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Stocks move slightly lower in quiet trading; tech in focus

By KEN SWEET - AP - Fri Sep 23, 8:54AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks were slightly lower in early trading Friday, as investors booked some of the profits made this week. Technology stocks were trading heavily, particularly Facebook, Yahoo and Twitter. (full story)

Asian stocks mostly steady as low rate outlook reassures

By KELVIN CHAN - AP - Thu Sep 22, 10:07PM CDT
HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stock markets held fairly steady Friday, holding on to gains in the week driven by U.S. and Japanese central bank policy decisions that fueled investors' belief that low rates will be around for a few more months. (full story)
T: 41.28 (+0.17), MRO: 14.49 (-0.38)

Global stocks rise after Fed holds off interest rate hike

By JOE McDONALD - AP - Thu Sep 22, 6:33AM CDT
BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks rallied Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve held off raising its key interest rate and the Japanese central bank committed to stimulus until it sees a sustained rise in inflation. (full story)

Asian stocks rise after Fed leaves US rates unchanged

By JOE McDONALD - AP - Wed Sep 21, 10:35PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Asian stocks rose Thursday after the U.S. and Japanese central banks left interest rates unchanged. (full story)
FDX: 174.39 (+0.73), TGT: 68.77 (+0.21), CVX: 99.22 (-0.76), ADBE: 107.47 (-0.45)

Stocks rise after Bank of Japan move, ahead of Fed

By ELAINE KURTENBACH - AP - Wed Sep 21, 6:38AM CDT
TOKYO (AP) — World stocks rose Wednesday after Japan's central bank rejiggered its stimulus policies to have a greater influence over long-term interest rates and as investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve's policy meeting. (full story)

Japan's central bank keeps negative interest rate unchanged

AP - Tue Sep 20, 11:58PM CDT
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's central bank has wrapped up a policy meeting with a decision to keep its monetary easing strategy mostly as is. (full story)

Suriname slides into economic abyss, in shadow of Venezuela

By PIETER VAN MAELE - AP - Tue Sep 20, 11:02PM CDT
PARAMARIBO, Suriname (AP) — It is a South American nation in crisis: Businesses are closing, food prices are soaring and hospitals are running out of basic supplies such as paper towels and bandages. (full story)
AA: 9.76 (-0.02), NEM: 39.56 (-1.21)

Asian shares mixed as Bank of Japan, Fed mull policy options

By ELAINE KURTENBACH - AP - Tue Sep 20, 10:06PM CDT
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares meandered Wednesday as markets awaited the outcomes of monetary policy meetings in the U.S. and Japan. Japan's benchmark fell after August trade data came in weaker than expected. (full story)
AGN: 243.94 (+0.51), RCL: 71.99 (+1.00)

Stocks solid a day of crucial Fed and Bank of Japan meeting

AP - Tue Sep 20, 6:44AM CDT
LONDON (AP) — Global stock markets traded with a positive bias Tuesday, a day ahead of policy statements from the U.S. Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan that could go a long way to driving sentiment over the rest of the year. (full story)

Asian stocks mostly lower amid US, Japan central banks wait

By MARLEY JAY - AP - Mon Sep 19, 8:52PM CDT
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Tuesday amid a nervous wait for what might happen to interest rates from the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan. (full story)
ABT: 42.19 (-0.03), JNJ: 118.81 (-0.65), JPM: 67.25 (-0.14), IBM: 154.98 (-1.13), MRK: 62.96 (-0.06), GM: 32.12 (-0.27), WFC: 45.74 (+0.02), BAC: 15.52 (-0.08), MS: 31.91 (-0.33)

Global stocks rally ahead of Fed and Bank of Japan meetings

By The Associated Press - AP - Mon Sep 19, 7:03AM CDT
LONDON (AP) — Global stock markets started the new trading week strongly Monday as investors appeared to put last week's jitters behind them as they awaited the outcome of the latest policy meetings of the U.S. Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan later this week. (full story)

Asian stocks higher as Fed, Bank of Japan in focus

By YOUKYUNG LEE - AP - Sun Sep 18, 11:44PM CDT
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Asian stock markets were moderately higher on Monday as investors awaited the outcome from the Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan policy meetings later this week. (full story)

Stocks decline, hurt by declines in banks; Waiting for Fed

By KEN SWEET - AP - Fri Sep 16, 3:45PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks were moderately lower Friday, pushed down, in part, by the price of oil. Investors continue to remain on edge regarding the possibility of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates at its meeting next week. (full story)
JPM: 67.25 (-0.14), RBS: 4.75 (-0.12)

European shares slide, led by plunge in Deutsche Bank

By The Associated Press - AP - Fri Sep 16, 7:17AM CDT
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — European banks led the region's stock markets lower Friday as Deutsche Bank shares tumbled following news the U.S. Justice Department is seeking a $14 billion settlement over its dealings in mortgage-backed securities before the 2008 financial crisis. (full story)
DB: 12.75 (-0.25)

Asian markets up in light holiday trading, wary of BOJ moves

By The Associated Press - AP - Thu Sep 15, 10:22PM CDT
TOKYO (AP) — Stocks edged higher in Asia on Friday, with many regional markets closed for mid-autumn holidays. Investors are watching to see if the Bank of Japan opts to ease its lax monetary policy further at a policy meeting next week. (full story)
MON: 103.50 (-0.70), AAPL: 112.71 (-1.91)

US stocks jump as Apple pulls tech companies up again

By MARLEY JAY - AP - Thu Sep 15, 3:45PM CDT
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. (full story)
GT: 32.30 (-0.12), CVX: 99.22 (-0.76)

Stocks shed early gain as energy and consumer companies fall

By MARLEY JAY - AP - Wed Sep 14, 4:51PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks surrendered early gains and finished mostly lower Wednesday as energy companies skidded with the price of oil. Apple led technology companies higher. The mixed finish came after three days of big, erratic moves. (full story)
AGN: 243.94 (+0.51), MON: 103.50 (-0.70), DUK: 82.52 (+0.01), MRO: 14.49 (-0.38), SRE: 109.91 (-0.67), AAPL: 112.71 (-1.91)

Global markets show signs of steadying after volatile period

By The Associated Press - AP - Wed Sep 14, 7:25AM CDT
LONDON (AP) — Global stock markets stabilized Wednesday after a volatile few days when investors around the world fretted over the likelihood of an imminent rate hike from the U.S. Federal Reserve. (full story)
MON: 103.50 (-0.70)

Asian shares mostly lower on worries over global growth, Fed

By MARLEY JAY - AP - Tue Sep 13, 10:34PM CDT
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly sagged in sluggish trading Wednesday on concerns over weaker global growth and uncertainty about the U.S. Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates. (full story)
MRO: 14.49 (-0.38), CVX: 99.22 (-0.76), VZ: 52.56 (+0.21), SCHW: 30.67 (-0.57)

British pound takes a fresh tumble after flat inflation news

By PAN PYLAS - AP - Tue Sep 13, 9:47AM CDT
LONDON (AP) — The British pound fell sharply Tuesday after official figures showed that inflation in the country held steady in August, a surprise development for many in the markets who had been expecting a further pick-up in the wake of the country's decision to leave the European Union. (full story)
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