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Tokyo stocks close up as yen edges lower

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo stocks gained Tuesday as a strong US jobs report continued to support the global market…

Asian investors extend global rally after healthy US jobs report

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets rallied Monday following a forecast-busting US jobs report that reaffirmed the world's top…

Trump advisor admits trade dispute a risk to US economy

  WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump's top economics advisor acknowledged Sunday the trade dispute with US allies…

Australia’s Commonwealth Bank agrees to US$530 mln fine over money-laundering breaches

  by Martin Parry © Agence France-Presse SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- The Commonwealth Bank Monday agreed to the largest civil penalty…

World on brink of trade war as US slaps tariffs on allies

  by Simon Morgan with Delphine Touitou Agence France Presse The world's largest economies stood on the brink of all-out…

Toshiba completes $21 bn sale of chip unit

  TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Embattled conglomerate Toshiba on Friday completed the $21 billion sale of its prized chip unit to…

Asian markets recover with euro as Italy fears ease

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian equities bounced back Thursday from the previous day's mauling while the euro held on…

Smartphone market to stay cool this year: forecast

SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- International Data Corporation forecast Wednesday that global smartphone sales would cool this year before heating…

Oil drops as Saudis signal likely supply boost

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Global oil prices fell Friday after top producer Saudi Arabia signaled a likely boost…

Starbucks shuts 8,000 US stores for racial bias training

by Jennie MATTHEW Agence France Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Starbucks closed more than 8,000 stores on Tuesday…

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