

Asian shares and US futures advance, as Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 hits a record high

Trading on Wall Street was mixed in light trading early Tuesday while gains for oil prices moderated following the U.S. military operation in Venezuela over the weekend the led to the capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro. Futures for the S&P 500 were flat, while futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.1%. Nasdaq

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Asian shares mostly gain and yen surges against the dollar

Asian shares mostly gain and yen surges against the dollar

Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]   NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed at another record on Wall Street Tuesday following a surprisingly strong report on economic growth over the summer. The U.S. government’s first assessment of economic growth during the third quarter also showed that inflation remains high. A separate report showed that

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Asian shares are mostly lower despite Wall St rally and a potential end to the US shutdown

Asian shares are mostly lower despite Wall St rally and a potential end to the US shutdown

Article content BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower on Tuesday as the recent rebound fueled by buying of technology shares lost steam. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O’Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.

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Asian stocks decline following choppy US session

Asian stocks decline following choppy US session

Synopsis Asian markets opened lower after a volatile session on Wall Street. Japan and South Korea saw significant drops. Tech stocks faced pressure from company outlooks and earnings. Trade tensions between the US and China resurfaced. Oil prices jumped on new US sanctions. Retail momentum trades experienced sharp losses. US companies are showing strong earnings

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