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March 20, 2020 8:04 a.m.

US stocks rise for 2nd straight day at end of a brutal week

U.S. stocks recovered from an early stumble and were headed higher in morning trading Friday, extending solid gains from a day earlier as Wall Street rounded out another turbulent week.

February 21, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street rises to record

TOKYO (AP) — Shares were mixed Thursday in Asia after Wall Street recovered to record highs, but worries persist about damage to the regional economy from the new virus that began in China.

February 20, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street rises to record

TOKYO (AP) — Shares were mixed Thursday in Asia after Wall Street recovered to record highs, but worries persist about damage to the regional economy from the new virus that began in China.

July 14, 2020 9:03 p.m.

Asian markets mostly higher on hopes for coronavirus vaccine

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Wednesday as investors were encouraged by news that an experimental COVID-19 vaccine under development by Moderna and the U.S. National Institutes of Health revved up people’s immune systems just as desired.

July 15, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Asian markets mostly higher on hopes for coronavirus vaccine

Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Wednesday as investors were encouraged by news that an experimental COVID-19 vaccine under development by Moderna and the U.S. National Institutes of Health revved up people’s immune systems just as desired.

July 6, 2020 7:27 a.m.

Wall Street rises again, joins worldwide upswell for markets

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is closing higher, joining a worldwide upswell by markets on Monday, as stocks push higher on hopes that the economy can continue its turnaround despite all the challenges ahead of it. The S&P 500 is 1.6% higher at the close, following up on similar gains in Europe and Asia. Dealmaking lifted shares of Uber and Berkshire Hathaway. Treasury yields climbed after data showed improvements in the United States and Europe. They’re the latest buoyant moves for markets, where investors are focusing on improvements and stimulus that central banks are supplying rather than on how damaged the economy remains.

July 22, 2020 9:27 p.m.

Shares mixed in Asia as China-US tensions cast shadow

MITO, Japan (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia on Thursday, as flaring tensions between the U.S. and China added to uncertainties overhanging regional markets.

July 23, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Shares mixed in Asia as China-US tensions cast shadow

MITO, Japan (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia on Thursday, as flaring tensions between the U.S. and China added to uncertainties overhanging regional markets.

July 23, 2020 2:03 a.m.

Global shares mixed as China-US tensions cast shadow

MITO, Japan (AP) — European shares opened higher Thursday and U.S. futures also advanced after a mixed day of trading in Asia.

March 3, 2020 6:05 a.m.

G-7 pledges cooperation, no specifics, in response to virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — Seven major economies pledged to use “all appropriate tools" to deal with the spreading coronavirus but announced no immediate actions.

March 4, 2020 7:05 p.m.

Asian shares rise following surge in US on stimulus measures

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Thursday, taking their cue from a surge on Wall Street as governments and central banks took more aggressive measures to fight the virus outbreak and its effects on the economy.

March 4, 2020 9:05 p.m.

Asian shares rise following stimulus-led surge on Wall St

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Thursday, taking their cue from a surge on Wall Street as governments and central banks took more aggressive measures to fight the virus outbreak and its economic impact.

March 5, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Asian shares rise following surge in US on stimulus measures

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Thursday, taking their cue from a surge on Wall Street as governments and central banks took more aggressive measures to fight the virus outbreak and its effects on the economy.

March 5, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Asian shares rise following stimulus-led surge on Wall St

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Thursday, taking their cue from a surge on Wall Street as governments and central banks took more aggressive measures to fight the virus outbreak and its economic impact.

February 18, 2020 2:05 a.m.

HSBC cuts headcount by 35,000 in next three years.

HSBC bank said Tuesday it will shed some 35,000 jobs as part of a deep overhaul to focus on faster-growing markets in Asia and better cope with a slew of global uncertainties.

July 12, 2020 9:03 p.m.

Asian shares gain on hopes for recovery, despite outbreaks,

TOKYO (AP) — Shares rose in Asia on Monday, cheered by upbeat projections for a global economic rebound that were tempered by worries over expanding coronavirus outbreaks.

July 13, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Asian shares gain on hopes for recovery, despite outbreaks,

TOKYO (AP) — Shares rose in Asia on Monday, cheered by upbeat projections for a global economic rebound that were tempered by worries over expanding coronavirus outbreaks.

July 27, 2020 9:03 p.m.

Asian shares advance after Wall St rally; gold extends gains

MITO, Japan (AP) — Shares advanced in Asia on Tuesday after U.S. stocks resumed their upward march on Wall Street, while the price of gold pushed to nearly $1,975 per ounce.

February 27, 2020 1:05 a.m.

World shares slump after Trump announcement on virus plans

Shares fell in Europe and Asia on Thursday after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. was stepping up its efforts to combat the virus outbreak that began in China, as the number of cases surpassed 81,000.

March 18, 2020 10:27 p.m.

Asian shares tumble: SKorea's Kospi drops 9%, Hong Kong 4%

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares in Asia failed to hold onto opening gains on Thursday, skidding further after the latest selloff on Wall Street.